Haywood County Ice Fest Weekend

An ice sculpture like the kind you will see at the Haywood County Ice Fest Weekend

Who says all the fun in the Great Smoky Mountains hibernates after the winter holidays? Not Haywood County, that’s who! Enjoy the coolest event of the year at the Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend 2026! Spread across 4 days and 5 mountain towns, Ice Fest packs a punch of can’t-miss winter fun. Make your stay and play reservations now […]

Announcement: October Officially Recognized as Rediscovering the Mountains of Western North Carolina Month

Western North Carolina — During the Western Carolina University home football game, where the Catamounts defeated Furman 52–7, the first public presentation of the Proclamation recognizing “Rediscovering the Mountains of North Carolina Month” was shared—marking an inspiring moment for the people and communities that define the mountain region of North Carolina. The proclamation celebrates the […]