Stay up-to-date on meeting events and details by visiting the NCCTA website
Overview of the meeting schedule
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4th
Grandfather Mountain and Blowing Rock via the Blue Ridge Parkway
Travel the Blue Ridge Parkway to visit the scenic beauty of Grandfather Mountain that towers 5,946 feet above northwest North Carolina. Then visit the charming town of Blowing Rock for shopping and snacks or a visit to the Blowing Rock Arts & History Museum
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5th
New River adventure or Appalachian crafting
Explore the historic and scenic New River with Zaloo's Canoes on a fun and relaxing kayak or canoe adventure. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Experience the fun of making an Appalachian craft at the Florence Thomas School of Art. Registration details will be available soon!
NCTA board of director’s meeting
CTPB meeting
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6th
NCCTA Summer Meeting and Trade Show
NCCTA Summer Meeting and Trade Show at Shatley Farms, Jefferson, NC, featuring speakers, networking, vendors, and farm tours. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL SCHEDULE
NCTA National Tree and Wreath Contest at Shatley Farms.
Evening social event and dinner with entertainment at Frosty’s Choose & Cut, West Jefferson, NC. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH
Farm Tours
Choose from 3 scenic tours stopping at farmsthroughout the beautiful High Country, CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
What a great way to get your business noticed and support the Christmas Tree Industry! CLICK HERE for more information about sponsorship opportunities.
Make Your Hotel Reservations Now
Booking deadline is July 5
NCCTA has room blocks reserved at the following hotels:
Holiday Inn Express West Jefferson - To make reservations, call (336) 846-4000. For group rate, make sure the reservation is made under the North Carolina Tree Association Meeting room block. Weekday rate $99/Weekend rate $129.
Hampton Inn & Suites Boone- To make reservations, call (828) 386-6464. For group rate, make sure the reservation is made under the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association room block. Nightly rate $164.
La Quinta Inn and Suites Boone - To make reservations, call (828) 262-1234. For group rate, make sure the reservation is made under the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association room block. Weekday rate $96/Weekend rate $109 (K), Weekday rate $139/Weekend rate $149 (QQ).
Carolina Mountain Properties & Rentals– Rental Houses – 10% discount offered. Use promo code TREE when booking online or over the phone. If you call, they can help find lodging close to the meeting venue that fits your needs. To make reservations, visit https://www.carolinamtn.comor call 1-800-628-2663.
Jefferson Landing – Lodge and rental houses – Discount requested. Jefferson Landing has rooms in their lodge as well as several other properties for rent on the grounds. To make reservations, call 1-800-292-6274 or email lodge@visitjeffersonlanding.com.
Visitors can find information about local B&Bs and other lodging options on the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce website at https://ashechamber.com/accommodations
AIRPORTS
Here is a list of the airports nearby to the meeting location
·Charlotte International Airport (CLT)
Distance: 2 hr 5 min (126.0 mi) via I-77 N and US-421 N