Sylva celebrated its 27th annual Greening Up the Mountains festival Saturday, April 26. Downtown came to life as more than 150 vendors, demonstrators, cooks and crafters set up shop along Main Street. Greening Up the Mountains celebrates the coming of spring through Appalachian music, arts and crafts, food, live music […]
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Rain won’t stop this party, NC Smokies Ice Fest continues despite rainy weather
Originally published by The Mountaineer Ice sculptures dotted the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds creating vast opportunities for photos and fun activities for kids. Though the second annual NC Smokies Ice Fest was threatened by bad weather, it remained a success in the eyes of the attendees. Adults and children alike […]
Local festival encourages environmental preservation
The Greening Up the Mountains festival is well known for bringing together the Western North Carolina community in support of local arts and appreciation for the land we live on. It is more important than ever to recognize the beauty and importance of our portion of North Carolina as the […]
Festival brings local artists and musicians to Sylva
Lovers of music and art will now feel right at home in downtown Sylva. The Jackson Arts Market, commonly known as JAM, brings in up to 50 local artist vendors and two local musicians every weekend. Joshua Aaron Murch, the curator of JAM, feels that this festival brings life back […]
