Festive Fun in the Mountains

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Compiled by Jeff Wood

Georgia

AREA CODE 706

  • 56th Annual Helen Oktoberfest, through Nov 1. Helen. 878-1908. helenchamber.com. 
  • Northeast Georgia Arts Tour, Nov 6-9. Various locations. 828-280-3944. artstour.org. 
  • Of These Mountains Fall Marketplace, Nov 7. Clayton. 561-889-6681. ofthesemountains.com.
  • Holiday Bazaar, Nov 7-8.Young Harris. 896-4966. golakechatuge.com. 
  • Enchanted Garden of Lights, Nov 13-Dec 31.Rock City. seerockcity.com. 
  • Mistletoe Market Craft Show, Nov 13-14. Blairsville. mountainartscrafts.org.
  • Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting, Jingle Market, Nov 21.Dawsonville. 265-6278. destinationdawsonville.com. 
  • Mountain Country Christmas in Lights, Nov 26-Dec 31. Hiawassee. 896-4191. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.
  • Lighting of the Village, Nov 27.Helen. 878-2181. helenga.org.
  • Light Up Blue Ridge & Christmas Parade, Nov 27-28.Blue Ridge. 258-8289. blueridgemountains.com. 
  • Holiday Express Tour on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Nov 28-Dec 24. Blue Ridge. 877-413-8724. brscenic.com.
  • Helen’s Christmas Market, Nov 28-29; Dec 5-6.Helen. 878-1619. helenchamber.com.
  • Tour of Trees, Dec 1-31.Blairsville. 877-745-5789. visitblairsvillega.com.
  • Greer Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec 4. Greer. 968-7008. cityofgreer.org.
  • Victorian Christmas at Hardman Farm, Dec 4-5, 11-12, 18-19.Sautee Nacoochee. explorehelen.com.
  • Christmas at the Gorge, Dec 5. Tallulah Falls. 754-7981. exploregeorgia.org. 
  • Holiday on the Square & Christmas Parade, Dec 5.Blairsville. 877-745-5789. visitblairsvillega.com.
  • Candlelight Tours, Dec 11-12.Chatsworth. 695-2598. exploregeorgia.org.
  • Helen’s Annual Christmas Parade, Dec 12.Helen. 878-2181. helenga.org. 
  • Sunset Candy Cane Hunt, Dec 12. Tallulah Falls. 754-7981. exploregeorgia.org.
  • New Year Fireworks, Dec 31. Hiawassee. 896-4191. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.
  • Dropping of the Edelweiss, Dec 31.Helen. 878-2181. helenga.org.

Kentucky

AREA CODE 606

  • Freedom Point Annual Christmas Bazaar, Nov 7. Corbin. freedompointcog.com.
  • 32nd Annual Sheltowee Artisans Holiday Craft Fair, Nov 14-15. Somerset. sheltoweeartisans.org. 
  • Festival of Trees, Nov 21-29.Ashland. ashlandfestival.com. 
  • Jingle Bell Ride, Nov 27-29.Evarts. harlancountytrails.com.
  • Christmas in the Park, Nov 27-Jan 1. Prestonsburg. 886-1341. prestonsburgky.org/lights.
  • Christmas in a Small Town, Dec 12-13.Hazard. 439-1816. perrycountyky.gov.

