Events

The Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning is one of the Sylva Rotary Club's signature fundraisers, along with a fall Car Show and a spring Pancake Breakfast. This challenging one loop, 5K course is on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. The route begins right in the middle of campus at the WCU “fountain” and also ends at the “fountain”.

Over a hundred regional artisans have their handmade on display for sale in this folk and heritage craft show.

Celebrate a Smoky Mountain Christmas at the Bryson City Christmas Parade – the “biggest little Christmas Parade in the Smokies.” There will be plenty of floats, bands, fire trucks, costumes, homecoming queens, candy, and, of course, Santa Claus will be there to bring in the Christmas season!

Over a hundred regional artisans have their handmade on display for sale in this folk and heritage craft show.

Downtown Sylva's annual Christmas parade draws hundreds to Historic Main Street for celebration, cheer and a chance to see Santa. The themed parade, featuring 50+ floats usually starts at and ends at Mark Watson Park after a loop through town.

The entire town is transformed into a winter wonderland of lights, candles, laughter and song! 2500 luminaries light your way to shops and studios. Horse and buggy rides available each night. Shopkeepers provide live music and serve holiday treats with hot cider and cocoa. Carolers sing and children visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Live Nativity at Jarrett Memorial Baptist Church.