Maggie Valley is in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. The Festival Grounds is leased by the Town of Maggie Valley as a venue for events, festivals and more. Over the years the venue has hosted a wide range of events from arts & craft festivals to major concerts. The events themselves are produced by individuals and organizations and the Town leases the venue. The festival grounds features a large covered stage, bathrooms, concession building, electrical and water hook-ups, easy access and ample parking.
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2026 Festival & Events
January 31, 2026 Maggie Valley Ice Extravaganza
Part of NC Smokies Ice Fest Weekend held on Saturday from 4-9pm! There will be Ice Sculptures, Live Ice Carving, an Ice Slide, Warming Tent with s’more station and more! For tickets visit NC Smokies website here.
April 11, 2026 The Vintage
Vintage BMW car show running since 2004. Saturday 7 am – 6 pm. Vendor tents, live music and pets are allowed if leased. Visit their website www.atthevintage.com or email Scott at scottsturdy@yahoo.com for more information.
April 17-19, 2026 Annual Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals
Open car & truck show! Friday & Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 8am-2pm. Parts vendors, Food vendors, and DJ! Contact Jason @ Bell’s Rod Shop @ 865-742-7403, email minitruckinnats@gmail.com or visit http://www.minitruckinnats.com.
April 17-19, 2026 Southeastern Mini Truck Nationals
Open car & truck show. Friday 9am – pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 9 am – 2 pm. Parts Vendors, Food trucks and DJ! Contact Jason at Bell’s Rod Shop 865-742-7403 or email minitruckinnats@gmail.com or www.minitruckinnats.com.
April 24- 25, 2026 VW's in the Valley
Friday 8 am – 6 pm and Saturday 7 am – 6 pm. $10 admission 15 & under free. Volkswagen car show and swap meet! Live DJ, Cash Prizes and Trophies. For more information visit www.vwaircooledassociation.com or email eastwoodr@yahoo.com.
May 1 - 3, 2026 Thunder in the Smokies Spring Motorcycle Rally
Largest & Oldest Rally in Maggie Valley! Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Tour Rides, Vendors, Bike Show, Bike Games, Prizes, Concerts, Fire Dancers, the Latest Bikes & Products on display, Church Service, and more! www.ThunderInTheSmokies.com or call 828-246-2101.
May 9 - 10, 2026 Boho Hippie Fest
Live Music, Performance Arts, Demonstrations, Great Vendors, Bounce Houses, Games, Food Trucks! For more information contact Hot Head Events 828-246-1978 or email hotheadevents@gmail.com.
May 16, 2026 PlottFest
Concerts, Plott Dog competition Events, Historical Programs, and Vendors, all celebrating the Plott Hound, our state dog. For more information visit https://www.bobplott.net/plottfest/ or call 704-450-4157
May 22 - 23, 2026 Maggie Valley Fly Fishing Festival
Trout Derby, Fly Fishing & Casting Instruction, Food vendors, Fly Fishing & NC Outdoor Vendors and Live Music! Visit https://www.maggievalleyflyshop.com/ for more information or call 828-476-6710.
May 27 – 30, 2026 Slingshots in the Smokies
Annual Slingshot Owners event! We will have Great Vendors, Installations & Competitions, Group Rides & Entertainment! This is the leading Slingshot Owners Event in the USA! For more information visit www.slingshotroadsters.com
June 5 & 6, 2026 WNC Jeep Fest
All Jeep models welcome! There will be Vendors, Food Trucks, Guided Trail Rides and a Show & Shine competition. All ages welcome! Visit http://www.wncjeepfest.com/. Brought to you by WNC Jeepers.
June 12-14, 2026 Big Rig Takeover
Returning to Maggie Valley! Open Truck and Car show. Live Music, Food Trucks, Boutique Vendors, everything from chrome to home made goods! Contact Greg 828-989-6834 or email whitegreg1992@gmail.com
June 18 - 19, 2026 Maggie Valley Swap Meet/Camaro & Firebird Show/SE Gas and Petroleum Expo/Rodz and Customs
$5 Admission Daily for ages 13 & up; Open Thursday & Friday from 8am – 6pm, Saturday, 8am – 4pm. Call 423-608-4519 for more information or email rodneybucknersrodshop@gmail.com or visit www.surfboardpromotion.com.
June 26 - 28, 2025 Thunder in the Smokies Summer Motorcycle Rally
Largest & Oldest Rally in Maggie Valley! Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Tour Rides, Vendors, Bike Show, Bike Games, Prizes, Concerts, Fire Dancers, the Latest Bikes & Products on display, Church Service and more! www.ThunderInTheSmokies.com or call 828-246-2101.
