Upcoming Events

Join us every Wednesday Night this summer for Trivia at Big Wesser Riverside Pub with MC Stell. Hi Diddly Ho! This week’s theme is The Simpson. Ay Caramba! Hear MC Stell shout Doh! before every question. Bring your A game for this one as the Simpson’s have celebrated 33 seasons of hilarity. Sit back, have […]

The Bayou Diesel Band has been has been performing Louisiana style cajun, zydeco and New Orleans dance tunes throughout the bayous and valleys of Western North Carolina since 2002. Led by Steve Burnside on accordion and Tall Paul on bass, the group has performed everywhere from Merlefest to Bele Chere to Asheville’s Downtown After 5. […]

Growing up in Memphis, TN, there was ample opportunity for Christina Chandler to make music. She took hold of that, and at age 6, began taking voice lessons and working on original songs, eventually competing in talent shows, performing in musicals, singing in church and school choirs, and taking advantage of any chance to grow […]

The Log Noggins are a 3 piece progressive southern rock band based in Asheville, NC. Embedded in their southern roots are strains of fusion, blues, progressive rock, and much more. Their take on composition, melody, and chord structure contains hints of everything from The Allman Brothers to John Scofield. The Log Noggins’ dynamic, high-energy performances […]

Live music all summer along the Nantahala River.

The Log Noggins are a 3 piece progressive southern rock band based in Asheville, NC. Embedded in their southern roots are strains of fusion, blues, progressive rock, and much more. Their take on composition, melody, and chord structure contains hints of everything from The Allman Brothers to John Scofield. The Log Noggins’ dynamic, high-energy performances […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Live music all summer along the Nantahala River.

Brian Hill’s unmistakable voice, memorable songs and lyrical bass stylings have been the sonic backbone of his internationally touring rock-reggae band Regatta 69. For more than two decades he’s been touring extensively throughout the US and Europe, delivering smooth performances of his uplifting songs to audiences in some 42 States and 17 countries. Now, coining […]

The Log Noggins are a 3 piece progressive southern rock band based in Asheville, NC. Embedded in their southern roots are strains of fusion, blues, progressive rock, and much more. Their take on composition, melody, and chord structure contains hints of everything from The Allman Brothers to John Scofield. The Log Noggins’ dynamic, high-energy performances […]

Christina Chandler grew up in Memphis, TN, and has been making music since she was 6, beginning with writing her own songs, eventually competing in talent shows, performing in musicals, singing in church and school choirs, and taking advantage of any chance to grow and learn as a vocalist. She went to The University of […]

NOC Welcomes back the Natti Love Joys on August 6th. 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 while […]

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 […]

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. Full of great sales, adventure, paddling, live entertainment, vendor booths and more, GAF is has been our most popular event for decades. Stay tuned for details…

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 […]

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, […]