Annual Events in the High Country 2026
2026 Annual Events!
MerleFest 2026
April 23-26, 2026: A Celebration of American Music and Heritage
High Country Jazz Festival
June 12-14, 2026: featuring a variety of jazz artists, from local, regional national and international stars.
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games 2026
July 9-12, 2026: Scottish Highland Games come to North Carolina’s High Country
Woolly Worm Festival 2026
Oct 17-18, 2026: Don’t Miss the Annual Woolly Worm Festival
Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train 2025
Sept. 25-Oct. 31, 2026: Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a haunted attraction
High Country Hiking Trails
The High Country has hundreds of miles of hiking trails to explore with varying lengths, terrain and difficulties.
Get Outside in Valle Crucis
Valle Crucis offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking tranquility and adventure.