May 24-26 The White Squirrel Festival - Go Nuts in Downtown Brevard NC, "Where Music Meets the Mountains". Two days of free, live music and nutty family fun with a special evening concert Friday night by Jupiter Coyote and Sol Driven Train.
The Festival includes more than 16 free concerts, with headliners Acoustic Syndicate and Shannon Whitworth. This anniversary year's event promises to be even bigger and better than ever - with the Memorial Day Parade, Annual Squirrel Box Derby, white squirrel guided tours, white squirrel exhibit, children’s village and white squirrel photo contest.
Also back this year is the Annual 5K/10K White Squirrel Race/Competitive Walk, along with a 1-mile kids' fun run. Find out why the White Squirrel Festival was voted "Best Spring Music Festival in Western North Carolina".
Get a link for The White Squirrel Festival and other local events on the Brevard NC Visitor Guide.
Looking for more to do in the NC mountain on Memorial Day Weekend? CLICK HERE for dozens of events and festivals on our NC events Calendar.
May 23-26 AKC Dog Agility Trials The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina is hosting an American Kennel Club Dog (AKC) dog agility trial. Spectators are welcomed to attend and admission is free. Over 300 purebred dogs, from throughout the southeast, will compete at various levels of difficulty.
May 23-27 Wheels Through Time Memorial Day Celebration This annual event is held to honor members of the American Military and their service to the United States of America. Over 320 all-American machines are on display, many of which will be fired up throughout the weekend for visitors to enjoy. Machines from the museum's MotorCops exhibit will be being fired up all weekend.
Veterans and Military will receive complimentary admission all weekend.
Wheels Through Time Museum is a consummate collection of over 250 rare antique American Motorcycles and Automobiles. Equally as astounding is the memorabilia collection that unites the "art of the motorcycle" with the generation of Americans that enjoyed a lifestyle peculiar to the "American Mainstream." The thrust of the museum is to educate future generations to a fascinating spectrum of Americana.
Get a link for the Memorial Day Weekend Celebration and Wheels Through Time Museum on the Maggie Valley NC Visitor Guide.
May 26-28
Weaverville Roots Festival
A three-day celebration of the culture and heritage of Weaverville,
NC. On May 26 Heritage Day will fill the downtown and park
areas with music, demonstrations, food and other entertainment. On May 27
the town will celebrate its Tree City USA status with Arbor
Day activities and ceremonies in the nature park, plus entertain visitors with gospel music and other sacred music.
On Memorial Day, May
28th, the town roots will be celebrated by honoring those heroes who gave
their lives for freedom as well as those heroes who live in
the area.
There will also be a commemorative ceremony at Lake Louise.
Get a link and find more local information on the Weaverville NC Visitor Guide
May 26 2nd Annual West Jefferson 5K / 10K Run Enjoy Memorial Day weekend in historic West Jefferson. This is a chip timed race through the streets and hills surrounding beautiful West Jefferson located at the base of Mt. Jefferson in Ashe County. Bring the entire family for a Kids Dash before the race. Free child care will be provided for parents who participate in the race as well. Following the race there will be food & refreshments, free door prizes & live music.
Find more a link for the Run and more Memorial Day Weekend Events on the NC Events Calendar
May 26 Memorial Party Celebrate Memorial Day at Sky Island. The day's events include a concert by The David Cody Band, free mini golf for children under 12, a turkey shoot, horseshoe contest and fishing tournament. Food provided by Sonny's Mountain Side BBQ & Beef Burgers. 2 PM, Sky Island Retreat and Campground, Old Fort
Get a link for for this and other Memorial Day Weekend Events on the NC Mountain Events Calendar
The Festival includes more than 16 free concerts, with headliners Acoustic Syndicate and Shannon Whitworth. This anniversary year's event promises to be even bigger and better than ever - with the Memorial Day Parade, Annual Squirrel Box Derby, white squirrel guided tours, white squirrel exhibit, children’s village and white squirrel photo contest. 
