Oct 17
Community
Granny's Mason Jar - Live!
Mountain Layers Brewing Company · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
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What’s happening around the mountains
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240 upcoming events
Oct 17
Community
Gospel Singing & Boxcar Revival
Boxcar Cafe and Cones · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 17Worth the drive
Community
Chi-Town Transit Authority
Highlands Performing Arts Center · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 17–Oct 18Worth the drive
Arts & Culture
Fall Colors Fine Art Show
Art League of Highlands-Cashiers · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 17–Oct 18
Community
Asheville Gun and Knife Show
Davis Event Center · Fletcher · Henderson County
Source: WNC Agricultural Center
Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Community
Guided Forest Therapy
849 Connahetta Street · Murphy · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 17 · 2:00 PM
Community
Another Boo Tox Event!
Southern Bliss in Franklin 135 Franklin Plaza · Franklin · Macon County
Source: Jackson County Chamber / MountainLovers
Oct 18
Community
Wyatt Espalin
Mountain Layers Brewing Company · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
Community
Paint & Sip + Hoppy Trout Brewery
911 Main Street · Andrews · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 21–Oct 25
Fairs
Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
Davis Event Center · Fletcher · Henderson County
Source: WNC Agricultural Center
Oct 22Worth the drive
Community
Highlander Mountain House Salon Series With Kathleen Edwards
Highlander Mountain House & Ruffed Grouse Tavern · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 23Worth the drive
Community
Collective Soul
Harrah's Cherokee Casino - Concerts and Entertainment · Cherokee · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 23–Oct 24Worth the drive
Community
Barbour In-Store Embroidery Event
Highland Hiker · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 23–Oct 25
Festivals
Guest Appreciation Festival (GAF)
Nantahala Outdoor Center · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 23 · 8:00 PM
Community
Die Laughing Comedy
911 Main Street · Andrews · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 24Worth the drive
Live Music
HMH Oyster Roast & Bluegrass
Highlander Mountain House & Ruffed Grouse Tavern · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 24Worth the drive
Community
Pressing Matters
Highlands Biological Foundation · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 24–Oct 25
Community
Plow Days
Darnell Farms · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Classes & Workshops
Muffin Basket Class
21 Campus Circle · Murphy · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 25Worth the drive
Holiday
Vinyl & Vibes: Halloween
Oak Steakhouse Restaurant · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 25
Community
Bridget Gossett
Mountain Layers Brewing Company · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 26Worth the drive
Food & Drink
Girl Dinner - Spooky Season at Skyline Lodge
Skyline Lodge · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 26Worth the drive
Community
Chef Michael Izzard + Highlander Mountain House
Highlander Mountain House & Ruffed Grouse Tavern · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 30Worth the drive
Community
Forest Bathing Guided Walk
Oconaluftee Visitor Center · Cherokee · Swain County
Source: Discover Jackson County