All events are open to the public. Sponsored in part by the Haywood County TDA and Mast General.Spring in the mountains of western North Carolina brings a burst of color, with wildflowers evidencing rebirth and renewal. Gather with family and friends at Lake Junaluska to celebrate Easter with a powerful sunrise service and other special Easter activities, including an Easter Egg hunt, an egg painting contest and other children's activities. These events are co-sponsored by the Haywood County Arts Council Volunteer Guild and the Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department. The 5K and the 10K runs will take participants on a route that showcases the beauty of the Lake Junaluska grounds.
Easter at Lake Junaluska 2012
Tentative Schedule of Events
Saturday, April 7
- 8:30 a.m. - Lake Junaluska 5K & 10K Run
Registration details
- 10:00 a.m. - Children's Fun Run (10 years & under)
Begins at the Nanci Weldon open air gym near the Bethea Welcome Center. Registration is open until 9:45 a.m.
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Waynesville Parks and Recreation will partner with our Egg Decorating Contest and Crafts in the Harrell Center Auditorium.
- Egg Hunts:
- 1-3 Year Old - 10:30 a.m.
- 4-7 Year Old - 11:00 a.m.
- 8-12 Year Old - 11:30 a.m
- Egg Decorating contest
- 1-3 years old - 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Prizes to be awarded for this age group at 11:30 a.m.
- 4-7 years old - 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Prizes to be awarded for this age group at 12:00 p.m.
- 8-12 years old - 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Prizes to be awarded for this age group at 12:30 p.m.
- Games going on throughout the day!
- Easter Egg Bucket Toss (Ages 4-7)
- Easter Egg Relay (Ages 4-12)
- Easter Egg Sack Race (Ages 8-12)
- Easter Egg Hand Toss (Ages 8-12)
- Easter Parachute (Ages 8-12)
Sunday, April 8
- 7:00 a.m. - Easter Sunrise Service, Amphitheatre at The Cross
Weather permitting. Rain location is Memorial Chapel.
- 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Easter Breakfast Buffet at Lambuth Inn
Tickets available online and at the front desk of the Lambuth on Sunday morning.
- 10:30 a.m. - Long's Chapel UMC Easter Service, Stuart Auditorium
- 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Easter Lunch Buffet, Terrace Hotel
Tickets available online and at the Terrace Hotel Front Desk. Reservations may also be made by calling 828-454-6662.