Near our Cabins: Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure

Fans of the cult-classic Dirty Dancing will relive memories of Baby's first dance at the inaugural "Dirty Dancing Festival" in the film’s original, breathtaking backdrop of Lake Lure, N.C. on Sept. 16-18, 2011. Help support this festival - make a donation!

Hosted by the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce in Lake Lure, the celebratory weekend will include:

Lakeside Film Screening: Guests will remember the magic of Dirty Dancing while watching the movie against the waterfront site of “the lift” on the original location of Johnny’s cabin.

The Dirty Dancing Festival: This outdoor festival will showcase live music, dance performances by the “A-Lure” Dirty Dancing Review Dancers, Dirty Dancing storytellers, family-friendly games, dance lessons, a dance competition & more!

The Time of Your Life Gala: Have the time of your life and complete the weekend with an elegant 1960s-inspired gala featuring surprise dance performances from the film, a silent auction of movie memorabilia, a live 1950s/1960s band, and a professional and amateur shag competition.

Named the “#1 Most-Watched Film by Women” in 2009 by the BBC News, Dirty Dancing’s impact on pop culture remains timeless.

Tickets for the "Dirty Dancing Festival" go on sale in May, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit local arts organizations. For more information, visit www.dirtydancingfestival.com or call the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce at 888-625-2725.

After your visit to Lake Lure, relax in your vacation rental cabin. Other attractions in the area include Chimney Rock, Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville.

Listen to an interview about the Festival on NPR!