Our Historic Town
Since 1869 travelers through these
mountains looked for the familiar sight of a tall water
plume, a manmade geyser, and a resort hotel tucked away at
the base of the Blue Ridge this signaled the start of the
long climb to Asheville through some of the most scenic
terrain in North Carolina. The train no longer stops for
passengers, but when you stop at the tall, hand-carved
arrowhead next to the depot, you can take some time out of
your busy life and visit our historic town. A town committed
to preserving its heritage, and having some fun along the
way. Originally a fort built by the colonial militia before
the Declaration of Independence, the settlement served for
many years as the western outpost of the early United
States. The fort is now being rebuilt by the non-profit
corporation "Davidson's
Fort Historic Park, Inc." for current
news on this project see their website. You'll feel a change the
moment you arrive in Old Fort. Our down-home southern
welcome can bring a smile to the weariest traveler. Our
winding roads and mountain vistas are famous for untying
knots in overworked shoulders, and we've yet to meet a pair
of feet that could resist the toe-tapping sounds of our
mountain music. In Old Fort, you won't find tourist glitz or
overdeveloped sprawl. Just real people, real beauty and real
fun.
Check out our town page, it contains phone numbers for the elected officials and town annexation ordinances. Click Here.
Check out our town page, it contains phone numbers for the elected officials and town annexation ordinances. Click Here.
Police Department needs Officers Full and Part Time
Call 828-668-4244 extension 14
Our Festivals
Colonial Days Last weekend in April
The Thursday and Friday before the last Saturday of the Month of April. Leading up to Pioneer Day two days of exploring Old Fort for clues and treasures. Cash prize given during Pioneer Day.
Pioneer Day Last weekend in April
A festival celebrating the pioneer heritage with arts, crafts, entertainment and food, held at the Gateway Museum in town.
Spring Muster at Davidson's Fort in May
SPEND A DAY
IN 1776 ON THE CAROLINA FRONTIER AT THIS LIVING HISTORY
SITE. EVENT FEATURES: MILITIA SOLDIERS WEAPONS
DEMONSTRATIONS, INDIAN TRADERS AND CRAFTSMEN
North Carolina Gold Festival
First weekend in June, a celebration for the Gold history of the county. Arts, crafts and gold panning and mining information.
Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell and Jerdon Mountain Challenge
The Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell is a 60 mile mostly off road Bicycle route with 11,000 feet of climbing. From Old Fort you climb over the Blue Ridge Parkway two times and just below Mt. Mitchell on beautiful Forest Service roads and unbelievable N.C. single track. The Jerdon Mountain Challenge is warm-up to the ORAMM or just come out and ride a 30 mile course that doesn't have you riding in circles! This is backcountry racing at its finest with a shorter course and still all the amenities of a long distance endurance race.
Rail Road Days
September 22. The third Saturday of September. Celebrating how the Rail Road affected Old Fort. See Brochure
Fall Festival Oktoberfest
A three day festival of food, crafts and entertainment. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce every year on the first weekend of October.
Fall Muster at Davidson's Fort in Nov
SPEND A DAY
IN 1776 ON THE CAROLINA FRONTIER AT THIS LIVING HISTORY
SITE. EVENT FEATURES: MILITIA SOLDIERS WEAPONS
DEMONSTRATIONS, INDIAN TRADERS AND CRAFTSMEN
