Maggie Valley 2026 Events – Quick Bullet Guide

• May 9–10: Boho Hippie Fest – Live music, vendors, food trucks, games, and family fun
• May 16: PlottFest – Celebrates the Plott Hound with concerts, competitions, and history
• May 22–23: Fly Fishing Festival – Trout derby, casting lessons, vendors, and live music
• May 27–30: Slingshots in the Smokies – National Slingshot event with rides, vendors, and competitions
• June 5–6: WNC Jeep Fest – Jeep show, trail rides, vendors, and food trucks
• June 12–14: Big Rig Takeover – Truck & car show with music, vendors, and food
• June 18–19: Swap Meet & Auto Expo – Classic cars, memorabilia, and vendors
• June 26–28: Thunder in the Smokies (Summer) – Motorcycle rally with shows, rides, and concerts
• July 4: Backyard Fourth – Fireworks, family games, and picnic-style celebration
• July 11–12: Summer Arts & Crafts Festival – Handmade goods and local artists
• July 17–18: Gas & Petroleum Expo / Auto Events – Car shows, collectibles, and vendors
• July 24–25: Hillbilly Jam – Music festival with crafts, food, and car/bike show
• July 31–Aug 2: Showdown in the Valley – Car & truck show with parts vendors
• Aug 15: Eurofest – European car show and automotive vendors
• Sept 5–6: Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show – Free artisan market and food
• Sept 11–13: Thunder in the Smokies (Fall) – Major motorcycle rally and entertainment
• Sept 18–19: VWs in the Valley – Volkswagen show, swap meet, and prizes
• Sept 24–26: Swap Meet & Auto Expo – Classic car vendors and collectibles
• Oct 2–3: Vairs in the Valley – Corvair show, vendors, and live music
• Oct 9–11: Mini Truckin’ Nationals – Custom truck show with vendors and DJ
• Oct 17–18: Fall Arts & Crafts Show – Handmade goods and regional artists
• Oct 24: Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival – Live bluegrass, art, and local food
• Oct 30–31: Screamfest – Halloween festival with music, vendors, and trick-or-treating