April 25-26 Ramp Dinner & Appalachian Dinner/Concert at Stecoah Valley Center & Robbinsville, NC ~ Saturday – Rompin-Stomping Music Concert and Appalachian Dinner at Stecoah Arts Center
Sunday –Ramps Dinner served at 11 a.m., Rescue Squad Building, Robbinsville, NC
June 19-20 ‘Trail of Tears’ Gospel Singing ~ Snowbird Community (828-479-4727) ~ Various Cherokee groups, including groups from Oklahoma Cherokee Tribe singing gospel music; Native American food dishes and drinks available for sale
June 26-27 Annual Graham County Artisans Drive-About & Silent Auction ~ Stecoah Valley Center and various Artisan Studios located within the county ~ A self-guided driving tour of artisan studios, each day 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; some studios will offer demonstrations of their skills; Silent Auction will be held at the Stecoah Center prior to the Appalachian Evening Concert
July 2-3 Graham County Annual July 4th Celebration & Fireworks, Robbinsville, NC ~ North Main Street, in front of courthouse ~ Starting at noon on Friday, ending around 11 p.m.; Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. and ending with fireworks starting at 11 p.m. Music, dancing, crafts, food vendors, Veterans’ Ceremony, parade, box derby contest, logging rolling, coon dog contests, contests and games for the kids, fireworks extravaganza at 10 p.m.
July 4 Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks at Fontana Village ~ cookouts, family fun, field games, live music, boating on Fontana Lake, spectacular fireworks
September 3-6 Labor Day Weekend, Fontana Village ~ watersports, old fashioned family party and cookout
October 15-18 Harvest Festival, Stecoah Valley Center ~ Harvest campfire, music, dancing, storytelling, food, harvest season activities, country fair, crafts, gospel singing
November 26-27 Holiday Artisan Studio Tour, Stecoah Valley Center ~ Self-guided tour of Artisan Studios and Galleries Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day; visit various studios located within the county; see demonstrations of arts and skills; purchase authentic handmade crafts for those on your Christmas list; a percentage of all sales will be donated to Santa’s Helpers charity program
December 4 Breakfast With Santa at Stecoah Valley Center ~ Kids of all ages eat breakfast with Santa at 9:00 a.m.; have your picture taken with Santa!
December 4 Annual Christmas Parade, Robbinsville, NC ~ Downtown Robbinsville, starts at 1 p.m. Floats, Christmas music, treats for the kids and Santa Claus! Cash prizes will be given for top 3 floats
December 18 Breakfast With Santa/Cookie Swap at Stecoah Valley Center ~ Kids of all ages eat breakfast with Santa at 9:00 a.m.; have your picture taken with Santa; make cookies and swap recipes
Scheduled Events and/or dates subject to change
LIST OF CONTACTS:
Graham County Travel & Tourism; 800-470-3790; www.grahamcountytravel.com
Stecoah Valley Center; 828-479-3364; www.stecoahvalleycenter.com
Fontana Village; 800-849-2258; www.fontanavillage.com
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