Upcoming Events

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!

Aug 23

Featured

River and Brews | Craft Beverage Festival

August 23, 12:00 PM – August 23, 2025, 5:00 PM

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Taste from local breweries, shop from artisans and enjoy live music at this annual riverside event!

Payson’s Run 10K

October 11, 9:00 AM – October 11, 2025, 1:00 PM

Nantahala Outdoor Center

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 […]

Adventure

Competitions

Jul 26

2025 Slalom & Kayak Cross Age Group Nationals

July 26, 9:00 AM – July 27, 2025, 1:00 PM

Nantahala Outdoor Center

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 […]

Adventure

Competitions

Jul 31

Class II King Trivia Game Night @ Big Wesser

July 31, 6:00 PM – July 31, 2025, 8:00 PM

Nantahala, NC

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 […]

Trivia

Aug 1

2025 Cornhole Tournaments

August 1, 5:00 PM – August 1, 2025, 8:00 PM

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 […]

Competitions

Food and Drink

Aug 7

Class II King Trivia Game Night @ Big Wesser

August 7, 6:00 PM – August 7, 2025, 8:00 PM

Nantahala, NC

Trivia

Aug 8

Camp Wesser- Adult Summer Camp

August 8, 6:00 PM – August 10, 2025, 2:00 PM

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Grown-ups take over summer camp with this special weekend of fun and activities.

2025 Cornhole Tournaments

August 8, 5:00 PM – August 8, 2025, 8:00 PM

Competitions

Food and Drink

Aug 9

Riverside Artisan Market

August 9, 11:00 AM – August 9, 2025, 5:00 PM

Nantahala Outdoor Center

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.

Vendor Event

Aug 14

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.

Vendor Event

Sep 27

Nanty Fest

September 27, 8:00 AM – September 27, 2025, 6:00 PM

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Join us for high water on the Nantahala and a celebration of paddling at the after party on campus!

2025 Live Like Maria Classic & US Freestyle National Championships

October 3, 10:00 AM – October 6, 2025, 5:00 PM

Nantahala, NC

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 […]

Oct 11

Riverside Artisan Market

October 11, 11:00 AM – October 11, 2025, 5:00 PM

Nantahala Outdoor Center

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.

Vendor Event

Oct 24

Guest Appreciation Festival

October 24, 11:00 AM – October 26, 2025, 8:00 PM

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Join us for a weekend of adventure, big closeout sales, live bands and the popular Used Gear Marketplace!

Women’s Pedal Fest

November 7, 9:00 AM – November 9, 2025, 6:00 PM

Nantahala Outdoor Center

2025 Details Coming Soon!

Breakfast w/ Santa & the Merry Market

December 6, 8:00 AM – December 6, 2025, 2:00 PM

Breakfast with Santa is a magical morning for kids of all ages with delicious food and a visit from Santa himself!

Food and Drink

Retail Sale

Dates Vary

Women in the Outdoors

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 River Releases 2024

Ocoee River

Ocoee whitewater with NOC is Tennessee rafting at its best. View the dam schedules including the lake levels and release schedules.