Shining Rock Classical Academy - School Lottery April 15th
Shining Rock Classical Academy Open Enrollment for the 2026/2027 school year is now happening through August of the 2026 school year. We have limited seats available for students K-12. Our school lottery will run on April 15th.
Leadership Haywood 4/17/2026
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
8-month program beginning in Sep and Ends April. Attendees pay $800-$900 to attend. Focuses on Leadership Skills and Haywood County exposure. 2nd Wednesdays at 8:30.
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening - Dimension of Books
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Dimension in Books
Quilt Trails Bus Tour and Walking Tour
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Celebrate Haywood County’s rich Appalachian heritage with our Quilt Trails Tours on April 18th! Choose the Quilt Trails Bus Tour for $45, which includes a 1.5-hour guided experience exploring beautiful quilt blocks across the county, plus a ...
Farm Fresh 5K
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Farm Fresh 5K celebrates local food and aims to combat hunger in our communities.
Signs of Spring
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Celebrate National American Sign Language Day with a variety of programs presented at various locations and times. Cades Cove, Tenn. Free. No reservations required. Info and confirm details: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or 865-436-1200.
Down on the Farm
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Engage with park rangers and living historians to discover how families survived and thrived in the Smokies. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Mountain Farm Museum at Oconaluftee Visitor Center, N.C. Free. Info and confirm ...
Wild About the Smokies at Oconaluftee
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Learn where to spot wildlife like bears and elk, and why scientists study mammals, birds, and amphibians in the park. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Oconaluftee Visitor Center, N.C. Free. Info and confirm details: ...
Blooming Trails: Wildflower Wonderland in the Smokies
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join a ranger on the trail and learn about the flowers that bloom in the Smokies. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Kephart Prong Trailhead, N.C. Free. Info and confirm details: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or 865-436-1200.
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting - Prospect Hill on Main
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Prospect Hill on Main
Reconnect for Resilience (FREE 2-day Virtual Training)
Resources For Resilience is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress, prevent burnout, and build resilience in themselves and others. In this ...
American Red Cross Blood Drive at WNC Bridge Foundation
12:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Receive a $15 e-gift card when you donate blood on April 21st! Come Join us at WNC Bridge Foundation at 294 Overlook Rd, Asheville, for an American Red Cross Blood Drive. Every 2 seconds, someone in our country needs blood and only 3% of our ...
Women in Business Empower Hour Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for Women in Business Empower Hour Hosted by Lucy Cichon!
Down on the Farm
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Engage with park rangers and living historians to discover how families survived and thrived in the Smokies. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Mountain Farm Museum at Oconaluftee Visitor Center, N.C. Free. Info and confirm ...
Wild About the Smokies at Oconaluftee
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Learn where to spot wildlife like bears and elk, and why scientists study mammals, birds, and amphibians in the park. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Oconaluftee Visitor Center, N.C. Free. Info and confirm details: ...
Forest Bathing Guided Walk
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join certified guide Debby Singleton for a therapeutic stroll to experience the restorative benefits of the forest. Smokies Life Branch Out event. Mingus Mill Parking Lot, Cherokee, N.C. Cost: For Park Keepers, $45; to join and attend, $85 (Park Keeper ...
Recharging Resilience (FREE Community Workshop)
ATTENDEES: WNC leaders, professionals or volunteers in a community service role COST: FREE thanks to the generous support of our partners. CEUs available for an additional fee through Area L AHEC DESCRIPTION: In today’s fast-paced world, finding time ...
Skilled Trades Alliance - Kick Off Meeting
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Haywood Chamber of Commerce is launching the Skilled Trades Alliance - Join us for the Kickoff Gathering!
Ribbon Cutting - Haywood Commons (HCM)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Haywood Commons (HCM)
96 th Annual Ramp Convention
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Starts at Noon ALL Day .... Local Musicians All Day, Clogging Teams, Local Vendor, Community Outreach, Ramp Eating Contest, Car and Motor Cycle Show. General Admission $10. Ramp Dinner $10 Ramp Meatloaf, Eggs, Potatoes, Beans. Open to the Public.
Insights and Eggs - Haywood Early College
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Fuel your morning with breakfast and bold ideas! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local leaders, learn about transformative regional efforts, and enjoy a meaningful morning with fellow business and community members.
Champion Credit Union - Community Connect Speaker Jason Bowman
FEATURING JASON BOWMAN Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 8:45 AM | DoubleTree Biltmore Networking breakfast provided beginning at 8am FREE TO ATTEND | Space is Limited | RSVP required Jason Bowman Jason Bowman is an executive coach, consultant, and founder who ...
