Murphy, NC and the Tri-State Area

05/15/2026

Downtown Murphy NC is excited to announce Murphy Mountain Music: Summer Concert Series. Sponsored by Cherokee County Tourism Development Authority. Who better to kick off the summer of fun than Braden Rumfelt for his hometown concert!

After making all of us proud on American Idol and performing on one of the biggest stages in the country, Braden Rumfelt will return to Murphy for a free hometown concert at Konehete Veterans Park on Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Braden will perform with his full band for what promises to be a great night of music and community celebration. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come out to support one of our own as he takes the stage back home in Murphy.

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05/06/2026

05/02/2026

Vote for Braden this Monday, May 4th!

Our very own Braden Rumfelt is representing our region with so much heart and talent, and we couldn’t be prouder of him.

If he advances, his American Idol Homecoming is set for May 6th right here in Murphy — including a parade and a hometown concert.
Let’s show up for him now. Vote Monday and help bring Braden home!

04/28/2026

Braden Rumfelt Homecoming!

IMAGINE THIS…
A stage set up in the park.
Braden Rumfelt performing right here at home.
Our community gathered together with a downtown parade, surrounded by the beauty of our Murphy mountain town. Hosting, AMERICAN IDOL!!

This happens ONLY if Braden makes the Top 3 on May 4th — and that depends on our votes.

🚨VOTE TOMORROW NIGHT at 8PM
‼️AND AGAIN MONDAY, MAY 4TH at 8PM

Voting opens as American Idol goes live on the East Coast. Everyone who supports Braden should use every vote they have both nights.

LET’S BRING BRADEN HOME ON WEDNESDAY MAY 6TH!!
Share this. Spread the word.
Let’s show Braden how strongly Murphy and Cherokee County stand behind him.

CHECK THE COMMENTS
We’ll post all the voting methods so you don’t miss a single vote.

This is our moment, Murphy. Let’s make it happen for one of our own. 💗

04/09/2026

12/05/2025

Help protect our beautiful forests and lakes from being sold off for private development. Sign the petition.

Cherokee County, NC - Save Nantahala National Forest Around Lake Hiwassee Take Action County Commissioners Ask U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to Open Public Lands to Private DevelopmentOn April 21, 2025, the Cherokee County Commissioners unanimously adopted a Petition for Redress of Grievances to the US....

11/26/2025

❄️🎄🎅𝐂H𝐑I𝐒T𝐌A𝐒 𝐌I𝐃N𝐈G𝐇T 𝐌O𝐕I𝐄 𝐌A𝐑A𝐓H𝐎N - TWO NIGHTS ONLY - TUE 11/25 and WED 11/26🎅🎄❄️

Get into the holiday spirit with these Christmas classics enjoyed best at a classic drive-in theatre! North Pole Hot chocolate, Deep Fried Santa Cookie Dough, twinkling lights, and the coziest Christmas vibes around!

(NOTE: Also don't miss🩷💚𝐖𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃 and 𝐖𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃: 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃💚🩷 DOUBLE FEATURE FRI 11/28, SAT 11/29, SUN 11/30!!)

CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MOVIE MARATHON
TUE 11/25 and WED 11/26
🍿5:00-Ticket Gate and Diner open
🍿7:00-𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (2004-G)
🍿9:00-𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 (1983-PG)
🍿10:40-𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 (1989-PG13)

🤩Any or all films for one low price: Adults $10, children 3-11 $5, two and younger FREE, and $5 per vehicle.

🥨SPECIALS: North Pole Hot Chocolates and Deep Fried Santa Cookie Dough!

✅EVENT DETAILS AND TRAILERS: www.swandrivein.com

🎥COMING SOON:
11/23-11/24 WICKED and WICKED FOR GOOD!
11/25-11/26 MERRY MIDNIGHT MOVIE MARATHON
12/4-12/7 FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S!

10/02/2025

09/05/2025

🍂Fall Festival tickets are on sale now!🍂

Join us October 4–5, 2025, for the 49th Annual Fall Festival as we kick off the Folk School’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!✨

Enjoy two days filled with:
230 craft vendors & 29 food vendors
Nearly 75 artisan demonstrations across campus
Live music & dance on two stages (Festival Barn & Shady Grove)
Hands-on activities in the Community Room

🎟️ Skip the lines—purchase tickets online: https://www.folkschool.org/events/fall-festival/

👉Single Day: Adults $12 | Seniors/Veterans/Youth $10 | Kids under 12 FREE
👉 Flex Pass (2 days): Adults $22 | Seniors/Veterans/Youth $18

A huge thank you to our 2025 Festival Sponsors!
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos • Cherokee County Tourism • Our State Magazine • Visual Outdoor Advertising • MOOG Inc. • Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital • United Community Bank • Blue Ridge Mountain EMC • Young Harris College • Blue Ridge Public Radio • Glen Choga Lodge • Penland School of Craft • Gerard’s Automotive Shop • Nantahala Bank and Trust • Lance Law Firm • Progress Printing Plus • Hoppy Trout Brewing Company • 828 Design • The Furniture Society • Cherokee County Chamber