Town of Waynesville, North Carolina

10/16/2026

Part-time career opportunity at the Waynesville Police Department, NC! Apply today at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/townofwaynesvilleapplication

10/16/2026

🍎 Tomorrow’s the day! Celebrate the season at Waynesville’s Apple Harvest Festival!

Named one of the “10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation,” this annual celebration brings autumn to life on historic Main Street. Enjoy live music, cloggers, more than 200 arts and crafts vendors, and plenty of fresh, locally grown mountain apples. From c***r and homemade pies to unique shops and local eats, there are plenty of ways to savor fall in the heart of Western North Carolina.

📍 Downtown Waynesville
📅 Tomorrow, Saturday, October 17
⏰ 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

🔗 More details: https://www.visithaywood.com/events/apple-festival

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

We hope you'll join us for this FREE event tomorrow!

🎃👻 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Halloween is taking over the Waynesville Recreation Center! 👻🎃

📍 Waynesville Recreation Center Parking Lot
550 Vance St., Waynesville, NC
🗓️ Friday, October 16
⏰ 5–8 PM
🎟️ Everything is FREE!

👻 Join us for Hotel Transylvania: Halloween Party on Friday, October 16 from 5–8 PM for a FREE night of family-friendly Halloween fun!

🚜 Hayride
🍧 Snow cones
🍭 Cotton candy
🍿 Popcorn
🎪 Carnival games
🏰 Bounce houses & inflatables
🎃 Our biggest Halloween egg hunt ever!
👻 And so much more!

🎃 Bring the whole family, come dressed for Halloween, and get ready for one of our biggest events of the year!

We hope to see you all at the Hotel Transylvania Halloween Party! 🎃🦇👻

📬 Questions?
[email protected]
[email protected]

10/15/2026

The deadline for applications is November 3rd. Click here for more information: https://www.waynesvillenc.gov/current-vacancies

10/15/2026

🍂 Fall leaf collection in Waynesville begins October 26.

Residents should rake loose, unbagged leaves to the curb and keep branches and other yard debris separate. Regular brush and yard-waste collection will be suspended during leaf collection season.

Find collection guidelines and more details: https://www.waynesvillenc.gov/news/town-waynesville-leaf-collection-begins-october-26-2026

10/13/2026

Please contact the Haywood Chamber of Commerce with any questions regarding their event: https://www.haywoodchamber.com/

Main Street will be closed to traffic from Friday, October 16th at 9pm, through Saturday, October 17th at 7pm for the Apple Harvest Festival.
Main Street will be closed from Pigeon Street to Walnut Street.

In addition to the many vendors that will be at the festival, Main Street businesses will be open during regular business hours.

Please click here for more information on the event and parking: https://www.waynesvillenc.gov/news/street-closure-apple-harvest-festival

10/12/2026

🍎 Celebrate the season at Waynesville’s Apple Harvest Festival!

Spend a fall day in the heart of the mountains enjoying live music, cloggers, more than 200 arts and crafts vendors, and plenty of fresh, locally grown apples. From c***r and homemade pies to the charm of historic Main Street, there’s no shortage of ways to savor autumn in Western North Carolina.

📍 Downtown Waynesville
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

🔗 More details: https://www.visithaywood.com/events/apple-festival

10/11/2026

The Town of Waynesville Parks & Recreation Department is accepting applications for a Program Specialist beginning today, 10/11/2026, until filled.

Applications can be submitted online, by email, or in person to the Human Resources Department.

Please call Cameron Kanetzke at 828-456-2030 if you have any questions about this position.

Apply online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/townofwaynesvilleapplication