Upcoming events.
Whole Bloomin Thing
The Whole Bloomin’ Thing is a long-running Spring festival in the Frog Level Historic District of Waynesville, traditionally held on Mother’s Day weekend. It features local plant vendors, flowering baskets, herbs, garden goods, artisans, children’s activities, music, and more as part of celebrating the gardening and planting season. Keep an eye out for additional details!
Mama T’s
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Mama T’s Summer Celebration is a community festival held in Sorrells Street Park (downtown Canton) featuring food trucks, entertainment, a petting zoo, inflatables for kids, a DJ, and local vendors and treasures. This aligns with our commitment to community partnership. Keep an eye out for additional details!
PRGC’s 3rd Annual Riverfest
RiverFest supports the Pigeon River Garden Club’s mission and other local nonprofits focused on protecting and restoring the Pigeon River and strengthening community connections. Events include activities, events, the famous team tubing race, and food vendors. Keep an eye out for additional details!
Scarecrow Trail
The Scarecrow Trail is one of the Garden Club’s annual Fall community events — a local tradition that brings fun and creativity to Canton every autumn. It is one of our favorite events of the season — celebrating fall even as gardens begin to wind down for the year. The Scarecrow Trail fits into PRGC’s broader emphasis on community outreach and celebration of seasonal gardening culture. The event encourages local non-profits and businesses to creatively display a Scarecrow and then the community votes on winners in various categories. Keep an eye out for additional details!
PRGC’s Food Pantry
Pigeon River Garden Club’s mission to educate and provide resources to support our community’s Food Security is supported through the in person Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is open weather permitting - no rain or snow.
Non-perishable food items - pop top lids please - cannot be expired, damaged, require refrigeration, or be opened. Examples include, but are not limited to:
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Canned or pouched chicken
Canned or pouched fish
Canned beef
Canned pork
Canned Beans
Canned vegetables
Heat and serve meals in packets or pouches
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Infant formula
Baby food
Shelf stable milks and non-dairy milks
Hygiene products - including, but not limited to:
Individually sealed rolls of paper towels
Toilet paper - individually sealed or smaller multi-packs
Sanitary wipes
Personal cleansing wipes
Deodorant
Tampons
Sanitary pads
Razors
Shaving cream
-Pet Supplies - including, but not limited to:
Canned pet food
Pet food bags under 25 pounds
Pet treats
Poop bags
Kitty litter
PRGC’s Yard Sale
Like other fundraising events we host (such as Riverfest and other seasonal events), the Yard Sale supports the club’s activities and projects — for example, maintaining the orchard and public gardens, outreach programming, and other community efforts tied to our mission. What a great way to repurpose and reuse while raising funds to help us maintain our beautiful garden! Keep an eye out for additional details!
PRGC’s Food Pantry
Pigeon River Garden Club’s mission to educate and provide resources to support our community’s Food Security is supported through the in person Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is open weather permitting - no rain or snow.
Non-perishable food items - pop top lids please - cannot be expired, damaged, require refrigeration, or be opened. Examples include, but are not limited to:
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Canned or pouched chicken
Canned or pouched fish
Canned beef
Canned pork
Canned Beans
Canned vegetables
Heat and serve meals in packets or pouches
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Infant formula
Baby food
Shelf stable milks and non-dairy milks
Hygiene products - including, but not limited to:
Individually sealed rolls of paper towels
Toilet paper - individually sealed or smaller multi-packs
Sanitary wipes
Personal cleansing wipes
Deodorant
Tampons
Sanitary pads
Razors
Shaving cream
-Pet Supplies - including, but not limited to:
Canned pet food
Pet food bags under 25 pounds
Pet treats
Poop bags
Kitty litter
PRGC’s Food Pantry
Pigeon River Garden Club’s mission to educate and provide resources to support our community’s Food Security is supported through the in person Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is open weather permitting - no rain or snow.
Non-perishable food items - pop top lids please - cannot be expired, damaged, require refrigeration, or be opened. Examples include, but are not limited to:
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Canned or pouched chicken
Canned or pouched fish
Canned beef
Canned pork
Canned Beans
Canned vegetables
Heat and serve meals in packets or pouches
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Infant formula
Baby food
Shelf stable milks and non-dairy milks
Hygiene products - including, but not limited to:
Individually sealed rolls of paper towels
Toilet paper - individually sealed or smaller multi-packs
Sanitary wipes
Personal cleansing wipes
Deodorant
Tampons
Sanitary pads
Razors
Shaving cream
-Pet Supplies - including, but not limited to:
Canned pet food
Pet food bags under 25 pounds
Pet treats
Poop bags
Kitty litter
Scarecrow Trail 2025
🍂 Fall is just around the corner—and for many of us, it’s the best time of year! While the garden begins to wind down and we tuck our plants in for winter, our fun is far from over. We’ve got a lineup of events to carry us through the cooler months, starting with one of our favorites: the Annual Scarecrow Trail! 🎃
👻 Beginning October 18th through November 2nd, downtown businesses will display their creative scarecrows, and the Orchard (45 Penland St.) will be filled with scarecrows from other businesses and nonprofits. Visitors can vote online for the Funniest, Scariest, and Best Theme/Business Representation during the entire trail. Stay tuned for the official map and voting details!
