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February 2019
Outhouse Races
Join us for the exciting Outhouse Races, taking place on February 16, 2019 from 11am-3pm in Sapphire. Crazy? Maybe. Dangerous? Perhaps. Fun? Without a doubt! You won't find Outhouse Races on Snow anywhere else in North Carolina! Dozens of outhouses race to compete for the throne. Spectators come from throughout the southeast to line the course and cheer on those brave enough to see if the outhouse crashes and burns or sails across the finish line. The Outhouse Races have been named a 'Top 20' event in the Southeast for February by Southeast Tourism Society. WHAT ARE OUTHOUSE RACES? Your Homemade Outhouses can be made of wood, cardboard, plastic, or any other homemade items. There are three people to a team and outhouses are secured on a set of skis, which can be provided to you by the Sapphire Valley Ski Area. These skis are pushed by two team members, while one team member 'sits' inside. Outhouses are equipped with a seat with at least one (1) hole, and a roll of toilet paper, or alternative wiping source. The race course is a two-lane track on packed snow (or on ice), with two teams racing each other head to head over a length of approximately 120 feet (40 yards), the first 30 feet being propelled by the pushers and the last 90 feet under its own gravitational power. This event is as exciting as 'Drag Racing' if you use your imagination. Outhouses can be very simple, or as elaborate as anyone…
Find out more »March 2019
Assault on Blackrock
Sylva, NC’s extreme trail race The eighth annual Assault on BlackRock trail race has been set for Saturday, March 23, 2019. Trail running is extreme, and trail running in Sylva, North Carolina is no exception. How does running a seven-mile mountain trail race with 2,770 feet of elevation gain sound? Trail runners who compete in the Assault on BlackRock trail race will summit BlackRock at 5,810 feet- and that’s just the halfway point of the race. The trail race weaves through the spruce forests along the spine of the Plott Balsam Mountains on challenging gravel and dirt roads. The final summit comprises of 650 feet gain in 1/3 mile on steep single track. T-shirts are included with registration for the first 100 runners, and awards will be given for top 3 male and female finishers. For those looking for an additional challenge, runners who successfully complete the BlackRock 101 Challenge will receive a belt buckle. The proceeds from this year's race will go the Town of Sylva police department for the purchase of a K-9. ** Cupless Race: Water will be available on the course, but to limit the impact on the park and to reduce waste we ask that you provide a handheld water bottle or collapsible cup. Cups will not be available at water stations. The dirty details: The race is on March 23, starting promptly at 9 a.m. starting at Pinnacle Park in Sylva, NC. The seven-mile course includes 2,770 feet of elevation gain, with an entire ascent for…
Find out more »April 2019
Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon & 5K
Runners from across the country will meet in Cullowhee, N.C., located in Jackson County, at Western Carolina University to participate in the ninth annual Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Not only will runners enjoy a challenging and rewarding Half Marathon or 5K race, but they will also be able to take in the beauty of spring blossoming in the Western North Carolina mountains. The Half Marathon will take runners on a scenic 13.1-mile journey through the WCU campus and along the stunning Tuckasegee River. Half Marathon runners will also experience an elevation gain of about 1,080 feet on this challenging route. After the race, runners and visitors can grab some lunch at one of the area’s great restaurants then enjoy Sylva’s Brew Hop along the Jackson County Ale Trail and celebrate N.C. Beer Month. There are numerous hotels, bed and breakfasts, resorts and other accommodations in the area that make the perfect weekend getaway. A free visitor guide is available to assist in booking your trip today.
Find out more »Sylva’s Brew Hop
Enjoy the Jackson County Ale Trail with Sylva’s Annual Brew Hop! In honor of NC Beer Month, join City Lights Café, Balsam Falls Brewing, Innovation Brewing, Mad Batter Food & Film, and The Cut Cocktail Lounge for the Sylva Brew Hop. In its 4th year, ticket-holders will visit each of the 5 establishments and taste 2 local or regional beers. Tickets include a souvenir glass and two, 4-oz. pours at each location. We encourage folks to take advantage of our awesome restaurants in Downtown Sylva during and after the Sylva BrewHop.
