
River and Brews | Craft Beverage Festival
Taste from local breweries, shop from artisans and enjoy live music at this annual riverside event!
Looking for live music, paddling competitions, retail sales, or festivals? We have it all. Don’t miss out on all of the fun – make sure to add our events to your calendar!
Taste from local breweries, shop from artisans and enjoy live music at this annual riverside event!
The Payson’s Run 10k is a challenging trail race entirely on NOC property and winds along Flint Ridge and the NOC zipline course! The majority of the route is on our singletrack bike trail and runners will be able to hear the water rushing from the Nantahala River below. The course starts with over 1,000 […]
The Nantahala Racing Club is excited to partner with the American Canoe Association (ACA) and Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) to host the 2025 Canoe Slalom Age Group National Championships! Racers will take two canoe slalom runs on Saturday, followed by the Kayak Cross Individual and head-to-head races on Sunday. The 18-22-gate slalom race and the […]
Join us every Thursday from May 29th to September 11th for Class II King Trivia Game Night at Big Wesser! After a day on the river or hiking the AT, test your knowledge, enjoy delicious food, and sip on beer specials at our scenic riverside restaurant. This survey style trivia is paper free, and guests […]
Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC! Join us for our new Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC, set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Nantahala Gorge! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just love a good game, compete with fellow bar sports enthusiasts every Friday night. Hosted in the Backyard of Big Wesser, this tournament promises friendly […]
Join us every Thursday from May 29th to September 11th for Class II King Trivia Game Night at Big Wesser! After a day on the river or hiking the AT, test your knowledge, enjoy delicious food, and sip on beer specials at our scenic riverside restaurant. This survey style trivia is paper free, and guests […]
Grown-ups take over summer camp with this special weekend of fun and activities.
Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC! Join us for our new Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC, set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Nantahala Gorge! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just love a good game, compete with fellow bar sports enthusiasts every Friday night. Hosted in the Backyard of Big Wesser, this tournament promises friendly […]
Join us riverside for a monthly Artisan Market. Shop local for jewelry, pottery, unique creations and fresh goods from talented artisans and farmers each month.
Join us every Thursday from May 29th to September 11th for Class II King Trivia Game Night at Big Wesser! After a day on the river or hiking the AT, test your knowledge, enjoy delicious food, and sip on beer specials at our scenic riverside restaurant. This survey style trivia is paper free, and guests […]
Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC! Join us for our new Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC, set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Nantahala Gorge! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just love a good game, compete with fellow bar sports enthusiasts every Friday night. Hosted in the Backyard of Big Wesser, this tournament promises friendly […]
Join us every Thursday from May 29th to September 11th for Class II King Trivia Game Night at Big Wesser! After a day on the river or hiking the AT, test your knowledge, enjoy delicious food, and sip on beer specials at our scenic riverside restaurant. This survey style trivia is paper free, and guests […]
Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC! Join us for our new Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC, set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Nantahala Gorge! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just love a good game, compete with fellow bar sports enthusiasts every Friday night. Hosted in the Backyard of Big Wesser, this tournament promises friendly […]
Join us every Thursday from May 29th to September 11th for Class II King Trivia Game Night at Big Wesser! After a day on the river or hiking the AT, test your knowledge, enjoy delicious food, and sip on beer specials at our scenic riverside restaurant. This survey style trivia is paper free, and guests […]
Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC! Join us for our new Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC, set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Nantahala Gorge! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just love a good game, compete with fellow bar sports enthusiasts every Friday night. Hosted in the Backyard of Big Wesser, this tournament promises friendly […]
Join us every Thursday from May 29th to September 11th for Class II King Trivia Game Night at Big Wesser! After a day on the river or hiking the AT, test your knowledge, enjoy delicious food, and sip on beer specials at our scenic riverside restaurant. This survey style trivia is paper free, and guests […]
Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC! Join us for our new Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC, set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Nantahala Gorge! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just love a good game, compete with fellow bar sports enthusiasts every Friday night. Hosted in the Backyard of Big Wesser, this tournament promises friendly […]
Join us every Thursday from May 29th to September 11th for Class II King Trivia Game Night at Big Wesser! After a day on the river or hiking the AT, test your knowledge, enjoy delicious food, and sip on beer specials at our scenic riverside restaurant. This survey style trivia is paper free, and guests […]
Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC! Join us for our new Weekly Cornhole Tournament at NOC, set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Nantahala Gorge! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just love a good game, compete with fellow bar sports enthusiasts every Friday night. Hosted in the Backyard of Big Wesser, this tournament promises friendly […]
Join us riverside for a monthly Artisan Market. Shop local for jewelry, pottery, unique creations and fresh goods from talented artisans and farmers each month.
Join us for high water on the Nantahala and a celebration of paddling at the after party on campus!
The Live Like Maria Freestyle Classic and the US Freestyle National Championships return to the Nantahala Gorge this fall! Hosted by the ACA USA Freestyle Organization and in partnership with NOC, this exciting event will take place October 3rd through the 5th. Whether you’re in it for the fun or aiming for the title of […]
Join us riverside for a monthly Artisan Market. Shop local for jewelry, pottery, unique creations and fresh goods from talented artisans and farmers each month.
Join us for a weekend of adventure, big closeout sales, live bands and the popular Used Gear Marketplace!
2025 Details Coming Soon!
Breakfast with Santa is a magical morning for kids of all ages with delicious food and a visit from Santa himself!
Join us to celebrate Women in the Outdoors! Meet up with like-minded women for fun, camaraderie, and adventure at a number of weekends this summer and fall! Women’s Kayak Retreat Join a group of women paddlers under the supportive instruction of NOC’s rock star female instructors for a weekend of paddling, yoga, and companionship. Our Women’s Kayak […]
Ocoee whitewater with NOC is Tennessee rafting at its best. View the dam schedules including the lake levels and release schedules.