North Carolina

AREA CODE 828

  • Winter Wonderland Hayrides at Darnell Farms, various dates, Nov-Dec.Bryson City. darnellfarms.com. 
  • Christmas at Biltmore, Nov 3-Jan 10. Asheville. 800-411-3812. biltmore.com. 
  • Polar Express Train Ride, Nov 6-Dec 31. Bryson City. pigeonforge.com. 
  • WNC Pottery Festival, Nov 7.Sylva. wncpotteryfestival.com. 
  • Toe River Arts Fall Studio Tour, Nov 13-15. Spruce Pine. 765-0520. toeriverarts.org.
  • Winterfest & Christmas Light Show at Tryon, Nov 13-Dec 23. Mill Spring.
    romanticasheville.com.
  • Winter Lights, Nov 13.Asheville. ncarboretum.org/winter-lights.
  • National Gingerbread House Competition (Public Viewing Period), Nov 17-Jan 3. Asheville. omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park. 
  • Asheville Holiday Parade, Nov 21. Asheville. ashevilledowntown.org.
  • Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town, Nov 27. Blowing Rock. 295-4636. blowingrock.com.
  • Cashiers Festival of Trees, Nov 27-28.Cashiers. 743-5755. summitschool.org.
  • Tweetsie Christmas, Nov 27-Dec 30.Blowing Rock. 877-893-3874. tweetsie.com. 
  • Holiday Windows Competition, Nov 27-Dec 31. Brevard. 884-3278. brevardnc.org. 
  • Balsam Range Art of Music Festival, Dec 3-5.Lake Junaluska. balsamrangeartofmusicfestival.com. 
  • Light Up Elkin, Dec 4. Elkin. lightupelkin.com.
  • A Small Town Christmas, Dec 4-6. Banner Elk. 898-8395. bannerelk.org.
  • Light Up the Night, Dec 5. Brevard. 884-3278. brevardnc.org
  • 29th Annual Santa on the Chimney, Dec 12.Chimney Rock. 625-9611. chimneyrockpark.com. 
  • Yadkin Valley Christmas Parade, Dec 13.Jonesville. 336-526-1111. yadkinvalley.org. 

South Carolina

AREA CODE 864

  • Greer Alive!, Nov 13 & Farmers Market.Greer. 848-2190. cityofgreer.org. 
  • 12th Annual Jingle Bell Bazaar, Nov 14. Richburg. 803-581-2030. business.chesterchamber.com.
  • Bon Secours Festival of Trees, Nov 20-Dec 26. Greenville. 255-1040. givebsmh.org.
  • Spirit of Christmas Parade, Dec 2.Fountain Inn. fountaininnchamber.org.
  • A Merry Mauldin Christmas, Dec 3.Mauldin. mauldinculturalcenter.org.
  • Holiday Fair, Dec 3-5. Greenville. meetgcc.com. 
  • Night of Lights, Dec 4. Greenville. 233-0461. visitgreenvillesc.com.
  • Mauldin Christmas Parade, Dec 5.Mauldin. mauldinculturalcenter.org.
  • Poinsettia Christmas Parade, Dec 5. Greenville. 232-2273. greenvillesc.gov.
  • Greer Farmers Market Christmas Festival, Dec 5-6. Greer. greerfarmersmarket.com. 
  • Greer Christmas Parade, Dec 6.Greer. 233-0461. visitgreenvillesc.com.
  • Simpsonville Christmas Parade, Dec 6.Simpsonville. 963-3781. simpsonvillechamber.com.  

Tennessee

AREA CODE 423

  • Foothills Craft Guild’s 60th Annual Fine Craft Show, through Nov 1. Knoxville. foothillscraftguild.net. 
  • Made Around Here Market, Nov 6-7. Jonesborough. 866-401-4223. jonesborough.com/market.
  • Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas, Nov 6-Jan 3.Pigeon Forge. 800-DOLLYWOOD. dollywood.com.
  • Pigeon Forge Winterfest, Nov 6-Jan 31.Pigeon Forge. pigeonforgewinterfest.com. 
  • Head of the Hooch Regatta, Nov 7-8.Chattanooga. headofthehooch.org. 
  • 4th Annual Christkindlmarkt, Nov 7-8. Collegedale. 756-8687. eventbrite.com/e/christkindlmarkt-tickets-1980484377085
  • Gatlinburg Winter Festival & Chili Cookoff, Nov 12. Gatlinburg. 865-436-4178. gatlinburg.com. 
  • Film Fest Knox, Nov 12-15.Knoxville. 865-523-7263. filmfestknox.com. 
  • A Claiborne County Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade & Festival, Nov 14. Tazewell. visitclaibornecountytn.com. 
  • Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show, Nov 24-29. Gatlinburg. 865-412-1012. greatsmokyartsandcrafts.com.
  • Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade, Dec 4.Gatlinburg. 865-436-4178. gatlinburg.com.
  • Christmas at the Choo Choo, Dec 5-6, 12-13.Chattanooga. 756-8687. visitchattanooga.com. 
  • Christmas in the Country, Dec 5.Kingsport. 288-6071. exchangeplacetn.org. 
  • MAINx24, Dec 5. Chattanooga. mainx24.com. 
  • Christmas in the Country at McDonald Farm, Dec 12.Sale Creek. facebook.com/events/750321108105229. 
  • Tour de Lights, Dec 12. Knoxville. bwknox.org/tourdelights.
  • Holidays at the Zoo, Dec 12-14, 18-23, 26-31, Jan 2-3. Greenville. 467-4300. greenvillezoo.com.
  • New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show & Ball Drop, Dec 31. Gatlinburg. 865-436-4178. gatlinburg.com.

