February

Valentines Day Weekend
02.10 - 12.2012
Bring Your Valentine to the mountains for a romantic getaway with outdoor adventure during the day and a romantic evening snuggled up around the fire in the evening. Click Here for details.

Live Music At The Mountview Restaurant & Bears Den
Logan Murrell
02.11.12
Singer-Songwriter Logan Murrell, who recently performed with the Knoxville Symphony orchestra, will perform live on stage in the beautiful Mountview Restaurant against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains. Visit the artist's website here.

Heartland Fishing Tournament Series
02.18.2012
The Heartland Anglers Fishing Tournament series sponsored by Bass Pro Shops returns to Fontana Lake this spring. Dates include January 07, January 28, February 18, March 3, March 24, and April 28. Tournament fishing runs from 7am to 4pm with the start at Fontana Marina. Anglers must compete in 4 of 6 tournaments to qualify for the 2012 Classic on Guntersville Lake in Guntersville Lake, Ala. Call Ronnie Crisp at the Fontana Marina for details- 828.498.2129.

March

Heartland Fishing Tournament Series
03.03.2012 & 03.24.2012
The Heartland Anglers Fishing Tournament series sponsored by Bass Pro Shops returns to Fontana Lake this spring. Dates include January 07, January 28, February 18, March 3, March 24, and April 28. Tournament fishing runs from 7am to 4pm with the start at Fontana Marina. Anglers must compete in 4 of 6 tournaments to qualify for the 2012 Classic on Guntersville Lake in Guntersville Lake, Ala. Call Ronnie Crisp at the Fontana Marina for details- 828.498.2129.

Fontana Spring Bass Classic Tournament
March 17th - 18th
Fontana's annual Spring Bass Classic with $5000.00 in prize money. Fun for the entire family including a Kid's Fishing Tourney on Saturday on the Marina dock. Sponsored by Fontana Village Resort, Fontana Marina and Ranger Boats. Click here for event information and registration sheets

April

Easter Weekend At Fontana Village
04.06 - 08.2012
Bring the family for a full weekend of Easter fun including the Easter Eggstravaganza with kids games, crafting, scenic lake tours. Sunrises servcies at the Village Chapel on Sunday morning and Easter Dinner at the Mountview Restaurant. Click Here for a full schedule of events and activities.

Spring Flowers Hike Week
04.15-19.12
Includes guided hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and an all day trip to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest to observe a full moon rising. Join other guests for an assortment of evening lectures and programs. Contact our Outdoors Program for more information. Check back for the full schedule of events.

May

“A Time to Remember” Month-Long Celebration
05.01-05.31.12
A celebration to honor the people of Western North Carolina who gave up their homes, land and way of life so that World War II could be won. Hosted by Fontana Village Resort & The Proctor Revival Organization –GREAT (Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team).

Mother's Day Weekend
05.11-13.12
Treat Mom and the family to a weekend of fun including Sunday Brunch in the beautiful Mountview Bistro on Sunday the 13th.

Country Rockin'Thursdays with Larry Patton
05.24
Join Texas-born Country Blues Rocker Larry Patton for his Country Rockin' Thursdays on the deck at the Wildwood Grill from 8:00pm - 10:00pm throughout the summer.

Memorial Day Weekend
05.25-27.12
Summer Fun begins with swimming in Fontana Lake or the Stone Creek Pool & Lazy River on the Village Green, hiking, mountain biking and water sports on Fontana Lake. Join us for live music on Saturday night in the Fontana Recreation Hall.

Shinefest 2012
05.25-26.12
Join Country music recording artist Matt Stillwell & Friends this Memorial Day Weekend for the best Shinefest yet. Tickets go on sale 01.23.12. Visit the event website here for tickets and information.

June

Summer Ghost Tours
Wednesday and Saturday Nights
Beginning June 4th. Contact the Outdoors Program for more information. Learn about the history and lore of Fontana Village stretching back to the building of Fontana Dam in the 1940's.

Summer Concert Series: Logan Murrell
06.01.12
Singer-Songwriter Logan Murrell performs live on stage
at the Wildwood Grill. 7:30pm - 11:30pm

Summer Concert Series
06.02.12
Music on stage at the Wildwood Grill Stage. 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Clogging & Square Dancing with Bill Nichols
Grandfather of Modern Clogging
06.05, 12, 19, 26.2012
Pick up a few dance steps or square off on Fontana's Floating Dance Floor on Tuesdays with Clogging lessons at 4:30pm and Square danceing at 8:00 pm.

Country Rockin'Thursdays with Larry Patton
06.07, 21, 28.2012
Join Texas-born Country Blues Rocker Larry Patton for his Country Rockin' Thursdays on the deck at the Wildwood Grill from 8:00pm - 10:00pm throughout the summer.

Summer Concert Series: Logan Murrell
06.08.12
Singer-Songwriter Logan Murrell performs live on stage
at the Wildwood Grill. 7:30pm - 11:30pm.

Summer Concert Series: My Highway
06.09.12
The My Highway Band performs live on stage
at the Wildwood Grill. 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Duathlon Race At Fontana Dam
06.10.12
A foot and cycling competition benefiting the Fontana Foundation. Races include a 5K foot race, 16 mile cycle race and finishes with a 2 mile run. Visit the event website for more information

Summer Concert Series: Logan Murrell
06.22.12
Singer-Songwriter Logan Murrell performs live on stage
at the Wildwood Grill. 7:30pm - 11:30pm

Summer Concert Series: Logan Murrell
06.29.12
Singer-Songwriter Logan Murrell performs live on stage
at the Wildwood Grill. 7:30pm - 11:30pm

July

Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks
06.29-07.08.2012
A weeklong celebration of everything that made America the great nation that she is. Cookouts, field games, parties and much, much more. Experience the best fireworks ever. Live entertainment each Saturday night (band to be announced. Join us Wednesday the 4th for the best Independence Day celebration and fireworks in the Smokies.
4th of July Musical & Entertainment Line-up:
Village Parade 6:00pm
The Fast Gear Band 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Chillbillies 9:00pm - 12:00am
Fireworks On The Green 10:00pm.

