Smokies Adventure

Smoky Mountain Elk Fest – Returns!
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-01 | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
Step out of your end-of-summer rut and experience the Annual Smoky Mountain Elk Fest! The third annual celebration of Elk in the Smokies is a family-friendly event full of music, entertainment, craft vendors, and educational demonstrations. You can expect to find lots of great food and drinks, guided hikes, creekside demonstrations, wildlife artists, crafts, and kid’s activities.
Proceeds from the Elk Fest will help us raise funds for habitat maintenance and create other ways to keep our elk protected and happy.
Elk used to be abundant throughout the Western North Carolina mountains, but by the mid-1800s, the population was wiped out due to overhunting and habitat loss.
After extensive research by the Great Smoky Mountain National Park Service and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, wild elk were reintroduced into the Cataloochee Valley in 2001. The original herd consisted of 52 elk, and over the years their numbers have grown to more than 150.
As the elk population continues to grow, though, there are some interaction issues when the elk end up in places they aren’t supposed to be—for instance, in our local farmer’s fields. Proceeds from the Elk Fest help us raise funds for habitat maintenance and create other ways to keep our elk protected and happy.
For more information visit https://visitncsmokies.com/smoky-mountain-elk-fest/or call 828-944-0761.

VWs in the Valley
2022-09-17 - 2022-09-18 | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
Two Day All VW Car Show and Swap Meet!
All VW Models & Years Welcome!
Hours: Setup Friday 10am – 7pm
Show Saturday 7am – 6pm
Spectators Weekend Pass $10.00
Kids 15 and Under Free!
Trophies and Cash Prizes!
Door Prize Drawings Hourly!
VW’s in the Valley 10
Maggie Valley, NC
September 16th & 17th , 2022
Two Day All VW Car Show and Swap Meet!
All VW Models & Years Welcome!
Hours: Setup Friday 10am – 7pm
Show Saturday 7am – 6pm
Spectators Weekend Pass $10.00
Kids 15 and Under Free!
Trophies and Cash Prizes!
Door Prize Drawings Hourly!
Early Set-up and Registration Available!
Friday September 16th, 10am-7pm
Show Car Spaces $20.00 and Include 1 Weekend Pass
VW For Sale Cars $20.00 and Include 1 Weekend Pass
Swap Meet Spaces $25.00 (new and used VW parts) 25’x25′ Includes 1 Weekend Pass
New Vendor Spaces $50.00(T-shirts toys stickers etc.) 25’x25′ Includes 1 Weekend Pass
All Trophies Will Be Given on Sat. at About 6pm!
All Best Of Show Winners,
Will Receive a Cash Prize,
Plus a Custom Piston Trophy
VW Bus Camping Available, Fee is $25.00 for each Night, Plus Gate Admission, You don’t have to Stay Both Nights.
No Individual Campfires are Allowed but,
Community Campfire is Available.
Live DJ Onsite!
24 Hour Security!
Show T-Shirts Will Be Available on Friday!
Free Car Hauler Parking Inside the Gate!
No Outside Food Vendors Allowed!
More Info: Robert Eastwood
Cell: 276-620-1246
Email: eastwoodr@yahoo.com
Website: www.vwaircooledassociation.com
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds mvfestivals@townofmaggievalley.com
Please Pre-register to save Time!!!

Thunder in the Smokies Fall Motorcycle Rally
2022-09-11 | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
This is the oldest and largest rally in Maggie Valley and the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. Thousands of bikers roll into the Great Smoky Mountains for the busiest motorcycle weekend of the year. Maggie Valley is a biker friendly town and a great place for bikers to gather for a rally in the valley. It makes for a rumbling weekend in the Great Smoky Mountains surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Our tour ride is second to none. Besides all the mountain roads do not miss the hilarious Bike Games, with a $1,000 cash prize for the winners and a $1,000 cash prize to the Bike Show winners and nightly concerts. Fire Dancers, the Latest Bikes & Products on display, Church Service and more!
Friday 11am-11pm,
Saturday 9am-11pm
Sunday 9am-3pm.
www.ThunderInTheSmokies.com or call 828-246-2101.
2016 Fall Rally

Martin Vee at the Meadowlark
2022-09-10 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Martin Vee is a multi-stylist. He plays eclectic-acoustic. Americana, acoustic rock and folk.
Latin stylings and World Music.

