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When: February 2012
Where: Bryson City |
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Great Smoky Mtn. Railroad
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Saturday Tuckasegee departures from the GSMR depot. Departs at 11am each Saturday. Train on Saturday 26th begins the Nantahala Gorge excursions.
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When: Feb 3-5, 2012
Where: Cherokee Reservation |
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Shiver in the River Fly Fishing Tournament
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$225 entry fee with $10,000 in prize money. Held on the 2.2 miles of Trophy, Catch and Release water on the Cherokee Reservation. For more information www.fishcherokee.com
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When: February 4
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center |
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Winter Craft Series
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Beginning Saturday February 4, this is a two day class on Saturdays in February ( Feb. 4 and 11) This class is for beginners or people who would like a refresher course in the basics. Students can choose one of two easy projects. For more information, or to register for the class, please click here to log onto the Stecoah Valley Center's website, or call 828-479-3364.
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When: Feb 11, 2012
Where: Bryson City Presbyterian Church |
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5th Annual Chocolate Cook-off
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What a sweet way to support your local library! Area chocolatiers compete for prizes and you get to sample these delectable goodies all made from scratch. Fundraiser for the Friends of the Marianna Black Library. $6 admission. $1 off for Friends of the Marianna Black Library members. Kids under 6 are free. Contact the library for more information at 828-488-3030.
Applications for chocolatiers are due by February 4th
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When: Feb 11, 2012
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center |
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Winter Craft Series
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Beginning Saturday, February 11, this is a three day class on Saturdays in February (Feb. 11, 18 and 25) In this Winter Craft Series class you will learn the basics of piecing a quilt top using a sewing machine, including how to properly use a rotary cutter to cut your fabric. Students should be comfortable using a sewing machine. For more information, or to register for the class, please log onto the Stecoah Valley Center's website or call the Stecoah Gallery at 828-479-3364.
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When: Feb 11, 2012
Where: Great Smoky Mountain Railroad |
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PEANUTS™ Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
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The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GSMR) is pleased to announce the PEANUTS™ Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown Excursion and Valentine Sweetheart Train. Passengers will join Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy for old fashioned Valentine's Day fun based on the popular television episode titled by the same name. This special event train will depart the historic Bryson City depot and travel along the Tuckasegee River to Dillsboro for a 1 1/2 hour layover. Enjoy special Valentine's activities as well as a relaxing afternoon in the quaint town of Dillsboro.
For more information on this and other events with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad or to book this excursion, please call 800-872-4681,
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When: February 11, 2012
Where: Fontana Village Resort |
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Live Music At The Mountview Restaurant & Bear
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Singer-Songwriter Logan Murrell, who recently performed with the Knoxville Symphony orchestra, will perform live on stage in the beautiful Mountview Restaurant against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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When: February 18, 2012
Where: Fontana Lake |
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Heartland Fishing Tournament Series
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The Heartland Anglers Fishing Tournament series sponsored by Bass Pro Shops returns to Fontana Lake this spring. Dates include January 07, January 28, February 18, March 3, March 24, and April 28. Tournament fishing runs from 7am to 4pm with the start at Fontana Marina. Anglers must compete in 4 of 6 tournaments to qualify for the 2012 Classic on Guntersville Lake in Guntersville Lake, Ala. Call Ronnie Crisp at the Fontana Marina for details- 828.498.2129.
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When: February 18, 2012
Where: Oconaluftee Visitor Center |
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Old time music in the mountains
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Every third Saturday of the month from 1pm to 3pm, the Oconaluftee Visitor Center hosts the Oconaluftee Old Time Music Jam Session. The event runs the entire year, but is a good casual entertainment option for a crisp winter day.
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When: Feb 25, 2012
Where: Nantahala Outdoor Center |
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NRC Glacier Breaker
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The season opener for slalom and wildwater racing in the US. Come watch great whitewater athletes kick off the paddling year!
For more information on this and other events sponsored by the Nantahala Outdoor Center, please call 888-905-7238.
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