This page contains information about family reunions for families throughout western NC as well as GA and TN. If you would like to have your family reunion posted on this site or update an existing listing, please complete this request form. Contact your organizer if the data below for your reunion has not been updated.
We are interested in reunions of any surnames common to western NC. If your reunion has already been held this year, feel free to contact the person listed for info about the next reunion date. If the date on the reunion has not been updated, it probably means we have not received current information.
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AMMONS Family Reunion
Holly Springs Community Club Bldg., Franklin, NC
CONTACT: Bill Crawford 828-524-2280
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ANDERSON Reunion
Descendants of Mansfield and Harriett Black Anderson
Third Sunday in September
Macon County Coon Hunters’ Club, Wide Horizon Dr. off Prentiss Bridge Rd., Franklin, NC
Covered dish; eating utensils, paper goods furnished. All descendants are invited.
CONTACT: Wanda Buchanan 706-490-3044
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ARTHUR Family Reunion
Spring Mountain Community Center Picnic Shelter
807 Old Fort Rd. , Fairview, NC
CONTACT: Nancy Manning 828-628-2827 or catsitter47 at gmail.com
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BALDING Family Reunion
This is the Balding Family of Madison County
Third Friday of every July
Held Homecoming weekend at the Meadow Fork Community Center beside Meadow Fork Baptist Church
CONTACT: Angela M. Stone baldingfamilyreunion at gmail.com
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BRADLEY Family Reunion
The Descendants of William “Bill” and Deborah (Roberts) Bradley
Always the 2nd Sunday in October
Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oak Grove Church Rd., Macon County, NC
Covered dish lunch at 12:30 PM
CONTACT: Wanda McWilliams 828-524-5941
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Brick Church Homecoming
September 21, 2025
Everyone is welcome to join us at Homecoming at the church on Leicester Highway, 10 miles from Patton Avenue. Please bring a covered dish to share. We will eat around 1:00.
CONTACT: brick-church at outlook.com or call/text 828-712-5450 for Pat Cothran
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George and Helen BRENDLE MANEY
3rd Saturday in September
Morgan Pavillion, Deep Creek Rd., Bryson City, NC. Covered Dish Lunch will start about 12:30
Helen was the daughter of George and Hattie Sheppard Brendle of Alarka. George was the son of James (Jim) and Vernie Martin Maney
CONTACT: Connie Maney Cunningham 828-692-5913 stanleyandconnie at yahoo.com
Phyllis McDowell 828-586-4473
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The Annual BURGIN-LYTLE Reunion
Always the third weekend in July
Sat. afternoon at Crooked Creek Fire Dept., Cherry Springs Rd. in Old Fort, NC
Sun. morning at Bethel United Methodist Church in Old Fort, NC
CONTACT: Freida Lytle 828-668-7826.
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BURNETTE/REESE Reunion
Always 1st Sunday in June – Covered Dish lunch at 1:00 pm
Descendants of Elias Wheeler Burnette & Robert Maxwell Reese
At the home of Steven and Julia Greene, 146 Collins Rd, Marshall, NC 28753
CONTACT: Steve Greene for more information at 828-776-8481 or email greenesteve045 at gmail.com
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CARSON and MCDOWELL
Weekend gathering for the descendants of Hunting John McDowell and
Col. John Hazzard Carson, two early pioneers of Western North Carolina
HELD EVERY OTHER YEAR
CONTACT: Connie Bradshaw at 904-502-3929
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The CARTER/GARRISON Reunion
Location: Antioch Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Democrat, NC
Directions: Take future I-26 to the Barnardsville exit #15 (hwy 197). Proceed 4+ miles to Democrat. Turn right on Sugar Creek Road. Go less than a mile to Antioch Bap. Ch. on right. The fellowship hall is up on a hill in back of church.
CONTACT: Joanne Gunter 828-683-6604 bobjogunter at bellsouth.net
Mary Jean Burgin 828-279-2140 ronmjburgin at gmail.com
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CHATHAM/JENKINS Annual Reunion
Third Sunday in September
Fairview (Buncombe County), NC.
