Smoky Mountain Event Center

The Apple Orchard Building is one of the bookable spaces at Smoky Mountain Event Center, a multi-purpose event venue in Waynesville, North Carolina. Organisers can apply to hire the building for public or private events, with a maximum occupancy of 600 and around 15,000 square feet of indoor space. Its flexible layout can be arranged for different uses, including banquet-style seating or market stalls.

The building includes a full-service kitchen and concession stand, a stage available for hire, a PA system, LED lighting and folding tables and chairs. Roll-up doors at both ends allow convenient access, while accessible toilets and paved accessible parking support visitors with mobility needs. The venue has sealed concrete floors and ceiling fans. It is propane-heated, but does not have air conditioning, and open flames are not permitted indoors.

The Apple Orchard Building is part of a wider campus with other rentable facilities, including the Dogwood Building, Great Smokies Arena, livestock barns and outdoor meadow space. This makes the site suitable for organisers planning gatherings that need indoor or outdoor space, or a larger event spread across more than one area. Potential uses include markets, fairs, community gatherings, banquets and livestock or arena events. Available amenities and room arrangements vary by facility, so organisers should confirm their requirements and any additional hire costs when applying. Smoky Mountain Event Center provides a rental application and fee information, and prospective hirers can contact its team to discuss dates and facility options.