Clogging & Square Dancing with Bill Nichols
Grandfather of Modern Clogging
07.03, 10, 17, 24, 31.2012
Pick up a few dance steps or square off on Fontana's Floating Dance Floor on Tuesdays with Clogging lessons at 4:30pm and Square danceing at 8:00 pm.

Country Rockin'Thursdays with Larry Patton
07.05, 12, 19.2012
Join Texas-born Country Blues Rocker Larry Patton for his Country Rockin' Thursdays on the deck at the Wildwood Grill from 8:00pm - 10:00pm throughout the summer.

Summer Concert Series: Logan Murrell
07.06.12
Singer-Songwriter Logan Murrell performs live on stage
at the Wildwood Grill. 7:30pm - 11:30pm

Summer Concert Series
07.07.12
Music on stage at the Wildwood Grill Stage. 6:00pm - 10:00pm.

Summer Concert Series
The Chillbillies
07.04.12
From Knoxville, Tennessee. A mix of classic rock & roll with blues. Playing before and after the 10pm fireworks in the center of the resort. Visit the band's website.

Summer Concert Series: Logan Murrell
07.13.12
Singer-Songwriter Logan Murrell performs live on stage
at the Wildwood Grill. 7:30pm - 11:30pm

Summer Concert Series: The Fontana Ramblers
07.14.12
Country and Bluegrass at its finest with the Fontana Ramblers. Performing on stage . 8:00pm - 10:30pm

Summer Concert Series: Logan Murrell
07.20.12
Singer-Songwriter Logan Murrell performs live on stage
at the Wildwood Grill. 7:30pm - 11:30pm

Summer Concert Series
07.21.12
Music on stage at the Wildwood Grill Stage. 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Summer Concert Series
07.27.12
Music on the Wildwood Grill Porch. 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Summer Concert Series: My Highway
07.28.12
The My Highway Band performs live on stage
at the Wildwood Grill. 8:00pm - 11:00pm

August

Country Rockin'Thursdays with Larry Patton
08.02, 09.2012
Join Texas-born Country Blues Rocker Larry Patton for his Country Rockin' Thursdays on the deck at the Wildwood Grill from 8:00pm - 10:00pm throughout the summe

Summer Concert Series: Logan Murrell
08.03.12
Singer-Songwriter Logan Murrell performs live on stage
at the Wildwood Grill. 7:30pm - 11:30pm.

Clogging & Square Dancing with Bill Nichols
Grandfather of Modern Clogging
08.07, 14.2012
Pick up a few dance steps or square off on Fontana's Floating Dance Floor on Tuesdays with Clogging lessons at 4:30pm and Square danceing at 8:00 pm.

Summer Concert Series
08.04.12
Music on stage at the Wildwood Grill Stage. 6:00pm - 10:00pm.

Summer Concert Series: Logan Murrell
08.10.12
Singer-Songwriter Logan Murrell performs live on stage
at the Wildwood Grill. 7:30pm - 11:30pm

Summer Concert Series
08.11.12
Music on stage at the Wildwood Grill Stage. 6:00pm - 10:00pm

The Dam Race
08.25.2012
Join other runners for a 5K & 10 K runs at the base of Fontana Dam along the shores of the Little Tennessee River in the Great Smoky Mountains..

September

Labor Day Weekend
The LakeAlooza Lake Party On Fontana Lake
08.31 - 09.03.2012
Labor Day Weekend in the Smokies. A perfect end of summer party in the Smokies with the LakAlooza Lake Party at Fontana Marina, cookouts and more.
Click Here for a schedule of events.

Summer Concert Series
09.01.12
Music live on the docks of the Fontana Marina at the Labor Day LakeAlooza event.

October

Fall Hike Week
10.14-18.12
Includes guided hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and an all day trip to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest to observe a full moon rising. Join other guests for an assortment of evening lectures and programs. Contact our Outdoors Program for more information

ROCKTOBER Festival
10.12-14.12

Hauntober Weekend At Fontana
10.26-27.2012
Events and activities for kids of all ages include haunted trail hikes, face painting, pumpkin carving, campfires and marshmallow roasts,ghost tours and hayrides. Contact our Outdoors Program for more information.

Novermber

Thanksgiving Family Festival At Fontana
11.22 - 25.2012
Bring the family to the Smokies for endless fun, entertainment and a classic Thanksgiving feast at the Mountview Restaurant. Click Here for a schedule of events.

December

Traditional Christmas Family Weekends
Holiday festivities, tree trimmings, music and more.

New Years Eve 2012
12.31.2012
Live entertainment. A New Years Eve Gala and Dinner Party followed by fireworks at midnight. Ring in the New Year in the Smokies! Click here for details.

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Just a short drive from Fontana, The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center is a vital contributor to the preservation of the Appalachian mountain heritage of Western North Carolina. Throughout the year they celebrate mountain traditions through music programs, heritage festivals, workshops and other events that appeal to all age groups. Visit their website for a full schedule of events available during your visit.