CONTACT: Philip Jenkins 828-779-3315 wythe25 at gmail.com
PO Box 1253
Fairview, NC 28730
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CHEEK Family Annual Reunion
Always the Saturday following July 4
Covered dish lunch – 1 PM
CONTACT: Willa Jean Crane 828-524-4976 wjc248 at verizon.net
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CLARK Family Reunion
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Clyde Park
290 Spencer Street, Clyde, NC 28721
Starts at 11:00 am and we eat at 2:00 pmJoin us for hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixins on site and bring a side dish or dessert to share. There are picnic tables, corn hole boards, pickleball court and bingo. Bring your music and singing voice.
CONTACT: Felicia Powell – feleciapowell1985 at gmail.com
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Annual CREASMAN Reunion
Reunion of the Descendents of Abraham & Emaline Creasman and William & Lucinda Creasman
First Sunday in August
Waynesville Town Park (old Hazelwood Town Park), North Pine Street, Waynesville, NC
(Park has been reserved ALL DAY)
11:00 am until ?? Covered dish lunch. We plan on eating about 1 pm
CONTACT: Marilyn Creasman Earley, 5841 Mineral Spring Road, Suffolk, VA 23438
757-846-4334 or phs67grad at aol.com OR
Red Barnette, 515 Camalot Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786, 828-456-7998
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CROWELL Family Reunion
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Acton United Methodist Church
171 Sand Hill School Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Join us for a gathering of the Church Crowell descendants from the Hominy Valley, Buncombe Co., NC
CONTACT: crowellreunion2024 at gmail.com
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DEBRUHL Family Reunion
3rd Sunday in July
Covered dish lunch at 1 PM
Lions Club – Erwin Hills, off Leicester Highway, 188 Erwin Hills Rd, Asheville, NC
CONTACT: Norman DeBruhl 301- 639- 9507 OR Marshall DeBruhl 828-230-8641
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DELANO Family Reunion
12-15 September 2024
Joint reunion for descendants of George Soule of the Mayflower (1620) and Philip Delano of the Fortune (1621). Main events in Maggie Valley, NC, but including trips to Biltmore House, Cherokee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Delano, TN (and the Tennessee Valley Railroad). More information on cost, accommodations, and schedule, as well as registration, can be found on the Delano Kindred website.
CONTACT: Becket Soule wbsoule1620 at gmail.com
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FISHER Family Reunion
The Descendants of James Washington Fisher, Sr.
(Revolutionary War Soldier-Maryland Militia) MD to SC to NC
Annually – Saturday after Labor Day
Lake Toxaway Baptist Church, Lake Toxaway Church Rd., Lake Toxaway, NC
Covered dish lunch at Noon. Bring a covered dish, lawn chairs, and family displays (tri-boards, etc.)
CONTACT: Linda Maxwell-Fisher (828) 883-9059 lindamaxwell44 at hotmail.com
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GLADWELL, GLIDWELL, HENSON, WILLIAMSON & CARPENTER
CONTACT: Sherry Hedden 828-524-6032
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GLANCE Family Reunion
20 July 2024
Canton Fire Department, 1685 N. Canton Road, Canton, North Carolina
Covered dish lunch, please bring something to share. Drinks & serving ware are provided. We will eat around 12:30pm
CONTACT:
Linda Glance Kier 615-419-4815 lgkier at charter.net
Johnny Glance 828-593-9897 ke4myw at yahoo.com
Find us on Facebook at: Glance Family Genealogy
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Annual GREEN Reunion
Usually the last Sunday in July
Louisa Chapel Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Franklin, NC
Covered dish lunch – around 12:30 PM
CONTACT: Jerry Green, 828-371-2719
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HAWKINS Family Reunion
Descendants of Benjamin Hawkins & James Hawkins, brothers of Buncombe County, NC
Hawkins picnic has been cancelled for the immediate future
CONTACT: Edith Garrett, 828-318-3311 or garrettedith at gmail.com
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HOGSHED/RAXTER Family Reunion
Descendants of Samuel Hogshed and Samuel Raxter
CONTACT: Kate Orr 828-696-9543
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HOLLINGSWORTH Annual Reunion
Descendants of Valentine Hollingsworth, Sr. Society
CONTACT: Sandra Hollingsworth Profant, 7425 Hollingsworth Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 317-847-7425 or Email: sandraattf at aol.com
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HYATT Family Reunion
For any descendant of Charles Hyatt, Sr. of Maryland. WNC Hyatts including descendants of Edward Gaither Hyatt (b 1740)
First Saturday in August – August 2, 2025
10 AM -3 PM Potluck luck at noonish—bring a covered dish to share
Qualla Community Center, 128 Shoal Creek Church Loop Rd., Whittier, NC 28789
This will be a time to meet Hyatt Cousins, swap stories and pictures and get to know people you feel like you’ve known all your life. Web site – http://www.thehyattfamily.org/about-us.html
CONTACT: Karen Marcus kmarcusgenie16 at gmail.com 828-506-4538
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ISRAEL Family National Reunion
Descendants of original Israel settlers in Western Buncombe County will gather to share information and visit both family landmarks and local attractions.
