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!

See the Rhododendron Pageant & Current Pageant Contestants pages for times & more information.

Congratulations to 2020 NC Rhododendron Queens
​Aneil Owens & Addyson Roberts!

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.  ​