
YOUR MAGGIE VALLEY NC TRAVEL GUIDE
Elk capital of north carolina
Go where everybody knows your name
Take your mountain vacation to new heights in Maggie Valley, NC. Enjoy year-round festivals, wildlife viewing, motorcycling, and high-elevation stays with unbeatable mountain vistas.
TOP Maggie Valley ATTRACTIONS
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Sep 18 → Sep 19VWs in the Valley Fall ShowJoin fellow Volkswagen enthusiasts at VWs in the Valley 2025, a two-day all VW car show and swap meet! All VW models and years are welcome. Spectator tickets are $10, while kids 15 and under attend free. Don't miss the hourly door prize drawings and the opportunity to win trophies and cash prizes, with Best of Show winners receiving custom piston trophies and cash prizes. Refer to the event website for full schedule and pricing information.
Sep 19 → Sep 20Arts Weekend HaywoodCelebrate the Arts All Weekend Long! Arts Weekend brings together the Haywood County Studio Tour, local galleries, artist demonstrations, exhibitions, live theatre, music, and more. Explore the creative spirit of Haywood County and discover something new around every corner! Pick up a color brochure with artist list and map at the Haywood Handmade Gallery or the Visit Haywood Welcome Center.
Sep 25 → Sep 26C-10s in the Valley/SE Gas & Petroleum Expo/Swap MeetJoin the annual C-10s in the Valley, the biggest Chevrolet & GMC truck show of the year! You won't want to miss the chance to see hundreds of top-tier trucks invade the Valley for three days of fun. Shop vendors from the SE Gas & Petroleum Exchange and Maggie Valley Swap Meet and chow down at onsite food trucks. Don’t miss Saturday’s awards ceremony, where registrants can win Top 50 awards, Best of Show, and huge cash prizes. Please refer to the event website for full schedule and pricing.
Oct 17Appalachian Fly Tying GatheringCalling all anglers! This charitable event celebrates the Appalachian artistry of fly tying in honor of Bob Nanney, a late, great fly fisher and Hall of Famer in the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachias. Gather with other fly-tiers to tie, visit, and learn from one another. Shop the latest materials, tools, and gear from expert vendors, grab a bite from onsite food trucks, and enter the raffle to win a full-day guided float or wade trip for two.
Oct 17 → Oct 18Maggie Valley Arts & Crafts FestivalHead to the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds to browse artisanal creations from all over the Southeast and enjoy tasty festival fare! Find treasures of all sorts, from paintings and pottery to handmade soap and burned hats. This beloved market is the largest of its kind in Maggie Valley, and one of the town’s most looked-forward to events. Admission & parking are free, so come browse, eat, and shop ‘til you drop!
Maggie valley NC EVENTS
Stay for the hootenanny
Enjoy year-round festivals, shop regionally-renowned craft fairs, cruise into a classic car show, enjoy a refined wine tasting, and more. (Psst...”hootenanny” means party)































