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!
Grown-ups take over summer camp with this special weekend of fun and activities.
Taste from local breweries, shop from artisans and enjoy live music at this annual riverside event!
Join us for live music in the Nantahala Gorge! Featuring The Dirty French Broads and Amanda Platt & the Honey Cutters. Learn more & reserve your spot.
Join us at NOC this season for unforgettable live music every weekend! Enjoy local bands playing rock, jazz, bluegrass, and more, with the beautiful Nantahala River as your backdrop.
Come enjoy Music Bingo by the river at NOC every Thursday starting on June 4th. Instead of numbers, your bingo card is on your phone and is filled with songs. As your host plays clips, just listen, tap, and mark your card.  Each 2-hour event in Bryson City features 4 chances to win with multiple […]
A veteran’s appreciation full of adventure and food specials!
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.Â
Enjoy adventure activities and live music this Labor Day Weekend at the Nantahala Outdoor Center! Experience the Nantahala Gorge by water or air with a rafting or ziplining trip, then unwind with food & drink at River’s End Restaurant, Big Wesser, and Slow Joe’s Donut Bus.
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.Â
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 & US Team Trials will take place October 2–4 at NOC in partnership with the ACA USA Freestyle Organization. NOC offers a world-class competition feature and convenient on-site lodging and dining within walking distance of the wave. We look forward to seeing you on the water! Registration Entry Fee: $40 […]
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.Â
Celebrate fall in the Smoky Mountains at NOC’s Smoky Mountain Trail-Gate in Gatlinburg! Catch the big game indoors, enjoy delicious eats from a local food truck, sip complimentary hot apple cider, and shop the latest hiking gear, outdoor apparel, and trail essentials to prepare for your next Smoky Mountain adventure. Whether you’re exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park, planning a […]
Join us for a weekend of adventure, big closeout sales, live bands and the popular Used Gear Marketplace!
Come celebrate the magic of the season at NOC Gatlinburg with Santa at the fireplace.
Breakfast with Santa is a magical morning for kids of all ages with delicious food and a visit from Santa himself!
Enjoy the Merry Market with local shopping featuring talented artisan vendors offering everything from unique handmade gifts to festive treats.Â
2026 Cheoah River scheduled releases are brought to you by American Whitewater. Nantahala Outdoor Center is a proud sponsor of American Whitewater and their efforts to conserve whitewater here in the Southeast. Learn more about the non-profit organization American Whitewater and how to become a member here. The 9.25 mile section of the Cheoah River, […]
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 […]
The West Fork of the Tuck is 5.5 miles of class III- IV+ whitewater, from Thorpe Dam to Thorpe Powerhouse. View the release schedules!
Ocoee whitewater with NOC is Tennessee rafting at its best. View the dam schedules including the lake levels and release schedules.
Several times a year, Duke Energy creates more forceful water releases in this section of the Nantahala River where kayakers like to paddle and bringing onlookers to watch. NOC will provide shuttle to paddlers parking at the Cascades put-in.
2026 Tallulah River scheduled releases are brought to you by American Whitewater. Nantahala Outdoor Center is a proud sponsor of American Whitewater’s work to protect and restore rivers across the country. Learn more about becoming an American Whitewater member here. The section of the Tallulah River that runs through the Tallulah Gorge is 3.4 miles […]