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April 25, 2008 through April 25, 2008
Empty Bowl 2008
Community Table - Sylva

For only $20 you can purchase a unique bowl handcrafted by local potters and a hearty helping of delicious soup, as you make an important contribution helping us nourish our community. Come get your bowl anytime from 4pm until 8pm. Serving & entertainment will start at 4pm. Park in the parking lots around The Sylva Church of Christ. The Community Table is located at 127 Bartlett Street Sylva.
828.586.6782 or
emily.elders@dillsboronc.info

April 26, 2008 through April 26, 2008
Greening up the Mountains
Sylva

The Last Saturday in April each year Downtown Sylva Association, together with its partners and sponsors and vendors, hosts a wonderful day-long street festival.
828.586.1577

April 26, 2008 through April 26, 2008
Green Thumb Day
Whittier

Bedding Plants, Local art & handcrafts, yard sale / flea market, demonstartions / exhibits / live music. Complete Hotdog lunch & Snacks. Join the Fun!!! 10am-4pm. Take Hwy 74 to Exit 72 & left on Main Street.
828.497.2393

May 2, 2008 through October 3, 2008
Sylva's Art After Dark
Sylva

Please join downtown Sylva the FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH (May through October) for an evening of art, dining, and music.
828.631.3020

May 3, 2008 through May 3, 2008
Bluegrass Festival Fundraiser
Sylva

The Friends of the Senior Center will sponsor a Bluegrass Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Community Services Building in Sylva. The Balsam Range Band (Marc Pruett, Tim Surrett, Buddy Melton, Darren Nicholson and Caleb Smith) will be performing, along with Charlie Shuler, Jesse Stephens, and Mountain Faith.
828.586.4944

May 15, 2008 through September 18, 2008
Sock Hop
Dillsboro

A weekly Sock Hop event will be held in downtown Dillsboro EVERY THRID THURSDAY from May-September. Swing, Jazz, and Rock'n'Roll will soon make this event a favorite tradition!
828.586.6369

May 16, 2008 through May 17, 2008
Relay For Life - Jackson County
Cullowhee

If you enjoy walking and having a fun time with friends, then you've got to try this year's American Cancer Society Relay for Life! It's an all-night walk to help fight cancer, and annually raises tens of thousands of dollars to benefit cancer research. This year's event begins at 6 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Jackson County Rec Center in Cullowhee. The overnight activities last until 6 a.m. Saturday, May 17.
828.226.1300

May 29, 2008 through May 29, 2008
Furniture Design: Exhibit
Cullowhee - WCU

The "Furniture Design: New Trends from Appalachian Traditions" exhibit will open May 29 and continue through Wednesday, June 28 in the Fine and Performing Arts Center.
828.227.3591

June 14, 2008 through June 14, 2008
Dillsboro Arts and Music Festival
Dillsboro

Celebrate traditional mountain crafts and enjoy local musicians, dancers and storytellers at the Dillsboro Arts and Music Festival. Held each year on the second Saturday in June, the festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dillsboro's quaint shops will be open, and demonstrating crafters will line the streets. Basketry, pottery, weaving, quilting, woodworking, jewelry and stained glass artisans will be on hand.
828.631.0156

July 4, 2008 through July 26, 2008
"Fine Crafts" Exhibit Opening
Sylva

The opening for the "Fine Crafts" exhibit sponsored by the Jackson County Visual Arts Association will be held at 7 p.m. July 4, 2008. The event is held at Gallery One in downtown Sylva and will run until July 26. Featured artist is Margot Johnson, pastels.
828.631.0156

July 4, 2008 through July 4, 2008
Sylva's 4th of July Celebration
Sylva

DSA participates in the July 4th celebrations, which are hosted and funded by the Jackson County Recreation Department. There are live music and food vendors on Main St. beginning in the late afternoon, and a spectacular fireworks display shot from the old courthouse at dark. Look this year for live music and children's activities on the site of the future Bridge Park!
828.586.1577

July 6, 2008 through July 6, 2008
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival

Come celebrate our 27th season! Enjoy great music performed by internationally known artists in a setting as breathtaking as any on Earth! Bringing classical chamber music to the Highlands-Cashiers area since 1981.
828-526-9060 or
hccmf@verizon.net

September 20, 2008 through September 20, 2008
Dillsboro Antiques Fair
Dillsboro

The Dillsboro Antiques Fair features antique objects for sale, day-long entertainment, and more.
828.586.1600

September 27, 2008 through September 27, 2008
Mountain Heritage Day
Cullowhee - WCU

Shortly after daybreak on Saturday, the 33rd annual Mountain Heritage Day kicks off on WCU’s campus with demonstrations of authentic mountain folk arts; three stages of traditional music and dance; exhibitions of shape-note singing and Cherokee stickball; an arts and crafts midway featuring handmade items; food booths with old-fashioned fare; and numerous just-for-fun competitions. Called “an open textbook of Appalachian folk life” by Southern Living magazine, Mountain Heritage Day is held outside, rain or shine. Admission to the festival is free, and shuttle services will transport visitors from outlying parking lots to the festival site. Pets are not allowed, but service animals are welcome.
828.227.3193

October 31, 2008 through October 31, 2008
Halloween Night Harvest Festival
Dillsboro

A fall festival and parade for kids, parents and friends in costume! Halloween night, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
828.631.0156

November 1, 2008 through November 1, 2008
WNC Pottery Festival
Dillsboro

The WNC Pottery Festival showcases the work of more than 25 master Southern potters. The event is juried for quality and includes works by local potters JoeFrank McKee of Tree House Pottery and Brant Barnes of Riverwood Pottery.
828.631.5100

November 28, 2008 through November 29, 2008
21st Annual Hard Candy Christmas
Cullowhee - WCU

A mountain Christmas tradition. Authentic work of 100 heritage and contemporary artisans. $3 admission children under 12 free. Free Parking.
828.524.3405

December 5, 2008 through December 5, 2008
Dillsboro Luminaires
Dillsboro

Adapted from an old Scandinavian custom of lighting the way for the Christ child, more than 2,500 candies in small white bags line the streets and every storefront is aglow with Christmas lights and decorations. Shopkeepers hold "Open House" and serve coffee, warm cider, hot chocolate and home-baked goodies and stay open late to accomodate holiday shoppers.
828.586.3891

December 6, 2008 through December 6, 2008
Sylva Christmas Parade
Sylva

The downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 5pm beginning at Scotts Creek Road and end at Mark Watson Park. For more info or to sign up to participate please call the Downtown Sylva Association.
828.586.1577