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Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights

Join us at Deerwoode Reserve in Brevard, NC from December 19-22, 2024 for some holiday cheer, perfect for the whole family! Our unique cabins on the Deerwoode property will be brilliantly decorated for the Christmas season. All proceeds benefit The Family Place. Get into the holiday spirit & enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, popcorn, crafts for kids, music, hayrides around the property, visits with Santa and more! Food truck on-site available for purchase. Raffle basket giveaways with tickets sold at event. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Explore Brevard, for your... Read More
Pickin’ for Pisgah

Pickin’ for Pisgah

FIND Outdoors is excited to present “Pickin’ for Pisgah,” a benefit concert featuring the Pisgah Pickers on November 10, 2024 at the Cradle of Forestry. The concert will start at 5 p.m., bringing together music lovers for a night of bluegrass and community support, with all proceeds benefiting the FIND Outdoors Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. The Pisgah Pickers, featuring Woody Platt, Mike Guggino, and Mike Ashworth of the Steep Canyon Rangers, along with Bennett Sullivan, will take the stage to entertain and inspire. The evening will include a special performance featuring “Ruby,” a banjo created by Pisgah Banjos utilizing wood from the same spruce tree that served as the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. “We’re thrilled to host this concert in such a beautiful location and with such talented musicians to support a great cause,” said Carolyn Ashworth, CEO of FIND Outdoors. “By attending ‘Pickin’ for Pisgah,’ you will not only enjoy a fantastic night of live music but also contribute to essential restoration efforts for Pisgah National Forest, which is a vital asset to our community.” Admission: • Pisgah Plus: $150 (includes a $100 donation) • General Admission (ages 13 & up): $50 • Children (ages 5-12): $25 • Children 4 and under: Free • First Responders: Free with ID (advance ticket “purchase” required) Tickets are available for purchase online at gofindoutdoors.org/events/hurricane-helene-benefit-concert. For more information about the FIND Outdoors Hurricane Helene Relief Fund, please visit... Read More
Chicken & Dumplin’ Dinner

Chicken & Dumplin’ Dinner

Old fashion Chicken & Dumplin’ Dinner made from scratch by the ladies of Cathey’s Creek Community Center. We have authentic mountain recipes and it’s sure to drum up some memories of Grandma’s cookin’. Dinner includes: Chicken & Dumplin’s, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cornbread & a Desert – all for $12.00 Eat in or take out. Tickets go on sale Sept. 12th at our Thurs. night music jam. Stop in and pick up yours before they sell out! For more information or any questions, please contact us through our Facebook event page link:... Read More
Tail Chaser 250

Tail Chaser 250

Get revved up for best weekend of the year! Join us for the Tail Chaser 250, where you will experience an epic “ride at your own pace” dual sport adventure ride on the best scenic paved, gravel, and back roads in the Southeast. This in-person event is an absolute must for anyone who loves being on the motorcycle, hanging out with good people, and enjoying the beauty of the open road. We’ll be returning to Deerwoode Reserve, situated along the French Broad River, just outside Brevard, NC, where we’ll gather for meals together in their new event pavilion, enjoy the property’s beauty, and stay both Friday and Saturday nights. We’ll be able to spread out in wide open fields for camping and cabins available for rent, and enjoy the view beyond. Join Eurosport Asheville and the entire adventure motorcycle community to help raise essential funds for Muddy Sneakers and the Veterans Healing Farm. It’s an honor to donate 100% of the proceeds of Tail Chaser 250 to these organizations doing important work in our communities. We really appreciate your support! So mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of adventure and being a part of the motorcycle community. The Tail Chaser 250 is waiting for you – suit up and prepare for the best weekend of the... Read More
Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights

Take a Christmas stroll through the Deerwoode Reserve property, and view festive holiday light displays on each of Deerwoode’s 11 cabins. Each cabin is uniquely themed and decorated by amazing sponsors from our community. In the Family Village, enjoy s’mores, hot chocolate, arts & crafts, music, and more (all included in the cost of your ticket)! Pictures with Santa will be available on both Saturday nights, 12/9 and 12/16, at no additional charge. All proceeds benefit The Family Place of Transylvania... Read More
Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights

Take a Christmas stroll through the Deerwoode Reserve property, and view festive holiday light displays on each of Deerwoode’s 11 cabins. Each cabin is uniquely themed and decorated by amazing sponsors from our community. In the Family Village, enjoy s’mores, hot chocolate, arts & crafts, music, and more (all included in the cost of your ticket)! Pictures with Santa will be available on both Saturday nights, 12/9 and 12/16, at no additional charge. All proceeds benefit The Family Place of Transylvania... Read More
Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights

Take a Christmas stroll through the Deerwoode Reserve property, and view festive holiday light displays on each of Deerwoode’s 11 cabins. Each cabin is uniquely themed and decorated by amazing sponsors from our community. In the Family Village, enjoy s’mores, hot chocolate, arts & crafts, music, and more (all included in the cost of your ticket)! Pictures with Santa will be available on both Saturday nights, 12/9 and 12/16, at no additional charge. All proceeds benefit The Family Place of Transylvania... Read More
Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights

Take a Christmas stroll through the Deerwoode Reserve property, and view festive holiday light displays on each of Deerwoode’s 11 cabins. Each cabin is uniquely themed and decorated by amazing sponsors from our community. In the Family Village, enjoy s’mores, hot chocolate, arts & crafts, music, and more (all included in the cost of your ticket)! Pictures with Santa will be available on both Saturday nights, 12/9 and 12/16, at no additional charge. All proceeds benefit The Family Place of Transylvania... Read More
Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights

Take a Christmas stroll through the Deerwoode Reserve property, and view festive holiday light displays on each of Deerwoode’s 11 cabins. Each cabin is uniquely themed and decorated by amazing sponsors from our community. In the Family Village, enjoy s’mores, hot chocolate, arts & crafts, music, and more (all included in the cost of your ticket)! Pictures with Santa will be available on both Saturday nights, 12/9 and 12/16, at no additional charge. All proceeds benefit The Family Place of Transylvania... Read More
Toxaway Mountain Heritage Days

Toxaway Mountain Heritage Days

Enjoy two days of Mountain Heritage at the Lake Toxaway Community Center, starting on Friday, August 4th from 6-9pm with our Dinner and Music and a Specialty Cake Auction to benefit our Community Center. Saturday, August 5th Kicks off with a Mountain Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:00AM. The Mountain Festival hours are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Enjoy a Cherokee Cultural exhibit, Mountain Crafts demonstrations of blacksmithing and woodcarving. A variety of crafts for sale inside and outside. We will have an interesting Military Display in our little building presented in conjunction with The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas. Lunch will be served at noon. Come to our large Community Center building to enjoy Bluegrass and country music featuring The Warcry Band from Walhalla SC . A fun-filled day for the entire family. Enjoy the day and support the Lake Toxaway Community... Read More