Martin has been singing and playing guitar/violin from an early age. He grew up in the tradition of East European blues and folk music. Yes, the blues is very much in Eastern Europe altho’ in a slightly different form.
Martin has traveled extensively sharing his music with the world and on September 10 he’ll be sharing a musical evening with YOU at the Meadowlark Motel starting at 6 pm.

Steve “Piano Man” Whiddon With Angie Toomey
2022-09-08 17:30 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Steve began playing piano at age 3 and there has been some slight improvement. After high school he performed in clubs, restaurants, honky tonk bars, and anywhere else he could play for food, tips, drinks, and various other assorted methods of payment. He was even the organist for the Detroit Tigers for spring training games in the early and mid 90’s and never once caught a foul ball.
He later discovered that country clubs would trade meals and free golf in exchange for his musical services. Aha! Life was good! His waistline expanded but his golf game
remained lousy.
Somehow he found time to use what was left of his fragile brain to write some songs and then some more songs. Some rock, some country, and some nobody has figured out yet.
In 2001 Steve met Dave Magill, a producer, musician, and studio wizard. The two hit it off immediately and started recording Steve’s songs in Dave’s studio. They continue to work together on many different projects.
Steve lives in Maggie Valley, North Carolina where he fishes, hikes, and loves the Smoky Mountains. His golf game remains the same.

Join us for an evening of live music with Steve on Thursday, September 8 at 5:30 PM! It’s a free event, with BBQ dinner available for $12. Cash bar is available as well. We hope to see you there!

Cooking Class With Joseph and Boyd
2022-08-27 10:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
OUTDOOR (or indoor) COOKING CLASS WITH JOSEPH FRANKLYN McELROY and Boyd, FEATURING APPALACHIAN CUSINE COOKED OVER AN OPEN FIRE (or inside)—ENDING WITH TRADITIONAL APPALACHIAN DINNER –with a modern flair – and music with Mike Ogletree and Friends. More details soon, dial 828-926-1717 for additional information.

Songwriters Camp
2022-08-12 - 2022-08-13 | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
SONGWRITERS CAMP AND CONCERT WITH GRAMMY WINNING ARTISTS JIM LAUDERDALE AND CHARLES HUMPHREYS III, ALONG WITH AWARD WINNING ARTISTS DARREN NICHOLSON, CLAY MILLS AND CHARLES CHAMBERLAIN.
A two-day event of interactive songwriting instruction with world class musicians, a demo tape produced for each participant, a concert by the Songs From the Road Band on Friday Night and a BBQ dinner and all-star concert on Saturday night. This is a unique event like no other, and space will be limited to ensure individual attention is given to all participants.
Price is 675 dollars per person and includes all activities, a demo tape, two world class concerts and BBQ dinner on Saturday night. Special room price packages are offered to include lodging for Friday and Saturday night as well as concerts and all other activities—call 828-926-1717 for details. Limited amounts of Concert tickets are available for concerts Friday and Saturday night –50 outside guests—at 30 dollars each. Reserve your spot now—828-926-1717!

Launch Of Cherokee Heritage Series With Davy Arch
2022-08-06 | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Please join us in spending an intimate and enchanting afternoon with a true Appalachian treasure, Davy Arch. Davy is a world-famous Cherokee tribal historian and award-winning craftsman of traditional Cherokee crafts, specifically masks and baskets—and beloved spokesman for the eastern Cherokee tribe. The event will be followed by BBQ dinner and music with Mike Ogletree and Friends. Admission is 20 dollars per person for non-guests, motel guests and Heritage Club members are free. Dial 828-926-1717 to reserve your seat now!

Jonathan Creek Cloggers
2022-07-30 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
The Meadowlark Smoky Mountain Heritage Center and Meadowlark Motel proudly announce another great mountain heritage event for 2022 – an evening of dinner and dancing with the legendary Jonathan Creek Cloggers on Saturday night, July 30th. Our evening begins with a delicious barbeque dinner at 6:00 PM and culminates with a rollicking performance by the Jonathan Creek Cloggers at 7:30 PM. The iconic dance group will perform multiple examples of traditional mountain dancing, as well as teaching the audience several fun dance steps. Group leader, Kim Ross, will also give a short talk on the history and traditions of mountain dancing. Grab your partner and come and join us for a memorable, fun filled evening of dining and dancing!
Admission is free for motel guests and Heritage Club members, and 20 dollars per person for folks not staying at the motel. For further details check out the Meadowlark Motel website and Meadowlark Smoky Mountain Heritage Center Facebook page, or dial 828-926-1717 to reserve your rooms or purchase advance tickets.

