Good bye 2024! Hello 2025!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Chag sameach from Smoky Falls!

Wishing you good tidings and joy from Smoky Falls!

Santa is set to join the Wonderland festivities, bringing holiday cheer straight from the North Pole to this winter market! Visitors may even spot the mischievous grinch sneaking around. Anna's Kiddie Korner's Drop-In Car Show and Toy Drive invites guests to display their classic cars, jeeps, bikes, or any vehicle while savoring hot cocoa and festive jingles. Kids can write letters to Santa in the special Kids Area while parents explore the festive marketplace. Don't miss out on this chance to check off those last-minute gifts off your list with an array of vendors offering unique home decor, candles, gemstones, and rarities!

The Balsam Range Art of Music Festival is a 2-day event held at beautiful Lake Junaluska Conference Center in the mountains of Western NC. With musical performances held each evening in the historic Stuart Auditorium and inclusive lodging packages available on-site. Saturday afternoon offers workshops, jamming opportunities, food trucks and more! There is something for everyone to enjoy!

The Balsam Range Art of Music Festival is a 2-day event held at beautiful Lake Junaluska Conference Center in the mountains of Western NC. With musical performances held each evening in the historic Stuart Auditorium and inclusive lodging packages available on-site. Saturday afternoon offers workshops, jamming opportunities, food trucks and more! There is something for everyone to enjoy!

Have a blessed and restful day with your friends and family! We are so thankful to have you as part of the Smoky Falls community!

The day is here! Come and pick out your own Christmas tree!

Dive into a holiday shopping experience featuring a diverse array of vendors offering home decor, candles, personal care essentials, unique gifts, boutique treasures, and the sweetest of treats! Capture memorable moments at our photo spots while you find that exquisite handmade gift for your loved ones. Don’t leave it to the last minute this year––get ahead of the holiday rush at Holidaze!

Join Haywood Community Band’s celebration of their Music Forever Endowment with a tribute to our veterans! Over 60 band members come together in a symphony of American musicians, past and present. This is a free concert.

Bring your friends or family and meet a variety of Haywood County creatives that make up our vibrant arts and culture scene! Stroll the streets of Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level District for Art After Dark, an event held on first Fridays May through December. Galleries stay open until 9 p.m. and feature studio tours, a variety of art demonstrations, live music lining the streets, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Look for the festive Art After Dark flags that will guide the way to participating galleries.

Happy Trick or Treating from Smoky Falls!

Fresh from the field to your fork! Explore Cruso Farmer's Market every Tuesday from 8AM-2PM. Support local farmers, savor homemade produce, and scoop up other homemade goods. Stop by for a dose of delicious, wholesome goodness!

Sign up for this invigorating Fire Cider Class and create your own blend of this tried-and-true potent tonic to fight the upcoming cold season. Discover the art of crafting these powerful elixirs that not only taste great but also support your well-being. Join in this educational experience and take steps toward a healthier lifestyle. Enroll now and empower yourself with the tools to stay strong and resilient throughout the year. Class is $25 to attend. https://www.waynesvilleshop.com/classes

Fall into the Halloween spirit at ScreamFest with over 100 unique vendors, trick-or-treating, hauntingly good live music, spooky fall game activities, and food trucks offering frightfully delicious treats. As night falls, brace yourself for a chilling haunted house experience. Don’t miss this eerie-sistible event—gather your friends and family for a day and night filled with thrills and chills. Be there...if you dare!

Fresh from the field to your fork! Explore Cruso Farmer's Market every Tuesday from 8AM-2PM. Support local farmers, savor homemade produce, and scoop up other homemade goods. Stop by for a dose of delicious, wholesome goodness!

Head to the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds to browse artisanal creations from all over the Southeast and enjoy tasty festival fare! Find treasures of all sorts, from paintings and pottery to handmade soap and burned hats. This beloved market is the largest of its kind in Maggie Valley, and one of the town’s most looked-forward to events. Admission & parking are free, so come browse, eat, and shop ‘til you drop!

