The Mountain Life Festival will be held on September 20 at the Mountain Farm Museum near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in Cherokee, NC. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features hands-on activities showing Southern Appalachian traditions. Admission is free, according to the National Park Service.
The Mountain Life Festival offers activities that show life in the Appalachian region in the past. Visitors can try sorghum milling, apple butter making, and broom making. No reservations are needed, but vehicles parked for more than 15 minutes must have a tag, as reported by the National Park Service.
The Great Smoky Mountains festival will feature Cherokee culture, including hominy preparation, craft demonstrations, and seasonal traditions. Live music will be performed, and apple cider pressing will take place during peak apple season. Visitors are advised to get a parking tag online or at the visitor center, as stated by the National Park Service.
