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Mountain Lore Arts & Crafts Location: Lake Lure Date/Time: Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6; 10:00 am Cost: Free For more information: call (704)435-2254
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Annual Independence Day Fireworks Display Location: Best Viewed from the Beach at Lake Lure area Date/Time: Saturday, July 5; Dark Cost: Free For more information: call (828)625-2725. |
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Live Music with Freddie Vanderford Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: July 6; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com |
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“Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike - Tree ID Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, July 12; 9-10:30am Cost: $20, $5 for Annual Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15, $3 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com |
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Live Music with KT and Aaron Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: July 6; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com |
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Live Music with Jason High Grass Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: July 20; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com |
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Live Music with Jason Marcum Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: July 20; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com |
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| August | |
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Live Music with State of Mind Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: August 10; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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Live Music with Freddie Vanferford Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: August 17; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com |
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“Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike - Scratch & Sniff Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, Aug. 23; 9-10:30am Cost: $20, $5 for Annual Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15, $3 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Live Music with KT and Aaron Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: August 24; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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Live Music with Jason Marcum Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: August 24; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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| September | |
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Flock to the Rock Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Weekend programs between 11am and 2pm throughout September. Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad Location: Events throughout the Gorge For more information: call 828-429-9011 or visit www.hickorynutolympiad.com
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Speed Climbing Event (part of Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad) Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, September 6; 10am Cost: To Be Determined For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad Horseshoe Competition Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: September 6; 11am - 3pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com |
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2nd Annual Race to the Rock (part of Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad) Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Sunday, September 7; 8am race start; 6:30am registration Cost: To Be Determined For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Homeschool Program “Radical Raptors” Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Monday, September 8; 10:30am - 12:00pm (afternoon program may be added) Cost: $12 per student; $11.50 for parents; Annual Passholders is $7 per student; no cost for parents. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com |
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3rd Annual IDI “I Deserve It” Weekend Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: September 12 - 13 For more information: call (828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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Live Music with Freddie Vanderford Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: September 14; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call (828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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“Simon Says” Guided Bird Walk - Hawk Watch Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Sunday, September 21; 9am-noon Cost: $19; $3 for Annual Passholders; $8 for ages 6-15; free for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Live Music with KT and Aaron Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: September 21; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call (828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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Live Music with Jason Marcum Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: September 21; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call (828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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| October | |
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Vintage Tin Street Rodders Location: Lake Lure Date/Time: Saturday, October 4; 10am Cost: Free For more information: call (828) 248-3383 |
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Live Music with High Grass Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: October 5; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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First Annual "Fall Color" Decorations Contest Location: Throughout Hickory Nut Gorge Dates/Times: Friday, October 10 - Winners announced - enjoy the decorations thru October. Cost: Free (Cash prizes awarded to winners) For more information: call 828-625-2725 |
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Live Music with State of Mind Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: October 12; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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Homeschool Program “Woodland Walk-A-Bout” Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Monday, Oct 13; 10:30am - 12:00pm (afternoon program may be added) Cost: $12 per student; $11.50 for parents; Annual Passholders is $7 per student; no cost for parents. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Autumn Festival Location: Lake Lure Arcade Area Date/Time: October 18-19; 10:00am - 5:00pm Cost: Free For more information: call 828-625-4683 or visit www.shepherdscarehng.org
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Live Music with Freddie Vanderford Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: October 19; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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“Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike - Nuts for the Woods Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, October 25; 9-10:30am Cost: $20, $5 for Annual Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15, $3 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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“Simon Says” Guided Bird Walk - Fall Migration Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Sunday, October 26; 9am-noon Cost: $19; $3 for Annual Passholders; $8 for ages 6-15; free for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Live Music with Jason Marcum Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: October 26; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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Spooktacular Halloween at the Tiki Bar & Grill Location: Geneva’s Riverside Tiki Bar & Grill Date/Time: October 31; 3 – 6 pm For more information: call(828)625-4121 or visit www.genevarivermotel.com
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| November | |
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Fall Scout Days for Boy Scouts Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2; programs 10am – 1pm; overnight 7pm – 8:30am Cost: $14 per scout (adult chaperones required, one adult chaperone admitted free per 10 scouts); $11.50 per additional adult; additional $8 for overnight camping. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Shutterbug's Nature Photography Clinic – day 1 Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: November 1 and 2; Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm Sunday 1-4pm Cost: $95; $85 for Annual Passholders (fees include all instruction and Park admission for both days). For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Shutterbug's Nature Photography Clinic - day 2 Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: 2 Sunday Program:1-4pm Cost: $95; $85 for Annual Passholder s (fees include all instruction and Park admission for both days). For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Fall Scout Days for Girl Scouts Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9; programs 10am – 1pm; overnight 7pm – 8:30am Cost: $14 per scout (adult chaperones required, one adult chaperone admitted free per 10 scouts); $11.50 per additional adult; additional $8 for overnight camping. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Homeschool Program “Tracks & Traces” Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Monday, November 10; 10:30am - 12:00pm (afternoon program may be added) Cost: $12 per student; $11.50 for parents; Annual Passholders is $7 per student; no cost for parents. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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“Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike - Color Me Curious Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: November 15; 9-10:30am Cost: $20, $5 for Annual Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15, $3 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Annual "Light Up the Gorge" Holiday Decorations Contest Location: Throughout Hickory Nut Gorge Dates/Times: Friday, December 5 - Winners announced - enjoy the lights thru Dec. Cost: Free (Cash prizes awarded to winners) For more information: call 828-625-2725 |
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Santa Rappels from Chimney Rock! Location: Chimney Rock Park Dates/Times: Saturday, Dec. 6; 11am – 2pm Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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“Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike - Ravine Adventure Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: December 6; 9-11am Cost: $20, $5 for Annual Passholders, $10 for ages 6-15, $3 for Grady’s Kids Club Members. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Homeschool Program “Winter Tree ID” Location: Chimney Rock Park Date/Time: Monday, December 8; 10:30am - 12:00pm (afternoon program may be added) Cost: $12 per student; $11.50 for parents; Annual Passholders is $7 per student; no cost for parents. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Santa Rappels from Chimney Rock! Location: Chimney Rock Park Dates/Times: Saturday, Dec. 13; 11am – 2pm Cost: No additional cost. For more information: call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com
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Click the links below for to visit tourist information sites Asheville: http://www.exploreasheville.com Hendersonville: http://www.historichendersonville.com Rutherford County: http://www.rutherfordtourism.com
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The
Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 32, Chimney Rock, NC 28720
Visitor Center
at 2926 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure, NC 28746
Toll free
(877) 625-2725
(828) 625-2725
(828)
625-9601
