Smart Bets: Lake Logan benefit concert and volunteer weekend

Posted on by Gina Smith
Photo of Fancy and the Gentlemen performing at Open Folk AVL by Chris Guirl

With its mission to reduce pollution in the Pigeon River watershed, the Haywood Waterways Association has been on the ground — and in the water — for weeks in Haywood County doing cleanup projects in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene. The first weekend of November, the nonprofit will partner with Cold Mountain Music Festival organizers to host a hybrid music event, cookout and volunteer weekend at Lake Logan. Saturday will feature a donation-based community cookout and donation-based concert featuring local Americana band Fancy and the Gentlemen. Proceeds will support the Lake Logan Fire Department and the lake’s storm recovery. Volunteer projects for all ages will be staged throughout the weekend focusing on storm cleanup and restoration on the banks of the Pigeon River above Lake Logan. There will also be indoor projects, including assembling care packages for residents impacted by the disaster. Preregistration is required. Cabins and dorms are available by donation; camping is free. The event begins at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, and wraps up at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Lake Logan, 25 Wormy Chestnut Lane, Canton. avl.mx/e8g.

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