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Planning for Festival Celebrating Watauga Lake Communities Under Way

Witness the glory of Spring in a celebration of fun, family, and friends in the picturesque Appalachian Mountains of Northeastern Tennessee! The Watauga Lake Experience is a festival to highlight the mountain communities surrounding Watauga Lake.

The goal of of the planners is to let the public in on what the residents living around Watauga Lake already know: The combination of dramatic mountain scenery, unspoiled nature, and close-knit communities make the area one of the best in the world.

The Watauga Lake Experience will be a multi-day event offering a wide array of entertainment for everyone. Multiple events will be held around the lake over the duration of the celebration. The festival, currently in the planning stages, promises to become an annual event.

Here are some of the events that are in the works:

  • Tours of the local communities
  • Butler Museum tours
  • Logging Exhibits
  • Bakeoff
  • Dinners at local Firehouses
  • "Tale" ride tours
  • Pancake breakfast
  • Fun and games for kids
  • Car rally
  • Family bike rides
  • Horseback trail rides
  • Fishing Tournament
  • Kayak / Swim race
  • Water parade
  • Quilt Trail tour
  • Car Show
  • Motorcycle rally
  • Crafters
  • Local Artist & Art Show
  • Music & Entertainment
  • Good Eats

Event planners are looking for entertainers, exhibitors, vendors, and helpers. For more information, email info@sugarhollowretreat.com. Updates will follow on www.sugarhollowretreat.com.

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