Christmas ‘Neath the Roan is set in the small town of Bakersville, North Carolina just under beautiful Roan Mountain. The month-long celebration provides magnificent events for children and the young-at-heart. Bakersville is ablaze with beautiful lighting and is a major part of the Mountain Christmas Trail of Lights. The biggest event, Journey to the Manger, takes place along the Creek Walk with more than ten scenes leading to the manger and the birth of the Christ Child. From the Tree Lighting and Concert to the Christmas Parade, there are many traditions. Shopping local or on-line is ...


Annual event with ongoing year-round events in and around Bakersville, NC.