Find out more »The Easter Hat Parade
Come at 10:30 am to make a hat (Dogwood Crafters on Webster Street) – or bring your own. Get your face painted!. Meet the Easter Bunny. Egg hunts begin on Webster Street, every half hour by age group beginning at 10:00 am. Registration begins at 11 am. Parade starts from Dillsboro Town Hall at 2:00 pm. Antique cars from the Old Timers Model A Club lead the parade. Calling all ladies, gentlemen, children and dogs. Grab your hat and join in the fun during Dillsboro’s delightfully unpretentious annual Easter Hat Parade! View Our State Magazine's video of recent Easter Hat Parade here. Video by Jerry Wolford. Plenty of prizes are are announced after the Parade. Ribbons are given for the Prettiest, Funniest, Largest, Smallest, Most Unusual, Most Easter-like, Best Smelling, Cutest, Most Outrageous, Best In Show and "Poofiest" hats among other unusual categories. There is even a ribbon awarded to the Best Animal in Show! Click here for more information.
Find out more »West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreational Releases
Experienced paddlers from throughout the southeast turn out for the West Fork annual recreational releases. During the summer months, the Lake Glenville Dam releases whitewater into the west fork of the Tuckasegee River, creating class IV rapids over a 5.5-mile stretch. Release dates for 2019 are April 20-21, June 8, July 13, July 27, August 10 & 24. Access to the High Falls trail is directly across from the Lake Glenville sandy swim beach. WARNING: High flows and the natural environment where such flows occur can create dangerous conditions in the bypassed reach. Duke Energy releases these flows solely to comply with its license requirements. Duke Energy neither encourages nor discourages recreational use of high flows by the public. Any recreational use by the public during high flows should be limited to experienced boaters.
Find out more »West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreational Releases
Experienced paddlers from throughout the southeast turn out for the West Fork annual recreational releases. During the summer months, the Lake Glenville Dam releases whitewater into the west fork of the Tuckasegee River, creating class IV rapids over a 5.5-mile stretch. Release dates for 2019 are April 20-21, June 8, July 13, July 27, August 10 & 24. Access to the High Falls trail is directly across from the Lake Glenville sandy swim beach. WARNING: High flows and the natural environment where such flows occur can create dangerous conditions in the bypassed reach. Duke Energy releases these flows solely to comply with its license requirements. Duke Energy neither encourages nor discourages recreational use of high flows by the public. Any recreational use by the public during high flows should be limited to experienced boaters.
Find out more »Greening up the Mountains
This free festival celebrates the arrival of spring in the mountains, when the greening leaves work their way up the mountainsides in the Great Smokies. It also celebrates the greening of the environment, with information about sustainable living and presentations by environmental groups. It is held on on Main and Mill Streets in historic downtown Sylva and draws more than 10,000 visitors each year. This is a celebration of sustainability and traditional heritage crafts. Three full music stages will feature local bands, children’s performances, and heritage dance, along with the annual Youth Talent Show and more. Children’s activities include a youth talent show, face painting, an inflatable slide, and more. For more information, including sponsorships and vendor booth applications, visit the official Greening Up the Mountains website. Event sponsored by Main Street Sylva Association.
Find out more »May 2019
Hook, Line & Drinker Festival
The third annual Hook, Line & Drinker Festival will be held at the Bridge Park in Sylva, N.C. The event is organized by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and celebrates being the home of the N.C. Trout Capital and the WNC Fly Fishing Trail. The festival features fly fishing guides and vendors; craft breweries; music by two of the region's most popular bands; food trucks; and children's activities.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »June 2019
Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers. The music is always good, the program varied. Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs. That’s what Groovin’ is all about. Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series for 2019 will be held Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. Musician lineup will be added to this listing once set.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreational Releases
Experienced paddlers from throughout the southeast turn out for the West Fork annual recreational releases. During the summer months, the Lake Glenville Dam releases whitewater into the west fork of the Tuckasegee River, creating class IV rapids over a 5.5-mile stretch. Release dates for 2019 are April 20-21, June 8, July 13, July 27, August 10 & 24. Access to the High Falls trail is directly across from the Lake Glenville sandy swim beach. WARNING: High flows and the natural environment where such flows occur can create dangerous conditions in the bypassed reach. Duke Energy releases these flows solely to comply with its license requirements. Duke Energy neither encourages nor discourages recreational use of high flows by the public. Any recreational use by the public during high flows should be limited to experienced boaters.
