2009 Calendar of Events
From music and theater to arts and crafts festivals and designer
showhouses, there's always something fun to do in our western
North Carolina communities. Event listings cover the Highlands-Cashiers
Plateau, as well as nearby towns.
February 2009
February 21: Highlands Annual Chili Cookoff
Taste all kinds of delicious chili while enjoying
entertainment from the authentic Mariachi Jalisco. 6:30 to 9:30 PM.
Tickets can be purchased at the Highlands Visitor Center on Main
Street.
Highlands Community Center
Highlands, NC
www.highlandschamber.org/calendar
February 21: Nantahala Hiking Club
The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a 5-6 mile hike to
Rock Gorge and Big Bend falls on the Chattooga River. Meet at 9:45
AM at the Bank of America in Highlands. Visitors welcome. Call
leader Virginia Talbot for reservations.
Highlands, NC
(828) 526-4904
www.maconcommunity.org/nhc/
February 28: Third Annual Great Sapphire Outhouse Race
Build your outhouse, recruit your 3-person crew and
race, or just watch the madcap fun! Prizes for race winners and
outhouses. Call Mary Beth Gillies for more information.
Sapphire Valley Ski Slopes
Sapphire Valley, NC
(828) 421-7348
(828) 743-0510
February 28: Nantahala Hiking Club
The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a 3.5 mile hike
from Upper Whitewater Falls to the Bad Creek Reservoir. Meet at 10:00
AM behind Wachovia Bank in Cashiers. Visitors welcome. Call
leaders Mike and Susan Kettles for reservations.
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-1079
www.maconcommunity.org/nhc/
March 2009
March 28: Heritage Apple Day
Enjoy Heritage Apple Day from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Zachary-Tolbert
House, brought to you by the Cashiers Historical Society. Bring
cuttings from your favorite producing or non-producing apple tree to
be grafted.
Zachary-Tolbert House
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-7710
www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org
April 2009
April 25: Earth Day
The Fifth Annual Earth Day in the Mountains will be held between 11:00
AM and 4:00 PM at the Village Green in Cashiers, rain or shine. This event is
sponsored by The Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance, the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, the Upper Cullasaja Watershed Association and Whole Life Market. There will be a bouncy castle and climbing
wall for the younger attendees and live music, educational information and samples, eco-friendly
art projects and many other fun activities.
Village Green
Cashiers, NC
(828) 526-9938, ext. 320
May 2009
May 2: Tour de Cashiers
A challenging day of bike riding through the
beautiful Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. A variety of rides that fit
all levels of interest, experience and conditioning will be offered.
Riders meet at the Village Green. Registration required.
Village Green
Cashiers, NC
www.tourdecashiers.com
May 16: Mountaintop Relay for Life
Mountaintop Relay for Life will hold its annual
Kickoff Celebration in the parking lot of Helen’s Barn in Highlands.
Activities start at 8:00 AM with a gourmet breakfast prepared by
Fressers Owner/Chef Debbie Grossman. There will also be music,
clogging by the County Cloggin’ Kids, raffles and more. Call Linda
Henderson for more information.
Helen's Barn
Highlands, NC
(828) 743-3295
May 23: Growing Up in Appalachia
Folklorist and storyteller Gary Carden and
balladeer Sheila Kay Adams team up for an evening of stories and
music about what it means to them to have grown up in Appalachia.
Both have won much critical acclaim for their writings and
performances. Tickets are $15. Event begins at 7:30 PM.
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
Highlands, NC
(828) 526-9047
www.highlandsperformingartscenter.org
May 29-30: Collective Spirits Wine Festival
A two-day festival, which will be the first major
event to be held in The Bascom art center's new $11 million,
six-acre facility. Featured activities of the wine festival include
grand wine tastings, silent auction, food by local chefs, a
symposium, and a gala seated
dinner on The Bascom's new terrace, followed by a live auction of
exceptional wines and special wine-related items.
The Bascom
Highlands, NC
(828) 526-4949
www.thebascom.org/collective-spirits
May 29-31: Appalachian Music Symposium
Enjoy traditional Appalachian music at the Zachary-Tolbert
House, brought to you by the Cashiers Historical Society. Those
scheduled to appear include David Holt, Sheila Kay Adams, Lee
Knight, The Queen Family, Jacob Jones, Dr. William Ferris of UNC-Chapel
Hill, Dr. Doug Orr, President Emeritus of Warren Wilson College, Art
Rosenbaum of the University of Georgia, and local historians Jane
Gibson Nardy and Gary Carden.
