Upcoming Events

Jared “Blue” Smith Join us as we listen to Bluegrass with Blue @theRiver at NOC! Grab a refreshing beverage from Big Wesser and dance along as NOC instructor Jared Smith, AKA “Blue”, tickles the banjo strings for a delightful atmosphere. Bring the family for a fun evening. Check out Blue below and then come visit […]

BEER & LOATHING HIPPY HONKY TONK ROCK N’ ROLL In a sea of carbon copy artists, Beer & Loathing takes you out of the ordinary and transpose you to new musical heights. From the mountains of Western North Carolina, this acoustic duo composed of singer/songwriter Johnny Blackwell and Cole Laughter blends rock’ n ‘roll, funk, and […]

Hometown Favorites and NOC Alumni Cola Williamson and Ashley Claxton Join locals Ashley Claxton & Cola Williamson as they serenade us along the riverbanks with their “no strings to hold us down” approach to music. “We are soul mates who have the privilege of writing, learning, and living music together. Through musical harmony, we attempt […]

Eddie Clayton honed his guitar skills out of the banks of the Haw River in his teen years.  He then moved to Daytona, Florida, and then on to Tampa where he played most of the bars in central Florida for the next four years.  Moving back to Winston Salem in 2005 Eddie teamed up with […]

With the Ocoee River in East Tennessee as the backdrop, and North Georgia on the horizon, Wyatt Espalin’s debut album, Songwriter/Singer (2015), was born. Entertaining audiences in his hometown of Hiawassee, Georgia as early as age eight, Wyatt’s passion for music was obvious, even from the music barn stage built by his grandfather on the […]

NOC welcomes back the Natti Love Joys on September 3rd. The Natti Love Joys are a roots rock reggae band that have been playing live since 2003. They consist of husband and wife duo Anthony “Jatti” Allen and Sonia “Marla” Allen (formerly Sonia Abel). Jatti was previously the bassist for the reggae group The Congos […]

Konrad Kuechenmeister is now one of the world’s top loopers. He embodies the harmony between traditional live music and new century multimedia technology. While live on stage, as a multi-instrumentalist, Konrad composes, arranges, and mixes right before your eyes. He uses traditional instruments such as classical guitar, melodica, piano, drums, djembe, while singing and beatboxing […]

It’s back! One of our most loved events, Guest Appreciation Festival is returning this year just in time for our 50th year in adventure. GAF is our annual celebration bringing together guests, visitors, paddlers, and staff for a weekend festival of incredible sales, whitewater, outdoor fun, and gratitude! Snag great deals from the Outfitter’s Store […]

NOCtoberfest, NOC’s annual fall family fun event returns! Enjoy leaf season in the Smoky Mountains at Nantahala Outdoor Center’s annual NOCtoberfest event on October 22nd, 2022. This free, family favorite celebration offers activities, kid friendly live music, and prizes for all ages to enjoy. The most anticipated part of the NOCtoberfest celebration is NOC’s Great […]

From beginners to thru-hikers, Discovering the Appalachian Trail has something for anyone that wants a connection with the nation’s longest marked footpath at approximately 2,181 miles. Starting at Springer Mountain in Georgia and finishing far to the north in Maine’s Mount Katahdin, the A.T. crosses 14 states, 6 national parks, and 8 national forests. Taking […]

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 – September 9-11 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. […]

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.

2022 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, especially in the Southeast. Nantahala Outdoor Center is a proud sponsor of American Whitewater’s work to protect and restore rivers across the country. Learn […]

2022 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, […]