Calendar

Haywood Grows Farm Fest & Mater Mayhem Sat, Aug 1, 10am – 4pm. Contests, food & Family Fun at Sorrells Street Park in downtown Canton. www.haywoodgrowsfarmfest.com.

Dance on the Lawn Wed, Aug 5, 9:30 – 10:30am. At Prayer Labyrinth, Lake Junaluska. Weather permitting. All levels welcome for Soulpower Dance with Kristy Johnson. $15 donation appreciated.

Late Summer Tunes & Market Thurs, Aug 6, 4 – 7pm. Mill Town Farmers Market at Sorrells Street Park, Canton. Music by Bill Nagle. Unwind chair andion-based yoga at 5:30pm with Danielle.

Soles Helping Souls Thurs, Aug 6, 6 – 8:30pm. A ladies night supporting student emergencies at HCC. 1500 Bldg, 185 Freedlander Dr. Tickets at givebutter.com/soles-helping-souls2. $10. VIP $20 for entry at 5:30pm.

Pickin’ in the Park Fri, Aug 7, 6 – 9pm. Free, family-friendly music & clogging event at Canton Recreation Park. Hill Country Band & Balsam Mountain Cloggers

First Friday Shop, Sip, Stroll Aug 7, 5 – 8pm. Downtown Waynesville. Local art, music, and community. No street closure.

Summer Street Dance Fri, Aug 7, 6:30 – 9pm. In front of the courthouse in Waynesville. Cold Mountain Bluegrass & Mountain Tradition Cloggers, break sets by Loraine Conard & Friends.

Blue Ridge Heritage Arts & Crafts Fair Sat, Aug 8, 9am – 4pm. Juried artists & craftspeople, food trucks, music & more on the shaded lawn of Shelton House, 49 Shelton St, Waynesville. www.shelton-house.org. Bring a lawn chair!

Ribbon Cutting for The Current Tavern Sat, Aug 8, 6pm. 339 Park Street, Canton. Live music by ‘The Borrowed Band’ to follow.

Blue Ridge Heritage Arts & Crafts Fair Sun, Aug 9, 11am – 4pm. Juried artists & craftspeople, food trucks, music & more on the shaded lawn of Shelton House, 49 Shelton St, Waynesville. www.shelton-house.org. Bring a lawn chair!

Beaverdam Community Center Meeting Mon, Aug 10, 7pm. All are welcome for fellowship on the second Monday of the month. 1620 N Canton Rd, Canton.

2nd Tuesday Movie Aug 11, 2 - 4pm. Waynesville Library. Feature film & popcorn. Call for movie title 828-452-5169.

Dance on the Lawn Wed, Aug 12, 9:30 – 10:30am. At Prayer Labyrinth, Lake Junaluska. Weather permitting. All levels welcome for Soulpower Dance with Kristy Johnson. $15 donation appreciated.

Late Summer Tunes & Market Thurs, Aug 13, 4 – 7pm. Mill Town Farmers Market at Sorrells Street Park, Canton. Music by Mark Schulz.

Conversations with Storytellers Thurs, Aug 13, 6pm. Showcasing Dr. Nancy Tolson, author and commissioner for the Columbia Museum of Art. Pigeon Center, 450 Pigeon St, Waynesville. $10; $7 for seniors 65+; $5 students over 12. Refreshments for purchase. www.PCMDC.org

Hazelwood Hot Summer Night Cruise In Sat, Aug 15, 6 – 9pm. Downtown Hazelwood. Street closes at 5pm. Car show, music, cloggers, more. Facebook or 828.450.4443

Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Wed, Aug 19, 4:30 – 6pm. Bosu’s Wine Shop, 138 Miller St, Waynes¬ville. Bring up to five books jigsaw puzzles. $5 admission, Friends of Library Members free.

Dance on the Lawn Wed, Aug 19, 9:30 – 10:30am. At Prayer Labyrinth, Lake Junaluska. Weather permitting. All levels welcome for Soulpower Dance with Kristy Johnson. $15 donation appreciated.

Late Summer Tunes & Market Thurs, Aug 20, 4 – 7pm. Mill Town Farmers Market at Sorrells Street Park, Canton. Music by Fancy.

“Itty Bitty Book of Health Secrets” Thurs, Aug 20, 3pm. The Human MRI, Justin Elledge will speak about his new book at Frog Leap Wellness, 1082 N Main St in Waynesville.

Adult Game Night Thurs, Aug 20, 5:30 – 8pm.  Frog Level Brewing, 56 Commerce St, Waynesville.  Presented by the library who will provide some games or bring your own. 828-356-2507

Family Fun Fest Sat, Aug 22, 11am – 3pm. Free event showcasing the adventure, skills, leadership, and values of Scouting. At Tanger Outlets Hwy 191 (Brevard Rd) near US 26. (near Sportsman’s Warehouse).

3rd Annual Pigeon RiverFest Sat, Aug 22, 10am – 6pm. Family Water Play Zone with a Floating Trampoline and water games; Celebrity Dunk Tank, Public Parade of Tubes, themed teams, ‘Base Camp on the Go’ games, Paddleboard, kayak, Fly Fishing – demos and lessons and more. At Canton Recreation Park & the Current Tavern. Free Shuttle Service.

Dance on the Lawn Wed, Aug 26, 9:30 – 10:30am. At Prayer Labyrinth, Lake Junaluska. Weather permitting. All levels welcome for Soulpower Dance with Kristy Johnson. $15 donation appreciated.

Tungah Group Gathering Thurs, Aug 27, 10am – 12pm. Esoteric topics, friendly discussions to uplift vibrations. Smoky Mountain Coffee Roasters, 444 Hazelwood Ave, Waynesville. Tu*********@***il.com.

Late Summer Tunes & Market Thurs, Aug 27, 4 – 7pm. Mill Town Farmers Market at Sorrells Street Park, Canton. Music by Tina & Her Pony. Art N Play with Phoebe.

Mill Around Town Fri, Aug 28, 5 – 9pm. Canton Merchants extend hours with special events and exclusive promotions. Open air market Academy to Adams St. Live music.

Summer’s End Festival Sat, Aug 29, 9am – 12pm. At Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market at 250 Pigeon St, Waynesville. Fairy hair, face painting, magic bubble station for kids. Tomato Tasting Contest & Summer’s End Harvest Raffle. ha******************@***il.com

Weekly Events

Mill Town Farmer’s Market Thursdays, 4 – 7pm. Sorrels Park in Canton. Vendors, Music, Food Trucks. Free parking.

Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market Saturdays, 8am -12pm. In the parking lot of the HART Theater on the Shelton Campus, 250 Pigeon St, Waynesville. ha******************@***il.com

Live Music on Main Saturdays, 10:30am – 12:30pm, 1 – 3pm, and 3:30 – 5:30pm. Waynesville.