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When: July 23 - August 1, 2010
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad |
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GSMR Day Out with Thomas
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For nine, fun filled days, Thomas fans will meet Sir Topham Hatt and ride the train. The event anchored in the town of Bryson City includes a 30-minute train ride pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine. Event also has live entertainment, petting zoo, storytelling, video viewing, Imagination Station and much more!
Contact: 800.872.4681
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When: June 4 - August 14, 2010
Where: Mountainside Theater |
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Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
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“Unto These Hills” debuted on July 1, 1950 and was an instant hit. The drama has shown at the open-air Mountainside Theatre each summer since then when Kermit Hunter, a non-Native, wrote the original version as a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A new version that debuted last year adopted a Cherokee perspective of the Eastern Band’s own history and included authentic costumes, traditional dance and music and – for the first time ever – a majority of Cherokee actors. Attendance rose last season and audiences gave the revised show a standing ovation after each performance. Over the decades, more than five million people have experienced this memorable outdoor drama.
Opens 7:30 p.m. nightly except Sundays
Contact: 866.554.4557
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When: May 1-October 23, 2010
Where: Cherokee Historical District |
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Oconaluftee Indian Village
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Experience Cherokee village life in the 1750s. Visit the council house, ceremonial grounds, and sweat lodge, where you’ll learn of the Cherokee way of life and the seven-clan society. See traditional potters, basket weavers, blowgun marksmen, mask-makers, bead-workers, arrowhead knappers, and craftsmen making great canoes by ancient methods. A life so peaceful you may not want to return home.
The Oconaluftee Indian Village is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9-Oct. 18. Admission costs $15 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and younger are admitted free and group discounts are available. The Village is on Drama Road, near the Mountainside Theatre, off U.S. 441 in Cherokee.
Contact: 866.554.4557
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When: August 6 & 7, 2010
Where: Stecoah Valley Center |
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Cherokee Days
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We celebrate Cherokee heritage with storytelling, song, and dance, as well as instruction in Cherokee crafts presented by members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians.
Contact: 828.479.3364
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When: August 7, 2010
Where: Cherokee Island Park |
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Talking Trees Children's Trout Derby
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This trout derby entertains and thrills an average of 1,000 children annually. Featuring fly-tying exhibitions, fish-cleaning stations, food, music, door prizes and trophies, the derby is free for children ages 11 and under.
Contact: Marsha Davis 497-1898
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When: August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2010
Where: Train Depot, Bryson City |
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Music In The Mountains
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Every Saturday from June 4 to October 31, 2009. 6:30-8:30 pm. Bluegrass and old-time mountain music. Bring a chair or blanket.
Contact: 828-488-3681 or 1-800-867-9246
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When: August 7, 2010
Where: Stecoah Valley Center |
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An Appalachian Evening Summer Concert Series
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An Appalachian Evening is an award-winning concert and dinner series that takes place in a restored 1926 schoolhouse. The Kruger Brothers performances are exciting, calming, entertaining and spontaneous all-in-one, exhibiting their sheer joy in playing music. Swiss brothers Uwe Kruger on guitar, and Jens Kruger on banjo, team up with bassist Joel Landsberg to produce traditional American Folk and Bluegrass music mingled with Classical European musical influences. Audiences are treated to acoustic string music performed with a rich new flavor. Plan to come early for a traditional Appalachian Dinner served family style in our dining room (reservations required). Tickets go on sale June 1.
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When: August 7, 2010
Where: Fontana Village Resort |
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Dam Jam Bike Race
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SERC mountain bike racing at Fontana Village.
Contact: 800-849-2258
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When: August 7, 2010
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad |
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GSMR Dinner Train - Comedy on Rails
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Journey through Western North Carolina and enjoy a unique dining experience on board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Savor a delicious dinner while appreciating a variety of special events ranging from mystery theatre to gourmet wine tastings. First class seating in candlelit dining cars and delectable three-course dinners are a perfect match for the evening’s entertainment, scenic vistas and starlit skies.
Passengers may choose one of three entrée choices at the time of reservation. Cocktail, beer and wine service is available. Trips are three hours with a 7:00 pm departure from Bryson City (Freedom Train departs at 8:00 pm & New Year’s Eve Gala departs at 9:00 pm). $104 per person (plus tax and gratuity, New Year’s Eve Gala is $135); adults only, 21 and over. Advanced reservation and 72-hour cancellation notice required. Please call for dress code information.
Contact: 800.872.4681 www.gsmr.com
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When: August 13-14, 2010
Where: Fontana Village |
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3rd Annual Stillwell Shinefest
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Make your reservations now for the hottest mid-summer event in the mountains. "GAC Top 50 Video" country music recording artist Matt Stillwell brings his third annual Stillwell Shinefest back to Fontana for two days and nights of great parties and music. Visit Matt online for the latest updates.
