Our ‘Secret Season’ Is Whispering to You

Our ‘Secret Season’ Is Whispering to You

Jackson County, NC has a secret – one that’s well worth sharing. A visit to the area between winter and early spring offers benefits you won’t find any other time of the year. From lower lodging rates to clear mountain views to amazing dining and winter sports experiences, you’ll find it here, during our serene “Secret Season.” Here are our top suggestions for taking full advantage of it! Lower Temps = Lower Rates Let’s start with pricing. As the temperatures fall, so do the rates for lodges, hotels, cabins and cottages. Simply put, you’ll get more mountains for your money! Additionally, many properties offer seasonal specials. Consider the iconic High Hampton Resort, which offers its lowest rates of the year during January and February. Or the 20% discount when you book three nights at Hotel Cashiers, a pet-friendly mountain inn. In Whittier, close to the national park, Outland Chalet & Suites Great Smoky Mountains also offers a discounted rate for stays of three nights or more. Cozy Cabins and Cottages Speaking of lodging, let’s talk about how wonderful it feels to snuggle next to a crackling fire with views of snow-capped mountains on the other side of your window. No other time of year offers the same feelings of coziness and relaxation. Whether you prefer a log cabin, historic lodge, charming cottage or unique hotel, it’s waiting for you in Jackson County. Select a property with a hot tub, fireplace or fire pit and create that perfect mountain moment. Pick […]

Resolve to Explore the N.C. Mountains in 2024

Resolve to Explore the N.C. Mountains in 2024

Life is short. You only live once (or YOLO). No matter how you say it, the notion that time and opportunities pass quickly is not new. January offers us a brand-new year and the perfect time to make resolutions and plans. So, make it your 2024 New Year’s resolution to visit Jackson County, N.C.! To help plan the perfect getaway and cross off those “bucket list” items no matter what time of year you visit, we’ve created this Jackson County, N.C. Guide to its Must-See Sites Each Season. Winter: Clear Views to Clear Your Mind   It’s happening now. From December through early April, our mountains offer quiet solace, fewer crowds, open views – and the chance of a snow flurry or two. Without the leaves, it’s your chance to see how the mountains rise and fall. This is a great time to hike the trails that usually see more foot traffic. Pinnacle Park tops this list and comes with a special designation: the state’s only Certified Nature Forest Therapy Trail. Located in Sylva, Pinnacle offers more than 1,500 acres of unspoiled natural beauty and contrasting options for trail experiences. Looking for a challenge with a great payoff? Then, choose its seven-mile West Fork Trail that ascends more than 3,000 feet in elevation from the edge of the Plott Balsam mountain range. Here, you’ll find “the pinnacle” for which the park is named – a sharp-topped ridge perched above 5,000 feet. Its panoramic view is the exclamation point at the […]

Groovin on the Green

Groovin on the Green

Music fills the air in The Village Green no matter the season. Groovin’ on The Green remains a vibrant, FREE summer concert series, creating unforgettable music experiences for the community! Groovin’ on The Green concerts will begin at 6:00pm, RAIN OR SHINE, held on The Village Green Common’s Lawn. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics and coolers are welcome! Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed and with their owners at all times. Food and beverage vendors will be on-site during each concert! The Village Green will continue offering the opportunity for a group to “Rent a Tent”. The Village Green will be providing fifteen 10×10 tents at $100 per tent, per concert. Tent reservation links will be open in early 2024, and are first come, first serve. May 24th – Darren Nicholson Trio May 31st – Kevin Daniel & The Bottom Line June 7th – Nero Simon & The Sunsetters June 21st – Commodore Fox July 19th – The Wobblers August 2nd – Angela Easterling & The Beguilers August 16th – Martin & Kelly August 30th – Pretty Little Goat September 6th – Back Porch Orchestra

Second Annual Farm to Table Dinner

Second Annual Farm to Table Dinner

Join us for a beautiful fall evening at the Second Annual Fall Farm-to-Table Dinner hosted by WNC Farm to Table! Indulge in a delicious feast made from locally sourced ingredients, celebrating the bountiful harvest of the season, along with beer & wine pairings, plus non-alcoholic options. This in-person event will be held at Bridge Park, Railroad Avenue, Sylva, NC, USA. Immerse yourself in the charming atmosphere while relishing the flavors of the freshest produce and savoring the company of local fellow food enthusiasts, plus visitors to our beautiful area in during the gorgeous leaf season. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support local farmers and enjoy a mouthwatering meal in a picturesque setting. Come and experience the true essence of farm-to-table dining in downtown Sylva!

Friends Night Out

Friends Night Out

Friends night out is a fun event where patrons are encouraged to shop all day at any chamber member establishment, bring back any receipt over $20 to the chamber, and be present for a drawing at the chamber at 6:30 p.m. for gift card collection totaling over $300 to local chamber member establishments. There will be a pre-drawing party at the chamber from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Easter on The Green

Easter on The Green

In Cashiers, NC, Easter Weekend is filled with events that celebrate the joy and hope of this spring holiday. The weekend will feature a devotional experience with Cashiers Area Churches, an Easter Egg Hunt and an outdoor Easter Sunrise Service hosted by Cashiers Area Churches as the sun emerges over the mountains. All events are free and open to the community. Cashiers 2024 Easter Weekend Schedule: Fri., March 29 | Stations of The Cross, 4 p.m. | The Village Green Commons  Sat., March 30 | Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m. | The Village Green Gazebo and Playground Lawn The Easter Egg Hunt is free and open to children ages 11 and younger. Please bring your own Easter baskets! The egg hunt will be divided by age groups. Gazebo Lawn: Ages 9-11 Playground Lawn: Ages 5-8 Inside Playground: Ages 4 and Under Sun., March 31 | Easter Sunrise Service, 7 a.m. | The Village Green Commons Lawn Please bring your own lawn chair to the service.

Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly

Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly

Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists. Trailblazing Women of Country will entertain and inspire audiences during this pivotal moment in our nation’s history, featuring soloists Miko Marks, CMT’s 2022 “Next Woman of Country,” and Nashville-based singer Kristina Train, supported by a five-member all-female band. This live performance will be held on Thurs., April 18, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Click here for ticket information!

Sing & Swing: A Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Production

Sing & Swing: A Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Production

Celebrate the Great American Songbook in all of its playful – and sophisticated- glory, brought to life by two of this generation’s brightest stars. Each armed with prodigious trumpet talent and vocal charm, Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III will relive and re-imagine some of the classic partners in jazz and popular song, including Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, and Peggy Lee. Featuring songs by Gershwin, Ellington, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many more, and joined by a who’s who of New York all-stars, this is an “unforgettable” evening of singin’ and swingin’ with Bria and Benny. Click here for ticket information. 

Jackson County Winter Market

Jackson County Winter Market

Discover Jackson County’s diverse community of farmers, entrepreneurs, crafters, artists, musicians and local residents at the Jackson County Farmers Market! Join the fun every Saturday in Sylva’s Bridge Park parking lot. The Jackson County Farmers Market takes place as follows: Winter Market Hours (Nov. through March), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Spring Through Fall (April through Oct.), 9 a.m. to Noon.