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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 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

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 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