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Leaves are already turning. School is back in session, and the last Block Party has come and gone. September is filled with “ahs” and moments of planning for the following seasons of color and gifting. October will be embrace cooler days, chilly nights, two great festivals, pumpkins and gourds, music and dance, travelers, a big tent sale, spooks, goblins and treats on the street . DWA celebrates the 30th year of the Church Street Art & Craft Show, a juried art show that continues to grow in quality vendors. The well-known show is considered to be one of the finest one-day shows in the southeast. Started in 1983 on Church Street by Main Street business folks, artist Teresa Pennington and entrepreneur Richard Miller, the show now attracts more than 20,000 visitors. Over 100 artists, crafters and food vendors from throughout the southeast will line our historic Main Street to help celebrate 30 years! Balsam Range and Whitewater Bluegrass return along with a great line-up of clogging teams. Ashegrove Garland Dancers, the Montreat Pipes and Drums, and Randy Orwig-the living statue. Mr. Tom the balloon man andFunShine Faces will be on the street for the kids.

The Apple Harvest Festival Silver Anniversary promises to be the best year yet! The one-day festival has grown into the region’s premier juried arts and crafts event and celebration of all things apple. The charming mountain town of Waynesville, nestled in the Smoky Mountains, is the perfect spot to enjoy a glorious fall day filled with fun. This year’s festival will feature more than 130 exhibitors, live entertainment and great food. Come, and be among the crowd of more than 40,000 festival goers strolling the street!

• Take home a peck of locally grown apples from the county apple growers association.
• Miss & Mister Apple Harvest Festival Natural Beauty Pageant

http://www.haywoodapplefest.com/

Summer 2013 Update: Record rainfall in the North Carolina mountains have created very green and lush forests. (Sometimes a very dry summer will cause the leaves to fall early and have very little color.) If we get a lot of sun and dry days in September and October, this fall color will be fantastic. This will dry out the leaves and bring out the rich colors

See the best bed and breakfasts, cabin rentals and hotels in the mountains! Looking for a deal? See our vacation packages and specials.

NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS FALL LEAF COLOR FORECAST 2013

The number one question is: “When is the peak color?” No matter when you plan an autumn visit in October or early November, you can take a short drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway to find the best color of fall leaves. Elevation and weather are the biggest factors in the color show. Leaves begin their color change on the highest peaks and gradually work down to the lowest elevations. An early frost speeds up the show and warm weather prolongs it. Below is our best guess of the progression of the color show:

Blue Ridge Parkway Fall
See our mile-by-mile Blue Ridge Parkway Guide..

Zip Line Canopy Tours
Ride zip lines on canopy tours through the colorful trees! Or play in the trees at the new Treetops Adventure Park in Asheville.

Asheville Haunted Tour
Take the LaZoom Haunted Comedy Tour on the big purple bus.

Fall at Biltmore House
Fall at Biltmore Estate

Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater rafting offers a unique experience for viewing autumn leaves deep within river gorges that flow through national forests. See our Asheville Whitewater Rafting Guide.

Fall Waterfall
Hike to DuPont State Forest waterfalls.
See our Top 40 Waterfalls.

Shadow of the Bear
See the Shadow of the Bear!

October 3-12: Highest elevations north of Asheville above 5,000 feet show the most color, especially in the Mount Mitchell, Craggy Gardens, Grandfather Mountain, Beech Mountain and Rough Ridge areas.
October 9-18: Color will increase in elevations greater than 4,000 feet, including the Mount Pisgah, Black Balsam, Devil’s Courthouse, Waterrock Knob and Graveyard Fields, southwest of Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It will also be peak color in the Highlands area, including Whiteside Mountain, with plenty of waterfalls to enjoy, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including hikes to Alum Cave and Chimney Tops.
October 15-23: Many of the surrounding mountains around Asheville show plenty of color, especially in the 3,000-4,000 foot elevation range. Take the Parkway north or south from Asheville. A great hike in Pisgah National Forest would be Looking Glass Rock or Cradle of Forestry. North of Asheville, head to Linville Gorge with hikes to the top of Table Rock and Hawksbill Mountain.
October 20-29: The city of Asheville (2,000 feet elevation) shows the brightest colors, along with areas around Hendersonville and Brevard. This is the perfect time for a waterfall hike in DuPont State Forest or leisurely walk at the NC Arboretum. This is also the peak leaf color for Biltmore Estate.
October 25-November 4: The color show concludes in the Chimney Rock area (elevation of 1,300 feet). Ride to the top of Chimney Rock or take a boat tour on Lake Lure.

Rockin’ BLOCK PARTY & KIDS on MAIN Saturday, August 31

The weather is looking great for the evening. Three great bands ? dancin’ in the street ? restaurants open ? many of the shops remain open ? Waynesville Police serving hotdogs ? “Clothes to Kids” booth with corn hole ? face painting ? the balloon man. “Kids on Main” will be entertained by 15 merchants offering a craft activity 6-7pm. Smoky Mountain BBQ has $1 sliders for kids and Nick & Nate’s has $1.99 kid’s specials. Talk it up!

Waynesville’s 1st Beer Fest Saturday, August 31

Taste local and regional brewers, great food and music. 1-5pm American Legion Field, Legion Dr. Sponsored by BearWaters Brewing and Haywood County Tourism

2013 Nantahala Gorge ICF Canoe Freestyle World Champion SEPT 2-8 The Nantahala Freestyle World Championships are just days away. Activities begin at 6 pm Mon, Sept 2 with the opening ceremonies in Bryson City and continue through the week with daily freestyle competition on the Nantahala “2013 Wave”. The championships conclude on Sun, Sept 8 with the finals and awards ceremonies.
This ultimate whitewater event will feature top freestyle athletes from around the world, as well as plenty of activities, competitions and events for spectators and fans. Downtown Waynesville may expect some of those visitors finding their way over here to the Main Street area. It is anticipated that more championships will be held there in the future creating just one more reason folks will want to come stay and play in WNC.

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This weekend is the Block Party on North Main Street in Downtown Waynesville North Carolina. Saturday night from 7 until 10 there will be music and dancing in the streets! From 6pm until 7pm, there will be a special activity time just for Kids on Main. Then Fun Things Etc will be set up for the kids throughout the evening. Many of the shops like Twigs and Leaves Gallery Olde Brick House, Waynesville NC Christmas is…Everyday andEarthworks Gallery will be open for your shopping pleasure.