Annual Events

Festival Dates are for 2024
Calendar

 Concerts, Plays & Stories

Events all year-round

Community Theater, Concerts and Special Events are at the Peacock Performing Arts Center.  Theatrical Season offers a variety of plays staged by an outstanding regional theater company.  The Songwriters Showcase brings singer-songwriters to the stage, and Main Stage Season hosts musical productions, many of them tribute bands.

The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Smoky Mountain Center Performing Arts Center, John C. Campbell Folk School and local restaurants offer live music events.  The Mountain Area Storytellers present Stories on the Square several evenings a year.

Candy Cane Market

November 9-10, 2024

The Candy Cane Market is a well established and well attended market that is filled with energy and the spirit of the season. The arts and crafts are original, creative and endless.  The admission is free, there are door prizes at the artisan tables and concessions are available.  Plan on eating and shopping for Christmas and be ready to buy a little treasure for yourself. This event is being organized by the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church located at 1433 Highway 64 West, Hayesville NC 28904.  Please contact the organizers at CandyCaneMarketClayNC@gmail.com