Brasstown, NC

Welcome in 2012 Mountain Style at the Possum Drop in Brasstown, NC! No we don’t drop a big ball or a peach - its a Possum. This year's festivities to welcome in the New Year will start at 9:30 pm and will last until the Possum is lowered at midnight and then the fireworks display begins as we’ll usher in 2012.

Last year Bill Geist from the CBS television show Sunday Morning was there at Clay’s Corner filming so take a peak at this video from the 2011 Possum Drop. You see, Clay Logan, owner of Clay’s Corner and originator and creative director of the Annual Possum Drop is pretty famous in these parts.

Folks from near and far have been making their way to the small community of Brasstown, NC, population of about 250, to attend the Possum Queen contest of local manly-men dressed up like women, local singing and the official lower of the possum at midnight. When the weather is good you could see a crowd of about 3,000 here to celebrate. But don’t worry folks, like Clay says "It's a lot of good clean family fun. No alcohol," and "We advertise it as the only New Year's party you'll remember the next day no matter how much fun you had." It will be one New Year celebration you won't soon forget!

9:30 PM: Pre-show warm up provided by "Forgivin"

10:00 PM: Bring in the Guest of Honor - Possum Arrives!

Song by Madison Logan

The "Blessing" with the Brasstown Brigade

Little Brasstown Church Choir

Miss. Possum Contest

Music by the "Barker Brothers"

Bull Riding Competition

A Tribute to Our Service Men & Women

Countdown to Midnight

The Grand Finally...Fireworks!

For more information visit Clay & Judy Logan at Clay’s Corner
11005 Old Hwy. 64 W., Brasstown, NC 28902

or contact Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team

www.MurphyMountainLiving.com

Things To Do In Murphy North Carolina - Visit Brasstown North Carolina

When you are looking for things to do in Murphy North Carolina, make sure and take some time to visit the community of Brasstown. Just over the Cherokee County line into Clay County Brasstown North Carolina has a population of almost 1200 and covers 12.7 square miles.

It is home to the world renowned John C. Campbell Folk School which we featured in our series on Things To Do In Murphy North Carolina - John C. Campbell Folk School’s Fall Festival. People come from all over the country to learn about Appalachian heritage crafting such as blacksmithing, wood turning, cooking, canning and more.

Brasstown North Carolina is a sleepy little community with a collection of antigue stores and art galleries and is home to Clay’s Corner. New York City may be famous for the ball drop at midnight on New Year’s Eve but Clay’s Corner is famous for the Possum Drop! If you’re in the area this is an event you don’t want to miss. Thousands of people show up at a small little two pump gas station/convenience store in Brasstown on New Year’s Eve. The festivities include a Womanless Beauty Pageant and signing by local Church groups before the official Possum is lowered at the stroke of midnight!

Whether you’re visiting the area for a week or a weekend, make sure and make time to take a step back in time and visit Brasstown North Carolina.

Bill and Cyndi

Things To Do In Murphy NC - John C. Campbell Folk School’s Fall Festival

WOW! I can’t believe that October is only 10 days away. It seems like only yesterday that I was packing away the Christmas decorations. One of the favorite things to do here in Murphy NC happens every year on the first weekend in October. It’s the John C. Campbell Folk School’s Fall Festival.

This isn’t your typical “garage-sale” craft weekend. This two-day event is a celebration of all things “Appalachian” - a celebration of our heritage. People come from hundreds of miles away for this event and it has never disappointed. You will hear music, watch dance performances, see crafts being made as only they can be done in the mountains. Things such as black smithing, basket weaving, pottery and wood turning that are part of who we are. There are more modern arts such as hand-made jewelry, stained-glass and framed photographic arts. Watch wool being spun or a bowl being turned right before your eyes. The kids will enjoy the petting zoo, Alpacas and horseback rides too.

Of course, there wouldn’t be a festival without food and we have some of the best! You can find the hot dogs, steak sandwiches, curly fries and funnel cakes for sure. Many of the churches will have bake sales and there’s always a booth or two with home-made churned ice cream. Now THAT’S a lost art!

This year’s Fall Festival is planned for Saturday and Sunday, October 1st & 2nd from 10 am to 5pm each day. The admission is $5.00. $3.00 for children ages 12-17 and free for those 12 and under. Arrive early as many of the items on display are for sale. This is a great opportunity to do all your Christmas shopping in one day! What better gifts to give than those that remind your friends and family of your love of the mountains.

We hope you’ll make plans to visit us in Murphy NC for the John C. Campbell Folk School’s Fall Festival. But remember, if you can’t make it, the Possum Drop is just around the corner!

Bill and Cyndi

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This year's festivities to welcome in the New Year will start at 10 pm and will last until the Possum is lowered at midnight and then the fireworks display begins as we’ll usher in 2011.

Word around town has it that the film crew from the CBS television show Sunday Morning will be filming so you might just end up being as famous as Clay Logan, owner of Clay’s Corner and originator and creative director of the Annual Possum Drop.

Folks from near and far have been making their way to the small community of Brasstown, NC to attend the Possum Queen contest of local manly-men dressed up like women and the official lower of the possum at midnight. This will mark the 17^th annual Possum Drop at Clay’s Corner.

For more information visit Clay’s Corner in Brasstown, NC