Events in Hot Springs
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Do you want to have your wedding, gathering or retreat in Hot Springs, NC?!
Hot Springs, North Carolina is host to a rich array of arts and culture events. Being tucked up in the amazing Appalachian Mountains has only spiced the cultural spectrum, both traditional and new. Everything from River Festivals to traditional arts festivals, social justice events to motorcycle rallies; many of which support local artists, community and nature while drawing speakers, thinkers, artists, musicians, competitors and more from the nation and world-over.
Wild Goose Festival
An art, music and story-driven transformational experience grounded in faith-inspired social justice.
Hot Springs Annual Trailfest
A celebration of the Appalachian Trail and Outdoor Recreation. Enjoy Live Music, Speakers, Food, Games and more. Happening in April when many thru-hikers pass through town.
Bluff Mountain Festival
Some of the region’s best Traditional Old-Time and Bluegrass Music, ballad singing and clogging followed by an evening Square Dance until dark! Bring the family and the lawn chairs to enjoy a day full of music under the shade trees! 
Hot Springs Motorcycle Weekend
A motorcycle Rally complete with live music, Bike Games, a Bike show, Vendors and plenty of good times! Presented by: Buncombe County Concerned Bikers Association/ABATE.
French Broad River Festival
Come enjoy live music, a great outdoor gear live auction, and arts and crafts vendor offerings as well as the “Paddle with the Pros”, the Annual FBRF Mountain Bike Race, or the Annual French Broad River Raft Race. The festival is a benefit for American Whitewater, The Verner Center for Early Learning and Hot Springs Community Learning Center.
4th of July Fireworks in Hot Springs NC
The town of Hot Springs Town and local Fire Department join forces for the annual patriotic display which can be viewed from right down in town, or from romantic look outs surrounding hot springs. Consider making hot springs a part of your summer holiday!
Everything You Need for Your Special Day
Hot Springs has many special places to celebrate your wedding, including intimate locations at vacation homes for smaller groups, outdoor venues and farms which accommodate large party tents, and historical properties with a variety of facilities. Get married on a mountaintop at Max Patch or have an intimate ceremony at St. Jude’s Chapel of Hope in Trust.
Because Hot Springs is a popular getaway, we have an unusual number of restaurants, shops and accommodations for a town our size. With a nice selection of hotels, motels, suites, bed and breakfasts, cabins and vacation homes, accommodations for 150-200 guests are no problem. We even have a number of campgrounds for the more adventurous.
Officiants; flowers; musicians; photographers; cakes and more – we have them all to help make your special day exactly what you envision.
There’s Plenty To Do
While you will be busy getting ready for your special ceremony, be sure to schedule some time during your wedding getaway to enjoy outdoor activities and dining around town.
Family and friends will have plenty of opportunity to spend time together over lunch, at a tavern, soaking in the hot mineral springs, hiking, rafting or relaxing on the front porch overlooking the mountains.
Hot Springs has a large selection of locations for your events, including intimate locations at vacation rentals for smaller groups, outdoor venues which accommodate large party tents, historical properties with a variety of facilities, spots with gazebos, and more. There are even some outdoor locations such as Max Patch or St. Judes Chapel in Trust for very small events.
There are also great services for events, weddings and more!
