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16/04/2017

16/04/2017

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri trailer is out! This film has scenes filmed in Sylva, Asheville and right here in Maggie Valley!

"A darkly comic drama from Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh. After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes (Academy Award winner Frances McDormand) makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby (Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson), the town's revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Dixon (Sam Rockwell), an immature mother’s boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing's law enforcement is only exacerbated."

If you would like to see the trailer you can find it on Youtube, NSFW or children due to language.

16/04/2017

Whiskey making starts next week!

16/04/2017

Big Creek Trail to Midnight Hole and Mouse Creek Falls is an easy 4 mile out-and-back hike full of wildflowers native to the Great Smoky Mountains.

16/04/2017

If you're looking for a challenge in the Great Smoky Mountains, these eight strenuous treks will have your legs burning for days.

04/04/2017

Hay Now, welcome to Haywood County, NC! Home to Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Canton, Clyde, GSMNP and the BRP, Haywood County is a beautiful vacation destination located in the heart of Western North Carolina.

25/02/2016

NOTE – Please read our pet policy carefully. Friday – February 26, 2016 Wild Game Dinner Sponsored by Haywood Community College Wildlife Club Haywood County Fairgrounds – 6:00 p.m. 758 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, NC 28785 The Great Alone The Strand at 38 Main – 7:00 PM 38 North Main Street, Waynesville Saturday …

02/02/2016

02/02/2016

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Are you looking for a little something different to round out your winter fun? Make plans to attend one of the most unique winter festivals in North Carolina...

19/01/2016

19/01/2016

In the heart of the NC Smokies, a stay here stays with you...

02/12/2015

DECK THE HALLS IN HAYWOOD
There really is nothing like an old-fashioned Smoky Mountain Christmas and that is exactly what you'll experience this holiday season in Haywood County.

You'll find a variety of festive events that are guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. From Christmas parades that march right down the middle of our main streets and holiday craft shows to festive holiday music events and the ever popular "Night Before Christmas" festival, boasting a Bethlehem market, live nativity, carriage rides, caroling, and much more.

For a full calendar, visit the Visit NC Smokies Calendar of Events

16/11/2015

Welcome a new business to Maggie Valley. Opening May 2016 in the old Carolina Night's location.

There will be a public hearing on the county’s first legal distillery Nov. 16, at the Maggie Valley Board of Alderman meeting.

06/11/2015

CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA'S 53RD SEASON IS ALMOST HERE
Known for offering one of the longest ski seasons in the south, Cataloochee Ski Area is gearing up to kick off their 53rd season in the NC Smokies. Historically, Cataloochee is one of the first ski areas to open in the region and one of the very last to close. Located at an elevation of over 5,000 ft, Cataloochee offers the latest and greatest in snow making technology (which is often enhanced by natural snowfall throughout the winter), so you're guaranteed to enjoy some of the finest skiing and snowboarding in the southeast.

Whether you're a first timer or a long time winter sports enthusiast, Cataloochee offers opportunities for all skill levels. You'll find 18 slopes of various skills levels - 44% beginner, 39% intermediate, and 17% advanced to expert. Newbies can get started on the "Begginers Luck" slope while the pros can tackle the black diamond "Omigosh".

If you prefer to "sit and slide" visit Cataloochee's premier snow tubing park, Tube World, located at the base of Fie Top Mountain. You'll find multiple snow tubing slaloms and even a Wee Bowl Snowplay area for the youngest members of your crew.

Don't forget to make the most of your winter vacation by checking out Cataloochees' various programs like Kids Ski Free.

For the latest information on when the first trail will open this year and to plan your trip, visit www.cataloochee.com.

We will see you on the slopes!

29/10/2015

Ghost Town to open June 1st, 2016 as Ghost Town Village. Check out their website. http://www.ghosttownvillage.com/

mountain gifts & crafts. Try our sweet shops and see live entertainment in the Village Theatre, Moonshiners Playhouse and others. Enjoy the Smokey Mountain Pizzeria, The Appalachian Grill, Miss Maggies and much more!

01/09/2015

Discover an Appalachian Christmas at Lake Junaluska - December 11 - 13, 2015

Let the nostalgic charm of Appalachian hospitality bring you together for a festive weekend.

800-222-4930
www.lakejunaluska.com/christmas

Annual Appalachian Christmas at Lake Junaluska.Enjoy music, crafts, and the true meaning of Christmas.

