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May 2020
Bear Lake Reserve Charity Mountain Run
This is not your Grandma’s 10K although I know a few Grandma’s that could crush this route! This is not a 10K race, it’s a 10K CHALLENGE! With over 1,100 feet of vertical gain and more than 1,000 feet of vertical descent, this is truly a mountain run! You will have to earn your finish pottery and cold beer! Come join the Bear Lake Charity Mountain Run 10K Team and stick around after the run to enjoy all the amenities…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
Find out more »Art for a Cause: The Cashiers Rotary Arts & Crafts Show
The Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley presents "Art For A Cause": two arts & crafts fairs that take place in the spring over Memorial Day weekend and in the fall over Labor Day weekend. Both events showcase some of the finest arts and craftspeople in the Southeast. On display is work from more than 90 of the finest artisans from throughout the Southeast. From unique ironwork and woodcraft to hand-thrown pottery, hand-stitched textiles and homemade cakes, pies, jellies and jams,…
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Village Nature Series
The Village Green sponsors an exciting series of educational lectures every summer. These fun educational experiences are free and are available for all who want to broaden their knowledge on a variety of subjects such as wildlife, local plants, and surrounding natural habitats. Previous subjects include raptors, black bears and reptiles. The Village Nature Series will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month from May through September at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road.
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
Find out more »June 2020
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
Find out more »Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show
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.
Find out more »Pots on the Green
Jackson County embraces mountain traditions, and one of the longstanding crafts is the art of pottery. Join us for a two-day ceramic art show celebrating the area’s rich pottery heritage. Unique, original pottery by select artisans will be on display and for sale. Learn about the history of pottery and techniques used in our area during four distinct demonstrations and talks. There is a pottery style to fit any taste from fine art collectors to those looking for functional dinnerware.…
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
Find out more »Summer Colors Exhibition by the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers
Bring your artistic appreciation and celebrate the colors of summer with the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers Summer Colors Exhibition. This two-day event displays the beautiful hard work of ALHC members and embraces the best colors of the summer season.
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…
Find out more »Village Nature Series
The Village Green sponsors an exciting series of educational lectures every summer. These fun educational experiences are free and are available for all who want to broaden their knowledge on a variety of subjects such as wildlife, local plants, and surrounding natural habitats. Previous subjects include raptors, black bears and reptiles. The Village Nature Series will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month from May through September at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road.
Find out more »July 2020
Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Red, White and Blue Ridge 5K
Join us for the inaugural Red, White and Blue Ridge 5K, hosted by Blue Ridge School in beautiful Cashiers, North Carolina. This will be the fastest July 4th 5K in the mountains and all proceeds will assist the school with future needs. Registration: http://bit.ly/RedWhiteAndBlueRidge5K ------- Entry Fees: Early Entry (March 1-May 31) – $20 – Shirt available for purchase for $10 extra Regular Entry (June 1-Race Day) – $30 – Shirt available for purchase for $10 extra Fun Run –…
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, 2020. 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.…
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 »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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
Find out more »Tim Hill Memorial Trout Tournament
Cherokee remembers their very own Tim Hill, a longtime beloved employee of the trout hatchery, by hosting a trout tournament in his name. Competitors will be fishing for their share of $10,000 by reeling in tagged fish specially stocked for this event. Prize money ranges from $25 to $5,000. Cherokee invites you to grab your gear and cast a competitive line in the pristine waters of the Qualla Boundary. Photo courtesy EBCI Destination Marketing
Find out more »Cashiers Plein Air Festival
Nationally acclaimed painters from throughout the country set up their easels to capture the beauty of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau landscape and quaint mountain lifestyle. This type of outdoor location painting is known as en plein air, French for open air. The Cashiers Plein Air Festival is a biennial event held to raise funds to enhance The Village Green. During this week-long event, artists set up their easels in and around Cashiers to create original art depicting the area. These unique paintings are…
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Mountain Wildlife Days
The annual Mountain Wildlife Days is scheduled for July 17 & 18 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…
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
Find out more »Front Street Arts and Crafts Show
The Front Street Arts & Crafts Show features some of the best regional artisans. There are over 40 booths to display the hand-made craftsmanship of artists from around the region, along with family entertainment and festival food.
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
Find out more »Village Nature Series
The Village Green sponsors an exciting series of educational lectures every summer. These fun educational experiences are free and are available for all who want to broaden their knowledge on a variety of subjects such as wildlife, local plants, and surrounding natural habitats. Previous subjects include raptors, black bears and reptiles. The Village Nature Series will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month from May through September at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road.
Find out more »Talking Trees Trout Derby
Introduce children to the love of fishing during the Talking Trees Trout Derby. This free entry two-day event invites children ages 3-11 to enjoy free fishing gear, breakfast and lunch, face painting, balloon animals, and more. Courtesy of EBCI Destination Marketing
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
Find out more »August 2020
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
Find out more »The Great Balsam Bike Relay
The third annual Great Balsam Bike Relay will be held in Jackson County, North Carolina on August 8, 2020. 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…
Find out more »Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show
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.
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
Find out more »Cashiers Songwriters Round at Trillium
Some of Nashville's best songwriters are calling all musicians to grab a seat at the annual Songwriters Round. Hosted by Grammy-award winning songwriter Rivers Rutherford, the night includes opportunities for everyone to get up close and personal with some of Nashville’s best songwriters. This event is hosted to benefit the Blue Ridge School Education Foundation and tickets can be purchased at the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce.
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 Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here 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…
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