Friday, August 19 – Downtown Robbinsville

7:00 PM – Celebration in Honor of the Late Billy Ed Queen, with Larry Queen

7:30 PM – J Creek Cloggers Performance

8:00 PM – Dancing on the Square with Live Music from Steve Jordan Band

Saturday, August 20 – Downtown Robbinsville

10:30 AM – 150^th Kickoff: Welcome, Prayer, Whistle Blowing and Ribbon Cutting at Town Hall

10:45 AM – Commemorative Courthouse Photos and singing of the Anthem at Courthouse

11:30 AM – History Walk Guided Tour (leaves from Courthouse and visits the 12 historic sites)

12:00 PM – Marci Spencer Presentation on the Nantahala National Forest and Cheoah Ranger District (Courthouse_

12:15 PM – Fish Game with Shorty Kirkland (grassy field)

1:00 PM – Marshall McClung Presentation on the History of Graham County (Courthouse)

1:30 PM – “The History of Graham County” Essay Contest Readings and Prizes (Main Stage)

2:00 PM – Graham County Sports Trivia Game with Todd Odom, featuring Zoey Shuler and Cutler Adams (Courthouse)

2:30 PM – History Walk Guided Tour (leaves from Courthouse and visits the 12 historic sites)

3:00 PM Apron and Jelly/Jam Contest Winners Announced (Main Stage)

All – Day Happenings:

• Self-Guided History Walk Tour is available all day
• Demonstrations honoring our heritage including Blacksmithing, Soap Making, Wooden Shingle Making, Quilting, Basket Weaving, Wool Spinning, Wheel Thrown Pottery
• Local craft vendors honoring our heritage including wood carving, pottery, photography, walking sticks and more. There will also be a vendor featuring custom-made Graham County Sesquicentennial Quilts, as well as 150^th custom-designed merchandise
• Food options will be available serving special traditional foods and regular menu options