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Fall Festivals & Events
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et you eyes to the hills as the vibrant colors of fall come to life in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our little slice of heaven boasts the most perfect atmosphere for harvest season fun, and you definitely don’t want to miss this year’s festival lineup. Visit a new one this year, return to your old favorite or try them all. Either way, good times are in your future.
OKTOBERFEST AT SUGAR MOUNTAIN
GHOST TRAIN HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS SEPT. 24- OCT. 30. Ghosts and ghouls abound at Tweetsie’s Ghost Train Halloween Festival. Daytime visitors can still enjoy everything they know and love about the park, and can expect the unexpected when the sun sets and the Halloween Festival comes to life. Ride the Ghost Train, and follow monster hunters as they try to uncover rumors of terrifying creatures that roam these mountains. The haunted park also features other spooky attractions including the Haunted House and Freaky Forest. This festival provides Halloween thrills and chills that’s fun and safe for all ages. Tickets are limited, so get yours online now! Visit www.Tweetsie. com or call 877-893-3874.
tional German foods like Knockwurst, Bratwurst, German style potato salad and apple strudel, all paired with barrels and barrels of Spaten beer straight from Bavaria. Hot dogs, burgers, soft drinks and other festive foods will be on hand, too. Dance along to the 15-piece Harbour Towne Fest Band and bring the kids to the ski school play yard. Parking, shuttle service and admission are free. Fun takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For more information, visit www.oktoberfest.skisugar.com or call 828-8984521. Ein Prosit!
VALLE COUNTRY FAIR
OKTOBERFEST AT SUGAR MOUNTAIN RESORT
OCTOBER 9-10. Put on your lederhosen or dirndl and head to Sugar Mountain Resort’s annual Oktoberfest! Ride the new high-speed six-seat Summit Express chairlift. Enjoy tradi-
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VISITOR’S GUIDE AUTUMN 2021
OCTOBER 16. Ring in the glory of the harvest season amidst the natural wonders of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Valle Crucis at the annual Valle Country Fair. The fun carries on all day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the fields along N.C. Highway 194 across from Holy Cross Church and the Valle Crucis Conference Center. Admission is free and ample parking is available in the adjacent field at $10 per car, $25 per small bus or van and $50 per large
