The
Rhododendron Gardens atop the 6,327 foot peak of the
massive Roan, in three natural masses, cover an area of
600 acres.
They comprise the largest display of blooming rhododendron
to be found anywhere in the world today. |
The
Rhododendron is gorgeous! "
June 17, 2010: Rhododendron are past their peak--everything's blooming early this year---but flame azalea are at their peak."
For up-to date "Bloom Report" call
1-828-682-6146 (US Forest Service) |
In Tri-Cities TN/VA area we'll have interviews about this year's festival on TV and radio.
Catch them on the following shows:
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- WCYB Ch. 5 w/Wood and Taylor at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, June 6
Thursday, June 17
- WJHL Ch.11 w/Smith and Lynn at 11:30 a.m
Tuesday, June 8
Friday, June 18
- WKTP Ch. 19 at 10:30 w/Dave Lite
Thursday, June 10
- WJCW 910--AM at 8:40 a.m.
w/Dave and Carl
Monday, June 14
- WETV Ch. 2 at 1:45
Tuesday, June 15
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64th
Rhododendron Festival will be 10 am till 5 pm Saturday,
June 19 and Sunday, June 20.
Roan Mountain State Park, Hwy 143, Roan Mountain,
Tennessee 37687. Located Between Elk Park, NC, and
Elizabethton, TN, off US HWY 19-E.
An official "Tennessee Scenic Drive" runs through our
community.
Free admission, demonstrations, and entertainment all day
both days. Variety of ARTS, CRAFTS, FOOD, and DRINK
available.
Parking by donation
World's largest natural rhododendron gardens: 7 miles away
on "the Roan". Appalachian Trail atop "the Roan"
Sponsored by the Roan Mountain Citizens Club with proceeds
going toward scholarships and other community projects and
events.
And this year we have a special treat! We're getting
ready for Overmountain Victory Trail re-enactors on
Sept. 26 at 6:15 p.m. For the first time in decades,
they'll have the opportunity to camp on the same grounds
as in 1780, the Shelving Rock Field.
The gardens have been called the finest natural display in the world. No camera can capture the glorious and magnificent beauty of the giant Rhododendron Catawbiense when in their peak of bloom in mid-June of each
year.
Roan Mountain is a friendly, tiny village nestled beneath the magnificent heights of the mountain that gave it its name. The climate is wonderful and the people are delightful and friendly! In June, celebrate the beautiful bloom at the annual festival held in Roan Mountain State Park. Bring the family for a weekend of fun, food, crafts, mountain music and clogging. Cabins and campground are just up the
road.
"If you are JUST interested in how the rhododendrons are
blooming...call 1-828-688-9405 (NC Forest Service) or
828-682-6146 (US Forest Service). Also, check out
www.elizabethtontennessee.com
"
Official Bloom Report from the U. S. Forest Service:
1-828-682-6146
We invite you to browse our entire website...and come
visit with us soon. If you are looking for
more
information
or
vendors
information for the Rhododendron Festival
choose from the links provided. |
