WNC MOUNTAINS | EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

UNCORKED DINNER TRAIN

August 6 & September 3, 2022

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot in Bryson City

Passengers will enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride in our First Class cars with a private attendant and plush, well-appointed dining seating. Passengers on this specialty car will enjoy an exclusive sampling of cheeses and a surf and turf meal prepared fresh. We have carefully selected our wine samples to accompany the meal. All passengers will receive a GSMR souvenir stemless wine glass, four samples of selected wine, and a dessert that’s perfect for the season!

ART AFTER DARK

August 5 & September 2, 2022 Downtown Waynesville

The galleries in Downtown Waynesville stay open until 9pm and offer a variety of demonstrations, music and refreshments for the public to enjoy!

CLASSIC HIKES OF THE SMOKIES

August 9 & September 13, 2022

August 9 – Cataloochee Divide to Hemphill Bald

September 13 –Twenty Mile Loop

Classic Hikes of the Smokies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park features interpretation of the trail, history, and park projects supported by Friends of the Smokies. These hikes support restoration and rehabilitation of some of the Smokies most impacted trails through the Trails Forever program.

P.A.W.S. WINE & BEER TASTING

September 3, 2022 Lands Creek Cabins

Tickets - $25 in advance or $30 day of event. All proceeds benefit PAWS Animal Shelter. Food catered by Raquel Moore. Live music by The Freestylers. Purchase tickets at the PAWS Thrift Store or at the door on the day of the event

MAGGIE VALLEY LABOR DAY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

September 3-4, 2022 Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

Artisans and crafters from all across the Southeast gather to sell their homemade items. This long running event is free to attend! 9AM - 4PM Daily

ART IS IN THE AIR FESTIVAL

September 13-18, 2022 Brevard

Our Art is in the Air Festival is a four-day, open enrollment plein air painting event that takes place in the beautiful mountainous area surrounding the town of Brevard, NC. The event features en plein air style painting. The event welcomes 25 artists from across the region. At the end of the weekend, the works they create will be sold at the event’s Wet Paint Show & Sale to support Heart of Brevard.

New things for this year! Extended days during which artists may arrive and paint wherever they wish in the surrounding area, a Quick Draw event that invites the public to participate in the festivities, a demonstration by a fellow en plein air artist, downtown street closures, our Fall Artisan Market & more.