Southeastern Gas & Petroleum Expo / Moonshine Valley F-100s / Maggie Valley Swap Meet
2022-07-15 - 2022-07-16 | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
8 am–6pm Friday, 8am-4pm Saturday.
Old Gas Station Items, Old Pumps, Old Signs & Tags, Toys, Car Shows!
Call 423-608-4519
Email: rodneybuckner@att.net
Visit http://www.surfboardpromotion.com/

Maggie Valley Summer Arts And Crafts Festival
2022-07-09 - 2022-07-10 | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
Maggie Valley’s largest gathering of artisans and crafters come together to sell their handmade treasures. Artisans from all over the Southeast will be in attendance. Chainsaw art demonstrations and lots of festival food.
Seasonal items, yard art, paintings, photography, pottery, wooden bowls, furniture, jewelry, goat milk soaps and more will be featured at the event. “There really is something for everyone, from the most affordable handicrafts, to the more expensive museum quality items,” says Teresa Smith, promoter of the event. “Even if you don’t plan on buying anything, its fun just to walk around and see the amazing variety of unique items – but rarely do you see anyone leaving without something in their hands.”
The Maggie Valley Arts & Crafts Festivals is one of the longest running and most popular events held in Maggie Valley.

Contact Teresa Smith at 800-624-4431 or visit http://maggievalleyfestivalgrounds.com/ for more information.

Wildcrafting And Mother Nature’s Natural Garden Program with Ila Hatter.
2022-07-09 | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
MOTHER NATURE’S NATURAL GARDEN PROGRAMS ILA HATTER.
The event starts on Saturday, July 9th at 10:00AM` with a program featuring the legendary wildcrafting expert, renowned author, filmmaker, instructor and tour guide for the GSM National Park’s elite GSM Field School educational programs, Ila Hatter. Ila is an expert on edible plants, medicinal herbs and anything pertaining to wild craft foraging and Appalachian plants, trees and flowers. She has been featured on a variety of national television shows, videos, and books, and has worked as an advisor for multiple movies and television shows. Illa is also one of the iconic females that will soon be featured in our Heritage Cabin honoring Appalachian women. She will be presenting her beloved program Mother Nature’s Natural Garden and leading a short tour of the grounds identifying nature’s bounty that can be found in our own back yards. The event culminates with a free BBQ supper and music by Mike Ogletree and friends Saturday evening. Admission of this event is 20 dollars per person for non-guests, FREE to motel guests and Heritage Club members.

Backyard Fourth! Fireworks in the Valley!
2022-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
Will be held on Monday evening! Come celebrate Independence Day at Maggie Valley FestivalGrounds! Gates open at 6pm. Bring your Blanket, Chairs, Picnic Basket, Bubbles, Hula Hoops, Balls and Yard Games!
This is an alcohol free event. Enjoy our great fireworks at dark!
Visit https://maggievalleync.gov/ or call 828-926-0866 M-F 8am – 5pm.
Celebrate in Maggie Valley!

Thunder in the Smokies Summer Motorcycle Rally
2022-06-24 11:00 - 2022-06-26 23:00 UTC | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
This is the oldest and largest rally in Maggie Valley and the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. Thousands of bikers roll into the Great Smoky Mountains for the busiest motorcycle weekend of the year.
Friday 11am-11pm,Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 9am-3pm.
Tour Rides, Vendors, Bike Show, Bike Games, Prizes, Concerts, Fire Dancers, the Latest Bikes & Products on display, Church Service and more!
Call 828-246-2101.

Part IV of Heritage Book Series With Bob Plott – Free for Guests and Members
2022-06-18 16:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Colorful Characters of the Great Smoky Mountains with Bob Plott
Please join us for yet another informative, entertaining and fun afternoon and evening of history, food and music in Part IV of our Heritage Book Series, as award winning author and MSMHC GM, Bob Plott, discusses his fourth book –Colorful Characters of the Great Smoky Mountainsand weaves the lively stories of vibrant and intriguing characters such as the Cherokee chiefs Yonaguska, Oconostota, Dragging Canoe and their allies such as John Watts, along with their combatants—Robert Rogers, Quintin Kennedy, King Haigler, the Stockbridge Mohicans, Francis Marion and others, as well as modern day mountain icons such as Von Plott, Charles Miller and Earl Lanning.