✨ Want to join in? If you own a business or organization and would like to set up a scarecrow, email us at pigeonrivergardenclub@gmail.com for details.
Happy haunting, and we can’t wait to see your spooky creativity! 🧑🌾👻🍁
Scarecrow Trail Map 2025
Canton Labor Day Parade
We will be participating in the Canton Labor Day Parade. Help us build the float or ride on the float in the parade.
Blooms, Tunes, & BBQ
Join us for our Spring Celebration Fundraiser! This will be an evening of fun with friends with music, food, drinks, and more. There will be live music featuring Darren Nicholson & Avery Welter and Doug McElvy & friends. This event will be held at Mountain Fly Outfitters located at 18 Church St, Suite C, Canton. Tickets are $50 and includes two drinks from the Tap Room and food from Ben’s Backdraft BBQ! Purchase tickets by visiting our store.
Membership Meeting
🌿 Join Us for Our First Garden Club Meeting of 2025! 🌿
We’re kicking off the new year with fresh energy and big plans! Join us as we discuss upcoming projects, events, and opportunities to grow together as a community.
Bring your ideas, suggestions, and inspiration—we’d love to hear from you! Members, feel free to bring a guest, and non-members are absolutely welcome, come see what we’re all about!
Let’s make 2025 a year of renewal and growth! 🌱 We can’t wait to see you there!
Pioneer Heritage Festival
This event will be held in the empty field next to the PRGC Orchard and hosted by the Haywood County Historical and Genealogical Society. PRGC has been asked to be present to give tours/talks about what we’re doing at the Orchard. We will also have information about farming practices and equipment from around 1775. Please let us know if you would like to help with this event.
Orchard Workday
Continued work at the Orchard. Let’s get our hands dirty!
45 Penland Street, Canton
Club Membership Meeting
There will be a full Club Membership Meeting on Sunday, September 15th at 3:30pm at the Pavilion at the Orchard. Please bring your chairs and ideas. We only have 2 club meetings a year, so please make attending a priority. we want to hear from everyone and we’ve set Sunday afternoon for those who work or have conflicts during the week.
Orchard Workday
Continued work at the Orchard. Let’s get our hands dirty!
45 Penland Street, Canton
Tea and Poetry in the Garden
The Night Owl presents “Tea and Poetry in the Garden!”
Help us taste-test tea suppliers! Enjoy an evening in the garden with poetry, tea, and desserts. We will also have a raffle table with upcycled and wild-crafted items!
Orchard Workday
Continued work at the Orchard. Let’s get our hands dirty!
45 Penland Street, Canton
Pigeon River Fest
Join us for the Pigeon River Fest on August 17th. This event is a fundraiser for the PRGC and is being hosted by BearWaters Brewery and the Pigeon River Garden Club! If you are interested in putting a team together, you can contact us for more information. We have limited availability on the water that day.
It’s $200 to sponsor a 4 person team. This includes entry fee and a t-shirt for each member.
Orchard Workday
Continued work at the Orchard. Let’s get our hands dirty!
45 Penland Street, Canton
Garden Rummage Sale
We are doing a Garden Rummage Sale! Looking for some gently used gardening tools and supplies, then check us out that day. This is a fundraiser for the PRGC.
To volunteer that day, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DA4AD29AA8-50381441-garden
Orchard Workday
Continued work at the Orchard. Let’s get our hands dirty!
45 Penland Street, Canton
Orchard Workday
Continued work at the Orchard. Let’s get our hands dirty!
45 Penland Street, Canton
Orchard Workday
Continued work at the Orchard. Let’s get our hands dirty!
45 Penland Street, Canton
Haywood County Public Library-Canton Literacy Walk Program
For more information about this event, please contact Jennifer and the Canton Library.
Orchard Workday
Continued work at the Orchard. Let’s get our hands dirty!
45 Penland Street, Canton
Canton Recreation Camp Garden Week
The Canton Recreation Camp will join us for their Garden Week! We will have activities for the kids that involve gardening or garden activities. We need volunteers to be available in the morning from 8:45-11:15. If you are Abe to help, let us know.
Orchard Workday
Continued work at the Orchard. Let’s get our hands dirty!
45 Penland Street, Canton
Haywood County Public Library-Canton Literacy Walk Program
For more information about this event, please contact Jennifer and the Canton Library.
Canton Recreation Camp Garden Week
The Canton Recreation Camp will join us for their Garden Week! We will have activities for the kids that involve gardening or garden activities. We need volunteers to be available in the morning from 8:45-11:15. If you are Abe to help, let us know.