Contact: 800.849.2258
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When: August 13-15, 2010
Where: Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds |
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Volkswagen Car Show
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Beetles, bugs, striped, polka dotted. This is one bugged out VW show. Come see all the different ways people have customized their favorite sedans and camper vans. You won’t believe your eyes!
Contact: (800) 438-1601
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When: August 15, 2010
Where: Nantahala Outdoor Center |
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NOC Canoe Club Challenge
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A three-part series (last in series) that pits Southeastern whitewater clubs against one another to win the coveted Canoe Club Cup.
Contact: 1-800-232-7238
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When: August 14, 2010
Where: Stecoah Valley Center |
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An Appalachian Evening Summer Concert Series
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An Appalachian Evening is an award-winning concert and dinner series that takes place in a restored 1926 schoolhouse. The New North Carolina Ramblers were formed in the late 1960s by Kinney and Doug Rorer, nephews of Charlie Poole and Posey Rorer who were the original North Carolina Ramblers in the 1920s. Kinney Rorer plays the banjo in the old time 3 finger picking style of Charlie Poole, and Kirk Sutphin can play the fiddle with same graceful touch that Posey Rorer had. These fellows not only perform songs and tunes from the repertoire of Charlie Poole, but also from many other old time artists. Darren Moore and Jeremy Stephens bring a wide variety of Carter Family material to the group. Plan to come early for a traditional Appalachian Dinner served family style in our dining room (reservations required). Tickets go on sale June 1.
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When: August 21, 2010
Where: Stecoah Valley Center |
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An Appalachian Evening Summer Concert Series
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An Appalachian Evening is an award-winning concert and dinner series that takes place in a restored 1926 schoolhouse. Jeff Little, “the piano man of the Blue Ridge”, began playing piano at age 5. His distinctive two-handed style, much influenced by mountain flatpicked guitar tradition, is breathtaking in its speed, precision and clarity. Appearing with Jeff are the father-son team of Steve Lewis and Josh Scott. Steve has taken top picking honors in a host of contests, including the Walnut Valley Nationals, Merlefest, Galax Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention, and the Wayne C. Henderson Guitar Competition. Josh Scott is an accomplished bass player with over ten years of professional experience. Plan to come early for a traditional Appalachian Dinner served family style in our dining room (reservations required). Tickets go on sale June 1.
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When: August 21, 2010
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad |
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GSMR Dinner Train-Mystery Theatre
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Journey through Western North Carolina and enjoy a unique dining experience on board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Savor a delicious dinner while appreciating a variety of special events ranging from mystery theatre to gourmet wine tastings. First class seating in candlelit dining cars and delectable three-course dinners are a perfect match for the evening’s entertainment, scenic vistas and starlit skies.
Passengers may choose one of three entrée choices at the time of reservation. Cocktail, beer and wine service is available. Trips are three hours with a 7:00 pm departure from Bryson City (Freedom Train departs at 8:00 pm & New Year’s Eve Gala departs at 9:00 pm). $104 per person (plus tax and gratuity, New Year’s Eve Gala is $135); adults only, 21 and over. Advanced reservation and 72-hour cancellation notice required. Please call for dress code information.
Contact: 800.872.4681 www.gsmr.com
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When: August 27-29, 2010
Where: John A. Crowe Recreation Complex |
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NAFA Inaugural Modified Fastpitch World
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World Series Men's Softball
Welcome to the John A. Crowe Recreation Complex in the heart of Cherokee. Here, games take place in first-rate facilities, such as our world-class softball/baseball complex, surrounded on all sides by the majesty of nature.
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When: August 28, 2010
Where: Stecoah Valley Center |
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An Appalachian Evening Summer Concert Series
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An Appalachian Evening is an award-winning concert and dinner series that takes place in a restored 1926 schoolhouse. The Farewell Drifters combine elements of bluegrass with the accessibility of classic folk and acoustic Americana music, and this stunning young band is turning heads nation-wide. Their songs offer a contemporary relevance and hopeful perspective that truly sets them apart. Though unafraid to grapple with the darkest aspects of the human experience, their light-hearted, often hysterical on-stage banter leaves audiences refreshed and entertained. Plan to come early for a traditional Appalachian Dinner served family style in our dining room (reservations required). Tickets go on sale June 1.
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When: August 22, 2009
Where: Harrah's Cherokee Hotel & Casino |
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10th Annual Westare Foundation Gala
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The WestCare Health System Foundation will hold the 10th Annual “Enchanted Evening Under the Stars” gala Saturday, August 22nd at Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel & Casino. The evening will feature the music of Kat Williams, a seated dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions with items and packages donated by local businesses. The event is the WestCare Health System Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, supporting digital mammography services. Cocktail attire, black tie optional. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased by calling (828) 586-7669.
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