If you are planning on attending one of these Western North Carolina events this summer, here's a good tip about hotels in the area from a resource you don't hear about that often. If you are looking for discounted hotel rates for good hotels, they are one of the best search sites out there.
I used to like sites like Travelocity, but I quickly found the better way to find deals is to go to the second level - those sites like cheapesthotelreservations dot info who compare the hundreds of booking sites in one single search. So you not only receive the best Trivago or Expedia deals but ALL of them in one place.
They also have a guarantee that if you can find a cheaper rate elsewhere they will pay you the difference!
ps There is also a resource at the site for discounted air fares!