Smoky Mountain Folk Festival - Waynesville North Carolina
The hills and mountains are alive with the sound of music in Waynesville. A fun filled daily life is no joke when it comes to the folks living in Sunset Falls at Bald Creek and surrounding Waynesville gated communities. Just as the summer begins to end and the leaves begin to turn, the fall festivals are the talk of the town in the Smoky Mountains. Some of the best small mountain towns in North Carolina host their own traditional events and everyone is invited.
One of the most popular music festival are preparing for their 43rd year of celebration. The 43rd Annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival at Lake Junaluska on August 30th and 31st is getting residents excited. This culturally rich event is sponsored by the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center every year in the Stuart Auditorium.
Located near Asheville and Waynesville, the Smoky Mountain Folk Festival unites talented performers and musicians at one venue. Their website provides a list of performers and the schedule two weeks before the festival begins. For residents of the Sunset Falls at Bald Creek and other surrounding Waynesville gated communities, these artists are the local celebrities and their performances are highly anticipated at the Smoky Mountain Festivals. Artists such as, David Holt, The Stoney Creek Boys and the Ross Brothers bring their musical talents to the table, while the Fines Creek Footers and the Southern Mountain Fire-clogging groups break out in dance.
The festival also features refreshments and other events for every member of the family. Unlike other Smoky Mountain Festivals, each night attendees of the festival can enjoy fresh watermelon and assorted foods and beverages. Children can partake in organized musical events, games and the whole family can experience the infamous talent show. These activities are free to all and are located under the tent near the Stuart Auditorium. This annual celebration of song and dance is one of the many reasons why Waynesville is considered one of the best small mountain towns in North Carolina.
For those traveling from outside the surrounding communities, there are plenty of lodging options in the area, from Bed & Breakfasts to mountain cabins. The beautiful mountain terrain and scenic lake views attract visitors to the best mountain towns in North Carolina and Lake Junaluska. The Smoky Mountain Folk Festival provides Smoky Mountain Lodging Packages. The packages include: a two-night stay at one of the local hotels or inns, cottages or campsites, two buffet breakfasts and tickets to two nights of the festival concerts. The festival offers visitors lodging packages to make the trip to Waynesville even more carefree and enjoyable!
As the fall season comes closer, the best small mountain towns in North Carolina host a variety of music festivals. Come enjoy the beverages, dancing and music of the 43rd Annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival this year.
To find out more about upcoming festivals and to tour Waynesville gated communities such as Sunset Falls at Bald Creek, write info@communityfinder.com or call us toll free at 866.384.1799.