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers. The music is always good, the program varied. Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs. That’s what Groovin’ is all about. Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series for 2019 will be held Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. Musician lineup will be added to this listing once set.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers. The music is always good, the program varied. Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs. That’s what Groovin’ is all about. Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series for 2019 will be held Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. Musician lineup will be added to this listing once set.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
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Pots on the Green
Jackson County embraces mountain traditions, and one of the longstanding crafts is the art of pottery. The regions most talented potters will gather to host the second annual Pots on the Green Festival at The Village Green, Cashiers 12.5-acre public park. For two days, artisans will display and sell their pottery while four demonstrations will tell the stories and traditions of local pottery in the area. In the charming small mountain towns of Jackson County, NC. there is a pottery style to fit any taste from fine art collectors to those looking for functional dinnerware. Local galleries feature both functional home stoneware and decorative ceramics. Collectors can choose from varying glazes and techniques for one-of-a-kind creations such as face jugs, whimsical figures, elaborate vases, and everyday serving pieces with flair. Free admission to the festival and food will be available for purchase.
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers. The music is always good, the program varied. Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs. That’s what Groovin’ is all about. Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series for 2019 will be held Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. Musician lineup will be added to this listing once set.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »Summertime Mountain Artisans Arts & Crafts Show
The Mountain Artisans shows are famous for featuring just the biggest selection of authentic handcrafted art and craft in this area, with over 100 artisans participating in this annual event. There is a wide selection of heritage craft. Several of the old time quilters still make them one at a time just for you. Goat milk soap, pine needle baskets, white oak baskets, hand tied brooms and cotton woven rugs are hard to find and all here. Some of the most skilled doll craft, leather craft, and master jewelers around exhibit with us. Many of the gourd artists have won awards in competitions. You will understand why everyone who attends the shows just says, "Wow" when they attend and plans to come back next year!
Find out more »July 2019
Fireworks on Lake Glenville “Majesty Over Water!”
Presented by the Friends of Lake Glenville This event is in celebration of our nation’s birthday on the 4th of July week. This tradition started more than a decade ago, when Stuart Hall and friends produced a remarkable show, with a very small budget, from a barge near Buck Knob Island. The show will again be based at The Point at Glenville Lake subdivision across the lake from Hattler Realty on Highway 107 N. There is always a large audience on boats that enjoy the fireworks from the water. The Friends of Lake Glenville is responsible for the organization and financing of this signature event and rely exclusively on private contributions. The show is scheduled to commence at dusk.
Find out more »Downtown Sylva Fourth of July Fireworks
The Fourth of July Celebration will feature fireworks, live music, food, dancing and fun in Sylva. Enjoy a full fireworks show that will light up the night sky on Wednesday, July 4, 2019. The fireworks will be shot from Sunrise Park district against the stunning Plott Balsams mountain range and will be visible from all over downtown Sylva. They are best viewed from Historic Downtown Sylva - with most preferring the best view atop Courthouse hill or at Bridge Park. Be sure to bring a picnic blanket and some refreshments to enjoy during the show! Carolina Soul Band will take you on a journey down memory lane! Performing Beach, Motown, R&B, and Classic Soul, they are always a crowd pleaser. This annual family-friendly celebration has live music, great food, and fun for the whole family.
Find out more »Fireworks On the Green
The evening features festival, food, music and dancing. The highlight will be a colossal fireworks display. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the live music. You’ll be up out of your seat dancing the night away! A beautiful fireworks display will light up the Cashiers night sky with red, white and blue. Donations will be collected for a community fireworks fund to preserve the legacy of this cherished community celebration.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »Mountain Wildlife Days
The annual Mountain Wildlife Days is scheduled for July 12 & 13 at the Sapphire Valley Resort Community Center, located 3 miles east of Cashiers, NC. Mountain Wildlife Days is an event, held each year in mid-July, featuring unique opportunities for both children and adults to get up close and learn more about "wildlife and wild places". It is co-sponsored and held at the Sapphire Valley Resort, located 3 miles east of Cashiers. The goal is to provide entertaining and informative programs, focusing on "live animals" along with "wildlife experts", designed to develop awareness and a deeper appreciation of the beauty and wonders of nature.
