Downtown Hayesville is fortunate to have the best, of Clay County and surrounding counties, entertainment center - offering “Big city entertainment in a quiet mountain town” and the most picturesque event venue to celebrate any special occasion.
The Peacock Performing Arts Center
301 Church Street
Hayesville, NC
(828)389-ARTS
Box Office Hours Tuesday - Friday, 10am to 4pm
and one hour before any performance
The Peacock Performing Arts Center, built in 1986, is a center of community and cultural activity, providing big city entertainment in a quiet mountain town. The theater has 250 comfortable seats, superior sound and lighting, and a show schedule including four plays a year, musical concerts and other family entertainment. The children’s summer camp/show is always a big hit!
In 1986 the Peacock Playhouse became the only community theatre in far-west North Carolina. Lillith Lidseen had recognized that the area needed a professional theatre venue after the community's consistent enthusiastic response to her Licklog Players shows performed at Hayesville High School's auditorium from 1978. The Licklog Players played more than 100 plays at the Peacock. The Lilith Lidseen Performing Arts Association was formed in 2007 and purchased the building in 2009 to renovate it. Today under the management of the Lilith Lidseen Performing Arts Association, the Peacock Performing Arts Center offers dozens of events per year, ranging from comedies to concerts.
The Peacock is also available for rentals.
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The Beal Center
25 Herbert Street
Hayesville, NC
(828)415-1623
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Beal Center is a beautiful venue available for rent for public and private events including weddings, baby showers, corporate events, community gatherings, celebrations of all kinds, performances and more.
There are 3 options available to renters; the upstairs old courtroom, “Carol & Abner Moore Courtroom” space, the exterior lawn and gazebo which provides a beautiful outdoor setting for events, or the entire property – the courtroom and grounds. TAP HERE FOR RATE DETAILS.
The Beal Center is the restored and renamed old Clay County Courthouse that was built in 1888. Neglected for many years, the community, local organizations and individuals came together to support the restoration project managed by Clay County Communities Revitalization Association (CCCRA). Today it represents a piece of history in the heart of downtown Hayesville, NC.
Since its re-opening in July 2018 after years of restoration, many events, including Historic Hayesville Inc.'s own 10 Year Anniversary celebration, have enjoyed this special place and made unforgettable memories.