July 4, 2026 Backyard Fourth! Our fireworks
Come celebrate Independence Day at Maggie Valley Festival Grounds! Gates open at 6pm. Bring your Blanket, Chairs, Picnic Basket, Bubbles, Hula Hoops, Balls and Yard Games! This is an alcohol free event. Enjoy our great fireworks at dark! Visit https://maggievalleync.gov/ or call 828-926-0866 M-F 8am–5pm. Celebrate in Maggie Valley!
July 11-12, 2026 Maggie Valley Summer Arts & Crafts Festival
Free event! Artists from across the Southeast sell Handmade Arts & Crafts with a variety of foods on site. Open both days 9am – 4pm. Contact Teresa Smith at 800-624-4431 or visit https://maggievalleyfestivalgrounds.com/maggie-valley-festivals-events/maggie-valley-arts-crafts-shows/
July 17 & 18 Southeastern Gas & Petroleum Expo / Moonshine Valley F-100s / Maggie Valley Swap Meet
8am–6pm Friday, 8am- 4pm Saturday. Old Gas Station Items, Old Pumps, Signs & Tags, Toys, Car Shows! Call 423-608-4519 or visit https://www.surfboardpromotion.com
July 24 – 25, 2026 HillBilly Jam
Open to the public 10am – 10pm both days! Music Festival with Crafts and Food Vendors. Moonshiners of the Discovery Channel, Car & Bike Show & More! Price of admission $10 per day. Visit www.thehillbillyjam.com or call Terry Frady 828-450-9795
July 31 -August 2, 2026 Showdown in the Valley
Open Car & Truck Show with parts vendors! This show is open to 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive trucks and a wide range of cars. For more information contact Shane Gentry @ 828-768-0402, email showdowninthevalley2022@gmail.com or visit http://www.showdowninthevalley.com.
August 15, 2026 Eurofest Maggie Valley
Eurofest Maggie Valley – All European Automotive Event! Automotive vendors and cars! Admission $5. For more information visit https://www.southeasteuromotorsports.com/ or email info@southeasteuromotorsports.com or call 919-616-2183.
August 21 & 22, 2026 KKOA Icons of Hotrodding Festival
$10 spectator admission – open to 1969 and older hot-rod roadsters, pickups, coupes, and sedans, and all kustomized cars and trucks, and kool cruisin’ chopped-top lead-sleds. Swap Meet and Vendors, Kool Games and Contests (slow drag races, koolest cruiser contest, mini Mercury treasure hunt, For more info visit http://kustomkempsofamerica.com/.
September 5-6, 2026 Maggie Valley Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show
September 11-13, 2026 Thunder in the Smokies Fall Motorcycle Rally
Largest & Oldest Rally in Maggie Valley! Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Tour Rides, Vendors, Bike Show, Bike Games, Prizes, Concerts, Fire Dancers, the Latest Bikes & Products on display, Church Service and more! www.ThunderInTheSmokies.com or call 828-246-2101.
September 18 & 19, 2026 VWs in the Valley
Volkswagen Car Show & Swap Meet! Live DJ, Cash Prizes and Trophies! Open Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturday from 7am – 6pm. For more information contact Robert @ 276-620-1246, email eastwoodr@yahoo.com or visit www.vwaircooledassociation.com
September 24 – 26, 2026 Maggie Valley Swap Meet/Southeastern Gas & Petroleum Expo/C-10s in the Valley
$5 Admission Daily for ages 13 & up; Open Thursday & Friday from 8am – 6pm, Saturday 8am – 4pm. Contact Rodney @ 423-608-4519, email rodneybucknersrodshop@gmail.com or visit www.surfboardpromotion.com.
October 2 & 3, 2026 Vairs in the Valley
Show & Shine! Friday & Saturday with Parts Vendors, Food Trucks, and Live Band playing 50s and 60s music! Door prizes! For more information contact NC Mountain Corvairs @ 828-775-0487, email ncmountaincorvair@gmail.com or visit https://vairsinthevalley.com/
October 9-11, 2026 Annual Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals
Open car & truck show! Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Parts vendors, Food vendors, and DJ! Contact Jason @ Bell’s Rod Shop @ 865-742-7403, email minitruckinnats@gmail.com or visit http://www.minitruckinnats.com/.
Oct 17 - 18, 2026 Maggie Valley Fall Arts & Crafts Show
October 24. 2026 Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival!
Saturday performance of bluegrass bands, music themed vendors, raffles, artist demonstrations and artwork, playground and local drinks and food! View details at https://haywoodarts.org/ or contact Tonya Harwood at 828-452-0593 or director@haywoodarts.org for more information.
October 30-31, 2026 Screamfest – Halloween Festival!
Live Music, Great Vendors, Halloween and Fall activities, Games, Food Trucks and Photo opportunities! Large Trick or Treat for kids! For more information contact Hot Head Events 828-246-1978 or email hotheadevents@gmail.com
Events, times and dates are subject to change.