WNC MOUNTAINS | WHERE TO BE IN '23 - EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

JANUARY 14

FROSTY FOOT TRAIL RACES

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot in Bryson City

Experience the 8K, 30K, and 50K races on the world-famous Tsali Trail System in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest, Tsali offers a variety of exciting and fast, yet technical terrain sure to entertain everyone from the beginner to the most seasoned trail runner. With gently rolling hills, well groomed trails, and picturesque views of Fontana Lake, Tsali is a great event to start off your new year! Sign up soon!

January 28

MAGGIE VALLEY ICE FESTIVAL

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

Make plans to check out Maggie Valley Ice Festival on Saturday, January 28th from 3 to 8pm at the Festival Grounds! Bring your friends and family! Gates open at 3pm. There will be Ice Sculptures, Live Ice Carving, an Ice Slide, Warming Tent with s’mores station and more! For more information call 828-926-0866 M-F 8am to 5pm.

January 31

GENEVA LEWIS + GABRIEL MARTINS

Brevard Music Center

New Zealand-born violinist Geneva Lewis, winner of the 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant teams up with cellist powerhouse and the 2020 Sphinx Competition winner Gabriel Martins to bring their passion for classical music and the love of their instruments back to Brevard for our Parker Concert Hall Series. They both appeared during the Brevard Music Center 2022 Summer Festival.

February 11

DARNELL FARMS SWEETHEART MARKET

Darnell Farms in Bryson City

Shop for unique, hand-made Valentine gifts for your someone special at Darnell Farms. Choose from hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries, candy bouquets, customized tumbers, crochet critters, soap and body care, beautiful nails, hot sauce, pickles, jewelry, candles and much more.

Throughout January & February

SNOW TUBING FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Tube World Maggie Valley

Tube World, located in Maggie Valley across from Ghost Town in the Sky, is the home of great snow tubing fun each winter! Their groomed slope is made for riding specially designed inner tubes. You ride their moving carpet lift to the top of the hill, then tube your way down the snowcovered run. Fun for the whole family!

FEBRUARY VALENTINE'S DAY EVENTS

Warm up the winter months with some fun Valentine's Day plans! Whether it's taking time to pamper yourself, heading out with friends or spoiling a loved one, there are plenty of cupid-inspired events and experiences to choose from in Western North Carolina. Click the link above to check out some of our favorites!