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers. The music is always good, the program varied. Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs. That’s what Groovin’ is all about. Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series for 2019 will be held Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. Musician lineup will be added to this listing once set.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreational Releases
Experienced paddlers from throughout the southeast turn out for the West Fork annual recreational releases. During the summer months, the Lake Glenville Dam releases whitewater into the west fork of the Tuckasegee River, creating class IV rapids over a 5.5-mile stretch. Release dates for 2019 are April 20-21, June 8, July 13, July 27, August 10 & 24. Access to the High Falls trail is directly across from the Lake Glenville sandy swim beach. WARNING: High flows and the natural environment where such flows occur can create dangerous conditions in the bypassed reach. Duke Energy releases these flows solely to comply with its license requirements. Duke Energy neither encourages nor discourages recreational use of high flows by the public. Any recreational use by the public during high flows should be limited to experienced boaters.
Find out more »Joy Garden Tour
The Joy Garden Tour is a biannual event to raise financial support for The Village Green. The tour inspires gardeners of every level of experience and enthusiasm. The Joy Garden Tour features a guest speaker event, a special patron party and garden shops with 35 vendors offering plants, garden-related merchandise, unique gifts, antiques and more. The highlight is a day spent touring select and stunning private gardens in the Cashiers area. Be sure to sign up for the mailing list or update your address to ensure that you receive important ticket information. Garden Speaker and Luncheon Wednesday, July 17, 2019 10:30 a.m. The Country Club of Sapphire Valley Price tba (ticketed event) "Making Your Garden Bee-Have" will be presented by Steve Bender, aka The Grumpy Gardener from Southern Living Magazine. Patron Party Thursday, July 18, 2019 6:30 p.m. The Village Green Commons Price tba (ticketed event) Don't miss this exciting gala with dinner and live music. Enjoy lots of great auction items, plus cocktails, dancing, and shopping at the Garden Shops. Garden Tour Friday, July 19, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Price tba (ticketed event) Tour of five private gardens, plus a box lunch at The Village Green Commons. Garden Shops Friday, July 19, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Village Green Commons Free Treasures abound in this distinctive boutique shopping experience with a variety of fine merchandise including jewelry, gifts, specialty food items, home decor, stationery, and of course, beautiful floral and…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers. The music is always good, the program varied. Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs. That’s what Groovin’ is all about. Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series for 2019 will be held Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. Musician lineup will be added to this listing once set.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreational Releases
Experienced paddlers from throughout the southeast turn out for the West Fork annual recreational releases. During the summer months, the Lake Glenville Dam releases whitewater into the west fork of the Tuckasegee River, creating class IV rapids over a 5.5-mile stretch. Release dates for 2019 are April 20-21, June 8, July 13, July 27, August 10 & 24. Access to the High Falls trail is directly across from the Lake Glenville sandy swim beach. WARNING: High flows and the natural environment where such flows occur can create dangerous conditions in the bypassed reach. Duke Energy releases these flows solely to comply with its license requirements. Duke Energy neither encourages nor discourages recreational use of high flows by the public. Any recreational use by the public during high flows should be limited to experienced boaters.
Find out more »August 2019
Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers. The music is always good, the program varied. Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs. That’s what Groovin’ is all about. Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series for 2019 will be held Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. Musician lineup will be added to this listing once set.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers. The music is always good, the program varied. Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs. That’s what Groovin’ is all about. Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series for 2019 will be held Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. Musician lineup will be added to this listing once set.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
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The Great Balsam Bike Relay
The second annual Great Balsam Bike Relay will be held in Jackson County, North Carolina on August 10, 2019. The race is unique, combining the disciplines of road biking and mountain biking. Teams of four racers will travel over dirt trails, gravel, and asphalt over the course of the race. The race route is kept a secret until check in the day before. The race brings riders from several states to experience the extreme mountain adventure known as the Balsam Bike Relay. This event is a relay, much like the popular Smoky Mountain Relay. But instead of running a course through western North Carolina’s mountains, you’ll cycle it. Teams are made up of four cyclists, ideally two mountain bikers and two road specialists. Each rider will ride two segments, one at a time, for a total of eight riding segments. Segments vary in both length and elevation profile. Mountain bikes are permitted on paved sections, but no road bikes on the trail or gravel sections. Cyclocross bikes are permitted, except for on designated single-track sections. Limited mechanical support in case of bike breakdowns will be provided, but we advise that you check out our required and recommended gear list in order to be fully prepared for the event.
