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Start your Appalachian adventure in Haywood County, where you’ll experience authentic mountain charm, outdoor thrills, and family-friendly activities.
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Aug 28 → Aug 31Don’t Be Square: Art Beyond Right Angles - Art ExhibitHaywood Handmade Gallery's "Don't Be Square" exhibit invites artists and viewers alike to think outside the box—literally! This exhibit celebrates creativity on canvas with a twist: not a single right angle in sight. From curves and circles to wild, unexpected edges, each piece challenges the traditional square or rectangular frame. Discover how artists bend, shape, and reshape the boundaries of canvas art in this joyful exploration of form and imagination. Pictured work is by Randy Rayl.
Aug 28 → Nov 27Mill Around TownSet in Haywood's historic mill town, the monthly Mill Around Town event sees downtown Canton come alive with an extended evening of shopping, dining, deals, and entertainment. On the final Friday of each month, "mill" around to the record store, pottery studio, fly fishing shop, cafe, trendy boutique, bookshop, dark-academia flower shop, and more against a backdrop of live music and fun activities. Mill Around Town is free to attend, but supporting local businesses with purchases is encouraged.
Aug 28 → Aug 30The Savannah Sipping Society - Live in TheatrePull up a chair, pour a drink, and spend an evening on the porch with 'The Savannah Sipping Society,' HART Theatre's latest production. Set on a picturesque veranda in Savannah, Georgia, this warm and witty comedy follows four Southern women who meet at their lives' inflection points. 'The Savannah Sipping Society bends sharp Southern humor with a heartfelt look a friendship, resilience, and starting over. Book your seat today at the linked page!
Aug 29 → Dec 5Haywood Historic Farmers MarketHaywood’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!
Sep 1 → Dec 1Indoor Flea MarketJoin us for our monthly indoor flea market from 7am to 1pm on the first Saturday of every month! With over 120 vendors showcasing a vast range of crafts, artwork, jewelry, and more, there's something to be found for everyone. Tuck into food from the Apple Orchard Cafe while shopping amid a lively community atmosphere. Come out to support local businesses and find unique treasures all under one roof!
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