Amid the rocky crags and misty hollows of the Great Smoky Mountains grew a generation of hardy and fascinating characters whose lives became the stuff of legend. Discover these little-known stories of French and Indian War Rangers, iconic Cherokee warriors and modern-day hunters, as well as moonshiners, skilled artists and historians, told as only Bob Plott can tell them. Visit with Bob as he weaves the tales of these vibrant characters and their lasting legacy on the people who will always call these mountains home.
The program will be followed by a book signing and delicious BBQ dinner, culminating with acoustic music by Mike Ogletree and friends that evening.
The event is free to motel guests and Heritage Club members—there is an admission charge of ten dollars per person for all others.

Maggie Valley Swap Meet/Camaro & Firebird Show
2022-06-16 - 2022-06-18 | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
Maggie Valley Swap Meet & Car Show features street rods, classics, rat rods, muscle cars, customs, pickups, antiques and much more.
$5 Admission Daily for ages 13 & up; Open Thursday & Friday from8am – 6pm, Saturday, 8am – 4pm. Call 423-608-4519 for more information or email rodneybuckner@att.net
Visit http://surfboardpromotion.com/maggie-valley-swap-meet/

Pottery Seminar With Cory Plott
2022-06-11 | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Join master potter, Cory Plott –owner and operator of Plott Ware Pottery of Clyde, N.C. – as he brings his mobile studio to our resort to teach participants to make their own piece of hand-crafted pottery. Plott will also be selling his award winning elegant and durable utilitarian decor at the event. Don’t miss the chance to learn from a master craftsman and make your own piece of pottery! Class is limited to 20 participants, 75 dollars each for non-guests, 25 dollars each for motel guests and Heritage Club members. The event culminates with a free BBQ dinner at 6:00 PM and music from Mike Ogletree and friends. Book your slot now at 828-926-1717!

Slingshots in the Smokies
2022-05-31 - 2022-06-04 | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
The 8th Annual Slingshots in The Smokies, also known as the Super Bowl of Slingshot Events, will once again take place post Memorial Day until the following Saturday!
Slingshot Roadsters is proud to announce that there will be new and exciting additions to be included during this upcoming Smokies 2022 event.
During the event in 2019 we broke the world record for Slingshots in a parade. Exactly 300 was the number. It was so much fun for all we have decided on the Friday of the rally to once again try and break 300 and if possible reach 400. After the record attempt there will be a great band on stage a party featuring fun & dancing.
An autocross will be held for 2 days during the event. This was previously conducted during a Slingshot Roadsters Event in Colorado many years ago and was deemed to be a huge success! New competitions will be held on Friday with more fun coming up on Saturday!
Smoky Falls Lodge, the new hotel addition with a full remodeled bar and restaurant, outdoor entertainment area on the river and multiple events held on the property is now exclusively available for accommodation via Slingshot Roadsters new All-inclusive Platinum Package! Additional perks of SSR Platinum Membership include everything you need to have the best time.
Slingshots in The Smokies will feature the fantastic group ride experts who will lead an assortment of rides throughout the Maggie Valley Area during the event.
The LED Lights Competition will now be conducted after the newest addition of a night group ride, exploring the beauty of the surrounding areas after sunset!
Known for providing the best purchase + installation experience for Slingshot owners, Slingshot Roadsters will continue to have the largest variety of Slingshot Vendors present.
In addition, there will be a band on stage, meet & greets, Bingo, a Slingshot Party and 8 Mile Show Parade on the final Saturday of Slingshots in The Smokies.

KKOA Icons of Hotrodding Festival
2022-05-13 - 2022-05-14 | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
PICK-A-SHOW-AND-GO
2022 Kustom Kemps Of America Show Schedule

Kustom Kemps Of America (KKOA), Show Schedule
AMERICA’S OLDEST AND LARGEST KUSTOM CAR & TRUCK
ASSOC.
AMERICA’S OLDEST AND LARGEST KUSTOM CAR & TRUCK ASSOCIATION.

