Oct 17-18, 2026: Don’t Miss the Annual Woolly Worm Festival
Nov. 27-Dec 30, 2026: On select evenings, Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a winter wonderland
Sept. 25-Oct. 31, 2026: Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a haunted attraction
January 28-31, 2027: This four-day extravaganza promises a delightful blend of winter fun for all ages.
Dec. 11-13, 2026: A Weekend of Winter Fun at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort
June 18-20, 2027: Artists with ties to the High Country return this summer.
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