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SUMMARY:Stecoah Fall Arts & Crafts Drive-About
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/stecoah-fall-arts-crafts-drive-about/
LOCATION:Stecoah Valley Center\, 121 Schoolhouse Road\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen McCracken":MAILTO:karen@stecoahvalleycenter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251205T173000
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SUMMARY:4th  Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/community-christmas-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:41 Ghormley Street\, 41 Ghormley Street\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20190727T164749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T164811Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Extravaganza & Cookie Crawl
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/hometown-holiday-festival/
LOCATION:Robbinsville High School\, 301 Sweetwater Rd\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T190000
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CREATED:20190806T162949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T174107Z
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SUMMARY:Robbinsville Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/robbinsville-christmas-parade/
LOCATION:Robbinsville High School\, 301 Sweetwater Rd\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Schlotterlein":MAILTO:cabanax2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T213000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED (Appalachian Road Presents An Authentic Appalachian Christmas)
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/appalachian-road-show-authentic-appalachian-christmas/
LOCATION:Stecoah Valley Center\, 121 Schoolhouse Road\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen McCracken":MAILTO:karen@stecoahvalleycenter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T123000
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SUMMARY:Stecoah Stories & Seeds Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/stories-seeds-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Stecoah Valley Center\, 121 Schoolhouse Road\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stecoah Valley Center":MAILTO:info@stecoahvalleycenter
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260201T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260201T170000
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SUMMARY:Groundhog Shadow Event
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/groundhog-shadow-event/
LOCATION:12 N. Main  St.\, 12 N Main St\, ROBBINSVILLE\, NC\, 28771\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T161342Z
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SUMMARY:Stories & Seeds Speaker Series & Soup Lunch – FREE
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/stories-seeds-speaker-series-soup-lunch-free/
LOCATION:Stecoah Valley Center\, 121 Schoolhouse Road\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen McCracken":MAILTO:karen@stecoahvalleycenter.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
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SUMMARY:Cheoah River Release
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/2019-04-13/
LOCATION:Cheoah River\, Joyce Kilmer Rd\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events: River Release
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T162356Z
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SUMMARY:Stories & Seeds Speaker Series & Soup Lunch – FREE
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/stories-seeds-speaker-series-soup-lunch-free-2/
LOCATION:Stecoah Valley Center\, 121 Schoolhouse Road\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stories-seeds-SVC.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen McCracken":MAILTO:karen@stecoahvalleycenter.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20260127T195810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T195810Z
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SUMMARY:Stories & Seeds Speaker Series & Soup Lunch – FREE
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/stories-seeds-speaker-series-soup-lunch-free-3/
LOCATION:Stecoah Valley Center\, 121 Schoolhouse Road\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stories-seeds-SVC.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen McCracken":MAILTO:karen@stecoahvalleycenter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20260127T201041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201041Z
UID:10000257-1774438200-1774441800@grahamcountytravel.com
SUMMARY:Stories & Seeds Speaker Series & Soup Lunch – FREE
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/stories-seeds-speaker-series-soup-lunch-free-4/
LOCATION:Stecoah Valley Center\, 121 Schoolhouse Road\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stories-seeds-SVC.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen McCracken":MAILTO:karen@stecoahvalleycenter.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20191218T173009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T193829Z
UID:10000181-1774656000-1774828799@grahamcountytravel.com
SUMMARY:Cheoah River Release
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/cheoah-river-release-2/
LOCATION:Cheoah River\, Joyce Kilmer Rd\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Cheoah-River-Release-2020-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20190405T135912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145447Z
UID:10000168-1774695600-1774706400@grahamcountytravel.com
SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt at Stecoah Valley Center
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/easter-egg-hunt-at-stecoah-valley-center/
LOCATION:Stecoah Valley Center\, 121 Schoolhouse Road\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/easter-egg-hunt-svc-2025.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center":MAILTO:info@stecoahvalleycenter
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20240122T161735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T201943Z
UID:10000218-1775865600-1776038399@grahamcountytravel.com
SUMMARY:Cheoah River Release
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/cheoah-river-release-9/
LOCATION:Cheoah River\, Joyce Kilmer Rd\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cheoah-River-Release-2020.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20240122T161106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T194645Z
UID:10000217-1776470400-1776643199@grahamcountytravel.com
SUMMARY:Cheoah River Release
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/cheoah-river-release-8/
LOCATION:Cheoah River\, Joyce Kilmer Rd\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cheoah-River-Release-2020.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20240122T155503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T202239Z
UID:10000214-1777104000-1777219200@grahamcountytravel.com
SUMMARY:Cheoah River Release
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/cheoah-river-release-5/
LOCATION:Cheoah River\, Joyce Kilmer Rd\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cheoah-River-Release-2020.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20250319T144343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T181333Z
UID:10000234-1777107600-1777122000@grahamcountytravel.com
SUMMARY:Annual Kids Fishing Derby
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/annual-kids-fishing-derby/
LOCATION:Stanley Ball Field\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/kids-fishing-derby-26.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20191230T143034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T144135Z
UID:10000185-1777507200-1777852799@grahamcountytravel.com
SUMMARY:MINI's on the Dragon
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/minis-on-the-dragon/
LOCATION:Fontana Village Resort & Marina\, 300 Woods Rd\, Fontana Dam
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/MOTD-2026.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20260112T182938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T183733Z