Proudly Invites you
MAGGIE VALLEY

TO GEAR UP FOR
THE 4th ANNUAL
Kustom Kemps Of America
ICON’S
OF
HOTRODDING
FESTIVAL
MAY
13–14, 2022
MAGGIE VALLEY
North Carolina
FESTIVAL GROUNDS
__ALL__

(Pre:1969
& Older Mild to Wild
Kustomized
CARS & TRUCKS WELCOME!
Chopped & Dropped Leadsled’s
Channeled & Hopped up Hotrod’s
Sectioned & Bubble-Top Creation’s
Wind-in-Face Roadster’s,
and Coupe’s.
Kustomized “Peace Brother” Pre-’69 Van’s
All ’20’s, ’30’s, ’40’s, ’50’s & ’60’s

Kustom-Rodded
GM, Mopar & Ford’s
American Graffiti Style 40’s – 50’s
& 60’s

Cruisin Main St. Hotrodding!
__WELCOME!__
__ALL__
Post-1970 & Newer “NCC”
Cars & Trucks!

(New
Concept
Custom’s)

Must be Noticeably
Lowered, and have
Noticeable
Kustom Body Modifications
__ENTRY FEE’S__
KKOA Member: $25.00,
Non-Member: $35.00
Show Special: $45.00! Enter event,
become a KKOA member for (1) year,
receive a KKOA window sticker,
billfold I.D. Card, and a subscription
to the 28 page, full color

KKOA
Trendsetter
Kustom Magazine.
Event Coverage – Kustom News –
Photo’s

KKOA Member Letter’s – 4-Sale Kemps, etc.
Icon
Vendors: Pin Striper’s, Clothing,
Swapper & Automotive Vendor Spaces
Food Concession & Arts & Craft Vendors
10’ x 20’ $40.00 – Ea. Add. 10’ x 10’ $10.00
_Call for Details_
KKOA @ 417-847-2940
Icon Kemp Contest’s!
Slow Drag Races
Kemp-A-Go-Low Contest
Mini-Merc $50 dollar Treasure Hunt
’50’s Rock-A-Billy on stage Rock & Roll

You Ain’t Nothin’ But A Hound Dog & Johnnie B Good Times!
_PLUS_
So-Fine-Nine ICON Award’s!
ICON of ICON’s AWARD
Spectator’s Vote “Icon Pick”
Rod & Kustom KOOL Club Award
All This & Much More Happenning!

Open To Spectators Friday and Saturday 9am-5:pm
May 13 – 14 – 2022
Headquarters/Registration
Comfort Inn 3282 Soco Rd., (828)-926-9106
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
KKOA Icon’s of Hotrodding Festival Entry Info.:
Ph.: 417-847-2940, or
Kustom Kemp Facebook

email:
kkemps09@centurytel.net,
If Daddy Wants to Go
Momma Packs Her Suitcase First!
——————————
Leadsled Spectacular
SUMMERTIME!!!
And Kustom Kemps Are
Cruisin To Salina,

Kansas In
2022!!!
July 28-29-30-31

“America’s Hotrodding Playground!”

The Kustom Kemps
Of
America
America’s Oldest and largest Kustom Car and Truck
Membership
Association

IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE
42nd
Annual
Leadsled
Spectacular

America’s Oldest and Biggest Kustom
Car and Truck Event!

…over 2,000 entrant’s last year…
July 28-29-30-31, 2022
Scheduled Attractions!

Thur. eve. 7:pm Sundown Cruise
Wave @ 1,000’s of Sidewalk Spectator’s

Show & Shine @ Beautiful
26 Acre Oakdale City Park
Fri.-Sat. 9a-5p…Sunday 9a-2p

Show cars, trucks, drag machines, vintage bicycles, vendors, (2) Working Kustom Bodyshop’s, lots a automotive swapper’s, and kustom rodding vendors

(2) band’s, on (2) stages,
Food Vendors, Kustom Pedal Cars,
1950 Mini-Merc 50$ Treasure Hunt

FRi. 12:NOON…KKOA Hotrod and Kustom Auction @ Oakdale Park

Fri. 4:pm-till dusk @ E. Crawford St. Park….Run-What’ya-Brung-Drags

Watch Registered Leadsled Spectacular Entries Race 1/8 mile against whoever rolls up beside them!

Fri. Sat..…(2) $1,000.00, (2) Age Group Beauty Contest’s!

Pin-up’s
18-39

♥ Looker’s
40-+, @ Oakdale Park Stage
1st- $500, 2nd – $300, 3rd – $200, ea. age group

Fri.-Sat. 9a-5p,-Sun. 9:a-2p…Vintage Bicycle Spoke-tacular

$500.00 Model Car, and Pedal Car Spectacular

@ Oakdale Park, Fri., Sat. 9a-5p, 9a-1p

(2) working Fri. Sat. Sun. Kustom Shop’s @ Oakdale Park

In Person, Fri.-Sat.-Sun.!
Movie and TV Star’s (To be announced)!
All Weekend! World Famous Kustomizer’s @ Oakdale Park!

