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Festival & Events Calendar

Plan your Grand View Falls stay around the best happenings in Andrews, Murphy, Brasstown, and nearby Cherokee County. Distances are short from the community — most of these are an easy drive for guests and owners alike.

Andrews, 15 minutes to food and fun

Remainder of 2026

Forge After Dark

Friday, November 6, 2026 | 6:00–10:00 p.m. John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road, Brasstown

Free evening of live blacksmithing demos in the Clay Spencer Blacksmith Shop, live music, a bonfire, food truck, photo booth, and hot chocolate and cider. Family-friendly. Event details

Smoky Mountain Christmas Lights

November 6, 2026 – January 2, 2027 | Nightly 6:00–10:00 p.m. (closes 8 p.m. Dec 31) Great Smoky Mountains Event Park, 1130 Hyatt Creek Rd, Bryson City

Drive-through Christmas light display, about 45 miles from Grand View Falls. $20 per car. Light display details

Candy Cane Market

November 7–8, 2026 | Sat 9:00a–3:00p, Sun 10:00a–3:00p Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church | 1433 Hwy 64 W, Hayesville

Free two-day arts & crafts market with up to 40 vendors, food, and door prizes — a great Clay County holiday shopping stop.

WNC Festival of Trees

November 13–15, 2026 | Fri–Sat 10:00a–7:00p, Sun 10:00a–4:00p The Beal Center, 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville

About 75–80 decorated Christmas trees, unlimited photos with Santa, and a tree raffle (drawings Sunday at 4 p.m.). $5 at the door, under 12 free; proceeds fund local student scholarships. Festival details

Andrews Christmas on Main Street

Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Main Street | Downtown Andrews

Begins with the tree dedication at the steps of Andrews United Methodist Church. Vendors along Main Street, Holiday Kidzone with a trackless train, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a food court with hot chocolate, baked goods, peanuts, and popcorn, plus live entertainment. Christmas on Main

Live Music at Hoppy Trout

Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. Hoppy Trout Brewing Company, 889 Main St, Andrews

Post-Thanksgiving show by Old Souls, an Appalachian-inspired roots and country duo.

Clay County Smart Start Visit with Santa

Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 p.m. The Beal Center, 25 Herbert St, Hayesville

Free Santa photo, treats, and a craft kit, about 22 miles from Grand View Falls. Visit with Santa

Murphy Christmas Tree Lighting

Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5:00–7:00p (tree lit at 6:30p) Downtown Murphy

Free community tree lighting paired with the December Murphy Art Walk.

Christmas Back Home

Friday, December 4, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 p.m. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin

Holiday show of reworked Christmas tunes plus original songs and stories. Tickets $18–$28 plus taxes and fees.

Christmas in the Mountains

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Stecoah Valley Center, Robbinsville

Holiday celebration about 30 miles from Grand View Falls. Event details

Murphy Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 6:00p Downtown Murphy (Valley Village Shopping Center to Murphy First Baptist Church)

Lights, floats, trucks, and tractors — watch for Santa at the end.

Fireside Sale at the Folk School

Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown

Free holiday craft sale in the decorated Keith House, Dining Hall, and Davidson Hall — jewelry, weaving, forged iron, quilts, turned wood — with live holiday music and a crackling fire. Craft Shop 15% off. Fireside Sale

Hayesville Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. Historic Hayesville Square

“A Storybook Christmas” themed evening parade, sponsored by the Clay County Progress. Pairs nicely with the Fireside Sale earlier that day.

“Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)”

December 12 & 18–19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.; December 13 & 20 at 2:30 p.m. Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St, Hayesville

Holiday comedy play, about 22 miles from Grand View Falls. Tickets $10.50–$28.50. Get tickets

New Year’s Eve with 3WJ at The Mason Bar

Thursday, December 31, 2026 | 8:00–11:45 p.m. The Mason Bar, 46 Valley River Ave, Murphy

Third Wife Jenney (3WJ) plays classic and Southern rock, about 15 miles from Grand View Falls. Event details

New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Parking opens 6:00 p.m., fireworks at 8:00 p.m. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee, GA

About 40 miles from Grand View Falls. Fairgrounds website

Looking ahead to 2027

Official 2027 dates will post on local tourism calendars as organizers confirm them. Until then, here’s the usual rhythm guests can plan around:

  • Andrews Spring Fling — late April Saturday
  • Food Truck Fridays select summer Fridays, downtown Andrews / Hall Park
  • July 4th / Freedom festivals — Murphy & Hayesville (Jul 3–4 weekend)
  • Steins & Wine — early October, Hayesville Square
  • Murphy Music & Brews — often an October Saturday
  • Andrews Oktoberfest — late September Saturday
  • Andrews Christmas on Main — Saturday before Thanksgiving
  • Murphy Christmas Tree Lighting — early December
  • Murphy Christmas Parade — early December Saturday
  • Andrews Christmas Parade — mid-December Saturday evening (2026 date not yet announced)
  • Farmers markets — spring through fall Saturdays in Murphy & Andrews

We’ll update this page as 2027 dates are announced. For the latest, check Visit Andrews and Visit Cherokee County.

More to do while you’re here

Event details can change — verify times and street closures before you go.