July 18-20, 2025
Pigeon Forge, TN
CONTACT: Clark Israel cisrael111 at aol.com
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JOHNSON Reunion
Descendants of Rev. War Soldier James Johnson & wife Ann Cole Johnson
Usually Second Sunday in August
Please consider making a donation for church and cemetery maintenance to:
Reunion Location: Shaws Creek Methodist Campground Church,
c/o Betty Obrien, 204 Deerfield Dr., Greer, SC 29605
CONTACT: Ruth Dilling 828-275-5169
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KING Family Reunion
Descendants of Solomon King and Roseanna Miller and their collateral lines.
Leicester Community Center, in Leicester N.C. 10:00-3:00
Program is from 10:00 -2:00 with live mountain music, sharing of new genealogical finds, photographs, family news, and pot luck buffet lunch at noon. Please bring a dish to share.
Please RSVP for planning and updates!
CONTACT: Carol Williams kingreunion2019 at milwpc.com 414-339-6836 or 715-686-7339
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LANCE Family Reunion
CONTACT: Lois Davis, 828-298-3851 hedgerose at bellsouth.net
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LYDA Family Reunion
CONTACT: Barbara Lackey 828-685-7702 OR Norman Lyda 828-243-1008
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LYDAY/LYDA/SITTON/GILLESPIE Reunion
Exploring the connection between the Gillespie rifle makers, and the Sitton and Lyday families.
Reunion Committee: Jim Lyday, Kate Orr Neckolaishen, Sandra Lyday Reid.
CONTACT: Kate Orr 828-696-9543
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MARCUS
Third Saturday in July – July 20, 2025
For any descendant of Ellis D. Marcus (1790-ca 1862) or his grandson Dallas E. Marcus (1841-1923)
Panther Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 461 Panther Creek Road, Almond, NC 28702
10 AM to 3 PM – Potluck lunch at noonish.
Bring a covered dish of food to share, old pictures, and family stories. Be prepared to share stories. Expect a wonderful time with people you’ll think you’ve known all your life.
CONTACT: Karen Marcus kmarcusgenie16 at gmail.com 828-506-4538
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McCRACKEN
The Descendants of Joseph and Sarah Vaughn McCracken, first settlers in the Upper Crabtree area of Haywood Co., NC, will reunite at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Upper Crabtree at 1:00 PM-5:00 PM at the picnic shed. Bring a covered dish or two to share. Utensils, plates, napkins, and drinks will be provided!
The UPDATED McCRACKEN BOOK will be available to order and it is hoped to be ready by December 2023, All descendants of their twelve children are welcome!
CONTACT: Sharon Conner connersharon at bellsouth.net
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MINTZ Family Reunion
Descendants of Elias Jackson Mintz and Zona Adeline Warren Mintz
Always the 3rd Saturday in August
For more info – 828-316-9524
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MONTRAVILLIANS
June 8, 2024 confirm time 828-216-0913
24 Sugar Cove Rd., Weaverville, NC
BBQ dinner at 5 provided. Come, bring photos, family trees, family and friends, lawn chairs; sun or rain.
