An Appalachian Era – Rule Breakers: The Kruger Brothers
This Saturday, August 17th, the Kruger Brothers will perform on Stecoah’s Grand Old Stage. (Click here for concert details.) Today we are sharing the second of a two part series from our An Appalachian Era publication celebrating 25 years of mountain music through the...
An Appalachian Evening with The Special Consensus
Saturday, August 24, 7:30 pm The Special Consensus .Mountain Home Recording Artist Unspoken Tradition is about new, original Bluegrass. Inspired by their own influences and the roots of traditional and newgrass music, this North Carolina based quintet brings a sound...
An Appalachian Evening with Unspoken Tradition
Unspoken Tradition Mountain Home Recording Artist Unspoken Tradition is about new, original Bluegrass. Inspired by their own influences and the roots of traditional and newgrass music, this North Carolina based quintet brings a sound that is both impassioned and...
An Appalachian Evening with Missy Raines & Allegheny
Saturday, July 5, 7:30 pm An Appalachian Evening with Missy Raines and Allegheny Missy Raines is a trailblazer in bluegrass. She is the most awarded bass player in the history of the International Bluegrass Music Association. On her new release HIGHLANDER, Raines...Directory Btns
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Graham County, North Carolina
Official tourism page for Robbinsville, Fontana Dam, Lake Santeetlah & Stecoah Valley, North Carolina
✨This is how we danced out the end of the first opening night of Dancing on the Square las year — the music stopped, the dancing stopped and everybody laughed!
Don’t miss out on all the fun tonight — join in! Bring your shoes, chair, and a friend. (And maybe an extra layer for the cool evening.)
📍 Robbinsville Courthouse Square
⏰ 7:30 PM
🎵 Betty Vaughn & The Rick Morris Band
We’ll see you out on the square!
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So excited to reveal this years Flame Azalea Festival poster by artist Dayna Walton of Solstice Handmade!!
You can get a limited edition print by clicking the link below:
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After 10 years of writing about epic motorcycle rides — two Graham County rides make Blue Ridge Motorcycling Magazine editor, Michael E. Gouge’s Top Ten Blueridge Advebtures list.
📍Moonshiner 28 from South Carolina to the Tail of the Dragon:
“This famous route known for its terminus at the Tail of the Dragon holds more scenic wonders and wonderful twists on the lesser-known southern portion. Starting in Walhalla, South Carolina, the road climbs the Blue Ridge Escarpment passing the not-be-missed Stumphouse Tunnel and Issaqueena Falls. Scenic stops on Moonshiner 28 include Highlands, Franklin and Fontana Dam. N.C. 28 ends at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort on U.S. 129…“
📍Cherohala Skyway to Lookout Mountain:
“The Cherohala attracts thousands of riders each year for the stunning scenery, peaceful mountain curves and remote beauty. At its western terminus in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, long-distance riders may want to head east to find U.S. 11.…”
Click the link below for the full article — or better yet subscribe!
grahamcounty.info/3PGRHvQ
🏍️ Happy Anniversary, Michael!
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Festival season on the Secret Side of the Smokies runs from May through October, and the 2026 calendar is full — bookmark this post so you don’t miss a date!
On Friday nights, Dancing on the Square livens up the Robbinsville Courthouse Square. On Saturday nights, Stecoah hosts An Appalachian Evening in the historic Lynn L. Shields auditorium, a concert series that has featured traditional and contemporary mountain music for decades.
We celebrate four special milestones this year. The Stecoah Schoolhouse turns 100 — it’s been a full century since the little rock schoolhouse first opened its doors. Fading Voices Demonstration Day marks its 40th Anniversary of preserving the traditional ways of the Snowbird Cherokee. Graham County Heritage Festival hosts a special America 250th celebration over the Fourth of July weekend. And last but not least — the popular Dragon Hill Climb event celebrates its 20th race up to Maple Springs Overlook.
Highlights of the 2026 Calendar
🎻 Dancing on the Square — May 15–Aug 28
🎂 Stecoah Centennial Celebration — May 16
🪶 Fading Voices Demonstration Day — May 23; 40th Anniversary
🌺 Flame Azalea Festival — June 20
🎨 Stecoah Artisan Drive About — June 26–27
🎵 An Appalachian Evening — June 27–Aug 29
🇺🇸 Graham County Heritage Festival — July 3 & 4; America 250th Celebration
🎆 Robbinsville Fireworks — July 3
🎇 Fontana Fireworks — July 4
🏁 The Dragon Hill Climb XX — July 24–26
🎹 Hill Climb Unwind — July 25
🎸 Cigar Box Guitar Festival — Sept 19
🎃 Stecoah Valley Harvest Festival — Oct 17 & 18
🎨 Stecoah Artisan Fall Drive About — Oct 23 & 24
Take a screenshot, print it out, tag a friend!
Stop by the Welcome Center at 474 Rodney Orr Bypass for maps, directions, and details.
We'll see you there!
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