The 78th 

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE, CHANGES OF LOCATION AND TIME FOR SOME EVENTS DURING THE 2025 FESTIVAL HAVE BEEN MADE

Pageantry, Art & Music in Bakersville, NC 

The North Carolina Rhododendron Festival draws hundreds of visitors from all over the region and features the 

Rhododendron Festival Pageant, the Craft Fair with food vendors, children's activities, live music throughout the day, as well as a classic car show, a 10K run, and 2 nights of street dancing.  Come discover our Small Town Mountain Paradise!  

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