Things to do in Maggie Valley: Live Music

Head over to Meadowlark Motel for great live music, a chance to see the work of local artists, and a slate full of exciting things to do in Maggie Valley throughout the year. The Meadowlark has established an Artist Residency Program, featuring the unique work of local and regional artists, from musicians to painters and sculptors. This Artist Residency Program works in harmony with the property’s other ongoing programs, including Wine and Craft Beer Tastings, a popular Saturday night cookout and more.

Things to do in Maggie Valley: See Mike Ogletree Perform Live at the Meadowlark Motel

Mike Ogletree, former member of the band, Simple Minds, brings his music as well as bands/singers that he curates to the Meadowlark. You may remember Mike for his song, “Don’t You Forget About Me”, which was popularized in The Breakfast Club. Three times weekly, Ogletree will be playing live music at Meadowlark, including at its Wednesday Wine Down events, Thursday Craft Beer events, and Saturday night cookouts. A guitarist, vocalist and drummer, Ogletree involves local musicians to workshop and perform  collaborations of Scottish folk music and local bluegrass, as well as old favorites.

Ogletree has an active presence on social media as well, including posting on Facebook about the musical events at this Maggie Valley hotel as well as related area events. The entire Artist Residency Program showcases local artists and cultural artisans for collaborations.

Things to do in Maggie Valley: Artist in Residency Programs

Meadowlark Motel proudly joins other pioneers in the Maggie Valley area showcasing an Artist in Residency Program. During the warm weather, Meadowlark Motel plans to host its musical events in a lovely outdoor pavilion on the property, overlooking the enchanting Jonathan Creek. During the winter months, musical events will be held inside the welcoming lobby.

Meadowlark Motel is open to artists of all different backgrounds and mediums for participation in its musical events and Artist Residency Program, not just musical. The property looks to produce an album with artwork supplied by local artists, and to feature local talent through ongoing workshops. Further, the Maggie Valley hotel aims to establish itself as a focal point and meeting place for regional artisans, where local talent is showcased and prominently displayed for the benefit of the community at large, as well as motel guests.

For more information about the artist residency program, including joining as an artist participant or guest, call 1-828-926-1717.

About Meadowlark Motel and Other Things to do in Maggie Valley

Meadowlark Motel is located on Soco Road in the heart of Maggie Valley, right in the center of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, near the Blue Ridge Parkway access at Soco Gap. It is ideally located as a home base for an array of exciting day trips, including Cherokee, Harrah’s Casino and Asheville, NC with its glamorous Biltmore Estate, the largest residence in the United States. A stay at Meadowlark Motel places you just minutes from Cataloochee Ski Resort in Maggie Valley, which has trails and slopes for both skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, along with snow-making equipment that virtually guarantees its reputation for having the longest ski season on the East Coast.

Meadowlark Motel is a short walk from an array of restaurants, shops and boutiques. If you’re interested in exciting things to do in Maggie Valley, take a short drive on Soco Road in Maggie Valley and you’ll discover The Stompin’ Grounds, where you can see live performances by professional mountain dancers. Other things to do in Maggie Valley include visiting the Wheels of Time Museum and The Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, the setting for some of the most popular annual bike rallies, car shows and festivals in Western North Carolina. On-property, enjoy sitting by the rushing creek (state stocked with trout), cooking out on the grills, roasting marshmallows by the fire and tapping your foot to some really beautiful live music.

Discover a more sustainable, entertaining and welcoming hospitality experience at Meadowlark Motel in enchanting Haywood County, NC – the gateway to the Smokies.