Easter Event: Easter Egg Hunt in Bryson City

April 3, 1:00PM Swain County Horse Arena and Recreation Area, Bryson City North Carolina. 1st Annual Swain Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt Two separate egg hunts - Ages 0-4 and 5-10. Find one of three special eggs for each age group and win a prize! 828-488-3681, 800-867-9246

Smoky Mountains Cabins Offer "Endro-cations"

Bryson City / Dillsboro North Carolina. Mountain Bear Cabins will be partnering with the AEM Endurance Group (http://www.greatraces.net) to offer what we call " Enduro-cations" with guests having access to professional endurance athletic trainers who will offer training tips, work out schedules and of course time in the Smokies to put their endurance fitness training to the test on our quiet back country roads for cycling, our famed mountain biking trails, open water swimming in our mountain lakes and trail running. Your trip can be customized for your fitness goals. When the day is through, enjoy a spa and  licensed professional massage therapy. Mountain Bear Cabins is a proud sponsor of Gone Riding's SERC Series Mountain Bike Races, the 12 Hours of Tsali mountain bike race and the fall road riding classic, the Tour De Franklin. http://www.mountainbearcabins.com/

Specials and Discounts on Blowing Rock Cabin Rentals

At Your Wits End Vacation Rentals  35+ Cabin and Vacation Rentals from which to choose.  Find your perfect cabin between Blowing Rock and Boone - we offer mountain views, water views, fireplaces, WIFI, hot tubs, pool - ping pong - foosball tables, air hockey and more!  All prices and sizes. Check out our Specials Page including discounts on Fishing & Lodging.

Chef Competition in Blowing Rock

March 23 - 24, Crippens Restaurant, 239 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock North Carolina.  Fire on the Rock Quarterfinal Competition   You decide who goes on to compete in the main event- rate six courses of culinary creativity! 20 High Country Chefs compete with a "mystery" ingredient while diners judge the six-course blind menu and decide the wininer of each preliminary.  The final four chefs compete live onstage during the Bloiwing Rock Wine and food Festival in April. Only $39 + per person. Call to make reservations: 828-295-3487    http://www.crippens.com/dnn/

Lodging Special for Baniff Film Festival

March 19-20, Brevard North Carolina. $50 off 2 nights, $100 off week  TREEHOUSE AT GOLDEN POND  Beautifully furnished 2 bd, 1 bath, cabin sleeps four, central AC/heat, fireplace, eat-in fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, living room, laundry room with washer and dryer. Screened porch and open deck overlooking 2 ponds. $100 per nt, $500 per week.

"Farm Stay" on 13 Acres near Waynesville

EMERALD GATE FARM    Maggie Valley / Waynesville North Carolina. Vacation on a 13 acre mountain Farm! This mountain vacation rental has 3 bedrooms and  3 baths, and is  PET FRIENDLY-bring your horse and ride into the Park. Enjoy the Mountain and pond views from a wrap-around deck. Trout ponds and hiking trails are on the property. WIFI. Fresh eggs, fruits, veggies. $185 per night, $970 per week

King of the Mountain Chefs

March 6, Cyprus Restaurant,Old Edwards Inn, Highlands North Carolina.   King of the Mountain Chef's Challenge    See the Action Unfold as Highlands Top Chefs Go Head to Head in Three Heats, Ending in a Final Battle Where One Chef Will Stand Along as "King of the Mountain". Guests Will Enjoy a Champagne Greeting and Two Complimentary Bar Beverages, Appetizers Throughout the Event Prepared by the Participating Chefs, a Cash Bar Available for Additional Beverages, Four-Course Dinner Prepared by Participating Chefs and Live Music Following the Event. Competition:  4pm - 7pm,  Dinner at 7:30pm with Live Entertainment.

Brevard Cabin Rental on 4 Acres

BRIGADOON   Brevard North Carolina. A renovated, rustic mountain cabin originally built in 1917. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fireplace, mountain views, WIFI. Large screened porch and open deck overlooking Little River, a trout stream. Sits on 4 acres. Sleeps 8. PET FRIENDLY. $150 per night, $750 per week.

Mardi Gras Benefit in Brevard

March 6 , 6PM until...Red Cross Building, 175  King Street, BREVARD  North Carolina.  5th Annual Mardi Gras Benefit   The sound of Cajun music, the taste of shrimp and crab cakes, the shuffle of the cards and the cry of Black Jack. There will be a casino atmosphere, a Cajun grazing buffet, music, dancing, auctions and raffles. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Transylvania County Red Cross and your local community members.