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Fly Fishing Expeditions
For Intermediate and Advanced participants, expeditions are a three-hour journey through Haywood County's finest trout streams and rivers. Expeditions are led by local, experienced fly fisherman Ray Sugg and Reed Warren. A fishing license is required for participants and and expeditions are limited to seven participants. All expeditions are $10 paid at registration. Expedition Schedule: April 10 - West Fork of Pigeon River April 17 - West Fork of Pigeon River April 24 - West Fork of Pigeon River May…
Hikes with Haywood County Recreation
Hikes with Haywood County Recreation and Parks Hikes are $10 per hike, paid at registration Weekly Hikes March 31 - June 30 If any prospective participants have had lower body or back surgery in the past 6 months, Haywood County Recreation strongly recommends they do not participate. Please contact Haywood County Recreation & Parks to register 828.452.6789 April 14- MST to Waterrock Knob at Soco Gap, 8 am, HARD Distance: 9.2 miles Elevation: 4047' to 4993' Elevation Gain: 997' Guides:…
Birding with Haywood County Recreation and Park
Haywood County Recreation's newest program offers guided bird watching trips in Haywood County. Led by two local guides, Kevin Burke and Howard Browers, participants will learn about the county's native and migrating birds, how to identify their call, and, of course, view them. Birding tours are $10, paid at registration. For more information or to register, contact Haywood County Recreation at 828-452-6789 or email [email protected] Schedule: April 17 - Lake Junaluska April 28 - Waynesville Greenway May 12 - Purchase…
Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market
Established in 2008, Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market is a producer-only market, featuring produce sourced from Haywood or an adjacent county, meats, fish, eggs, honey, dairy, flowers, nursery plants, preserves, baked goods, heritage crafts, and much more!
Love Linda: The Life of Mrs Cole Porter
LOVE LINDA: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter April 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, May 1 at 7:30 April 25 and May 2 at 2pm The Daniel and Belle Fangmeyer Theatre Love Linda recounts the life story of Linda Lee Thomas, the southern belle who was the driving force behind the career of her legendary composer husband, Cole Porter. Amazing compositions weave the music of Cole Porter into a compelling, glamorous, and complex story of this unconventional relationship. With the…
Thunder in the Smokies Motorcycle Rally
Thousands of bikers roll into the Great Smoky Mountains for the busiest motorcycle weekend of the year. Maggie Valley is a biker friendly town and a great place for bikers to gather for a rally in the valley surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. It makes for a rumbling weekend in the Great Smoky Mountains. Our tour ride is second to none. Besides all the mountain roads do not miss the hilarious Bike Games where $1,000 cash prize goes to the…
Annual Ramp Festival
An afternoon celebration featuring live music, clogging, the festival highlights ramps. Ramps are a native wild onion, harvested in the spring from the mountainsides, that can be eaten raw or cooked. A true culinary delicacy celebrated for its pungent aroma and the bold flavor it brings to food. Come out to Waynesville for a full meal featuring ramps, crafts, variety of vendors, live music & more!
2021 Festival of Peonies in [email protected] Wildcat Ridge Farm
Our farm located at the bank on the Pigeon River specializes in growing, propagating and selling the finest herbaceous peonies and Itoh’s intersectional peonies plants and fresh peony cut flowers. We are a Certified Appalachian Grown farm, and proud members of NC Agritourism, and have planted the largest collection of peonies in the State. Our farm will be open to the public during the month of May, everyday from 10am to 4pm, its free and we are inviting all peony…
2021 Festival of Peonies in [email protected] Wildcat Ridge Farm
Our farm located at the bank on the Pigeon River specializes in growing, propagating and selling the finest herbaceous peonies and Itoh’s intersectional peonies plants and fresh peony cut flowers. We are a Certified Appalachian Grown farm, and proud members of NC Agritourism, and have planted the largest collection of peonies in the State. Our farm will be open to the public during the month of May, everyday from 10am to 4pm, its free and we are inviting all peony…
Fly Fishing Courses with Haywood County Recreation
Beginner and intermediate courses are designed for those who are new to fly fishing and would like to learn more, or for those who want to brush up on fundamentals. Topics covered include: casting, fly tying, reading the water and much more. Both courses are led by local, experienced fly fisher, Tommy Thomas. Participants do not need a fishing license for the beginner or intermediate courses. Loaner rods are available for those who do not own a rod. Courses are…
Haywood Arts Council 2021 Dates
2021 Dates to Remember May 7 - 31 : Flora of the Smoky Mountains June 4 - 26: H.C. Studio Tour Exhibit June 26 & 27 : Haywood County Studio Tour, 10 am - 5 pm July 2 - 31 : We Are Still Here - Eastern Band of the Cherokee Exhibit August 6 - 28 : Artist Member Show September 3 - 25 : Inspiration: The Creative Muse at Work Exhibit October 1 - 30: Animal World October 23:…
Celebrating the Flora of the Smoky Mountains
May Flowers Exhibit May 7 @ 10:00 am - May 31 @ 4:00 pm Free
