annual event
Labor Day Weekend
Historic Murphy, NC


9th annual
Saturday
September 5, 2009
Konehete Park

Free Admission
9am-4pm

celebrating the history, artistry and craftsmanship, music, and agricultural heritage of Cherokee County- North Carolina's first, last and finest place to be.


Mountain Song
Accomplished and widely traveled musicians all, you'll enjoy traditional mountain instrumentalists and vocalists live on stage at Konehete Park from 10am 'til 4pm.

The Heritage Walk
Walking tours feature historic downtown Murphy sights and sounds from the past. . .this year's tours will be guided and start and stop in the center of historic downtown Murphy. Schedule coming, but you can start in town and move on to the park later in the day or catch the shuttle between town and Konehete Park.

Arts & Craft Show
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Arts & Crafts Show
The arts & crafts show features original artwork and hand-made items for sale by local and regional area artisans- Konehete Park.

Antique Tractor Show
The Rusty Iron Tractor Club brings the area's agricultural heritage to light with over 50 vintage tractors on display, and with very proud owners- Konehete Park.

Food Vendors
Festival foods and beverages, baked goods, canned goods, and other tasty treats- Konehete Park.

Horse & Pony Rides
Equine Second Chance will be sponsoring supervised horse and pony rides for the young at heart - Konehete Park.

And. . .elsewhere in the historic downtown:

Railroad History
and more at the Old L&N Depot
Stop at the L&N Depot for Murphy's railroad history display, and catch the model railroad group display in the Caboose! Near the Hiwassee River bridge on Hiwassee Street.

Museum Heritage Day
The Cherokee County Historical Museum celebrates its annual Heritage Day with exhibits and special events. Be sure to stop by the Museum, next to the Courthouse on Peachtree Street in historic downtown Murphy.

Farmers Market
Locally grown produce, plants and more can be found in the pocket parks, right in the center of town.

Enjoy the charming shops and eateries in historic downtown Murphy while you're here - it's great to support our local small business owners who offer what can't be found elsewhere. It's a 4-block area sure to please!

Return Home
Heritage Partners

Directions: from the 4-lane (64/74/129/19) turn at McDonalds onto Hiwassee Street and follow over the Hiwassee River bridge to the Old L&N Depot on your left and the town center ahead. From the center of town, go straight on Valley River Avenue and follow out from town, over the Valley River bridge to Konehete Park!

Travel
Located in the farthest western corner of NC, Murphy is an approximate 2-hour drive from the Asheville, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Chattanooga areas. We're also close (like 20-30 minutes) to the charming mountain towns of Andrews, Brasstown and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville and Blue Ridge GA; and Copper Hill/Ducktown TN.