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What: Books and Bites Authors Luncheon

Who: The Friends of the Mountains Branch Library are hosting author Mary Alice Monroe as she presents her latest book, “The Summer Games.” 

When: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - Registration 11:00 am, Lunch 11:45 am

Where: The 1927 Lake Lure Inn. 

Cost: The cost for this fundraising event is still only $25 and includes not only the author presentation but a 3-course lunch.  Mark your calendars!

What: Gardening for Success Led by Gardening Guru Maryann Brown  

When: August 22, 2019 from 10:00 - 11:00 am

Where: Lake Lure Municipal Hall,  2948 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Sponsored by: Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Volunteers

For More Information: Please click here

What: Music Thursdays

When: Thursday, August 22, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Where: The Gathering Place, 1432 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC

 

What:  Friends of the Mountains Branch Library Book Sale

When: Friday, August 23, 2019 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Where: Mountain Branch Library

What: PAWS 3rd Annual Pet Fest

When: Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: Morse Park, Morse Park, 2932 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure,

NC 28746

For More Information: Please click here 

What: Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop Summer Fund Raiser

When: Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: 305 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Cost: $10 entrance fee includes a glass of wine or beer.  Grilled hamburgers and hotdogs will be available for purchase.  Bid on the Silent Auction items.

Proceeds: All proceeds will go directly to help neglected and foster animals of Rutherford County

What:  Dirty Dancing Festival

When: Friday, September 13, 2019 starting at 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

            Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Where: Morse Park, 2932 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure , NC 28746

For More Information: Please click here 

What: Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival

Where: 119 Arcade St, Lake Lure 

When: Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2019

Who: Sponsored by the Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach

For more information: Please click here

 

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What: The Lake Lure Artists Annual Show and Sale

Great art will be available including paintings, jewelry, photography, wood items, fiber arts and clothing, glass work, and painted gourds. 

When: Saturday, November 9, 2019 - 9:00 am-4:00 pm 

Where: Lake Lure Municipal Center in the rear meeting room.    Come for one of a kind items created by artists who live in the Hickory Nut Gorge!

For More Information About Lake Lure Artists: Please click here

(Gel Plate Nature Print - Midnight Fern by Lori Loftus)

 

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Year Round Activities 

• Fishing: Catch One
  

• Flowering Bridge: Tour the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge to view the various year round gardens and views of the Lake.

 

• Friendship and Fun Group: Please click here to check out the latest activities that are open to everyone. Form more information contact the President of this group, Randy Snyder at 828-625-4932 or in email at: rsnyder921@yahoo.com.

  

• Golf: Lake Lure Golf Club - "The Municipal Golf Course of Lake Lure"

                    

• Lake Lure: Getting out on the Lake - Here's What You Need to Know
  

• Parks: Tour or Hike in one of the Beautiful  Parks in Lake Lure:

  Buffalo Creek Park and Nationally Award-Winning Weed patch Mountain Trail

  Dittmer-Watts Nature Trail Park

  Lake Lure Beach and Water Park

  Lake Lure Flowering  Bridge

  Morse Park Wetlands

  Town Center Walkway

  Washburn Marina
  

  
  

• Rock Climbing: Check out Our Lofty Views in Lake Lure
  

• Ziplining: Canopy Ridge Farm Ziplining

   

 

 

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Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar

Note: From November until April, the Beach is open to the public for sand access only,  every day from 9 am to 5 pm.