Here you'll find arts and crafts, entertainment, food and more. The challenging course has ascents to almost 5,500 feet. 749-2581 This downtown celebration of the coon dog on the Fourth of July weekend is one of the more popular festivals in the region. It a great day for both dogs and their people, with contests and judging for the dogs and crafts, live music and a street dance for the people. For four days in mid-July, carnival rides, pony rides, clowns, jugglers, food, prizes, a white elephant sale, dance lessons and free health screenings are offered, all to benefit the Transylvania Community Hospital.
Admission is free, but there is a charge for the rides and some of the games.
Since the 1960s, this wagon train has wound its way through the mountains, leaving Andrews in late June and arriving in Franklin by the July 4 weekend. Mountaineer Antique Auto Show U.S. Hwy. This is one of the largest gatherings of spiffed-up vintage cars you're likely to see. It takes place over the Fourth of July weekend. There have been more than 500 participants in the past.