63rd Annual Mountain Laurel Festival and Parade

Join us on May 17th for the 63rd annual Mountain Laurel Festival and Parade. The longest running festival in the area presents an exceptionally wide selection of arts and crafts including ceramics, jams and jellies, jewelry, leather, paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography. The festival also features a parade, live music and dance troops, food trucks, sweets and treats, and more.

The parade begins at 10am followed by a full day of shopping, music, food, and family fun on the square. The food court will be located on Jefferson Street near The Historic Mauldin House and Gardens. The Mauldin House will be open for tours of the 1880s farm house, the century old hat makers shop, and the pioneer Appalachian cabin.

Pitts Park comes alive from 12-2pm for a Family Fun Zone sponsored by the Volunteers for Literacy. The famous Duck Race takes place in the Soque River at the Pitts Park starting at 2pm. The festival is rain or shine!