Our artsy village welcomes the return of this popular festival with 40 demonstrating artists along Front Street and plenty of colorful creations. This favorite fall event is free to attend and held from 10 AM until 4 PM the first Saturday of October (Oct. 3). Live entertainment all day, and the best autumn atmosphere you'll find anywhere!
The festival is hosted at the Sylva Bridge Park and will go on rain or shine. There is a $8 entrance fee. No dogs are allowed inside the festival. This juried event showcases more than 40 master potters, with many demonstrations in a variety of techniques. Come see why it's become a top arts event in the mountains, attended annually by several thousand pottery aficionados.
Occurring on the first two weekends of December (Dec. 4,5,11,12 discover quaint Dillsboro during its Lights & Luminaries festival. With a small town Christmas charm, this enchanting tradition features 2,500 candles and twinkling white lights, carolers, welcoming open shops, live music, and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The 29th annual Greening Up the Mountains festival in Sylva, NC began as a celebration of Appalachian heritage arts around Earth Day. Its namesake reflects the gradual progression of spring green moving up the mountains. Local residents and business owners organized the original festival in partnership with the Sylva downtown Main Street program, which is now called Main Street Sylva Association. 2,500 people were in attendance and now the festival has grown to 12-14,000 people. Early festivals featured talent shows, farm and kitchen demonstrations, nature education, plus costume, essay and baking contests, - even a cake walk!