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Event Series Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show

Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show

Sapphire Valley Resort 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC, United States

Handmade crafts, quality folk art, live music, food, fine jewelry, Humane Society adoptions and much, much more! Visit Sapphire Valley for these great arts and craft shows located on the athletic field in the heart of Sapphire Valley.

Event Series Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show

Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show

Sapphire Valley Resort 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC, United States

Handmade crafts, quality folk art, live music, food, fine jewelry, Humane Society adoptions and much, much more! Visit Sapphire Valley for these great arts and craft shows located on the athletic field in the heart of Sapphire Valley.

Event Series Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show

Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show

Sapphire Valley Resort 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC, United States

Handmade crafts, quality folk art, live music, food, fine jewelry, Humane Society adoptions and much, much more! Visit Sapphire Valley for these great arts and craft shows located on the athletic field in the heart of Sapphire Valley.

Event Series Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show

Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show

Sapphire Valley Resort 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC, United States

Handmade crafts, quality folk art, live music, food, fine jewelry, Humane Society adoptions and much, much more! Visit Sapphire Valley for these great arts and craft shows located on the athletic field in the heart of Sapphire Valley.

Event Series Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show

Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show

Sapphire Valley Resort 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC, United States

Handmade crafts, quality folk art, live music, food, fine jewelry, Humane Society adoptions and much, much more! Visit Sapphire Valley for these great arts and craft shows located on the athletic field in the heart of Sapphire Valley.

Gobble on the Green/Turkey Trot 5k

The Village Green 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

Turkey, cornbread dressing, pumpkin pie, football and family time … there are so many reasons to love Thanksgiving! Did we mention pie? Each family has its own activities and traditions to look forward to. This year, The Village Green is adding to that offering with a 5K Run/Walk turkey trot, Gobble On the Green. The Thanksgiving Day run will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road.

$25

Cashiers Festival of Trees

Summit Center 370 Mitten Lane, Cashiers, NC, United States

The 2022 Cashiers Festival of Trees is a two-day, family-friendly event during Thanksgiving weekend where guests can get in the holiday spirit by viewing and bidding on decorated Christmas trees and holiday décor, enjoy a variety of holiday performances, create personalized children’s crafts, celebrate literacy on the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Storytime Stage, enjoy a Build-a-Bear Experience, and shop one-of-a-kind gifts in the Gift Zone. Cashiers Festival of Trees will take place on Friday, November 25 – Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the Summit Center (370 Mitten Lane), the athletics and fine arts facility at Summit Charter School. Event times are 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. A detailed schedule of events will be available in the fall of 2022. Proceeds from the event benefit the Summit Charter School Foundation and participating area nonprofits. Learn more at summitschool.org.

Holiday Fireworks in Downtown Sylva

Downtown Sylva 773 W. Main Street, Sylva, NC, United States

Make this holiday season merry and bright - literally! Spark up some much-needed holiday cheer with the third annual Holiday Fireworks in Downtown Sylva. On Dec. 16, from 7:30 - 8:30 pm, witness the luminescent display over the town of Sylva. Get here early and enjoy holiday music while finding the perfect gift for your loved ones at our unique downtown shops, or grab dinner at one of our award-winning non-chain restaurants.

Free

Sapphire Valley Ski Slopes Open

Sapphire Valley Resort 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC, United States

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Sapphire Valley offers the area’s finest skiing facility, boasting a state-of-the-art quad lift, a learning center slope and newly expanded, multiple lane, 500-foot snow tubing run. The actual open date is weather dependent but typically around the second to third week of December. Just above 3,400 feet elevation, Sapphire Valley offers a 1,600-foot main run with a vertical drop of 200 feet and a 500-foot snow tubing run. And now, Sapphire Valley Ski Area offers a moving carpet to quickly transport you back to the top of the slopes for multiple runs throughout each 1.75 hour session.

Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series

The Village Green 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

Music fills the air in The Village Green no matter the season. The Village Green Commons Lawn is the venue for artist performances. The Village Green is continuing our FREE summer concert series “Groovin’ on the Green”! Our 2023 Groovin’ schedule will feature some favorite groups and perhaps a few new ones as well. The Village Green will continue offering the opportunity for a group to “Rent a Tent”. The Village Green will be providing ten 10×10 tents at $100 per tent, per event (different rates apply for the July 4th Celebration). If you would like to reserve a tent for Groovin’ on The Green please click on the concert date below where you can reserve your tent, or email shelby@cashiersgreen.com! Friday, May 26 – Memorial Day Kickoff featuring Nitrograss (Bluegrass) Friday, June 9 – Caribbean Cowboys (Beach Music) Friday, June 23 – Zorki with Jeff Sipe (Acoustic Covers) Saturday, July 1st – Fourth of July Extravaganza with Continental Divide! *Sponsored by Landmark Realty* Friday, July 7 – McIntosh and the Lionhearts Friday, July 21 – Seth and Sara (Modern-Western Duo) Friday, August 11- Commodore Fox Band Friday, August 25 – Emporium Band (Disco, Funk, Classic Rock) Friday, September 1 – Hurricane Creek (Rock, Blues, Covers)

Free

Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series

The Village Green 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

Music fills the air in The Village Green no matter the season. The Village Green Commons Lawn is the venue for artist performances. The Village Green is continuing our FREE summer concert series “Groovin’ on the Green”! Our 2023 Groovin’ schedule will feature some favorite groups and perhaps a few new ones as well. The Village Green will continue offering the opportunity for a group to “Rent a Tent”. The Village Green will be providing ten 10×10 tents at $100 per tent, per event (different rates apply for the July 4th Celebration). If you would like to reserve a tent for Groovin’ on The Green please click on the concert date below where you can reserve your tent, or email shelby@cashiersgreen.com! Friday, May 26 – Memorial Day Kickoff featuring Nitrograss (Bluegrass) Friday, June 9 – Caribbean Cowboys (Beach Music) Friday, June 23 – Zorki with Jeff Sipe (Acoustic Covers) Saturday, July 1st – Fourth of July Extravaganza with Continental Divide! *Sponsored by Landmark Realty* Friday, July 7 – McIntosh and the Lionhearts Friday, July 21 – Seth and Sara (Modern-Western Duo) Friday, August 11- Commodore Fox Band Friday, August 25 – Emporium Band (Disco, Funk, Classic Rock) Friday, September 1 – Hurricane Creek (Rock, Blues, Covers)

Free

Assault on Blackrock

Pinnacle Park 2110 Fisher Creek Road, Sylva, NC, United States

Sylva, NC’s extreme trail race How does running a seven-mile 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 course weaves through the spruce forests along the spine of the Plott Balsam Mountains on challenging rocky/dirt roads and single track. The final climb to the summit ridge comprises 650 feet of elevation gain in 1/3 of a mile on steep single track. T-shirts are guaranteed to runners registered prior to 3/1/2023. Awards will be given to the overall top 3 female and male finishers and the top female and male "Masters" finishers (50+). For those looking for an additional challenge, runners who complete the BlackRock 101 Challenge will receive a belt buckle. All proceeds from this race will go to the Jackson County Public Schools Back to School Bash. The Back to School Bash will help students and families with book-bags, school supplies, sports physicals, haircuts, clothing, and other school necessities free of charge. BlackRock 101 Challenge Runners who complete the course in 101 minutes or less (1 hour 41 minutes) will earn a belt buckle.

$25

Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K

Western Carolina University 1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC, United States

The 2023 Catamount Climb Half Marathon and 5K will be hosted on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC along the banks of the Tuckasegee River. The 5K course is completely on campus and navigates through the heart of campus with moderate elevation change. The half marathon course starts on campus, and then heads off campus for a few miles before returning back to campus for the finish line. The Catamount Climb Half Marathon and 5K (formerly known as Valley of the Lilies) is hosted by the Western Carolina University School of Health Sciences and the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness.All race proceeds go to support student professional development and travel and academic scholarships. EVENT: 5K Start Time: 8:30am EDT End Time: 1:00pm EDT Price: $25.00 Race Fee Registration: Price increases to $35.00 after March 5, 2023 at 11:59pm EST EVENT: HALF MARATHON Start Time: 8:00am EDT End Time: 1:00pm EDT Price: $45.00 Race Fee Registration: Price increases to $60.00 after March 5, 2023 at 11:59pm EST 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.

