Events for July 2004

Sunday Series

Sunday series is every third Sunday in each month except July. 01/01/2004-12/19/2004

Maggie Mountain Bingo Bonanza

Weekly bingo with cash prizes. Free event. Free parking. Handicapped accessible. 6:30-8pm. If calling, office is only open Monday and Friday 10am-noon. 04/01/2004-10/28/2004

Canton Tailgate Market

Enjoy buying local produce and flowers from local growers throughout the summer and fall growing season on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8am-noon. Free event. 05/04/2004-10/28/2004

Pickin' at the Pavilion

Live country and bluegrass music on Friday nights from 6-7:30pm. Free event. 05/07/2004-10/29/2004

Art After Dark

Stroll the galleries until 9pm the 1st Friday of every month - there are 16 galleries all within walking distance. Meet artists and craftsmen, find unique one-of-a kind pieces created locally by hand in clay, metal, glass, wood, fiber, coloredpencil, oils and watercolor. Music and receptions. Free event. 6-9pm. 05/07/2004-12/03/2004

Pickin' in the Park

Every Friday, enjoy an outdoor concert featuring local bluegrass and country bands and dance teams. Free event. 7pm. 05/07/2004-09/03/2004

Waynesville Tailgate Farmer's Market

Enjoy buying local produce and flowers from local growers throughout the summer and fall growing season on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 8am-noon. Free event. 06/02/2004-10/30/2004

35th Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival

Each summer, enjoy five concerts with varied combinations of strings, piano and woodwinds. Enjoy a mix of old favorites, lesser known works and modern compositions. The festival celebrates its 35th year in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy another season of outstanding chamber music performances. Every Sunday from June 20-July 18 at 7:30pm. Series tickets are $60, which includes a guest ticket. Single performance tickets are $15. Students are admitted free. 06/20/2004-07/18/2004

19th Annual Freedom Festival Arts and Crafts Show

Indoor show featuring all handmade items from over 50 local artists and craftsmen inlcuding wood, fabric, needlework, painting, candles, beadwork, basketry, pottery, floral, soaps, and more. Food concessions available. Door prizes every hour. Free event. Free parking. 9am-5pm. 07/03/2004-07/04/2004

Stars and Stripes Celebration

Celebrate this holiday with the downtown shops and restaurants. Live music and entertainment, sidewalk sales, refreshments and fun for all ages throughout the downtown. Free event. 11am-3pm. 07/03/2004

Fireworks in the Valley

Enjoy a professional firewords display above Eaglenest parking lot. There will be entertainment beforehand. Free event. Starts at "half after dark." 07/04/2004

Big River

A broadway musical based on "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Roger Miller. 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 3pm. Adults $15, Seniors $12, Students $7. 07/09/2004-07/11/2004

Main Street Waynesville Street Dance

Put on your cloggin' and square dancin' shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoedown with live music and dance teams! A family event that is a Waynesville tradition. Free event. 6:30-9pm. 07/09/2004

Maggie Valley Arts and Crafts Festival

This is a juried craft fair with over 100 craft booths, entertainmnet and food vedors. Free parking with shuttle service. Free event. 9am-4pm. 07/10/2004-07/11/2004

NC International Folk Festival Folkmoot USA

A truly exciting and unique way to see the world! NC's Official International Festival, Folkmoot USA, has more than 350 folk dancers travel here from 10 countries. This will be the 21st year of this colorful and entertaining event which has been named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast for 16 years. Some events are free. Adults $10-20 and children half price. 07/12/2004-07/24/2004

9th Annual Maggie Valley Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show

Enjoy this great sale of jewelry, gems, mineral specimons, crystals, lapidary products, crafts made with rocks, fossils, books and more! Free event. 9am-6pm. 07/15/2004-07/18/2004

Big River

A broadway musical based on "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Roger Miller. 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 3pm. Adults $15, Seniors $12, Students $7. 07/15/2004-07/18/2004

Folkmoot USA Opening Ceremonies Parade

Sponsored by Folkmoot USA, dancers and musicians from around the world parade down Main Street to the courthouse lawn for the opening ceremonies of NC's Official Folk Festival, Folkmoot USA. 1pm. 07/16/2004

Big River

A broadway musical based on "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Roger Miller. 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 3pm. Adults $15, Seniors $12, Students $7. 07/22/2004-07/25/2004

Main Street Waynesville Street Dance

Put on your cloggin' and square dancin' shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoedown with live music and dance teams! A family event that is a Waynesville tradition. Free event. 6:30-9pm. 07/23/2004

International Festival Day

Sponsored by Folkmoot USA and the Haywood County Arts Council this annual festival features an extravaganza of music and dance from around the world as well as crafts and food to enjoy. Free event. 10am-5pm. 07/24/2004

The Junaluska Associates Weekend

A gathering of folks who love Lake Junaluska and are partners with Lake Junaluska Assembly, working with extended projects and grounds beautification. Tickets required for Junaluska Singer's concert and Saturday's banquet. 07/30/2004-08/01/2004