April 14th, 2012: Race begins at 9:00am
The Assault on the Carolinas is the annual fundraiser for the Pisgah Forest Rotary Club. They offer a 100K, 60K, and 40K rides. The 100K goes through North Carolina and South Carolina mountains and valleys. This is a fully supported ride with 4 well-stocked rest stops, and a challenging 6 mile climb up Ceasar’s Head. The 60 and 40K go through the river valleys of scenic Transylvania County.
Go Nuts at Brevard’s White Squirrel Festival – Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-27, 2012). Vendor applications ready mid February.
Voted one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events in May 2009, White Squirrel Festival is host to an opening “Memorial Day Parade,” 5K/10K foot race, White Squirrel Photo Contest, guided tours, and plenty of nutty fun for the entire family.
You won’t want to miss the 14 free, live concerts – headlined this past year by Acoustic Syndicate, Sol Driven Train, Jill Andrews, and Town Mountain!
6th Annual Squirrel Box Derby – May 26-27, 2012 (Races begin at 1:30pm). Derby applications ready mid February.
This gravity race is the only legal opportunity in Brevard where you can try to break the speed limit down Jailhouse Hill! All vehicles are hand built and decorated to please the crowd, as well as designed for speed. Contestants compete for trophies. In addition, businesses fight to win the cherished Golden Nut Trophy!