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!
Kickoff to adventure season with exciting river releases & after party!
Join us for Happy Hiker Day at the NOC Outfitter’s Store to celebrate our love for hiking!
Paddle South brings kayakers together across Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia for a spring series that’s competitive and rooted in the Southeast paddling scene.
Swing by the LL Bean Bootmobile at NOC Gatlinburg as our partners at LL Bean come into town with style! Meet the team, check out their latest gear, and get outfitted for all your spring adventures.
Swing by the KÜHL MULE Stage at NOC Gatlinburg as our partners at KÜHL roll into town with their mobile stage as part of their Southeast Tour! Meet the team, check out their latest gear, and get outfitted for all your spring adventures.
This annual team relay race traverses from Brevard to Bryson City with the finish line at the river! Stick around for live music, vendors, food, and drinks.
Come join the Camp Critter Crew at NOC Gatlinburg for a day filled with family-friendly fun!
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.
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.
Kick off the summer at the Nantahala Outdoor Center with a weekend of live music, food & drinks, and outdoor adventure. Our adventure activities will be in full swing, and on-site dining will be available at River’s End Restaurant, Big Wesser, and Slow Joe’s Donut Bus.
Join us this May at the park at NOC Roswell for a fun-filled day designed to bring families together and get kids excited for summer camp! Meet our amazing Camp Counselors, let your young adventurers try out kayaks and standup paddleboards on the river, and enjoy camp crafts & activities. Parents and kids can connect […]
A weekend of women paddlers, excursions, meals and fun!
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.
Enjoy live music, a vibrant local artisan market, face painting, kids’ activities including bouncy houses and carnival rides, food specials, and so much more—all free as our heartfelt thank-you to the community. Come celebrate the spirit that started it all!
For women in the outdoors, shop, mingle, and enjoy inspiration at our annual event.
Ring in Independence Day at the Nantahala Outdoor Center! Enjoy a weekend of live music and food & drink from River’s End Restaurant, Big Wesser, and Slow Joe’s Donut Bus. Beat the heat with adventure activities like whitewater rafting, ziplining, and kayaking & paddleboarding on Fontana Lake.
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.
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.
A veteran’s appreciation full of adventure and food specials!
Grown-ups take over summer camp with this special weekend of fun and activities.
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.
Taste from local breweries, shop from artisans and enjoy live music at this annual riverside event!
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.
Join us for high water on the Nantahala and a celebration of paddling at the after party on campus!
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.
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.
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 […]
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, […]