Spring is just about here and the weather is better than ever. There is no better time to visit us than now! As we head into year 10 of ownership, we love seeing an active community around us. Here are some upcoming events you can attend during your next visit with us!
Fat Burger Month – All of March
Put on your stretchy pants and arrive hungry for Fat Burger Month 2026! For the entire month of March, Haywood’s most outrageously delicious burgers reign supreme. Tackle as many of this year’s 23 over-the-top burger creations as your stomach will allow at restaurants across Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, and Lake Junaluska. New this year, eat more burgers to win more prizes and vote for your favorite Fat Burgers!
Wildflower Walks at Lake Junaluska – March 18-April 29
Explore nature’s gallery with a guided stroll through Lake Junaluska’s vibrant Corneille Bryan Native Garden! Abundant with 500+ species of native flowers, trees, and other plant life, the garden will continue to bloom throughout each week of spring––no two walks will be alike! Expect to see beautiful flame azaleas, wood ferns, pink turtleheads, big leaf magnolia and woodland phlox. These walks are free and open to the public. Walks begin at the top of Stuart Circle.
Little Hands Big Imagination: Art Exhibit – March 17-April 13
Join Haywood Handmade Gallery for a joyful exhibit of large-scale collaborative artwork created by elementary students across Haywood County. Each school contributes one piece, made with many little hands and big imagination. All works will be auctioned off to support each school’s art program.
Haywood Historic Farmers Market – Every Saturday April – December
Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market invites everyone to experience local flavors and crafts every Saturday, April through December, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This producer-only market showcases a variety of products sourced from Haywood and nearby counties, including fresh produce, meats, fish, eggs, honey, dairy, flowers, nursery plants, baked goods, preserves, and heritage crafts. Leashed dogs are welcome. Come enjoy a top-notch community gathering to support local producers and stock up on the finest items Haywood has to offer!
There is endless fun and relaxation to enjoy when visiting Waynesville. We can’t wait for you to visit!