$25 – $60

Sylva’s Brew Hop

NC, United States

Enjoy the Jackson County Ale Trail with Sylva’s Annual Brew Hop! Sylva's 6th annual Brew Hop to benefit the Main Street Sylva Association (a non-profit organization). Visit each of our four breweries and taste our local brews. Tickets include a souvenir glass and two, 4-oz. pours at each of the four locations. The first 150 people to sign up receive a bonus souvenir glass.

$35

The Easter Hat Parade

Dillsboro 1 Front Street, Dillsboro, NC, United States

Led by a fleet of restored antique cars, followed by the many hat contestants and featuring the Easter Bunny, the parade begins in front of the Town Hall on Front Street. Get your face painted! Make a hat and come join the parade! Last-minute entrants very welcome. Awards 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! Fashion your own hat, 10 am - 1:30 pm at Dogwood Crafters on Webster Street. Easter egg hunts (by age group) also start there beginning at noon. Registration for the parade starts at 11 am, with parade at 2 pm.

Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series

The Village Green 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

Music fills the air in The Village Green no matter the season. The Village Green Commons Lawn is the venue for artist performances. The Village Green is continuing our FREE summer concert series “Groovin’ on the Green”! Our 2023 Groovin’ schedule will feature some favorite groups and perhaps a few new ones as well. The Village Green will continue offering the opportunity for a group to “Rent a Tent”. The Village Green will be providing ten 10×10 tents at $100 per tent, per event (different rates apply for the July 4th Celebration). If you would like to reserve a tent for Groovin’ on The Green please click on the concert date below where you can reserve your tent, or email shelby@cashiersgreen.com! Friday, May 26 – Memorial Day Kickoff featuring Nitrograss (Bluegrass) Friday, June 9 – Caribbean Cowboys (Beach Music) Friday, June 23 – Zorki with Jeff Sipe (Acoustic Covers) Saturday, July 1st – Fourth of July Extravaganza with Continental Divide! *Sponsored by Landmark Realty* Friday, July 7 – McIntosh and the Lionhearts Friday, July 21 – Seth and Sara (Modern-Western Duo) Friday, August 11- Commodore Fox Band Friday, August 25 – Emporium Band (Disco, Funk, Classic Rock) Friday, September 1 – Hurricane Creek (Rock, Blues, Covers)

Free

Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series

The Village Green 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

Music fills the air in The Village Green no matter the season. The Village Green Commons Lawn is the venue for artist performances. The Village Green is continuing our FREE summer concert series “Groovin’ on the Green”! Our 2023 Groovin’ schedule will feature some favorite groups and perhaps a few new ones as well. The Village Green will continue offering the opportunity for a group to “Rent a Tent”. The Village Green will be providing ten 10×10 tents at $100 per tent, per event (different rates apply for the July 4th Celebration). If you would like to reserve a tent for Groovin’ on The Green please click on the concert date below where you can reserve your tent, or email shelby@cashiersgreen.com! Friday, May 26 – Memorial Day Kickoff featuring Nitrograss (Bluegrass) Friday, June 9 – Caribbean Cowboys (Beach Music) Friday, June 23 – Zorki with Jeff Sipe (Acoustic Covers) Saturday, July 1st – Fourth of July Extravaganza with Continental Divide! *Sponsored by Landmark Realty* Friday, July 7 – McIntosh and the Lionhearts Friday, July 21 – Seth and Sara (Modern-Western Duo) Friday, August 11- Commodore Fox Band Friday, August 25 – Emporium Band (Disco, Funk, Classic Rock) Friday, September 1 – Hurricane Creek (Rock, Blues, Covers)

Free
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