Virginia

AREA CODE 540

  • Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival, through Nov 1.Christiansburg. sinklandfarms.com.
  • Critter Chow, Nov 6, 13, 20; Dec 4, 11, 18.Delaplane. 592-3556. dcr.virginia.gov.
  • Mistletoe Market, Nov 6-8. Abingdon. 276-628-5005. williamkingmuseum.org/mistletoe-market
  • Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Festival, Nov 7. Strasburg. strasburgva.com.
  • Montpelier Hunt Races, Nov 7. Montpelier Station. 672-0027. montpelierraces.org. 
  • Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival, Nov 7.Forest. 434-525-1806. poplarforest.org. 
  • Christmas on the Creek, Nov 21-Jan 1. Galax. facebook.com/ChristmasOTC. 
  • High Country Lights, Nov 26-Jan 2.Galax. 336-756-7529. highcountrylights.com. 
  • Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade, Dec 4.Galax. 276-238-8130. visitgalax.com.
  • Light Up Woodstock and Holiday Parade, Dec 4.Woodstock. 459-3621. woodstockva.gov.
  • Town Christmas Parade and Movie Showing, Dec 4.Pennington Gap. townofpenningtonva.gov.
  • Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas, Dec 4, 11, 18.Roanoke. 342-2028. downtownroanoke.org. 
  • Holiday Market & Tree Lighting, Dec 5.Norton. 276-679-0754. nortonva.gov.
  • Wintertide, Dec 5. Monterey. 468-2550. highlandcounty.org.
  • Luray Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec 5.Luray. 743-6551. luraycaverns.com.
  • Winchester Winter Village, Dec 5-6. Winchester. 542-1326. winchesterwintervillage.com.
  • Luray’s Annual Christmas Parade, Dec 10.Luray. townofluray.com.
  • Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival, Dec 12. Galax. 276-238-8130. visitgalax.com. 
  • New Year’s Eve Countdown and Apple Drop, Dec 31.Winchester. visitwinchesterva.com. 

West Virginia

AREA CODE 304

  • Bushtail’s 4th Fallfest, Nov 7. Martinsburg. 240-625-8562. facebook.com/bushtailcreek.
  • Believe in the Magic Craft & Vendor Christmas Show, Nov 20-21. Beckley. visitwv.com.
  • Market in the Park Celebration of Lights, Nov 21. Pleasant Valley. 366-4550. celebrationoflightswv.com/market.
  • Thanksgiving at the Greenbrier, Nov 25-28.White Sulphur Springs. 855-453-4858. greenbrier.com.
  • Appalachian Coal Town Christmas, Nov 27-28, Dec 4-5. Beckley. visitwv.com.
  • Christmas at Cass, Dec 4-6, 11-13, 18-20.Cass. 636-9477. mountainrailwv.com.
  • Bushtail’s 2nd Winterfest, Dec 5.Martinsburg. 240-625-8562. facebook.com/bushtailcreek.
  • Christmas on Main, Dec 5.Martinsburg. mainstreetmartinsburg.com.
  • Hinton’s Hometown Christmas Festival, Dec 5.Hinton. facebook.com/hintonshometownchristmasholiday.
  • Christmas at the Greenbrier, Dec 23-29.White Sulphur Springs. 855-453-4858.
    greenbrier.com. 
  • New Years Eve Coal Drop, Dec 31.Welch. 436-3113. coaltownusa.org.


The story above first appeared in our November/December 2026 issue.

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