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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
Join us for the exciting Outhouse Races, taking place on February 18, 2023, at 3 pm 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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Greening Up the Mountains Festival, now in its 25th year, is a heritage arts festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring through both traditional and contemporary forms of Appalachian art, music, food, and beverage which honor our community and local artisans. The festival is sponsored by both the Town of Sylva and the Main Street Sylva Association and will be held in historic downtown Sylva, North Carolina. In addition to a variety of arts, crafts, and food vendors, attendees can enjoy a 5k run, youth talent contest, beverage arts featuring local craft breweries, and live music throughout the day on two stages. The festival is rain or shine!
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 2023 are April 29-30, June 10, July 8, July 29, Aug. 12 & 19. Information on Glenville Dam releases and the whitewater conditions can be found here. 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.
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 2023 are April 29-30, June 10, July 8, July 29, Aug. 12 & 19. Information on Glenville Dam releases and the whitewater conditions can be found here. 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.
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)
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)
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