Downtown Waynesville, NC | 2026 Show Cancelled Due to Hurricane Weather and Concerns for Safety The 43rd Church Street Art and Craft Show scheduled for tomorrow on Main Street in Waynesville has been cancelled. Town leaders have been closely watching the weather for days and holding to a strict rain or shine policy but decided this morning to cancel the festival considering the latest forecast surrounding Hurricane Isaias. Recent reports call for steady rain beginning early

WAYNESVILLE, NC — Waynesville’s charm, character, and community spirit have earned national recognition, as the town’s historic downtown district has been voted #2 Best Main Street in America in the prestigious USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards . This national honor places Waynesville among the most beloved downtowns in the country, celebrating its vibrant blend of locally owned shops , renowned restaurants , thriving arts scene , and breathtaking mountain backdrop in

Two Days of Mountain Culture, Craft, Food, and Live Music – With Exciting New Experiences for 2026 WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — The mountains are calling, and the Appalachian True Heritage Festival is answering. Organizers are proud to announce the return of this beloved celebration to the heart of Downtown Waynesville, gathering community members, cultural bearers, artisans, musicians, and storytellers for a two-day immersion in the rich history and living traditions of Western Nor