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WNC Life — Western North Carolina

The regional calendar

What’s happening around the mountains

Haywood and Buncombe lead this source-backed calendar, followed by neighboring North Carolina counties and selected day trips. Always confirm final details with the organizer.

Coverage standard: Official organizers and venues outrank tourism calendars, local-media calendars and aggregators. Past events leave this list automatically; cancelled and uncertain items are held back.

Current and verified

Upcoming events

Each listing links to its strongest available source.

102 upcoming events

Oct 1–Nov 21

Community

Kids' Elections

Canton Library - 11 Pennsylvania Avenue Canton NC 28716 · Canton · Haywood County

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Source: Haywood County public calendar

Oct 16 · 5:30 PM

Agriculture

J Bar K Pro Rodeo

Smoky Mountain Event Center · Waynesville · Haywood County

Separate ticketed rodeo performance; gates open at the listed time.

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Source: Smoky Mountain Event Center

Oct 17 · 5:30 PM

Agriculture

J Bar K Pro Rodeo

Smoky Mountain Event Center · Waynesville · Haywood County

Separate ticketed rodeo performance; gates open at the listed time.

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Source: Smoky Mountain Event Center

Oct 21 · 12:30 PM

Community

Library Board of Trustees

Waynesville Library > Auditorium - 678 S Haywood Street Waynesville NC 28786 · Waynesville · Haywood County

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Source: Haywood County public calendar

Oct 27 · 6:00 PM

Community

BINGO at Smoky Mountain Event Center

SMEC Apple Orchard Building · Waynesville · Haywood County

Second and fourth Tuesday. Regular games at 6 p.m.; cancelled when Haywood schools close for weather. Confirm with the venue.

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Source: Smoky Mountain Event Center

Oct 30–Oct 31

Community

Screamfest

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds · Maggie Valley · Haywood County

Multi-day event; daily hours vary. See the official schedule.

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Source: Town of Maggie Valley festival calendar

Oct 17 · 8:00 AM

Sports

Downtown Diamond Dash 5k

HomeTrust Park, 30 Buchanan Place, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801, United States · Asheville · Buncombe County

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Source: Asheville Downtown Association

Oct 17 · 2:00 PM

Community

WOMYN RISING

Hellbender · Asheville · Buncombe County

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Source: Asheville Area Chamber community events

Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Markets

Ginkgo Marketplace

Wall Street Courtyard, 45 Wall Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801, United States · Asheville · Buncombe County

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Source: Asheville Downtown Association

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