01/09/2015

AGRI-ADVENTURES
GET LOST IN FAMILY FUN
It is no secret that Haywood County is known far and wide for it's unique agritourism opportunities. You'll find a variety of farms to visit, tailgate markets to buy locally grown produce, farm to table restaurants to dine and much more. But did you know Haywood is home to one of the best ways to celebrate the fall season? Yep, we have our very own corn maze! Cold Mountain Corn Maze located in the shadow of Cold Mountain in Canton is one of the few corn mazes in WNC and should be on your fall bucket list. Getting lost has never been so much fun! Besides the challenge of the maze, you'll also find hayrides and numerous other activities to get you in the fall spirit. Pair it with a trip to Barbers Orchard to pick up some Haywood grown apples, cider and fritters and you've got the ultimate autumn experience!

Cold Mountain Corn Maze opens Saturday, September 19 and runs until early November. Learn more and check out this year's maze design: Cold Mountain Corn Maze

01/09/2015

EARLY FALL REPORT SAYS A STUNNING FALL IS IN STORE
The verdict is in and one thing is for certain: Haywood County is the place to be this autumn for incredible fall foliage. According to the early report from our friends over at Western Carolina University, this fall is going to play host to some of the most beautiful autumn color in years.
Due to a drier than usual spring and summer, the fall leaf color in the mountains of Western North Carolina should be putting on a more spectacular show than it has in many years, according to Western Carolina University’s autumnal season prognosticator Kathy Mathews. “This fall could be one of the best leaf color seasons in Western North Carolina in recent memory,” Mathews said. - Excerpts courtesy of the Asheville Citizen-Times.

Haywood County’s rolling Smoky Mountains, 46 miles of scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and miles of pristine hiking trails make the county one of the very best destinations for prime leaf-peeping. We may be a bit partial, but we think the towns of Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska, Canton and Clyde are the very best spots to stay and play this fall. Find you're perfect getaway at www.visitnsmokies.com

21/07/2015

In Memory of Mayor Ron DeSimone

It is with heavy hearts that we forgo this weeks newsletter as we turn our thoughts to Maggie Valley to honor the life and legacy of Mayor Ron DeSimone. The board of directors and staff of the Haywood TDA are deeply saddened by the passing of Mayor DeSimone and we extend our sincerest condolences and sympathies to Ron's wife, daughters, family and friends. People like Mayor DeSimone are a rarity. He was a visionary with a deep love for not only his town but all the communities of Haywood County. His smile and positive energy were contagious to all those around him. Ron cared so much for the community and wanted nothing more than to see it grow and flourish. He was an advocate for tourism and a dear friend to the Haywood TDA. We worked closely with Ron on many projects, one of the most recent being the planning for the 2nd annual WinterFest Smoky Style. His passion and vision to bring a fun, family event to Maggie Valley during the winter months was inspiring. He did not let a chance of cold weather or any other obstacle get in the way of providing a quality event for his community and it's visitors. Haywood County has lost a tremendous leader and an amazing person who we will miss dearly.

Together as a community, we invite you to carry on the legacy of Mayor DeSimone as we remember to live every day with the same passion, inspiration and love that Ron did.

MAGGIE VALLEY — Ronald Francis “Ron” DeSimone, 62, of Brannon Forest, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015.
A native of Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Angela M. DeSimone, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and the late Frank S. DeSimone.
Ron was a 1971 graduate of McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida, and also graduated from Broward Community College before attending the University of Miami. He worked for several truss construction companies and became a commercial and residential contractor in 1980.
Moving to Haywood County in 1999, he established his own construction company in 2002, Ron DeSimone Contracting LLC. In 2011, he successfully ran and won the office of mayor of the town of Maggie Valley and was currently serving in that position. He was a member and past president of the Haywood County Home Builder’s Association and was a licensed real estate broker. Ron enjoyed the outdoors, music and playing his guitar, and was also an avid reader. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
In addition to his mother, Ron is survived by his wife of 38 years, Joann Corriveau DeSimone; two daughters, Carolyn DeSimone, of Clinton, Tennessee, and Jennifer Smith and husband, Taylor, of Belmont; sister, Patricia DeSimone, of Maggie Valley; two brothers, Robert DeSimone and spouse, Nick Dagenais, of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and Frank DeSimone, of Santa Barbara, California; and other close family members.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Waynesville with Fr. Christopher Riehl officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the Brannon Forest Club House, 56 Rockin Chair Lane, Maggie Valley.
Memorials may be made to WinterFest Smoky Style, c/o Haywood County Chamber of Commerce, 39 Walnut Street, Waynesville, NC 28786
Wells Funeral Homes & Cremation Services of Waynesville is in charge of arrangements. An online memorial register is available at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.

