VISIT HAYWOOD COUNTY NC

Become part of a jazz-drenched 1920's party in HART Theatre’s immersive production of Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party! Set over the course of one explosive night, The Wild Party follows Queenie and Burrs, two vaudeville performers caught in a volatile relationship. Queenie decides to throw a party in their apartment, filling the room with an extraordinary collection of performers, dreamers, lovers, and strangers, each arriving in search of something: love, attention, escape, excitement, or simply the chance to feel alive. When the mysterious Black arrives and catches Queenie’s attention, jealousy takes hold and the balance between her and Burrs begins to shift. As the party grows wilder, masks begin to slip and an evening built on excess and escape spirals toward danger and betrayal. Beneath the jazz, laughter, and decadence is a darker story about desire, control, and the truths waiting when the music finally stops. Get your tickets here or by visiting HART’s website!

Follow a trail of creative scarecrows built by Canton’s local shops, restaurants, non-profits, and other small businesses! The 2026 theme is Grimms Fairy Tales. Once you’ve explored, head to the trail website to cast your vote for the Funniest, Most Creative, and Best Representation of the Fairy Tale. The display that has the most votes overall will win the People’s Choice Award. Pictured: Vince, the frog prince scarecrow, created by Cold Mountain Art Collective.

Haywood Handmade Gallery's "Go with the Flow" exhibit celebrates the beauty, power, and importance of Haywood County’s waterways. In partnership with Haywood Waterways, this exhibition invites artists to create works inspired by rivers, streams, and other bodies of water—both literally and metaphorically. From flowing currents to reflections on life’s journeys, the show highlights how waterways inspire creativity while raising awareness of the need to protect and conserve our local watershed. Pictured work is by Peter Brown.

Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market invites everyone to experience local flavors and crafts every Saturday, April through December, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This producer-only market showcases a variety of products sourced from Haywood and nearby counties, including fresh produce, meats, fish, eggs, honey, dairy, flowers, nursery plants, baked goods, preserves, and heritage crafts. Leashed dogs are welcome. Come enjoy a top-notch community gathering to support local producers and stock up on the finest items Haywood has to offer!

Celebrate that Southern Appalachian sound during the peak of leaf season at the Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival! Jam out to headliners Balsam Range and Appalachian Roadshow and enjoy music-themed vendors, raffles, local artist demonstrations, a child and adult playground, and delicious food & beverage trucks. Leashed dogs are welcome. Kids 12 & under get in free. Reserve your tickets early and bring a blanket or chair for a day of melodic festivity!