Valve Cover Races… @ Oakdale Park

“One Night with Elvis”, Tribute Concert,

World Champion Elvis Presley Tribute Artist
Don’t Miss Checking out the Opening of the NEW
Kustom Kemps Of America
KKOA Museum & Hall of Fame
Just (4) blocks from the
Leadsled Spectacular

Sun. 1:p, Spectacular Award Ceremonies

777 Top Kustom, Top Hotrod, Top 25, and Special Awards @ Oakdale Park stage

$5,000 in Cash Award’s and Trophy’s

Spectacular Headquarters/Registration
QUALITY INN & SUITES
2110 W. Crawford, Salina, Kansas
785-825-211
KKOA Spectacular and Entry Info.:
417-847-2940
DON’t
MISS A MOMENT OF THIS
LEGENDARY EVENT !

…Event Dates & Times Subject To Change…
Info.: KKOA – 417-847-2940,

Email:
kkempsO9@centurytel.net
KKOA!
The
FLAGSHIP of Kustom HotRodding!
See’ya In Salina @ The Spectacular
____Kustom Kemps Are Kool____

Thunder in the Smokies Spring Motorcycle Rally
2022-04-29 - 2022-05-01 | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
Largest & Oldest Rally in Maggie Valley!
Friday 11am-11pm,
Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 9am-3pm.
Tour Rides, Vendors, Bike Show, Bike Games, Prizes, Concerts, Fire Dancers, the Latest Bikes & Products on display, Church Service and more!
Thousands of bikers roll into the Great Smoky Mountains for the busiest motorcycle weekend of the year. Maggie Valley is a biker friendly town and a great place for bikers to gather for a rally in the valley surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. It makes for a rumbling weekend in the Great Smoky Mountains. Our tour ride is second to none. Besides all the mountain roads do not miss the hilarious Bike Games where $1,000 cash prize goes to the winners and another $1,000 cash prize to the Bike Show winners.
You can join us at the Thunder in the Smokies every spring, summer and fall for a weekend of fun. We will be in Maggie Valley, NC on the main road, Hwy 19, only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Maggie Valley is less than ten minutes from I-40. Thunder in the or Smoky’s is not the Carolina Dealers Rally or the Rally in the Valley. Thunder in the Smokey’s is an independent rally hosted by Handlebar Corral Productions.

Annual Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals
2022-04-22 08:00 UTC | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3422 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
Join the “Annual Southeastern Mini Truckin’ Nationals” at the Maggie Valley Festival Ground.
Mission – “To keep one of the most laid back and coolest shows for people to come hang out and drag the Maggie Valley strip for the weekend and enjoy each others company.”
Open car & truck show! Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-2pm. Part vendors, Food vendors with DJ! Contact Jason @ Bell’s Rod Shop @ 865-742-7403, email minitruckinnats@gmail.com or visit http://www.minitruckinnats.com/.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/minitruckinnats/