17/07/2015

The Expansion of Tourism-Related Businesses and Attractions

Another sign that tourism is booming in both Maggie Valley and the rest of Haywood County is the expansion of tourism-related businesses. Maggie is home to many well known attractions like Wheels Through Time, Cataloochee Ski Area, The Blue Ridge Parkway, and Cataloochee Valley/GSMNP, which draw thousands of people to the area every year. They also have have plenty of mouth-watering eateries, some who have been serving travelers to Maggie Valley for over half a century. So the TDA is always excited when new tourism related businesses come to the area because it just gives us more reasons to promote why Haywood County is the best place to visit in WNC. Several new tourism-related businesses have recently opened in Maggie Valley and we would like to recognize some of them.

Eaglenest Entertainment - 2701 Soco Rd. - Eaglenest recently re-opened it doors as a premier event venue in the heart of Maggie Valley. This state of the art venue will offer the very best in musical entertainment with nationally prominent musicians performing bluegrass, country, pop, oldies, gospel & Christian music as well as comedy and variety shows. Their 800 seat theater is available for lease for any appropriate production, theatrical, musical, instructional as well as corporate meetings and special events, government meetings, training seminars and recording sessions. http://www.maggievalleyseaglenest.com/

Maggie Valley Expeditions - 3047 Soco Rd - Haywood County's first and only rafting expedition business. They offer trips through Rip Roaring Adventures, one of the oldest and most experienced outfitters on the Big Pigeon River in Hartford, TN. They offer two different tours on the Pigeon River: The Upper Section & Lower Section. The Upper Section of the Big Pigeon River which starts in Haywood County and ends in Hartford and offers higher class rapids. The Lower Section offers lower class rapids and ideal for younger children. http://www.maggievalleyex.com/

Maggie Valley Vendors Mart - 2723 Soco Rd - Offering metal art, home and garden decor and much more, this is a wonderful new retail store that has joined Maggie Valleys many unique shops. - 828-734-1665

Andolini's Italian Bistro - 2507 Soco Rd. - At Andolini's you can enjoy homemade Italian entrees and sandwiches prepared from scratch daily. Their chef visits the markets early every morning and prepares the freshest menu found anywhere. http://www.andolinisbistro.com/

Apple Andys Restaurant and Country Store - 3483 Soco Rd. - Apple Andy's Restaurant serves fresh homemade sandwiches, wraps, and entrees along with a full salad bar. https://www.facebook.com/AppleAndysRestaurant/timeline

Cataloochee Cafe & Bakery -3915 Soco Rd. - A blend of southern and regional American fare. For lunch - daily blue plate specials, sandwiches, savory salads, rolls, cornbread, pies and cobblers. For dinner - hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, pasta dishes, lots of tempting nightly specials, fresh baked bread, and desserts made from scratch. http://www.cataloocheecafe.com/

Pops Grits and Eggs - 3253 Soco Rd - Adjacent to A Holiday Motel, Pops Grits and Eggs is serving up home cooked breakfast & lunch, offering southern favorites like shrimp and grits, made from scratch biscuits and gravy, and burgers. https://www.facebook.com/Popsgritsandeggs/timeline

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06/07/2015

Ok friends.. if you know a group that wants to raise money for their club, school, church etc at our 3v3 soccer tourney on Aug 8th, send them to www.GreatSmokyMountain3v3.com to REGISTER for a space at the Maggie Valley Festival grounds. We are trying to create a fun family/game booths atmosphere. So there will be no booth rental fee, they just need to provide their own tent, table etc.. but it has to be along the lines of game booths. ex ping pong in a fish bowl, water balloon toss, ring toss.. They can charge & keep all the money they earn.. All groups must register for a spot. Feel Free to share this on any of your friends timelines to spread the word.. Thx for helping us make this a very fun event..

29/06/2015

Visit NC names Joey's Pancake House and
Carver's Maggie Valley Restaurant in their Brunch Spot Feature

The North Carolina Division of Tourism (Visit NC) recently published a feature on their website naming must-dine brunch spots across the state and Haywood County's own Joey's Pancake House and Carver's Maggie Valley Restaurant we're listed under the Mountain region. The feature titled "Breakfast is Served: 22 North Carolina Brunch Spots" lists six suggested spots in the mountain region which two of those spots go to Joey's and Carver's. The Visit NC website is the official tourism website for North Carolina and is utilized by thousands of potential visitors every year! Congratulations to these two tasty businesses for claiming this honor to encourage visitors to take a big bite out of Haywood County!

