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Upcoming Events

  • Tales from the Ranch
    Tales from the Ranch
    Tales from the Ranch
    Sat, Sep 21
    Cataloochee Ranch
    Sep 21, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Sep 21, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
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  • 40th Annual Harvest Folk Festival
    40th Annual Harvest Folk Festival
    Sat, Sep 28
    Murray's Mill Historic District
    Sep 28, 2024, 12:00 AM – Sep 29, 2024, 11:50 PM
    Murray's Mill Historic District, 1489 Murrays Mill Rd, Catawba, NC 28609, USA
    Sep 28, 2024, 12:00 AM – Sep 29, 2024, 11:50 PM
    Murray's Mill Historic District, 1489 Murrays Mill Rd, Catawba, NC 28609, USA
    Don't miss this great event in Catawba, NC at Murray's Mill!
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  • An Evening of Ghostly Tales and Murder Ballads with William Ritter and Tim McWilliams
    An Evening of Ghostly Tales and Murder Ballads with William Ritter and Tim McWilliams
    An Evening of Ghostly Tales and Murder Ballads with William Ritter and Tim McWilliams
    Sun, Oct 06
    Cataloochee Ranch
    Oct 06, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Oct 06, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Join Cataloochee Ranch and Mountain Memories Productions along with musical guests, William Ritter and Tim McWilliams as they present an early Halloween themed show of ghostly tales, and murder ballads, plus plenty of fun traditional songs too!
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  • Old-Time Music with Tim McWilliams and William Ritter
    Old-Time Music with Tim McWilliams and William Ritter
    Old-Time Music with Tim McWilliams and William Ritter
    Sat, Oct 12
    Cataloochee Ranch
    Oct 12, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Oct 12, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
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  • Strike and Stay—The Story of the Plott Hound with Bob Plott
    Strike and Stay—The Story of the Plott Hound with Bob Plott
    Strike and Stay—The Story of the Plott Hound with Bob Plott
    Sat, Nov 02
    Cataloochee Ranch
    Nov 02, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Nov 02, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Join award winning author Bob Plott as he discusses his first of six books and conducts a program reviewing the history of the Plott hound breed – the official state dog of North Carolina.
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  • Moonshine--Repeal Day with Bob Plott
    Moonshine--Repeal Day with Bob Plott
    Moonshine--Repeal Day with Bob Plott
    Thu, Dec 05
    Cataloochee Ranch
    Dec 05, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Dec 05, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Join award winning author historian Bob Plott at the Cataloochee Ranch as we celebrate the 91st anniversary of the repeal of alcohol prohibition laws on December 5, 1933.
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  • Smoky Mountain Christmas with Tim McWilliams and William Ritter
    Smoky Mountain Christmas with Tim McWilliams and William Ritter
    Smoky Mountain Christmas with Tim McWilliams and William Ritter
    Sat, Dec 07
    Cataloochee Ranch
    Dec 07, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Join Cataloochee Ranch and Mountain Memories Productions, along with special musical guests, William Ritter and Tim McWilliams, as we present a Smoky Mountain Christmas program of traditional holiday carols, stories and original songs too!
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Past Events

  • Kings Mountain - The Aftermath
    Kings Mountain - The Aftermath
    Thu, Sep 12
    Kings Mountain Historical Museum
    Sep 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 E Mountain St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA
    Sep 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 E Mountain St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA
    Even casual history buffs are well aware of how the Battle of Kings Mountain, followed by more Patriot victories at Cowpens and Guilford Courthouse, proved to be the turning point for American victory in the Revolutionary War. But most folks are unaware of the bloody aftermath of Kings Mountain lead
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  • Strike and Stay—The Story of the Plott Hound with Bob Plott
    Strike and Stay—The Story of the Plott Hound with Bob Plott
    Strike and Stay—The Story of the Plott Hound with Bob Plott
    Sun, Sep 08
    Cataloochee Ranch
    Sep 08, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Sep 08, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Join award winning author Bob Plott as he discusses his first of six books and conducts a program reviewing the history of the Plott hound breed – the official state dog of North Carolina.
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  • Tales from the Ranch
    Tales from the Ranch
    Tales from the Ranch
    Sat, Aug 10
    Cataloochee Ranch
    Aug 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Aug 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
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  • Legends of Haywood County and Maggie Valley
    Legends of Haywood County and Maggie Valley
    Legends of Haywood County and Maggie Valley
    Sun, Jul 21
    Cataloochee Ranch
    Jul 21, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Jul 21, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
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  • Smoky Mountain Childhood Memories
    Smoky Mountain Childhood Memories
    Sat, Jun 29
    Cataloochee Ranch
    Jun 29, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Jun 29, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Join award winning author and historian Bob Plott on Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 PM at the magnificent Cataloochee Ranch as he presents his program, Smoky Mountain Childhood Memories. It is sure to be a fun and entertaining evening filled with humorous and poignant stories of family members, friends a
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  • Strike and Stay—The Story of the Plott Hound with Bob Plott
    Strike and Stay—The Story of the Plott Hound with Bob Plott
    Sun, Jun 23
    City of Raleigh Museum
    Jun 23, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
    Jun 23, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
    Join award winning author Bob Plott as he discusses his first of six books and conducts a program reviewing the history of the Plott hound breed – the official state dog of North Carolina.
