Thank you for visiting with us. We hope that you will come and bring your family soon and browse our unique art galleries, spend a day or two touring nearby artists' studios, attend one of our area festivals or art events, do a little birding, bike along our scenic roads, catch some trout, take a day trip or longer to beautiful Roan Mountain, or just relax along our Creek Walk.

You might want to stay longer when you see our good schools, locally owned and operated restaurants, library, competitively priced real estate, and friendly people. Take a look around Bakersville.com, we're pretty sure that you will want to take a look at the Town of Bakersville, North Carolina!

The Town of Bakersville will have their annual fireworks display at Gouge Primary School on July 4th at dark. Festivities begin at 7pm with entertainment provided by the Back Then Band. BBQ, Hamburgers, and Hotdogs and other refreshments will be sold by the Bakersville Fire Department. There will be plenty of activities for the kids including a bounce house, patriotic tattoos, carnival games such as ring toss, lucky duck, and other favorites.

The Town of Bakersville will also host the Annual 4th of July Town-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, July 4th. Come and bring your treasures!!! OR just come and SHOP!! For more information call Town Hall at 688-2113.

Photo Credit: Ted R. Ledford & Bob Hensley

Bakersville's 63rd Rhododendron Festival was highlighted by one of the most successful weeks in recent memory. The weather, the volunteers, the participants, and visitors were witness to a week of great fun and entertainment. Congratulations to our 2010 NC Rhododendron Festival Winners! Read more >

Photo Credit: Kathleen Gouveia

Over 100 kids participated in the 2nd Annual Bakersville Troutacular held June 6th in Bakersville combining fishing, arts & crafts, outdoor education, music, games and food. Over 50 kids registered and picked up their free complimentary hats in the first half hour from six to six-thirty. The weather, water and setting were absolutely perfect for the event centered in the Bakersville Creek-Walk. Read More >

Last year saw the beginning of the Community market, created by John Lara of Crimson Laurel Gallery. The premise of the market is to bring community members together to use the new Creek Walk pavilion constructed with grants and donations in 2007. The market is open every Saturday from 9am to 1pm and provides a forum for bakers, farmers, and artisans in any field from Mitchell or Yancey counties.

For more information or to request an application contact John Lara at 828-688-3599 or email entkwest@aol.com.

The Bakersville Farmer's Market provides a variety of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables produced using both conventional and alternative practices. Vendors also offer jams, jellies, wildflower honey, fresh baked goods, free-range eggs, goat cheese, fresh trout, local crafts, fresh and dried herbs, plant starts, ornamentals and cut flowers.

Located in the Bakersville Community Medical Clinic parking lot, opposite the US Post Office, the Farmer's Market is open every Saturday morning from 8am to 12pm.