Read the full article here: Breakfast is Served: 22 North Carolina Brunch Spots

29/06/2015

No Fishing Licenses Needed to Fish on July 4th

July 4 is free fishing day in North Carolina. From 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., everyone in North Carolina can fish in any public body of water without purchasing a fishing license or additional trout fishing license.

Residents and non-residents can fish for free in public, inland waters, as well as coastal waters, although they will need to abide by all other fishing regulations, such as size and creel limits, as well as lure restrictions.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission stocks a variety of fish in public, inland waters across the state throughout the year to give anglers a better chance of catching fish. Staff stocks cool mountain waters with brook, brown and rainbow trout, as well as walleye and muskellunge. In warm waters, staff stocks largemouth bass, American shad, striped bass, channel catfish and sunfishes.

The agency also provides access to free fishing sites across the state, including public fishing areas and boating access areas. The interactive fishing and boating maps on the Commission’s website list more than 500 fishing and boating areas, most of which are free, that are open to the public.

Authorized by the N.C. General Assembly and enacted in 1994, North Carolina’s annual free fishing day always falls on July 4. On all other days of the year, a fishing license is not required for anglers 15 years and younger, but anyone age 16 and older must have a fishing license to fish in any public water in North Carolina, including coastal waters. To purchase a license:
• Call the Commission at 1-888-248-6834. Hours of operation are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week;
• Go to www.ncwildlife.org using a computer or mobile device;
• Visit a local Wildlife Service Agent.
Article courtesy of 13 WLOS

Please help spread the word and let visitors know that they can take advantage of this free opportunity to enjoy our many pristine creeks and river during their holiday stay.

Also remind them they can fish year round on the Mountain Heritage Trout Waters in Haywood County by purchasing a three-day fishing license for ONLY $5.00 from the Wildlife Commission. Maps for these designated waters can be picked up at our visitor centers AND people can rent fishing equipment for a small refundable deposit at the Maggie Valley Visitor Center.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is the state government agency created by the General Assembly in 1947 to conserve and sustain the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use, and public input. The Commission is the regulatory agency respons…

29/06/2015

Masterminds releases its first full trailer

Masterminds, a comedy feature based on the 1990s Loomis Fargo bank heist in Charlotte and the incidents following, has released its first full-length trailer. Starring Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis and Jason Sudeikis, the production filmed in Buncombe, Haywood and Macon counties last summer. The feature, which was highly recruited by the N.C. Film Office, hits theaters Aug. 19.

Masterminds was one of more than 50 productions that registered with the N.C. Film Office and shot in the state in 2014. All combined, those productions resulted in a direct in-state spend of more than $316 million, while creating 19,000+ job opportunities during the course of 3,300+ production days while filming in more than one-third of the state’s counties.

Watch the full trailer here: Masterminds Full-Length Trailer

04/05/2015

CELEBRATE THE NC STATE DOG AT PLOTTFEST
As the proud home of the North Carolina State Dog, the Plott Hound, Haywood County's 4th Annual PlottFest is taking place at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds June 20th - 21st, 2015. The Plott Family, who settled in Haywood County by way of Germany in the early 1800’s, have developed and bred the Plott Hound for over 200 years. Known for their big game hunting skills, they have left their mark in the Southern Appalachians as strong, courageous and persistent dogs as well as loyal companions.

PlottFest celebrates the Plott Hound with a two-day music and heritage event. This year, Haywood County's own award-winning bluegrass band, Balsam Range will headling both days. The popularity of the Plott Hound has also led to the creation of “The Plott Dog Trail in Maggie Valley”. This loop trail through Maggie Valley traces the history and heritage of the Plott Hound with 18 stops throughout the valley. The trail, which has been combined with the Mountain Heritage Trout Waters map, provides you with a unique outdoor activity exclusive only to Haywood County. To learn more and make plans to attend PlottFest, visit www.plottfest.org.

Mountain Music Festival Celebrating Western North Carolina’s Heritage - Showcasing the official state dog, the Plott Hound, Great Smoky Mountain Trout Fishing, Food, Crafts & Clogging

04/05/2015

EMBARK ON A HOMEGROWN AGRI-ADVENTURE
Can you imagine a place where farmers grow hundreds of acres of fresh produce, graze cattle, raise flowers, trees, herbs, and bees—create dozens of value added products like Peach Shine Jam & Rainbow Trout Caviar—while embodying the character of a rural community? That is exactly what you will find in Haywood County, NC! As one of Western North Carolina's agritourism hubs, Haywood is home so hundreds of locally owned and operated farms, producers, agri-businesses, farm to table restaurants and homegrown events.