UID:10000243-1777719600-1777737600@grahamcountytravel.com
SUMMARY:Smoky Mountain SpringFest at Stecoah
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/smoky-mountain-springfest-at-stecoah-2/
LOCATION:Stecoah Valley Center\, 121 Schoolhouse Road\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sm-Mt-SpringFest.-Stecoah-4.20.24-300x169-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen McCracken":MAILTO:karen@stecoahvalleycenter.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20240122T160335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T201158Z
UID:10000216-1778284800-1778457599@grahamcountytravel.com
SUMMARY:Cheoah River Release
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/cheoah-river-release-7/
LOCATION:Cheoah River\, Joyce Kilmer Rd\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cheoah-River-Release-2020.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20260505T192550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T200315Z
UID:10000199-1778873400-1778880600@grahamcountytravel.com
SUMMARY:Dancing on the Square with Betty Vaughn & The Rick Morris Band
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/dancing-on-the-square-betty-vaughn-rick-morris-band-05-15-2026/
LOCATION:Robbinsville Courthouse Square\, 12 N. Main St\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing on the Square
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grahamcountytravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DancingOnTheSquare_BettyVaughnRickMorrisBand.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Graham County Festivals Inc.":MAILTO:gcfestivalsinc@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20260321T134854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T134854Z
UID:10000192-1778931000-1778943600@grahamcountytravel.com
SUMMARY:Centennial Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/centennial-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Stecoah Valley Center\, 121 Schoolhouse Road\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen McCracken":MAILTO:karen@stecoahvalleycenter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20260505T193637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T200415Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing on the Square with Tim Austin & Prime Country
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/dancing-on-the-square-tim-austin-prime-country-05-22-2026/
LOCATION:Robbinsville Courthouse Square\, 12 N. Main St\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing on the Square
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ORGANIZER;CN="Graham County Festivals Inc.":MAILTO:gcfestivalsinc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20260324T183000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T183437Z
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SUMMARY:Fading Voices Demonstration Day
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/fading-voices-demonstration-day-2026/
LOCATION:Little Snowbird Church Playground\, Snowbird Community\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260529T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260529T213000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20260505T200211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T141726Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing on the Square with Bill Pruett
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/dancing-on-the-square-bill-pruett-05-29-2026/
LOCATION:Robbinsville Courthouse Square\, 12 N. Main St\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing on the Square
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ORGANIZER;CN="Graham County Festivals Inc.":MAILTO:gcfestivalsinc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20240122T161920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T201436Z
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SUMMARY:Cheoah River Release
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/cheoah-river-release-10/
LOCATION:Cheoah River\, Joyce Kilmer Rd\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20260506T112820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T112820Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing on the Square with Robert RunningWolfe
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/dancing-on-the-square-robert-runningwolfe-06-05-2026/
LOCATION:Robbinsville Courthouse Square\, 12 N. Main St\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing on the Square
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ORGANIZER;CN="Graham County Festivals Inc.":MAILTO:gcfestivalsinc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20260506T113608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T113717Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing on the Square with the Steve Jordan Band
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/dancing-on-the-square-steve-jordan-band-06-12-2026/
LOCATION:Robbinsville Courthouse Square\, 12 N. Main St\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing on the Square
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ORGANIZER;CN="Graham County Festivals Inc.":MAILTO:gcfestivalsinc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T213000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150759
CREATED:20260506T122155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T145059Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing on the Square with Darren Nicholson & The Shedhouse Trio
DESCRIPTION:A Special America 250th Dancing on the Square Celebration with Darren Nicholson & the Darren Nicholson Band Featuring a Live Square Dance Caller – Join us for an authentic mountain dance night with Darren Nicholson and the Darren Nicholson Band\, celebrating America's 250th birthday with one of the oldest living traditions in the Country.\n\nSquare dancing is older than America itself. Like much of Southern Appalachian culture it grew out of a mix of cultures — English country dances\, French quadrilles\, and Scottish and Irish reels that settlers brought to these mountain where it was woven into something distinctly and beautifully American. This is the dance form that brought America together as neighbors and communities for generations — what better way to celebrate than with Dancing on the Square?\n\nNever square danced before? Perfect — this is a teaching event. You don't need to know a sing step to come out and join in. Darren's live caller will walk dancers of every age and experience level through every figure\, every swing\, and do-si-do. If you can walk\, you can square dance.\n\nAbout Darren Nicholson — Darren Nicholson is one of North Carolina's most celebrated mandolin players. A Haywood County native and Grammy nominee\, he is the front man for the Darren Nicholson Band and a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass quintet\, Balsam Range. Darren has been recognized with numerous awards and is event a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine but all of that is shadowed when he's standing in front of a crowd. He likes nothing more than bringing people together to enjoy our mountain music and have a good time.\n\nWhat Is Dancing on the Square?\nBring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun! In Robbinsville\, NC we have a long standing tradition of dancing in the streets — join us every Friday night from May through August for a live band performing dance music.\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Darryl Cannon\n\n\nThis Is A Rain Or Shine Event\nIn case of rain dance will be in Graham County Community Building located at 196 Knight Street Robbinsville\, NC
URL:https://grahamcountytravel.com/event/dancing-on-the-square-darren-nicholson-shedhouse-trio-06-19-2026/
LOCATION:Robbinsville Courthouse Square\, 12 N. Main St\, Robbinsville\, NC\, 28771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing on the Square
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ORGANIZER;CN="Graham County Travel & Tourism":MAILTO:jeanette.nichols@grahamcounty.org
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