The one-day festival has grown into the region’s premier juried arts and crafts event and celebration of all things apple. Waynesville NC, nestled in the Smoky Mountains, is the perfect spot to enjoy a glorious fall day filled with fun. Take home a peck of locally grown apples from the county apple growers association. Hailed as one of the “10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation”, our annual Apple Festival is a celebration of the autumn harvest and Haywood County’s agricultural heritage.

Kick off the fall festivities early with a trip to the Blue Ridge Beer Hub to sample some of Noble's delicious ciders & meads, including seasonal releases, ahead of the annual Apple Harvest Festival! Sample a variety of Noble's offerings to build your perfect fall take-home pack.

Fresh from the field to your fork! Explore Cruso Farmer's Market every Tuesday from 8AM-2PM. Support local farmers, savor homemade produce, and scoop up other homemade goods. Stop by for a dose of delicious, wholesome goodness!

For all the bluegrass lovers out there! Award-winning bluegrass band Balsam Range, Appalachian Roadshow and NuBlu are part of our talented and popular lineup. Held during the peak of leaf season, this festival is a treat for the eyes and ears. The festival includes award-winning bluegrass bands, music-themed vendors, raffles, artist member demonstrations and artwork, a child and adult playground, and local drinks and food. Join us and bring a blanket or chair for a day of the best bluegrass you'll find.

Fresh from the field to your fork! Explore Cruso Farmer's Market every Tuesday from 8AM-2PM. Support local farmers, savor homemade produce, and scoop up other homemade goods. Stop by for a dose of delicious, wholesome goodness!

Head down to the Garden for two thrilling days of fall festivities! Wander through the pumpkin patch, find your way through the sunflower maze, hitch a ride on the hay wagon, shop the local vendor market, groove to live music, and savor fired farm-to-table pizza. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled weekend for everyone!

Head down to the Garden for two thrilling days of fall festivities! Wander through the pumpkin patch, find your way through the sunflower maze, hitch a ride on the hay wagon, shop the local vendor market, groove to live music, and savor fired farm-to-table pizza. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled weekend for everyone!

Settle in for HART Theatre's production of Agatha Christie's legendary "This Mousetrap," a thrilling whodunnit mystery! For over seven decades, this suspenseful masterpiece has captivated audiences with its gripping mystery, unexpected twists, and memorable characters. Book your seat now for this gripping show and follow along as the characters attempt to uncover the murderer among them before it's too late!

Shanah Tovah Smoky Falls!

Fresh from the field to your fork! Explore Cruso Farmer's Market every Tuesday from 8AM-2PM. Support local farmers, savor homemade produce, and scoop up other homemade goods. Stop by for a dose of delicious, wholesome goodness!

Come to this year’s Haywood County Fair for a blend of classic fun and heart-racing excitement! Featuring the Midway Carnival, Buford Bear & His Miniature Truck, face painting, a viewing zoo, heritage craft demos, and more! Challenge yourself with ax throwing, GellyBall wars, and a mechanical bull ride, then grab a bite from Food Truck Row and settle in for the demolition derby! Compete for top honors in Haywood Idol, livestock contests, the mullet competition, and a cornhole tournament. Attendees with sensory sensitivities and other special needs can enjoy an accommodating Fair experience on a private-entry Inclusion Day!

Come to this year’s Haywood County Fair for a blend of classic fun and heart-racing excitement! Featuring the Midway Carnival, Buford Bear & His Miniature Truck, face painting, a viewing zoo, heritage craft demos, and more! Challenge yourself with ax throwing, GellyBall wars, and a mechanical bull ride, then grab a bite from Food Truck Row and settle in for the demolition derby! Compete for top honors in Haywood Idol, livestock contests, the mullet competition, and a cornhole tournament. Attendees with sensory sensitivities and other special needs can enjoy an accommodating Fair experience on a private-entry Inclusion Day!