Where to stay
Maryville / Alcoa hotels
Hotel base west of the Skyway, near Tellico Lake and the foothills.
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Tellico Plains, Monroe County, Tennessee
The Charles Hall Museum’s yearly festival celebrates the Cherohala Skyway and Tellico mountain heritage with live bluegrass at the Josh Graves Music Tribute, booths of juried arts and crafts, living history and a big kids zone. The 2026 edition marked the 10th festival and the Skyway’s 30th anniversary.
Festival entrance at 122 Bank Street, Tellico Plains, TN. The organizer lists free admission and a $10 parking fee per car load in festival lots, with accessible parking at the west entrance (225 Cherohala Skyway).
Town and county: Tellico Plains · Monroe County.
Stays we lined up for this trip
These links open a My East TN search we set up — filtered for the right nearby bases so you’re not starting from a blank map.
Where to stay
Hotel base west of the Skyway, near Tellico Lake and the foothills.
See hotel bases we picked ↗More: Campgrounds near the Skyway · Tellico Plains town guide · Tellico Lake · Where to stay in East Tennessee
Dates, venue and details from Cherohala Skyway Festival (official) ↗ · Charles Hall Museum — festival page ↗ · Checked Oct 31, 2026. Festivals change dates, times and policies — always confirm with the organizer before you go. Not affiliated with the organizer.
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