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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 30 → 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 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!
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!
Sep 2 → Nov 2Go With the Flow: Art ExhibitHaywood 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.
Sep 3 → Dec 18Paint & Sip @ Valley Cigar & Wine BarJoin a fun, beginner-friendly paint & sip experience at Valley Cigar & Wine Company! These weeknight painting events are designed for adults 21 and up who want to unwind, get creative, and let go. Each event runs from 6:00–8:00 pm and features step-by-step instruction starting from a blank canvas. Each month features a new painting. No experience is needed — everyone will leave with a finished painting to be proud of. Register at the linked page to reserve your spot!
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