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The 74th Annual

NC Rhododendron Festival

June 18-19, 2021 
The Town of Bakersville and the North Carolina Rhododendron Festival, Inc.
announce the postponement of the 74
th North Carolina Rhododendron Festival, originally scheduled for the 19th and 20th of June 2020.

We regret the necessity of this action and ask that everyone stay safe and well and join us next year for the 74th North Carolina Rhododendron Festival
on the 18
th and 19th of June 2021 in Bakersville, NC,
​Gateway to Roan Mountain and Home to the Arts.

Pageantry, Art & Music in Bakersville, NC 
The NC 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, and live music throughout the day, as well as a classic car show, a 10K run, 2 nights of street dancing.  Come discover our Small Town Mountain Paradise!

NC Rhododendron Pageant

One of the area's most respected and longest standing scholarship opportunities for young women.

Rhododendron Craft Fair

Our yearly show offers exhibitors of talented local and regional artists & craftspeople a venue for their work. ​

Live Music

The Rhododendron Craft Fair showcases a variety of live music performances throughout both days. 

Street Dances

On Friday and Saturday nights, join us for a Square Dance downtown. 

Classic Car Show

Join us on Saturday for the Rhododendron Classic Car Show.  ​

10K Run

The Annual Rhododendron 10K Run is held on Saturday morning.  ​
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