Maggie Valley Festival and Events at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
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, ample parking.
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2020 Festival & Events
April 24 - 26 Annual Southeastern Mini Truckin’ Nationals
Open car and truck show. For more information visit: minitrucknats.com or call 865.742.7403
May 1 - 3 Spring Thunder in the Smokies Spring Motorcycle Rally
Largest & Oldest Rally in Maggie Valley – Tour Rides, 25+ Vendors, $1,000 Bike Show, 3 Hours of Bike Games with a $1,000 Prize, Concerts, Fire Dancers, the Latest Bikes & Products on display, free stuff & more www.ThunderInTheSmokies.com
May 9 Mootenanny
10am to 10pm Folkmoot’s Outdoor Gathering will feature American Music, Plott Hounds and Appalachian Lifestyle
Displays and Presentations with Storytelling! There will be Craft Vendors and plenty of Food Choices! Contact laura@folkmoot.org, visit
http://www.folkmoot.org or call 828-452-2997 for more information!
May 15 & 16 Icons of Hotrodding Festival
1950s and 1960s Hotrod and Custom Car and Truck event, Show & Shine, Contests, 50s music, Vendors, Judging kustomkempsofamerica.com
May 24 Memorial Day Americana Concert
New Event! Sunday performance of Atlanta Pops and Balsam Range! Showtime will be 6 – 8pm. Contact Leigh Forrester at 828-452-0593 or director@haywoodarts.org for more information.
May 27-30 Slingshot Roadsters Event
For more information call 561.351.9095 or email info@slingshotroadsters.com. www.slingshotroadsters.com
June 6 – 7 Blow Up Your TV Fest – New Event!
Music Festival with local bands, highlighting the alt/indie/folk scene with a goal of promoting sustainability in the electronic industry. Camping on the grounds and sustainable vendors to enhance the experience. www.blowupyourtvfest.com
June 13 WNC Jeep Fest – New Event!
Tickets are $5 benefiting Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation. All Jeep models welcome! There will be vendors available and a Show & Shine competition. www.wncjeepfest.com
June 18 – 20 Maggie Valley Swap Meet/Camaro & Firebird Show
Maggie Valley Swap Meet & Car Show For more information visit: maggievalleyswapmeet.com or call 423.623.2723
June 26 – June 28 Thunder in the Smokies Summer Motorcycle Rally
Largest & Oldest Rally in Maggie Valley – Tour Rides, 25+ Vendors, $1,000 Bike Show, 3 Hours of Bike Games with a $1,000 Prize, Concerts, Fire Dancers, the Latest Bikes & Products on display, free stuff & more www.ThunderInTheSmokies.com
July 4th Backyard Fourth! Our fireworks
Visit www.maggievalleync.gov or call 828-926-0866 M-F 8am–5pm. Celebrate in Maggie Valley!
July 11-12 Maggie Valley Summer Arts & Crafts Show
Arts, crafts, food, live demonstrations. www.maggievalley.org or 828.926.1686
July 20 Folkmoot Festival
A Folkmoot Performance Onstage with a Tented Dinner. Food Trucks available as well. Bring your blankets and Lawn Chairs! Visit https://folkmoot.org/ or call Laura Shepherd at 828-452-2997 for more information.
July 24 & 25 Hillbilly Jam
Music, car & bike show. For more information visit thehillbillyjam.com or contact: Br1951@charter.net
August 22 & 23 Smoky Mountain Elk Fest
Step out of your end-of-summer rut and experience the Annual Smoky Mountain Elk Fest!
August 29 SoWo Fall Tour
New Event for 2018! Car Show, Mountain Cruise & Loads of Fun! For more information visit http://www.sowofalltour.com/ https://www.facebook.com/events/457003228075367/ or call 256-653-6836.
Sept 5-6 Maggie Valley Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show
Handmade Arts and crafts, food, live demonstrations. For more information visit: maggievalley.org or call 828.926.1686
Sept 11-13 Thunder in the Smokies Fall Motorcycle Rally
Largest & Oldest Rally in Maggie Valley – Tour Rides, 25+ Vendors, $1,000 Bike Show, 3 Hours of Bike Games with a $1,000 Prize, Concerts, Fire Dancers, the Latest Bikes & Products on display, free stuff & more www.ThunderInTheSmokies.com
Sept 18-19 VW’s in the Valley
Open to the public. For more information vwaircooledassociation.www.com or call 276.620.1246
Sept 24 - 26 Southeastern Gas & Petroleum Expo, Swap Meet & Car Show
Maggie Valley Swap Meet Moonshine Valley F-110’s all Ford Truck Show For more information visit: maggievalleyswapmeet.com or call 423.623.2723
Oct 3 Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang & Ford Meet
For more information visit: negeorgiamustangclub.org or call 678.371.5799
Oct 17 & 18 Maggie Valley Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Handmade arts and crafts, food, live demonstrations. For more information visit: maggievalley.org or call 828.926.1686
October 23 - 25 Smokin Rods in the Smokies
Pre 1949 Car Show! Vintage Street Rodders of America event with DJ, Food Vendors, Crafters & other Swap Meet Vendors! Contact Ron Goben @ 502/648-0142, ronhotrod@yahoo.com or visit www.vsra-usa.com.
Events, times and dates are subject to change.