You can find them all in the new 2015 Buy Haywood Agritourism Guide which will be ripe for the pickin' in mid-May. The guide will be available at Haywood County visitor centers and area businesses. Some of this year's highlights includes an expanded U-Pick Farm section, a new bison farm, and an even tastier farm-to-table restaurant section, complete with a local recipe you can try at home. To learn more and help plan your own agri-adventure throughout Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska, Canton and Clyde, visit www.buyhaywood.com.

Can you imagine a place where farmers grow hundreds of acres of fresh produce, graze cattle, raise shrubs, trees, herbs, and bees—create dozens of value added products like Peach Shine Jam & Rainbow Trout Caviar—while embodying the character of a rural community? Welcome to our Haywood County! The B…

06/04/2015

National Park Service to Celebrate 100 Years

On August 25, 2016, the National Park Service turns 100! The Centennial will kick off a second century of stewardship of America’s national parks by engaging communities through recreation, conservation, and historic preservation programs, and will celebrate achievements of the past 100 years.

Within the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area lie two of the nation's most visited national parks--the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway--as well as the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and the Over Mountain Victory National Historic Trail.

With this wealth of national parks, sites and trails, we have much to celebrate! Keep an eye out for upcoming programs and events surrounding this important centennial. - Article courtesy of the Blue Ridge Heritage Area Newsletter

06/04/2015

Wheels Through Time Now Open for the 2015 Season - www.wheelsthroughtime.com

Wheels Through Time Museum, home to the world's premier collection of rare American Vintage Motorcycles, opened for the 2015 season on Thursday, April 2. Located 5 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, in beautiful Maggie Valley, NC, this All-American motorcycle museum houses over 300 of America's rarest and most historic classic motorcycles, with over 30 marques on display, including the likes of Harley-Davidson, Indian, Excelsior, Crocker, Henderson, and much more. Western North Carolina's premier museum and tourism attraction features dozens of motorcycle-related exhibits, ranging from board track racers, hill climbing, and original paint machines to American Dirt Track racing, choppers and bobbers, and one-of-a-kind motorcycles.

2015 Museum Operating Schedule
April 2 – November 30, 2015
Open: Thursday-Monday
Hours: 9:00am -5:00pm
*Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Admission:
Adults: $12
Seniors (65 and up): $10
Children: $6

The Museum That Runs

02/04/2015

HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHT
150TH CIVIL WAR COMMEMORATION KICKS OFF
This year, the Haywood County Civil War Sesquicentennial, entitled “Last Shot Fired” will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War in Haywood County. A series of events will take place over three weekends in April, May and June of 2015. These events will educate, entertain and appeal to everyone from the Civil War history buffs to families in search of truly authentic experiences.

It begins April 10 - 19 as HART Theatre presents “The Actor and the Assassin”, an acclaimed two character historical drama focusing on brothers Edwin and John Wilkes Booth, two of the 19th century’s most celebrated actors, whose rivalry led to one of history’s most notorious assassinations. For more info on the April, May and June "Last Shot Fired" events: http://lastshotfired.com/

There are many small stories and events that make up the whole tale of the Last Shot Fired in the Civil War east of the Mississippi. This year on the sesquicentennial anniversary, many groups in Haywood County are coming together to tell these stories, reenact the battle, and hold events to mark thi…

02/04/2015

CELEBRATE NC BEER MONTH IN HAYWOOD COUNTY
April marks the month long celebration of North Carolina Beer Month, so what better place to celebrate than in the heart of the North Carolina Smoky Mountains. Haywood County is home to four innovative micro-breweries: BearWaters Brewing Co., Boojum Brewing Co., Frog Level Brewing and Tipping Point Brewery & Tavern. Enjoy a variety of delicious taps and beer-related events throughout the county, like Beer Tasting Saturdays at Sunburst Market in Waynesville. Plan your April "Brew"cation in the NC Smokies: NC Beer Month

30/03/2015

An awesome video that give a really nice high level overview of Haywood County! https://youtu.be/FTkJslRiaIo

The mission of The Haywood County Economic Development Commission is to foster a healthy and prosperous economy and quality of life for our community through...

30/03/2015

Congratulations to the Town of Waynesville and the Town of Maggie Valley for being honored in the 2015 Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway Readers Poll by Blue Ridge Country Magazine!


Waynesville received the Gold Award for Best Small Town &
Maggie Valley received the Silver Award for Best Small Town