To our friends, visitors, local businesses and stakeholders- we're all in this together.

To our friends, visitors, local businesses and stakeholders- we're all in this together.

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The RCTDA continues to closely monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as it relates to our Nation, North Carolina and Rutherford County.Our top priority is always the safety, health, and wellbeing of our community, its residents, and visitors.  We understand that these times are confusing and can be difficult for many.  We encourage you to continue supporting each other and our community's small businesses and ask that you reference individual websites and social media platforms for updates on local businesses and events. At this time and until further notice, our two Welcome Centers are closed and the Tourism Development Authority office is seeing guests by appointment only.  Please call 828.287.6013 or email Taylor at Taylor.Hardin@rutherfordcountync.gov if you have any questions or to make an appointment. Click here to view our dedicated page & to stay informed throughout the Covid-19 crisis.

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Enter Now to Win A Staycation!

What is it?

Have the Time of Your Life and relive the moments of our all-time favorite movie!
Experience movie-inspired  dance, music, arts and entertainment and celebrate with us 10 years of festival tributes to the iconic film Dirty Dancing. Get nostalgic with a lakeside screening of the film, carry a watermelon, learn the dance steps and attempt the famous lake lift in the very place it happened!

Relish in the timeless songs, love, passion, inspiration and courage that Johnny & Baby gave us during that unforgettable summer in the Catskills!

What will I win?

Enter now to win up to 4 tickets to the iconic Dirty Dancing Festival, access to the movie viewing on the lake and 1 night lodging at the Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast, Friday, September 13th! Start practicing your lake lift because you could be headed to the 10th anniversary of The Dirty Dancing Festival. Simply enter your email address below for a chance to win. We’ll select our lucky winner on August 28th. Good luck!

At A Glance

Winners will receive:
1 night lodging at the Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast on Friday, September 13
Tickets to the festival for Saturday, September 14

Winners will be selected on August 28