Bakersville Community Events
Annual Easter Egg HuntThe Annual Town Easter Egg Hunt at Gouge Primary is a real kid favorite, with candy, prizes, and fun for everyone!
Saturday, April 11th, 11am - noon. 
Toe River Studio Tours The Toe River Studio Tours are perhaps the largest and the longest running studio tours in the country. You will find craftspeople and artists in nearly every medium in Mitchell and Yancey counties. Plan your visit for the first weekend in June or December to take advantage of this opportunity!
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Troutacular!Grab your pole and head to Bakersville, a North Carolina Mountain Heritage Trout City! Troutacular is an event for young fishermen & women! On the first Saturday in June!
NC Rhododendron FestivalThe NC Rhododendron Festival draws visitors from all over the region on the 3rd weekend in June, and includes a selection of family friendly events, including the NC Rhododendron Pageant, a Craft Fair with art & craft, music, and food, street dances, a classic car show, and a 10k race!
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Annual Fireworks CelebrationBakersville holds its yearly fireworks extravaganza at Gouge Primary School, at dusk. Visit the Town of Bakersville website or call 828.688.2113 for more info. This year the fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 4th.
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Town-wide Yard SaleOn the Saturday July 4th, Bakersville will hold its annual town-wide yard sale. Hours are 7am - noon. There is a $5 suggested donation for vendors, collected by members of the Bakersville Improvement Group. Call 828.688.2740, or 828.688.3456 for more info.
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Apple Butter FestivalOctober is the time for all things apple in the mountains! Sample delicious, fresh-made apple butter and take home several jars to enjoy or give as gifts at the Mitchell County Historical Society’s Apple Butter Festival. Saturday, October 17th, on the Creek Walk.
Tree Lighting & Christmas ConcertOn November 28th, come to our downtown tree-lighting ceremony at 6pm downtown. Galleries will be open.
The annual Christmas concert follows at 6:30pm at Bowman Middle School auditorium. |
Safe Circle HalloweenBring your wee ghosties & ghoulies to downtown Bakersville on October 31st, from 5-7pm, where they can safely trick-or-treat with the Main Street merchants. Then head over to the Fire Department for more fun with a giant pumpkin drop and haunted hayrides!
Town Christmas Parade5The Annual Bakersville Christmas Parade will roll down the main streets of downtown Bakersville on Saturday, December 7th at 6pm. Floats & vehicles assemble at Gouge Elementary School prior to the parade.
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