2026 Calendar of Events

2026 Calendar of Events

The following is the Town of Lake Lure Calendar of events.  This is a dynamic calendar so please check back regularly to check for updates. Please email Communications@townoflakelure.com for questions or suggestions. 

You may review the official Town Calendar for additional information on Town Meetings. 

January 2026: Renewal

• Refresh & Restore – Enjoy the quiet beauty, fewer crowds, and peaceful mountain and lake views

Winter Scene in Lake Lure by Buddy Morrison

February: Fall in Love in Lake Lure!

     February – March 2026

• Collegiate Rowing Teams

     Training and competitions hosted throughout late winter and early spring.

March 2026: By doing what you love, you inspire the hearts of others!

• March 6–8, 2026
  Carolina Climbers Coalition – “2026 Rumble”

April 2026: Awakening Spring - Bloom & Explore

• April 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM
  70th Annual Easter Sunrise Service
  Location: Chimney Rock State Park

• April 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM
  Arbor Day Program
  Location: Lake Lure Gazebo

• April 30, 2026 | TBD
  Open Water Marathon Swim
   

May 2026: Adventure Begins!

• May 2026
  Reopening of Lake Lure - Details to be Determined - Please Stay Tuned!

• May 1–2, 2026
  Parrotheads & Pirates Music Festival

• May 9–10, 2026
  Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival

• May 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM
  Memorial Day Program

June 2026: Summer Fun!

• June 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM
  Lake Lure Flag Day Program & Flag Retirement Ceremony

July 2026: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom

• July 3, 2026
  250th Celebration with Fireworks
  Location: Lake Lure Beach

• July 4, 2026
  250th Celebration and Fireworks
  Location: Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure

August 2026: Summer Sunsets

• August 14, 2026
  Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad Golf Tournament

• August 15, 2026
  Lake Lure Olympiad – “Slam the Dam” 10K Race

• August 16, 2026
  Lake Lure Olympiad – “Race to the Rock” 5K Race

September 2026: Mountain Harvest

• September 30, 2026 | 11:00 AM
  100th Anniversary of the Completion of the Lake Lure Dam - Stay Tuned for Details

October 2026: Autumn in the Mountains

• October 17-18, 2026 
  Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival

November 2026: Gatherings and Gratitude

• November 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM
  Veterans Day Program

December 2026: Winter Holidays

• December 
  Joy to the Gorge 

• December 2, 2026 | 5:30 PM
  Lighting Up Lake Lure

• December 5, 2026
  29th Annual Santa on the Chimney: Chimney Rock State Park

• December 12, 2026
  29th Annual Santa on the Chimney: Chimney Rock State Park