Pigeon River Garden Club’s 2nd Annual Pigeon Riverfest on July 26th
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Canton Recreation Park
Scheduled Water Outage, Boil Water Advisory and Road Closures
Town of Canton Scheduled Water Valve Repair The Town of Canton will be repairing a valve at the intersection of Blackwell Drive and Champion Drive from 11:30 pm on Sunday, June 29th until complete (approximately 6am on June 30th). Road closures and new traffic patterns will be in place from 7am until repaired. Champion […]
Final Date for Hazard Mitigation
The final day to apply for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in Haywood County is Friday, July 11, 2025. Helene reminded us of the importance of protecting our homes from natural disasters. If your property was impacted or is at risk, Haywood County’s Hazard Mitigation Program may be able to help you recover and prepare […]
July 4th Plus One
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Sorrells Street Park, Downtown Canton
6:00 pm | Fireworks start at dusk Come and celebrate Independence Day with us in Downtown Canton on July 5th. Bring your chairs and blankets! Fireworks, sponsored by Champion Credit Union, will start at dusk! The Canton Splash Pad will be open for the kids, there will be a music DJ, and FREE watermelon will […]
Mama T’s Summer Celebration | 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Sorrells Street Park, Downtown Canton
Mama T’s Summer Celebration is back and bigger than ever! Join us on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a fun-filled day the whole family will love. This annual community favorite is packed with entertainment, delicious food, and exciting activities for all ages. Spend the day enjoying mouthwatering eats from a […]
Spring Has Sprung—Time to Fire Up the Mower
Now that Spring is here please remember that grass should not be taller than 9 inches to avoid receiving any citations for Town ordinance violations. We also ask that you do not blow grass into the streets to avoid causing accidents, especially for motorcycles, bicycles, and scooters. Brush Pickup If you have brush items that […]
Homeownership Assistance Program Once Again Accepting Applications
The Haywood County Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP) is once again accepting applications! If you’re a low- to medium-income household impacted by Tropical Storm Fred or a first-time homebuyer, you may qualify for financial help. . Funding is available to cover: – Up to 30% of the purchase price for down payment assistance – Up to […]
2025 Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 2025
International Paper (IP) Sports Complex | 305 Silkwood Drive, Canton
Join us for the Town of Canton Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Canton Police Department. There will be three separate age groups; ages 1-4, ages 5-8, and ages 9-12. Mark your calendars and bring your kids out to see the Easter Bunny.
Burn Ban Lifted Within The Town of Canton Fire Limits | April 2, 2025
In correlation with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services NC Forest Service, The Town of Canton Fire Chief has lifted the burning ban within the Town of Canton city limits. This begins at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Burn permits are available statewide. Residents can obtain a burn permit from […]
Private Property Debris Removal for all of Haywood County
Haywood County is accepting applications for Private Property Debris Removal (PPDR) through FEMA. If your property was impacted by Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for assistance with: . Removal of storm-generated debris from private property, roads, and driveways Demolition of hazardous structures . Eligible Debris Includes: Vegetative debris (trees, branches, etc.) Construction & demolition […]
