Maggie Valley Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival

Thunder in the Smokies Motorcycle Rally is a premier motorcycle event held annually in Maggie Valley, NC, showcasing the stunning scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains. This independent rally, hosted by Handlebar Corral Productions, attracts thousands of bikers each spring, summer, and fall for a weekend filled with camaraderie, bike shows, and thrilling bike games. With scenic rides along the Blue Ridge Parkway and entertaining competitions featuring cash prizes, participants enjoy a festive atmosphere in a biker-friendly town. Recognized by notable media outlets, Thunder in the Smokies promises an unforgettable experience amid the picturesque backdrop of the mountains. Generated from the website

Asheville Fringe brings performing artists to venues across the city to explore the edges of their work, to collaborate across genres and to bring new and innovative performances to culturally adventurous audiences. Always the 3rd week of January, we have 16+ venues, 50+ artists, and dozens of shows, many of them free. Our festival is one of many Fringe Festivals around the world, and part of the US Association of Fringe Festivals.