Hummingbird Research Webinar
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Discover which plants best benefit hummingbirds and how small changes to a backyard can increase their population. Smokies Life Branch Out event. Online webinar. Cost: For Park Keepers, $45; to join and attend, $85 (Park Keeper basic membership $40 + ...
5/12/26 Non-Profit ChamberConnects
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Non-Profit Executive Directors meet once a month to discuss issues pertaining to Non-profit organizations.
Leadership Haywood 5/13/2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
8-month program beginning in Sep and Ends April. Attendees pay $800-$900 to attend. Focuses on Leadership Skills and Haywood County exposure. 2nd Wednesdays at 8:30.
High Elevation Birds & Blooms
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Starting at an elevation of 4,650 feet, stroll through a northern hardwoods forest and observe the birds and blooms that call the high peaks home. Smokies Life Branch Out event. Thomas Divide Trailhead, Bryson City, N.C. If traveling from Tennessee, ...
High Elevation Birds & Blooms
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Starting at an elevation of 4,650 feet, stroll through a northern hardwoods forest and observe the birds and blooms that call the high peaks home. Smokies Life Branch Out event. Thomas Divide Trailhead, Bryson City, N.C. If traveling from Tennessee, ...
Practices of Resilient Companies - Ron Robinson
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Rise & Learn - Practices of Resilient Companies
Mill Town Farmers Market Open for the Season Ribbon Cutting
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Open for the Season - Mill Town Farmer's Market
2026 Tailgating on the Greens
Haywood Chamber of Commerce Annual Spring Golf Tournament - Tailgating on the Greens
Haywood Christian Ministries Charitable Golf Tournament
Haywood Christian Ministries Charitable Golf Tournament - Springdale Country Club
Women in Business Luncheon - Sara Vogel, REACH
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Women in Business Luncheon with Sara Vogel, REACH
The Exchange - Hosted by Root & Rise
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The Exchange, a Haywood Chamber Networking Event - Hosted by Root & Rise
Insights and Eggs, Walters Hydro Electric Project - Duke Energy (Rescheduled from 2/4/26)
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Fuel your morning with breakfast and bold ideas!
6/9/26 Non-Profit ChamberConnects
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Non-Profit Executive Directors meet once a month to discuss issues pertaining to Non-profit organizations.
'Leading Through Hard Times' (FREE Professional Development Training)
ATTENDEES: WNC professionals or volunteers in a leadership role COST: FREE thanks to the generous support of our partners, NCDHHS and Vaya Health. CEUs available for an additional fee through Area L AHEC DESCRIPTION: In this 7-hour interactive ...
Insights and Eggs - Elected Officials
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Fuel your morning with breakfast and bold ideas! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local leaders, learn about transformative regional efforts, and enjoy a meaningful morning with fellow business and community members.
8/11/26 Non-Profit ChamberConnects
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Non-Profit Executive Directors meet once a month to discuss issues pertaining to Non-profit organizations.
Women in Business Luncheon - Sue Shugart, CEO Haywood Regional Medical Center
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Women in Business Luncheon - Sue Shugart, CEO Haywood Regional Medical Center
9/8/26 Non-Profit ChamberConnects
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Non-Profit Executive Directors meet once a month to discuss issues pertaining to Non-profit organizations.
Dahlia Ridge Trail Run 5k
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us on the campus of HCC for a Family-Friendly 5k Trail Run. The Dahlia Ridge Trail 5k is a run/walk encompassing 3.5 miles of trails and sidewalks on the campus of HCC.
Annual Dinner 55th Anniversary - Haywood Chamber of Commerce
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This year's Annual Dinner celebrates our 55th anniversary at the Chamber.
Insights and Eggs
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Fuel your morning with breakfast and bold ideas! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local leaders, learn about transformative regional efforts, and enjoy a meaningful morning with fellow business and community members.
10/13/26 Non-Profit ChamberConnects
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Non-Profit Executive Directors meet once a month to discuss issues pertaining to Non-profit organizations.
Apple Harvest Festival - Vendor Applications Open March 1st - Sponsorships Available!
Named one of the “10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation”, this annual street festival in charming downtown Waynesville is a delicious way to enjoy the tastes of the fall season. This premier arts and crafts event celebrates apples and the beauty ...
Women in Business Empower Hour October 22, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Women in Business Empower Hour - Wells Funeral Home - Canton
11/10/26 Non-Profit ChamberConnects
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Non-Profit Executive Directors meet once a month to discuss issues pertaining to Non-profit organizations.