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  • Smoky Mountain Railways
    Smoky Mountain Railways
    Thu, Jun 20
    Catawba County Museum of History
    Jun 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Catawba County Museum of History, 30 N College Ave, Newton, NC 28658, USA
    Jun 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Catawba County Museum of History, 30 N College Ave, Newton, NC 28658, USA
    A program & book signing with Bob & Jacob Plott
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  • Kings Mountain - The Aftermath
    Kings Mountain - The Aftermath
    Wed, May 29
    Caldwell Historical Museu
    May 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Caldwell Historical Museu, 112 Vaiden St, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA
    May 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Caldwell Historical Museu, 112 Vaiden St, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA
    Join us for a free program and book signing with Bob Plott!
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  • Tales from the Ranch
    Tales from the Ranch
    Sun, May 19
    Cataloochee Ranch
    May 19, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    May 19, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Join award-winning author and historian Bob Plott as he participates in the Tales From the Ranch series with Cataloochee Ranch guests on Sunday evening, May 19 at 7:30 PM.
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  • PlottFest 2024
    PlottFest 2024
    Sat, Apr 27
    Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    Apr 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Apr 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
    Plott dog competitions, UKC bench show, concerts, programs, food, vendors, & more
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  • A Gathering Storm: Program & Book Signing
    A Gathering Storm: Program & Book Signing
    Wed, Mar 27
    Caldwell Historical Museum
    Mar 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Caldwell Historical Museum, 112 Vaiden St, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA
    Mar 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Caldwell Historical Museum, 112 Vaiden St, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA
    Join author and historian Bob Plott for a discussion and book signing!
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  • Smoky Mountain Christmas
    Smoky Mountain Christmas
    Sat, Dec 09
    Balsam Mountain Inn
    Dec 09, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Balsam Mountain Inn, 68 7 Springs Dr, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
    Dec 09, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Balsam Mountain Inn, 68 7 Springs Dr, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
    Join the Balsam Mountain Inn and Mountain Memories Productions, along with special musical guests, William Ritter and Tim McWilliams, as we present a Smoky Mountain Christmas program of traditional holiday carols, stories and original songs too!
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  • An Evening of Traditional Mountain Ballads & Folk Tunes with William Ritter
    An Evening of Traditional Mountain Ballads & Folk Tunes with William Ritter
    Thu, Nov 09
    Balsam Mountain Inn
    Nov 09, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Balsam Mountain Inn, 68 7 Springs Dr, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
    Nov 09, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Balsam Mountain Inn, 68 7 Springs Dr, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
    Join the Balsam Mountain Inn and Mountain Memories Productions along with musical guest, William Ritter, as we present an evening of Traditional Mountain Ballads & Folk Tunes!
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  • An Evening of Ghostly Tales and Murder Ballads with William Ritter and Tim McWilliams
    An Evening of Ghostly Tales and Murder Ballads with William Ritter and Tim McWilliams
    Sat, Oct 21
    Balsam Mountain Inn
    Oct 21, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Balsam Mountain Inn, 68 7 Springs Dr, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
    Oct 21, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Balsam Mountain Inn, 68 7 Springs Dr, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
    Join the Balsam Mountain Inn and Mountain Memories Productions along with musical guests, William Ritter and Tim McWilliams as they present an early Halloween themed show of ghostly tales, and murder ballads, plus plenty of fun traditional songs too!
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  • An Evening of Storytelling with Donald Davis
    An Evening of Storytelling with Donald Davis
    Wed, Oct 18
    Haywood Community College
    Oct 18, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Haywood Community College, 185 Freedlander Dr, Clyde, NC 28721, USA
    Oct 18, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Haywood Community College, 185 Freedlander Dr, Clyde, NC 28721, USA
    You won't want to miss this acclaimed storyteller!
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  • Plott-Toberfest 2023
    Plott-Toberfest 2023
    Sat, Oct 07
    Canton, NC
    Oct 07, 2023, 2:38 AM
    Canton, NC
    Oct 07, 2023, 2:38 AM
    Canton, NC
    A celebration of North Carolina's state dog — and Haywood County's German heritage!
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  • Doc at 100, a Doc Watson Tribute concert
    Doc at 100, a Doc Watson Tribute concert
    Fri, Sep 08
    J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
    Sep 08, 2023, 7:00 PM
    J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA
    Sep 08, 2023, 7:00 PM
    J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA
    DOC AT 100 is a concert program celebrating the life and legacy of Doc Watson by artists who performed with Doc, who were profoundly influenced by his music, and who called him a friend.
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  • Colorful Characters of the Great Smokies and Smoky Mountain Railways
    Colorful Characters of the Great Smokies and Smoky Mountain Railways
    Sat, Aug 26
    Caldwell Heritage Museum
    Aug 26, 2023, 2:00 PM
    Caldwell Heritage Museum, 112 Vaiden St, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA
    Aug 26, 2023, 2:00 PM
    Caldwell Heritage Museum, 112 Vaiden St, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA
    with Bob and Jacob Plott
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