August 2012
Tues. & Thurs. Canton Tailgate Market will be at Municipal parking area, 58 Park Street in Canton from 8am-12pm. Call
828-646-3412
Wed. & Sat . Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market in HART parking lot off U.S 276 in Waynesville. Produce, plants, baked goods, cheese, meat, fish and more.
8am to 1pm. 828-627-3469
Wed. & Sat. Waynesville Tailgate Market – American Legion parking lot near downtown Waynesville. Haywood County grown vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, honey and nursery stock. 8am to noon.
Thursdays Maggie Mountain Bingo Bonanza will be held at the Maggie Valley Community Pavilion at 6:30pm. Early bird at 5:45pm. Call: 828-626-8021
Thursdays Maggie Valley Club will be holding Trivia Night in the Pin High Bar & Grille will have a Trivia from 3pm to 5:30pm. Open to public for more information call 800-438-3861
Fridays Pickin in The Park, June through September every Friday at the Canton Recreation Park at 7pm. “FREE” Call: 828-646-3412
Fridays Maggie Valley Club is going to have experienced hiking tours from 9am-3pm. RSVP to 828-926-6013
Check the web site for further description of hikes.
Saturdays Black Horse Dance Hall – Open for dancing Saturday nights at 8pm. No alcohol
Saturdays Enjoy the music and clogging at the Stompin Grounds. The music starts at 8pm. Fun time for the whole family.
August 3 “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” by the Junaluska Singers. Takes place at the Stuart Auditorium at 7:30pm and the cost is $15.
August 3 Mountain Street Dance on Main Street in Waynesville for 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Come and see clogging and join in on the square dancing.
August 3 Bill Engvail will be performing at Harrarh’s Casino in Cherokee. He has performed with the Blue Comedy Group and would like to entertaine you! Time: 9pm. Ticket prices are $45, $55 & $65
August 3 & 4 9th annual Mater Festival. Music, entertainment, Kids Zone. Special Events throughout the day. Fun for all. Free admission at the Canton Rec. Area. 828-776-2527
August 3 & 4 3rd Annual Popcorn Sutton Acoustic Jam, Friday August 3 from 4pm to 11pm & Saturday, August 4, from 11am to 11pm at the Festival Grounds. This is all day music festival celebrating legendary local moon shiner Popcorn Sutton. Open to public- admission $2 per day.
August 3 & 4 Art After Dark and Saturday Stroll in Waynesville. Friday night enjoy demonstrations, artist receptions, usic and refreshments from 6pm to 9pm. Call 828 456-9284. Saturday stroll follows the Friday night event from 11am to 3pm Free
August 3 & 4 Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby, Oconaluftee Island Park, Cherokee. Registration will be on Friday for the 6am Saturday event. Event is free but you do need to have a ticket. Call 828-497-1898 for more information.
August 4 7th Annual Downtown Dog Walk. Charity Dog Event Walkers gather on the court house lawn with there dogs. The walk will be down Depot St and up Church St. There will contests after the walk. Registration fee is $15 from 10am to 1pm. Spectators free.
August 4 & 5 NKC American Bull Dog Show at the Haywood County Fairgrounds, Waynesville. Call 828-400- 6229 for more information.
August 4 & 5 Lake Logan Multisport Festival. Triathlon on Saturday and sprint triathlon and Sunday they will have swim/run. Festival starts on Saturday at 7am and 7:30am on Sunday. Call Greg Duff for details. 828-400-5868
August 4 & 5
August 11 4th annual Mountain Music Jamboree will start at 5pm and go through 9pm at the Haywood Farirgrounds. For more information call Aaron Marby at 828-246-9079
August 11 Come to Harrah’s Casino to enjoy an evening of laughter with Kathy Griffin. The performance begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are $35, $45, & $75.
August 11 Volkswagon Car Show at the Acquoni Expo Center, Cherokee. Time 10am to 6pm. For more info call 828-554-6471.
August 12 Margarita Schevchenko, has been the recipient of the “Special Chopin Prize” at five competitions as well as 7 prizes at top international piano competitions in Europe, Japan and the United States. Location is Performing Arts Center, 250 Pigeon St. Waynesville. Time: 7:30pm. Cost $20 per adult. Students free. 828-452-0593
August 17-26 “Lost in Yonkers” By Neil Simon, Directed by Wanda Taylor Set in the 1930’s, this comedy is considered one of Simon’s best and most reflective works. This is the story of two young boys left to be raised by their grandmother. They must learn to adapt and stay light on their feet in a changingworld. Hart Theater, Waynesville, NC
Adults $20, Seniors $18, Students $8
August 18 Blue Ridge Breakaway-Haywood Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd annual cycle ride. There 4 routes through Haywood County with one traveling 32 miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Registration: Fee applies to route. Start/finish gate Lake Junaluska.
Time is 7:30am. Call 828-456-3021
August 18 Old Town Music at the Oconaluftee Visitors Center in Cherokee. Time is 1pm to 3pm. Bring you instruments and join in on the fun.
August 19 The Haywood Community Band will be performing at the Maggie Valley Community Pavilion. Come early, bring a lawn chair or a blanket & enjoy an evening of music. Starts at 6:30pm. Free Event. Call 828-926-8021 for more information
August 19 Sunday Concert Series 11. Marshall Bellew, song writer and multi-instrumentalist will start at 3pm at the Haywood County Public Library-678 S. Haywood St, Waynesville. Call 828-452-0593
August 24 Justin Moore will be singing his Country Songs for you at Harrah’s Casino. Show starts at 9pm. Prices are $18, $25 & $35.
August 24 &25 Mission Health System Maggie Valley Moonlight Race. The 8K race will start and finish at the Maggie Valley Festival grounds. Call for starting times and admission fees 828-400-5868.
August 30 & 9-1 Labor Day Celebration in Canton. Food and all sorts of fun to be had. Call 828-235-2760
August 31 &9-1 Smoky Mountain Folk Festival, Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska. Open Tent Show 5pm is free. Main Stage Show 6pm to 11pm. Tickets $12 per adult.