Make great memories and find community at Lake Junaluska with its 2026 Summer Activities Program. Enjoy s’mores and storytelling by the fire, pickleball and recreational tournaments and much more. Made possible through charitable giving, our Summer Activities Program includes events for all ages so multiple generations of friends and families can experience the beauty and wonder of Lake Junaluska together. Check out our 2026 schedule below. Additional events may be added, so check back soon and subscribe to updates below. We also invite you to check out the latest news in the Junaluska Weekly!
Monday Morning Devotions at 8:30 a.m.
Join us for morning devotions led by our visiting theologians in residence at 8:30 a.m. Mondays. Come early for conversation and connection! Nearby Junaluska Gifts & Grounds opens at 8 a.m.
June 29 – The Rev. MaryAnn McKibben Dana, The Harrell Center Porch
July 6 – The Rev. Dr. Daniel Shin, Monday Morning Devotions, The Harrell Center Porch
July 13 – The Rev. Isaac Villegas, Monday Morning Devotions, The Harrell Center Porch
July 20 – The Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb, Monday Morning Devotions, Suzanna Wesley Garden
July 27 – The Rev. Dr. Otto D. Harris lll, Monday Morning Devotions, Suzanna Wesley Garden
Aug. 3 – The Rev. Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison, Monday Morning Devotions, The Harrell Center Porch
*Thank you to The Foundation for Evangelism for sponsoring the Rev. Dr. Daniel Shin as a summer Theologian in Residence.
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Summer Storytelling by the Fire Pit
8 p.m. | Fire pit below Shackford Hall
Join us by the campfire Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. for storytelling and music that will leave you laughing with foot-tapping fun. We end the evening with marshmallow roasting and new friends. The fire pit is located just below Shackford Hall.
July 9 – Jennifer Armstrong
July 16 – “Uncle” Ted White
July 23 -Shannon LeMaster-Smith
July 30 – Chris Hughes
August 6 – DuPre Sanders
Mindful Movement Qigong | Nourish Soul, Mind and Body
9:30 a.m. Join our Mindful Movement Qigong sessions from 9:30-10:30 a.m. every Wednesday from April 29 -May 20 and July 8-29, under the trees near the Prayer Labyrinth. Discover the gentle power of qigong for enhanced mental and emotional wellness, overall health, and natural healing. All levels welcome. $15 per class.
Marga Fripp, a certified qigong teacher and healing arts practitioner, will lead outdoor qigong classes as part of Lake Junaluska’s Summer Activities Program.
Dance near the Prayer Labyrinth
Gather from 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Wednesday, Aug. 5-26, near the Prayer Labyrinth; led by Kristy Johnson; $15 per class.
Summer Yoga at Inspiration Point
Join Axis Yoga at 8 a.m. on summer Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 7-August 6. Axis Yoga is partnering with Lake Junaluska to bring relaxing morning yoga to Inspiration Point. You will need to bring your own mat and register online. You can also contact 828-337-3769 for more information.
Summer Recreation Tournaments
7 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 | Closest to the Pin Golf Competition | Lake Junaluska Golf Course | No registration required |$5, plus round of golf fee
8-10 a.m. Wednesday, July 1 | Pickleball Tournament | Lake Junaluska Outfitters
9-11 a.m. Thursday, July 2 | Tennis Tournament | Lake Junaluska Outfitters
9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, July 3 | Decorated Kayak/Canoe/Paddleboard Flotilla Contest | Colonnade | Register online – Coming soon
Summer Concerts
7 p.m. Friday, July 3 | Blue Ridge Big Band | Lakeside White Tent
Noon Saturday, July 4 | Whitewater Bluegrass Co. | Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym
7 p.m. Saturday, July 4 | The Singing Soldiers | Stuart Auditorium
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 | Stu Fuchs ukulele concert | Memorial Chapel
Summer Worship Series and Theologians-in-Residence program
9 a.m. Sundays | June 28-Aug. 2 | Lakeside White Tent
All are welcome this summer for a 9 a.m. Sunday outdoor worship service at the Lakeside White Tent next to Stuart Auditorium with our theologians in residence. A limited amount of seating is available, and attendees may bring their own chairs.
June 28 – Rev. MaryAnn McKibben Dana | Sermon Title: “Find One Another” | Music by Zach & Jennifer Marshall
July 5 – The Rev. Dr. Daniel Shin | Music by Singing Soldiers
July 12 – The Rev. Isaac Villegas | Sermon Title: “The Sower” | Music by Stephanie Williams with pianist Hilda Ryan
July 19– The Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb | Music by Loren Harris with pianist Hilda Ryan
July 26 – The Rev. Dr. Otto D. Harris lll | Sermon Title: “Where are You?: An Inward Invitation” | Music by Aaron Jackson
Aug. 2 – The Rev. Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison | Sermon Title: “Reframing the ‘E-Word’: Models of Evangelism for Today’s Context.” | Music by Adaline Armstrong with pianist Susan Huckaby
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