Fly Fishing Camp
2022-04-15 - 2022-04-17 | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Announcing a weekend of top-quality fly fishing, hosted right here at the Meadowlark Smoky Mountain Heritage Center…
Tickets & room reservations: 828-926-1717
What’s better for the soul than throwing a line upstream, watching it pass, doing it again, and again, and perhaps getting a bite? All anglers know that fly fishing isn’t only about reeling in the big one (although that always gets our hearts jumping!). Fly fishing is about being one with the river and its magnificent presence while witnessing a valuable ecosystem.
The Meadowlark Motel is offering a Fly-Fishing Camp weekends in the Smoky Mountains! Our goal is to bring like-minded people together through fly fishing, food, drink, stories, and a campfire.
Camp weekends are perfect for those new to fly fishing and those looking for some extra instruction, or anyone with experience who enjoys fishing in a small group and making new friends. Each trip is built around those attending and we all share in the experience. You can expect quality time on the river and nights around the campfire with a drink in hand. Truths and tall tales are all allowed at camp! Camps are limited to 20 anglers.
This is the ultimate guided outdoor fly-fishing experience; An outing that includes not only personal instruction and actual professional guided fishing, but also lodging at an Appalachian Chic resort, along with musical entertainment, a free BBQ dinner, a Speak Easy lounge, and a stocked trout stream located right on the resort grounds.
It is fishing fun that is suitable for ALL levels of angling expertise, led by elite, personable guides with over a half century of combined guiding experience.
This is a unique, once in a lifetime memorable adventure that includes four hours of professional, hands-on instruction, combined with four hours of intense guided fishing on some of the best trout fishing streams in Western North Carolina.
Can you imagine a fishing foray conducted on these legendary waters, ranging from small, pool jumping tributaries like Moses Creek deep in the Plott Balsams, to the Yosemite of the East, Panthertown Creek in Jackson County, to Snowbird Creek in Graham County, to the bigger, deeper, rushing, rocky waters of the storied Tuckaseegee, Oconaluftee, Pigeon and French Broad Rivers? Streams tucked deep in the iconic Great Smoky Mountains, and teeming with a wide variety of stocked and native trout – rainbow, brook and brown trout, many of them trophy sized specimens.
Sounds like a dream too good to be true—doesn’t it? Well, it’s not, and you can book all that and more, right now at our exclusive Fly-Fishing Camp scheduled for April 15-17, 2022. Your base camp for this once in a lifetime outing is the historic Meadowlark Motel and Smoky Mountain Heritage Center located in Maggie Valley, N.C. The goal for the Meadowlark operation is to provide unique and memorable experiences for our guests, while also promoting and perpetuating Smoky Mountain Heritage and culture through programs, seminars, and concerts.
Agenda
Friday Night

Fishing Tales of the Smokies videos presentation
Two beverages of your choice at the Skylark Speakeasy
Charcuterie board for small bites, including some trout delicacies
Lodging at the Meadowlark Motel

Saturday

Breakfast at the Meadowlark Motel
1/2 day of hands on instruction
4 hours of intense fishing on an elite regional trout stream
Additional fishing in the mountain heritage trout stream on the grounds.
BBQ dinner
Live Musical entertainment
Campfires
Lodging at the Meadowlark Motel

Sunday

Breakfast at the Meadowlark Motel

Two students per guide, 10 students minimum, 20-student maximums. Event canceled if minimum is not met two weeks prior to event.

Please note: Saturday lunch and transportation to and from stream are responsibility of students—but lunch can be ordered from Motel.
Meet Your Guides
Your expert fishing guides will be led by Charles Humphrey III the owner and lead guide respectively, for Beast Coast Anglers, based in Western NC, TN, and North GA. The mission statement for Beast Coast Anglers is simple –to provide and promote the ultimate fly-fishing experience for clients and friends, and it is an objective that the company proudly guarantees.
Charles Humphrey III, a Grammy winning musician and endurance athlete with almost three decades of elite guiding experience. Charles has led successful fishing jaunts from Alaska, Canada to Oregon, Wyoming, Colorado and across the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountain ranges.
Humphrey and Beast Coast Anglers will be accompanied by additional professional guides on their staff to ensure that there are no more than 2 participants per assigned guide, thus providing a more inclusive and experiential trip for our guests – and an outing guaranteed to provide life-long memories, and likely some trophy catches as well!
Tickets & room reservations: 828-926-1717

Part III of Heritage Book Series – Free for guests and Members
2022-04-09 16:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Legendary Hunters of the Southern Highlands with Bob Plott
Please join us for another entertaining, educational and fun afternoon and evening of history, food and music in Part III of our Heritage Book Series, as award winning author and MSMHC GM, Bob Plott, discusses his third book –Legendary Hunters of the Southern Highlands.
For centuries the Great Smoky Mountains have nurtured some of the most celebrated hunters and hunting dogs in American history. The stories of these illustrious characters—both human and animal – are included in this wonderful book, and their spirits still linger here among the region’s roaring streams, hardwood forests and misty peaks. Join Bob as we rediscover an era of self-sufficient mountain living, when folks worked hard, hunted for survival and fought for what they believed in –and many still do today.
The program will be followed by a book signing and delicious BBQ dinner, culminating with music by Mike Ogletree and friends that evening.
The event is free to motel guests and Heritage Club members –there is an admission charge of ten dollars per person for all others.

PART II OF THE HERITAGE BOOK SERIES
2022-03-26 14:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Award winning author and GM of MSMHC, Bob Plott
History of Hunting in the Great Smoky Mountains, followed by BBQ dinner and music with Mike and guests that evening. A solid small exclusive event with minimal costs.

