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Waynesville approves temporary downtown social district for Ice Fest and SATW dine-around
Summary
The council approved a pilot social district and street closures for two upcoming events — Ice Fest (Jan. 30, 2026) and the Society of American Travel Writers dine-around (Oct. 6, 2026) — after a Visit Haywood presentation showing economic impact and business support.
The Town of Waynesville approved an ordinance to create a temporary social district for two signature events and granted the related special-event street-closure permits.
Karina Rufier, executive director of Visit Haywood (the county Tourism Development Authority), presented data from the 2025 Ice Fest weekend: roughly 3,300 visitors attended the Maggie Valley ticketed portion; staff estimate about 1,664 attendees were visitors (1,200 day visitors, 433 overnight), the event produced…
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