Calendar

Balsam Range Concert Tues, July 2, 7pm. Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska. Tickets at lakejunaluska.com/july4

Jason Crabb Concert with comedian Mickey Ball Wed, July 3– 6pm., Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska. Tickets at lakejunaluska.com/july4

Stars and Stripes Celebration Thurs, July 4, 11am. Downtown Waynesville. Kids parade (register at 10am to decorate bikes

Fireworks Display Wed, July 3, 9:30pm. Free from the dam at Lake Junaluska

Independence Day Parade Thurs, July 4, 11am. Along North Lakeshore Dr at Lake Junaluska

Picnic & Family Fun on the Fourth Thurs, July 4, 12 – 2pm. National Anthem at noon. Cookout and square dance, with music by Whitewater Bluegrass, Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym

Haywood Community Band Concert Thurs, July 4, 2pm. Patriotic Fanfare in front of the Waynesville Courthouse.

Bring lawn chairs.

Faith, Family & Freedom Festival July 4, 3 – 8pm. Music, free food, entertainment presented by the Patriots Society. Maggie Valley Pavilion 3987 Soco Rd. Haywoodgop.org

Backyard Fourth in Maggie Valley Thurs, July 4, 6pm. Bring your Blanket, Chairs, Picnic, Yard Games. Fireworks at dark. Maggievalleync.gov

Declaration of Independence & Singing Soldiers Thurs, July 4, 7pm. White Lakeside Tent at Lake Junaluska. Free. lakejunaluska.com/july4

July 4th Plus One Fri, July 5, 6pm. Free Watermelon and Fireworks at dusk. Music DJ, Food Trucks and Splash Pad open for kids. Sorrells Park, Canton.

Blue Ridge Big Band Concert Fri, July 5, 7pm. Free, White Lakeside Tent at Lake Junaluska

Floating Lanterns on the Lake Fri, July 5, 9:15pm. Staff and volunteers place biodegradable lanterns on the water in honor and memory of loved ones. lakejunaluska.com/july4

Maggie Valley Summer Arts & Crafts Show Sat & Sun, July 6 & 7, 9am – 4pm. Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd

Mountain View Garden Club Plant Sale Sat, July 6, 9am – noon. Haywood Farmers’ Market, 250 Pigeon St, parking lot of HART Theatre, Waynesville

Beaverdam Community Center Summer Potluck. Mon, July 8, 6pm. Bring a side dish or dessert and meet your neighbors. 1620 N Canton Rd, Canton. 717-265-4685

BRCO Potluck & Meeting Tues, July 9, 6:30 pm. 664 Sonoma Road in Bethel. Speaker Kyle Miller, Superintendent, Mountain Research Station. www.bethelrural.org

Folkmoot Summerfest Summer Soirée Thurs, July 11, 7 – 9pm. Explore five regions’ cultures, music and food. Classical Indian dance performance. 112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville. Tickets and information -Folkmoot.org

Conversations with Storytellers – Marsha Almodovar Thurs, July 11, 6 – 7:30pm. Mixed-medium painter who uses art to highlight social justice issues. $10/seniors $7; $5/student; 12 and under free. www.pcmdc.org. 450 Pigeon St, Waynesville

Mountain Street Dance Fri, July 12, 6 – 8:30pm. Waynesville front of the courthouse. Free.

Identifying insects for Beginners Sat, July 13, 10am. Guided walk with entomologist Amanda Lytle. Corneille Bryan Native Garden, Lake Junaluska. Facebook/CorneilleBryanNativeGarden

BRACA Freedom Rings Craft Show July 13 & 14, 9am – 4pm. Hourly door prizes; Free admission & parking. Smoky Mountain Event Center, 758 Crabtree Rd (Hwy 209), Waynesville

HCHGS Patrons Event Sat, July 13, 1 – 4pm. Learn about genealogy, the America250NC initiative, free tours, Museum of Haywood County History, 178 Morgan St, Clyde. hchgsociety@gmail.com

Maggie Valley’s 50th Birthday Fri, July 19, 3 – 7pm. Celebration, history.3987 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley.

Folkmoot Summerfest International Evening Fri, July 19, 4 – 9pm. Downtown Canton. Local artisans, live music performance, food, dancing. Dress to represent your culture.

Folkmoot.org

Folkmoot Summerfest International Day Sat, July 20, 10am – 4pm. Main Street in Waynesville. Local & international artisans & foods. Folkmoot.org

Eagle Plaza Sidewalk Sale & Craft Show Sat, July 20, 10am – 4pm. Natural health products, home canned goods, jewelry, and more. Eagle Plaza Parking Lot, 2755 – 2787

Soco Rd, Maggie Valley

Old Crab Day Thurs, July 20, 11am-4pm.Music, food, Crab Races, games, music. 13186 Cruso Rd Canton. crusocommunitycenter.com

Haywood Community Band Concert Sun, July 21, 6:30pm. Patriotic Fanfare at the location to be announced; visit www.haywoodcommunityband.com

Book Swap Wed, July 24,4:30 – 6pm. Bosu’s Wine Shop (138 Miller St, Waynesville). Bring up to five books.

Saunook Community BBQ Dinner Sat, July 27, 5 – 7pm. Pleasant Balsam Baptist Church, 2362 Old Balsam Rd. $12/adults; $6/child under 6. 828-307-0075.

Recurring Events In June

Chamber Music Concerts Sundays in July (7,14,21 & 28), 4pm. First United Methodist Church, 566 S Haywood St, Waynesville. $30.

Mill Town Farmers Market Thursdays, 4 – 7pm, opens May 16. Sorrells Park, Canton. 20+ local farm & handicraft vendors.  www.milltownfarmersmarket.com

Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market Saturdays, 9am-12pm. 250 Pigeon St, parking lot of HART Theatre, Waynesville

Pickin’ in the Park Fridays, 6 – 9pm. Free, family-friendly performances of local talent. Bring chair. Canton Recreation Park

The Cider Ridge Band Mondays, 4 – 5 pm. Weekly free concerts on the corner of Main and Miller St, Downtown Waynesville, (weather permitting)

Cruso Farmers Market Tuesdays, 8am – 2pm, June 4, 11, 18, and 25. Calling all local growers to sell your home grown, or home-made goodies, Table rentals are $10, bring pop-up. 828-400-1690

Cruso Community Thrift Shop & Library Tuesdays – Saturdays. 10am – 3pm

Museum of NC Handicrafts Thursday – Saturday, 10am – 3pm. Tours begin on the hour until 2pm

Museum of Haywood County History Fridays & Saturdays, 11am – 3pm. The Shook Smathers House, 178 Morgan St, Clyde. 564-1044

Storytelling and Music Around the Campfire, 8pm, Thursdays, through Aug 15. 8pm. Shackford Firepit, Lake Junaluska. s’mores, music, storytelling. Bring a chair.

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