The arts are as old as the Appalachians and as diverse as the folks who live here. From Appalachian folk art to the haunting melodies of the past, you’ll find shopkeepers and artists excited to share their craft with you.
Calendar of Events
January:
First Day Hike - Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park, Delano, TN
February:
Workshops/Hikes - Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park, Delano, TN
Polk County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
March:
Hiwassee Scenic Railroad Loop Train Excursions - Delano, TN
Workshops/Hikes - Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park, Delano, TN
April:
Workshops/Hikes - Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park, Delano, TN
Ocoee River Season Opening - Ocoee, TN
Ramp Tramp Festival - Greasy Creek, TN
Riverwalk Run Series Trout Trot 5K Run/Walk - McCaysville, GA
Kimsey Ridge Gospel Singing - Ducktown, TN
May:
Hiwassee River Season Opening - Reliance, TN
Hiwassee Scenic Railroad Loop Train Excursions - Delano, TN
Workshops/Hikes - Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park, Delano, TN
Kimsey Ridge Bluegrass Festival - Ducktown, TN
June:
Hiwassee Scenic Railroad Loop Train Excursions - Delano, TN
Workshops/Hikes - Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park, Delano, TN
MIner's Homecoming Celebration - Ducktown, TN
Tennessee Valley Canoe Club Paddle School - Copperhill, TN
Hiwassee River Blueway Partner Paddle - Delano, TN
July:
4th Of July Celebrations - Copperhill and Ducktown, TN
Hiwassee Scenic Railroad Loop Train Excursions - Delano, TN
Workshops/Hikes - Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park, Delano, TN
Wild West Show & Rodeo on the River - Copperhill, TN
LIght Up McCaysville - McCaysville, GA
Ocoee River Jam - Ocoee, TN
Riverwalk Run Series Walk the Line 5k Run/Walk - McCaysville, GA
August:
Hiwassee Scenic Railroad Loop Train Excursions - Delano, TN
Workshops/Hikes - Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park, Delano, TN
Ocoee River Championships - Copperhill, TN
September:
Hiwassee Scenic Railroad Loop Train Excursions - Delano, TN
Workshops/Hikes - Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park, Delano, TN
Greasy Creek Fall Festival - Greasy Creek, TN
Leadership Polk (Sept-Apr)
Sugarloaf Jeep/Off Road 4x4/Arts/Crafts/ Festival - Ocoee, TN
October:
Benton Arts & Heritage Day - Benton, TN
Chilhowee Gliderport Oktoberfest - Benton, TN
Haunted Halls of RIverwalk Shops - McCaysville, GA
Hiwassee Scenic Railroad Loop Train Excursions - Delano, TN
Workshops/Hikes - Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park, Delano, TN
Ocoee Valley Farms River Maze & Pumpkin Patch - Ocoee, TN
Riverwalk Run Series Bigfoot Boogie 5K Run/Walk - McCaysville, GA
Tennessee Valley Canoe Club Ocoee River Race - Copperhill, GA
Trunk or Treat - Benton, TN
November:
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Courthouse Square, Benton, TN
Hiwassee Scenic Railroad Loop Train Excursions - Delano, TN
LIght Up McCaysville - Riverwalk Shops, McCaysville, GA
Kimsey Ridge Fall Bluegrass Festival - Ducktown, TN
December:
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Holiday Pavilion Train - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Santa Train - Blue Ridge, GA
Christmas in Ducktown - Ducktown, TN
Christmas Parades - Benton, Copperhill & Ducktown, TN
Copper Country Christmas - Copperhill, TN
Hiwassee River Scenic Railroad Santa's Holiday Train - Delano, TN
Miss Winter Wonder Pageant - Benton, TN
Welcome to Whoville - Benton, TN
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