Haywood County Tourism Development Authority

05/29/2026

Need brochures, maps, or visitor guides for your business? We’ve got you covered! Stop by our Welcome Center Monday–Saturday from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM to pick up complimentary resources and promotional materials.

Thanks Visit Haywood for dropping off a bunch of great information about things to do and explore in ! Feel free to stop by “Dimension of Books” and pick up some pamphlets!!

05/21/2026

We're thrilled to reveal the winner of the 2026 Visit Haywood T-Shirt Design Contest, "Mountain Serenity" by Sabine Allen 🐻

Nearly 1500 people cast their vote, and this beautiful design rose to the top. Keep your eyes peeled for these shirts, coming to the Visit Haywood Welcome Center, our online store, and Mast General Store in Waynesville this July!

Plus, score 25-35% off the 2025 T-shirts now: https://visithaywood-online-store.square.site

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Parks & Recreation Master Plan Open House!
This will be our second open house, building on the feedback and ideas shared during our first community meeting. Come help us continue shaping the future of parks, trails, and recreation in Waynesville.

📅 May 19, 2026
🕓 4–7 PM
📍 Waynesville Rec Center (550 Vance St)
Learn more: https://www.waynesvillenc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/master-plan

This comprehensive plan is funded in part by Visit Haywood
Your voice matters—stop by anytime and be part of the vision.

05/12/2026

Calling all Haywood County partners, makers & local businesses! 🎉

We have exciting opportunities to get involved in the upcoming SATW (Society of American Travel Writers) Convention this October! 🧳✍️📸

Use this form to sign up for opportunities like:
🍪 Sponsored snack breaks
🎶 Main Street Block Party
🛍️ Closing Night Vendor Market
🎁 Welcome bag contributions

🔗 https://form.jotform.com/260964087069064

More than 250 travel writers, editors, photographers, and content creators will visit Haywood County in October 2026 making this a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business, products, and local flavor!

Please note: submitting the form does not guarantee placement.

⏰ Deadline to sign-up: June 29, 2026 at 9AM

If you have any questions about SATW partnerships, email Corrina Ruffieux at [email protected]

05/11/2026

We just published our new 2026–2027 Partner Collaborations Guide, and we’d love for you to check it out! From the Visit Haywood Ice Fest to the brand-new Our State Co-Op Marketing opportunity, there are plenty of exciting ways to partner with us in the year ahead. Explore the guide below and start signing up for upcoming opportunities today! 📅🖊️

05/11/2026

🚲 Strive Not to Drive Week starts Friday, May 15!

Join Town of Waynesville, North Carolina for two community bike rides and enjoy a FREE week of fixed-route transit on Haywood Public Transit. 🚌

📍 May 15 — Frog Level Brewing, Waynesville
📍 May 18 — Glance St., Clyde
⏰ Both rides roll out at 6 PM

🔧 Pigeon River Bikes will offer FREE minor bike repairs before the rides

05/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Mountain Mornings event celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week! We loved recognizing our Fat Burger Month winners, hearing from Visit NC Marketing Director Scott Peacock about statewide tourism initiatives, and sharing updates on what’s ahead for Visit Haywood in the coming year.

If you weren’t able to attend, you can view the full presentation here: https://haywoodtda.com/partner-resources

Visit North Carolina
U.S. Travel Association