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Aug 28

Labor Day Weekend

Adventure
Food and Drink
Live Music
  • Date & Time

    August 28, 9:00 AM – August 30, 2026, 8:00 PM

  • Location

    Nantahala Outdoor Center

A group of guests splashes down the Nantahala River in a yellow guided raft.

Description

Spend Your Labor Day Weekend in the Smokies!

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.

Make the most of the long weekend with our Stay & Play Package! Save 10% on activities and photos when you stay steps from the action at our Adventure Resort. We have cabins and rooms to suit every guest and group, and happily host dogs in select units. Please call 866-336-1037 before booking if traveling with your pet.

Labor Day Weekend Live Music Schedule

Friday, August 28th
5-8 pm Mike Hollon
Saturday, August 29th
1-4 pm Dick Dickerson
5-8 pm The Get Right Band
Sunday, August 30th
5-8 pm Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs

Special Deals & Packages

Save 10%

Stay & Play Discount

Adventure at your doorstep! Stay in NOC lodging and save 10% on outdoor activities at our 500-acre Nantahala Adventure Resort and outposts. Choose from bungalows, cabins, and more!
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Save 10%

Second Activity Discount

More adventure, more savings! Save an extra 10% when you book a second qualifying activity at our Nantahala River adventure campus.
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