
YOUR WAYNESVILLE NC TRAVEL GUIDE
Small town, surprising soul
In downtown Waynesville, NC, wander art-filled streets and pause to browse hand-thrown mugs fresh from the kiln. In this little mountain town, you’ll discover a community warmth that welcomes strangers like old friends.
TOP WAYNESVILLE ATTRACTIONS
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Find joy in the little things
Aug 26 → Aug 31Don’t Be Square: Art Beyond Right Angles - Art ExhibitHaywood Handmade Gallery's "Don't Be Square" exhibit invites artists and viewers alike to think outside the box—literally! This exhibit celebrates creativity on canvas with a twist: not a single right angle in sight. From curves and circles to wild, unexpected edges, each piece challenges the traditional square or rectangular frame. Discover how artists bend, shape, and reshape the boundaries of canvas art in this joyful exploration of form and imagination. Pictured work is by Randy Rayl.
Aug 27 → Aug 30The Savannah Sipping Society - Live in TheatrePull up a chair, pour a drink, and spend an evening on the porch with 'The Savannah Sipping Society,' HART Theatre's latest production. Set on a picturesque veranda in Savannah, Georgia, this warm and witty comedy follows four Southern women who meet at their lives' inflection points. 'The Savannah Sipping Society bends sharp Southern humor with a heartfelt look a friendship, resilience, and starting over. Book your seat today at the linked page!
Aug 29 → Dec 5Haywood Historic Farmers MarketHaywood’s Historic Farmers Market invites everyone to experience local flavors and crafts every Saturday, April through December, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This producer-only market showcases a variety of products sourced from Haywood and nearby counties, including fresh produce, meats, fish, eggs, honey, dairy, flowers, nursery plants, baked goods, preserves, and heritage crafts. Leashed dogs are welcome. Come enjoy a top-notch community gathering to support local producers and stock up on the finest items Haywood has to offer!
Sep 1 → Dec 1Indoor Flea MarketJoin us for our monthly indoor flea market from 7am to 1pm on the first Saturday of every month! With over 120 vendors showcasing a vast range of crafts, artwork, jewelry, and more, there's something to be found for everyone. Tuck into food from the Apple Orchard Cafe while shopping amid a lively community atmosphere. Come out to support local businesses and find unique treasures all under one roof!
Sep 2 → Nov 2Go With the Flow: Art ExhibitHaywood Handmade Gallery's "Go with the Flow" exhibit celebrates the beauty, power, and importance of Haywood County’s waterways. In partnership with Haywood Waterways, this exhibition invites artists to create works inspired by rivers, streams, and other bodies of water—both literally and metaphorically. From flowing currents to reflections on life’s journeys, the show highlights how waterways inspire creativity while raising awareness of the need to protect and conserve our local watershed. Pictured work is by Peter Brown.
WAYNESVILLE NC EVENTS
Never far from the action
Experience festivals, live music, craft traditions, and seasonal celebrations that showcase real Appalachian mountain culture.





