Please RSVP # attending: Jan Lawrence tjlaw at charter.net
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MORGAN/PASSMORE Reunion
Always the Sat. of Memorial Day Weekend
CONTACT: Linda Callahan (336) 887- 6260
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Myrick-Meyrick-Merrick Family Reunion
20 July 2024
PARRISH Family Reunion
Every other year, closest Sat. to July 4th
CONTACT: Glynda Johnson 828-349-6109
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POSTON Family Reunion
CONTACT: Karen McCracken 828- 667- 5349 or
Lois Davis 828- 298- 3851
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Annual RAY Family Reunion
The Descendants of John & Nancy (Sumner) Ray and of Levi & Melinda (Deweese) Ray
Always the second Saturday in October
CONTACT: Margaret (828-369-7387) or Nancy (828-369-6040)
or Gloria (828- 524- 5811)
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ROBERTS Family Reunion
First Saturday of June
Roberts Switch Activity Center, 9651 Roberts Road, Silver Point, TN 38582
Through genealogical and DNA research, we have found that Joseph Roberts’ lineage comes through Buncombe County.
CONTACT: Angela Stout (334) 430-9309
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SAMS Family Reunion
Third Saturday in October
The afternoon will be spent sharing family information, genealogy, family histories, pictures, etc.
CONTACT: Betty Clark 828-689-5840
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SHOOK/PEEK Family Reunion
CONTACT: Betty Shook 828-658-2630 blue-ridge-lady at charter.net
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Annie SORRELLS Annual Family Reunion
First Sunday in October
CONTACT: Doris Cheek 828-524-3538
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SOULE Family Reunion
12-15 September 2024
Joint reunion for descendants of George Soule of the Mayflower (1620) and Philip Delano of the Fortune (1621). Main events in Maggie Valley, NC, but including trips to Biltmore House, Cherokee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Delano, TN (and the Tennessee Valley Railroad). More information on cost, accommodations, and schedule, as well as registration, can be found on the Delano Kindred website.
CONTACT: Becket Soule wbsoule1620 at gmail.com
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STAMEY Family Reunion
Always 3rd Saturday in October
CONTACT: Lois Davis 828-298-3851 e-mail: hedgerose at bellsouth.net
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STRAUB/STROUP/E Family Reunion
Calling all descendants of Johann Jacob Straub!
CONTACT: Sid Stroupe sidstroupe at gmail.com
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TURNER Reunion
Pulliam Thatcher & Mercia Anna McCracken
Their twelve children were Dave , Tommie Mae (Byers), John, Welch, Charlie, Joe, Elizabeth, Paul, Bob, Herb, Edna (Camp), and Verlin Turner.
August 24-25, 2024 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Will be held at the Shelton Horse Barn in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC.
Eight are coming from Out West (UT, WA, NM, CA) and hope to meet their great-grandad’s family!
CONTACT: Sharon Byers Conner (850-714-3104) connersharon at bellsouth.net
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TRANTHAM/TRENTHAM Reunion
Third Saturday in September
CONTACT: Tim Morgan timandfreda at yahoo.com
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Annual TWEED Reunion
Descendants of James and Rachel Neely Tweed
20 July 2024 – Always 3rd Sat. in July
CONTACT: Diana Chesser 423-929-7485 chesser67 at cs.com
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Montraville WEAVER Descendants Reunion
Montraville Weaver was the youngest son of John Weaver. He gave the land for Weaverville
and the money and land for Weaverville College (later name Weaver College.)
Second Saturday in August
CONTACT: Jan Lawrence 828-658-3934 tjlaw at charter.net.
OR Jan Rayfield at Jan0421 at hotmail.com OR Judy Reagan Craggs at 828-484-9340
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VICTORY Baptist Church Reunion
Celebrate 100 Years Serving Erwin Hills!
August 22-24, 2025
CONTACT: victory.asheville at gmail.com
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