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Guided Hike in Cataloochee Valley

September 26, 2014

Join Danny Bernstein for a guided hike on Pretty Hollow Gap Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains in the Cataloochee Valley on October 14, 2014. The hike is part of the Classic Hikes of the Smokies series. It will be a 8.7 miles hike and is a moderately difficult trail. Hear about the history of the first Cataloochee Valley  settlers, the historical buildings, and the cemeteries and families. Plus enjoy the beauty of the fall foliage season as the leaves change to red, yellow and gold autumn colors. If you love the Great Smoky Mountains and hiking, plus want to learn more…
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National Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration at Dollywood

September 16, 2014

Celebrate Fall at the National Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration Every year in the fall Dollywood celebrates with the National Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration. The theme park is completely decorated with the look of fall with mums, cornstalks, pumpkins and gourds. Also Harvest Celebration Crafters are located through out the park. Local crafters demonstrate and sell their crafts, crafts such as basket weaving, candle making, chainsaw carvings, doll making, pottery and woodworking plus so many more. Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains is a busy time with visitors in town for the annual fall foliage show. Be sure to get…
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Maggie Valley Oktoberfest 2014 Oct. 3-4

September 7, 2014

The Maggie Valley Oktoberfest 2014 is on October 3rd and 4th this year at the  Maggie Valley Festival Grounds in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. This is Maggie Valley’s 1st Oktoberfest “keeping with the most important German traditions-lots of Bier, a large variety of Great Food, including some customary German flavors such as Bratwursts, Bavarian Soft Pretzels & regional favorites like BBQ & Craft Beer. Live Music, Vendors, Children’s Stage & Kid’s Area, Contests, Games, Dancing, & More.” This festival is for the whole family with a weekend of entertainment for all. Kids will have fun at the Kid’s Zone area….
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Hendersonville Apple Festival Time in the Mountains!

August 25, 2014

Hendersonville Apple Festival is having their 68th North Carolina Apple Festival 2014 soon! Fall in North Carolina means apple harvest in the mountains! Labor Day weekend is the Hendersonville Apple Festival. August 29-Sept. 1, 2014. Parade, children’s activites with rides and inflatables, and a street fair with over 200 vendors. And of course apples! Purchase apples from several local growers. The North Carolina Apple Festival gets bigger and better every year with over 250,000 people each year over the 4 day event. Gets your apples for those favorite recipes like apple pie, applesauce, apples fritters and more! For more information go…
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Nawger Nob Arts and Crafts Fair in September

August 21, 2014

The two day Nawger Nob Arts & Crafts Fair is Saturday and Sunday September 27 and 28, 2014 in Townsend, TN this year.  The craft fair takes place at Nawger Knob Shopping Area with the tents under the shade of the trees. Many craft tents and booths with so many different crafts you are sure to find something you like. This craft fair is very popular. Food and drinks also available. So many different types of crafts on sale like candles, clothes, , quilts, dolls, woodcrafts, unique gifts and more.

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Townsend Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day

August 20, 2014

Townsend, TN is known as The Peaceful Side of the Smokies and is the gateway to Cades Cove. Every fall in September Townsend put on the Townsend Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day . This year the two day festival takes place on Friday Sept. 26 and Saturday Sept. 27, 2014. The festival has a bluegrass stage with bluegrass bands all day and into the night. Bluegrass picking takes place on the porch of the Townsend Visitors Center and under the trees close by. A stage is set up so the crowd can dance – clogging, line dance, and square…
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