Good news-GAF is ON! For over 30 years, the NOC Guest Appreciation Festival has brought our community together, and in light of recent events, we all need something to look forward to. Our local artisan and gear vendors, musicians, entertainers, and small-town businesses need your support more than ever.

Let’s come together through our shared love of the outdoors, support one another, and celebrate the resilience that makes Western North Carolina so special.

GAF Hurricane Relief + Rebuild Fundraiser & $10,000 Match

The Wesser Foundation established by Jess Austin, NOC current and past guides and owners will generously match all donations made at the Outfitter’s and General Stores during GAF weekend (Friday-Sunday), up to $10,000! Please consider rounding up your purchase or making a donation to support the rebuilding of our small river towns impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Full Event Schedule:

Friday

All Day Outfitter's Store Sales - Moved to Adventure Center Lot
2pm - 7pm: Used Gear Marketplace & Vendor Village Open - Main Lot
3pm - 6pm: Live Music: Christina Chandler - Big Wesser

Saturday

10am - 5pm: 300 CFS Release - Upper Nantahala / Cascades
All Day  Used Gear Marketplace & Vendor Village Open - Main Lot
8am - 8pm: Outfitter's Store Sales - Moved to Adventure Center Lot
11am - 2pm: Live Music: Funck & Hill - Main Stage
12pm & 1pm: NRC Citizen's Race
12pm - 4pm: Facepainting & Henna - Riverside
Street Magician - Back Yard/ Riverside
Tarot Card Readings - Back Yard/ Riverside
2pm - 3pm: Costume Contests & Pumpkin Painting - The Backyard
3pm - 6pm: Live Music: Log Noggins - Main Stage

Sunday

10am - 3pm: 425 CFS Release - Upper Nantahala / Cascades
3pm - 5pm: 250 CFS Release - Upper Nantahala / Cascades
8am - 7pm: Outfitter's Store Sales - Moved to Adventure Center Lot

Date: October 25-27, 2024

Location: Nantahala Outdoor Center - 13077 US-19, Bryson City, NC 28713

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