Where to Go, What to Do in Jackson County Oct. 13-14
Saturday in Jackson County (Oct. 13)
Tournament of Champions Marching Band Competition, 9:15 a.m. until 4 p.m., when WCU's marching band performs its halftime show; the performances begin again at 7 p.m.; a modest admission fee is charged.
This annual competition brings to Western's football stadium two dozen of the best high school marching bands from several hundred miles around, to compete by performing elaborate halftime shows all afternoon in front of a team of judges. Smoky Mountain High School's marching band performs at 10:30 a.m. Those bands who make the finals will perform again beginning at 7 p.m.
Your best bet is to come at 7 and plan to stay for a couple of hours. WCU's marching band will perform a second time at the end of the evening, which undoubtedly will wow many of the high school students into deciding to attend Western and join its band. The innovative show produced by WCU's 320-member band will wow you, too.
The anticipation and excitement is palpable. Very family-friendly; you'll be cheering along with the parents who practically fill the home team stands, and you'll find yourself rooting for your favorite band as the judges announce the runners-up and then the grand winner at the end. Bring a seat cushion plus a blanket and hot cocoa if it's chilly.
Western Carolina Regional Fly-In and Family Fun Day, 9 - 5, at the Jackson County Airport in Cullowhee. Features ramp displays of aircraft; in-flight demonstration of radio-controlled airplanes; airplane rides; youth mentoring classes regarding aerodynamics and careers in aviation; food and beverages available; aviation-related merchandise for sale.
Sylva Farmer's Market (9 - Noon), downtown at Railroad Avenue and Grindstaff Cove Road
Whittier Maple Leaf Festival in Whittier. Proceeds go to the New Century Scholars program. 828-497-2393.
Qualla Arts Open Air Indian Market at Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual. 828-497-3103
Big Rigs Antique Truck Show, 8 until 5, Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. $5; children under 6 are free.
Note: the Singing in the Smokies Fall Color Festival is next weekend, not this weekend, at Inspiration Park. (It has been reported in other media as occurring this weekend.)
Rabies vaccination for cats and dogs, noon until 1, Jackson County Veterinary Clinic. $5.
Sign-up for Jackson County Youth Basketball (last chance), 9 until 1, Smoky Mountain High School gym lobby. For boys and girls ages 7 to 17; bring certified birth certificate and a recent photo. 293-0677.
Sunday in Jackson County (Oct. 14)
Bridge Park Fundraiser Concert, 1 - 7 p.m., downtown Sylva. Free; you can make a donation for construction of the park, at a booth staffed by the Downtown Sylva Association.
Bark in the Park, starting at 1 p.m., Mark Watson Park in Sylva; for more information, see the online article in the Sylva Herald.
Onder and Sykes concert, 6 p.m., Lighthouse Baptist Church on 441 south of Dillsboro. Sponsored by sponsored by Lighthouse Baptist Church and Faith Family Church.
Bird Youmans, gospel musician, 11 to 2 p.m., Uncle Bill's Flea Market on U.S. 74, about 3 miles west of Dillsboro.
Singing Christians, 6 p.m., Fall Cliff Baptist Church.
Rabies vaccination for cats and dogs, Noon until 2, Sylva Animal Hospital. $5.
Note: the Singing in the Smokies Fall Color Festival is next weekend, not this weekend, at Inspiration Park. (It has been reported in other media as occurring this weekend.)
Tournament of Champions Marching Band Competition, 9:15 a.m. until 4 p.m., when WCU's marching band performs its halftime show; the performances begin again at 7 p.m.; a modest admission fee is charged.
This annual competition brings to Western's football stadium two dozen of the best high school marching bands from several hundred miles around, to compete by performing elaborate halftime shows all afternoon in front of a team of judges. Smoky Mountain High School's marching band performs at 10:30 a.m. Those bands who make the finals will perform again beginning at 7 p.m.
Your best bet is to come at 7 and plan to stay for a couple of hours. WCU's marching band will perform a second time at the end of the evening, which undoubtedly will wow many of the high school students into deciding to attend Western and join its band. The innovative show produced by WCU's 320-member band will wow you, too.
The anticipation and excitement is palpable. Very family-friendly; you'll be cheering along with the parents who practically fill the home team stands, and you'll find yourself rooting for your favorite band as the judges announce the runners-up and then the grand winner at the end. Bring a seat cushion plus a blanket and hot cocoa if it's chilly.
Western Carolina Regional Fly-In and Family Fun Day, 9 - 5, at the Jackson County Airport in Cullowhee. Features ramp displays of aircraft; in-flight demonstration of radio-controlled airplanes; airplane rides; youth mentoring classes regarding aerodynamics and careers in aviation; food and beverages available; aviation-related merchandise for sale.
Sylva Farmer's Market (9 - Noon), downtown at Railroad Avenue and Grindstaff Cove Road
Whittier Maple Leaf Festival in Whittier. Proceeds go to the New Century Scholars program. 828-497-2393.
Qualla Arts Open Air Indian Market at Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual. 828-497-3103
Big Rigs Antique Truck Show, 8 until 5, Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. $5; children under 6 are free.
Note: the Singing in the Smokies Fall Color Festival is next weekend, not this weekend, at Inspiration Park. (It has been reported in other media as occurring this weekend.)
Rabies vaccination for cats and dogs, noon until 1, Jackson County Veterinary Clinic. $5.
Sign-up for Jackson County Youth Basketball (last chance), 9 until 1, Smoky Mountain High School gym lobby. For boys and girls ages 7 to 17; bring certified birth certificate and a recent photo. 293-0677.
Sunday in Jackson County (Oct. 14)
Bridge Park Fundraiser Concert, 1 - 7 p.m., downtown Sylva. Free; you can make a donation for construction of the park, at a booth staffed by the Downtown Sylva Association.
Bark in the Park, starting at 1 p.m., Mark Watson Park in Sylva; for more information, see the online article in the Sylva Herald.
Onder and Sykes concert, 6 p.m., Lighthouse Baptist Church on 441 south of Dillsboro. Sponsored by sponsored by Lighthouse Baptist Church and Faith Family Church.
Bird Youmans, gospel musician, 11 to 2 p.m., Uncle Bill's Flea Market on U.S. 74, about 3 miles west of Dillsboro.
Singing Christians, 6 p.m., Fall Cliff Baptist Church.
Rabies vaccination for cats and dogs, Noon until 2, Sylva Animal Hospital. $5.
Note: the Singing in the Smokies Fall Color Festival is next weekend, not this weekend, at Inspiration Park. (It has been reported in other media as occurring this weekend.)
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