Wilderness Survival Skills Weekend with Nancy East
2022-03-19 16:00 - 2022-03-20 23:00 UTC | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
In today’s world, you might forget that for all of history, humankind has lived or journeyed into environments that require fundamental survival skills in order to flourish. Wilderness Survival (also known as bushcraft) is the ability to utilize natural and limited materials in traditional ways to stave alive and escape danger.
In modern society, learning these skills is not only important for the occasional forays into dangerous environments, but also helps in building confidence, self-esteem, and instilling a sense of self-knowledge while re-connecting with nature and our human past.
While we might not think we need these skills if we avoid nature, there are still instances where we might need to call upon them including natural disasters, getting lost in the woods, extreme shifts in weather, accidents causing some form of incapacitation, and many other unforeseen circumstances.
Therefore, it is prudent and wise for every human to have at least a rudimentary capability in the basic skills of survival to ensure their continued existence. These include the ability to:

Build a fire
Build a shelter
Tie Knots
Navigate without a GPS
Apply First Aid
Evaluate gear and supplies
Master the essentials of hiking and camping.

The MSMHC is proud to announce the addition of acclaimed author, outdoor survival expert, record setting hiker and elite Wilderness Search and Rescue Team member, Nancy East, to our roster of expert artists for our 2022 programs. Nancy will launch the spring hiking season with a presentation on Friday night, March 18, describing her adventures as a Search and Rescue member. On Saturday, March 19 Nancy devotes an entire day to a variety of the above mentioned wilderness survival topics to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment as you create memorable experiences hiking in the Great Smokies.
Space is limited to ten students to guarantee individual attention and Nancy provides all materials needed for event.

Launch of the MSMHC Heritage Book Series
2022-02-26 14:00 - 23:59 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
With award winning author and GM of MSMHC, Bob Plott—first book will be Strike and Stay—The Story of the Plott Hound.
The Meadowlark Smoky Mountain Heritage Center — located at the beautiful Meadowlark Motel — is proud to announce a series of 20 heritage themed events scheduled for 2022. Each of these events is designed to understand a different element of Smoky Mountain culture, and lead members and guests on a journey of understanding – both of the past and the future.
The first event is on Saturday, February 26th at 4:00 PM at the Meadowlark Motel in Maggie Valley, NC. Please join MSMHC General Manager and award winning author, Bob Plott as he launches the first of six heritage book programs with a book signing of his books. Bob’s first program focuses on the history of the Plott hound, the official state dog of North Carolina, — a legendary breed with a rich and storied history in Haywood County, featured in Bob’s first book, Strike & Stay:The Story of the Plott hound.

His and Hers Weekend Getaway!
2022-02-12 18:00 - 2022-02-14 20:00 (America/Halifax)
Valentine’s dinner with champagne
$25 for Hotel Guest – $35 for Non-Guests
Piano Music
Super Bowl Party, Boyd’s award wining chili with all fixing,
Super Bowl Pool
Drink Specials
Saturday 6pm – 8pm
For Her: Valentine’s day celebration on Saturday night. Champagne, Music, and Dinner in the main lodge.
Sunday at 5 pm
For Him: Super Bowl Sunday party in the speakeasy
Note: Reservations are required for Valentine’s Day.

New Year’s Eve
2021-12-31 20:00 - 2022-01-01 01:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
New Year’s Eve – Dec 31st, 8 PM-1AM
@Skylark Speakeasy Hog Jowl, Black Eyed Peas, Greens in a way you never had before!
Champagne Toast Cash Bar Party Favors
$15 for Guests and $25 for Non-Guests
CALL TO BOOK NOW ->>>>> 828-926-1717

Appalachian Christmas Supper
2021-12-25 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Menu
Turkey & Ham
All the Fixins Sweet Potato Casserole
Green Bean Casserole
Dressing
Biscuits
Mincemeat Pie
Black Rum Cake
Fruitcake
Desserts
Punch
Eggnog
Cash Bar
Afterparty @Skylark Speakeasy
$25 for Guests and $35 for Non-Guests
CALL TO BOOK NOW ->>>>> 828-926-1717

Holiday Party
2021-12-18 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlark Motel, 2878 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 28751, United States
Santa & Mrs Claus 7 – 8:30pm
Christmas Music Eggnog and Boyd’s Special Punch Heritage Goodies
Deserts & Cash Bar
Raffle & Prizes Reading of A Night Before Christmas
Free for Guests and $15 for Non-Guests
CALL TO BOOK NOW ->>>>> 828-926-1717