Find out more »West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreational Releases
Experienced paddlers from throughout the southeast turn out for the West Fork annual recreational releases. During the summer months, the Lake Glenville Dam releases whitewater into the west fork of the Tuckasegee River, creating class IV rapids over a 5.5-mile stretch. Release dates for 2019 are April 20-21, June 8, July 13, July 27, August 10 & 24. Access to the High Falls trail is directly across from the Lake Glenville sandy swim beach. WARNING: High flows and the natural environment where such flows occur can create dangerous conditions in the bypassed reach. Duke Energy releases these flows solely to comply with its license requirements. Duke Energy neither encourages nor discourages recreational use of high flows by the public. Any recreational use by the public during high flows should be limited to experienced boaters.
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers. The music is always good, the program varied. Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs. That’s what Groovin’ is all about. Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series for 2019 will be held Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. Musician lineup will be added to this listing once set.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers. The music is always good, the program varied. Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs. That’s what Groovin’ is all about. Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series for 2019 will be held Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. Musician lineup will be added to this listing once set.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreational Releases
Experienced paddlers from throughout the southeast turn out for the West Fork annual recreational releases. During the summer months, the Lake Glenville Dam releases whitewater into the west fork of the Tuckasegee River, creating class IV rapids over a 5.5-mile stretch. Release dates for 2019 are April 20-21, June 8, July 13, July 27, August 10 & 24. Access to the High Falls trail is directly across from the Lake Glenville sandy swim beach. WARNING: High flows and the natural environment where such flows occur can create dangerous conditions in the bypassed reach. Duke Energy releases these flows solely to comply with its license requirements. Duke Energy neither encourages nor discourages recreational use of high flows by the public. Any recreational use by the public during high flows should be limited to experienced boaters.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
Every Friday night, Memorial Day through Labor Day, bring a picnic blanket and chair to enjoy Concerts on the Creek at Sylva’s Bridge Park. In Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Occasionally, these events will feature food truck and craft beer vendors as well. Lineup to be announced once 2019 schedule is set.
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers. The music is always good, the program varied. Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs. That’s what Groovin’ is all about. Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series for 2019 will be held Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. Musician lineup will be added to this listing once set.
Find out more »September 2019
Green Energy Park Youth Arts Fest
A celebration of art, music, green energy & community fun for the entire family! Each year the Green Energy Park host dozens of organizations and regional artists who come to share their knowledge and the love of the arts. Last year we had over 1000 visitors! You and your family can enjoy: • Face painting • Jewelry making • Throwing clay pots • Painting with flip-flops • Handprint painting our logo on canvas • Block printing • Recycled bugs • Live entertainment • Food from B & Al's Come watch demonstrations of glassblowing, blacksmithing, pottery, printing, gem cutting, torchworking and raku kiln firing. We'll have live entertainment, good food and fun! The metal forges and the glass furnaces used by the artists use renewable landfill gas from a near-by closed landfill to power them. All the artists at the festival will enjoy helping children to create their own works of art. One of the highlights of the one-day festival is the Green Energy Park 'Trash Dragon,' a gargantuan costume created and built by local artists totally out of trash. Timm Muth, Director of the Green Energy Park, said, "it's fun and educational when children can see something beautiful being created out of stuff that people throw away." The Jackson County Green Energy Park (JCGEP) utilizes clean, renewable energy resources to encourage economic development, provide environmental protection, and offer educational opportunities that together will help lead towards a more sustainable future for Western North Carolina. Located in Dillsboro, NC, JCGEP captures methane gas from the…
Find out more »Mountain Heritage Day
The 45th annual Mountain Heritage Day will be a combination old-fashioned mountain fair and showcase for Southern Appalachian music, arts, dance and song, with the atmosphere of a big family reunion. Visitors will find three stages of traditional old-time, gospel, and bluegrass music and dance, with plenty of fiddles, banjos, and clogging. Festival-goers are invited to join in workshops at the Circle Tent and participate in shape-note singing, one of the mountains’ sacred traditions. Admission and parking are free so bring your family and experience all that our rich heritage has to offer. Don't miss the Smoky Mountain Splendor Quilt Show at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center on campus, featuring 300+ quilts, displays, vendors and more. Mountain Heritage Day is recognized as one of the "Top 20" events in the Southeast for the month of September.
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