Bakersville Community Events

 Bakersville is host to a wide variety of family-friendly events that are held throughout the year, so there is always something special happening here for residents and visitors alike to enjoy! 

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The Annual Town Easter Egg Hunt at Gouge Primary is a real kid favorite, with candy, prizes, and fun for everyone!
Saturday, March 30, 10am - noon.

Troutacular!

Grab your pole and head to Bakersville, a North Carolina Mountain Heritage Trout City! Troutacular is an event for young fishermen & women! ​

Toe River Studio Tours

The Toe River Studio Tour is perhaps the largest and the longest running studio tour in the country; you will find craftspeople and artists in nearly every medium.

NC Rhododendron Festival

The NC Rhododendron Festival draws hundreds of visitors from all over the region, with a wide selection of family friendly events, the 3rd weekend in June.

July 4th Fireworks

Bakersville 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.

Town-Wide Yard Sale

Every year, on the Saturday following July 4, Bakersville holds its annual town-wide yard sale. Hours are 7am - noon. There is a $5 suggested donation for vendors, collected on the day of the yard sale by representatives from the Bakersville Improvement Group. Call 828.688.2740, or 828.688.3456 for more info.

Apple Butter Festival

In October, 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.

Tree-lighting & Christmas Concert

Our town tree-lighting ceremony, annual Christmas concert, and Historical Society tours are held on the weekend following Thanksgiving.

Town Christmas Parade

The Annual Bakersville Christmas Parade in held on the first Saturday in December.