Zachary-Tolbert House
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-7710
www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org
June 2009
June 2: Concert on the Slopes: The Magic of Sinatra
An evening of Frank Sinatra favorites starring Paul
Salos, voted Best Sinatra in the USA on television's America's
Got Talent. Concert begins at 7:00 PM. Advance tickets available.
Sapphire Valley Community Center
Sapphire, NC
(828) 743-7663
www.sapphirevalleyresort.com
June 3: Third Annual Land Trust Day
Treat yourself to a great day of shopping and
dining and support the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, which works to
preserve the natural areas and green spaces on the
Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Participating businesses to be
announced.
Cashiers and Highlands, NC
(828) 526-1111
www.hicashlt.org
June 11: Garden Party
Learn about table setting, floral design, food
preparation and wine pairing at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn.
Featuring demonstrations by Chef Johannes, Oakleaf Flower and Garden
and Joe Extine of Acorn's Boutique. Cost is $75 per person for
champagne upon arrival, lunch, wine, dessert and seminar. 11:00 AM
to 2:00 PM.
Old Edwards Inn and Spa
Highlands, NC
(828) 526-8008
www.oldedwardsinn.com
June 12: Jane Nardy Ramble
Enjoy the Jane Nardy Ramble at the Zachary-Tolbert
House, brought to you by the Cashiers Historical Society.
Zachary-Tolbert House
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-7710
www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org
June 13: Front Porch Family Fun
Enjoy Front Porch Family Fun at the Zachary-Tolbert
House, brought to you by the Cashiers Historical Society.
Zachary-Tolbert House
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-7710
www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org
June 13-14: Cashiers Valley Rotary Spring Fling
Join us at the Cashiers Village Green from 10:00 AM
to 2:00 PM for arts, crafts, food and fun! Pets needing homes from
the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society will be on hand to love and
adopt.
Village Green
Cashiers, NC
www.cashiersrotary.org
June 14: Bare Boards Party
Enjoy music, hot air balloon rides, activities,
food, fun and more at the Bare Boards Party, hosted by the Village
Green. This event runs from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and will launch the
fundraising effort to redevelop the old Charter School site, which
is located on Frank Allen Road next to the post office.
Village Green
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-3295
www.villagegreencashiersnc.com
June 15-19: Finding Your Form Through Nature
Clay artist Alice Ballard will be giving a workshop
for beginning to advanced skill levels called “Finding Your Form
Through Nature”. From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Registration required;
basic materials and firing included.
The Bascom
Highlands, NC
(828) 526-4949
www.thebascom.org/adult-classes-and-workshops/2009-classes-by-date
June 20: Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society Patron's Party
This year, instead of the formal gala, a party will be held at a
home in Highlands. All proceeds go to the shelter!
Highlands, NC
www.chhumanesociety.org
June 20: Paws on Parade
Attention dog lovers! This event will include herding, agility,
freestyle, tunnel running and dock diving, as well as contests for
youngest dog, oldest dog, dog with the longest ears and many other
categories.
Sapphire Valley Resort Athletic Field
Sapphire Valley, NC
June 26-August 7: Relay for Life Mountain Music Concert Series
Sponsored by the Just for You Relay For Life Team
to benefit the American Cancer Society,
the Mountain Music concert series features music and dance mountain
style! Come enjoy the entertainment, along with modern western
square dancing, clogging, raffles and more. A different musical group will perform
each Friday. Dancing begins at 6:45 PM and the bands perform from
7:30 until 9:00 PM, in the old gym at Highlands School.
Admission is free.
Highlands School
Highlands, NC
June 27-28: Sapphire Valley Arts and Crafts Show
Features a wide variety of artisans, including contemporary
and country crafts, folk art, fine jewelry and much more.
Enjoy music and food while you browse. Free admission and parking.
For more information, contact Sandra Fischel.
Sapphire Valley Resort Athletic Field
Sapphire Valley, NC
(828) 743-1163
www.sapphirevalleyresort.com
svma@aol.com
July 2009
June 26-August 7: Relay for Life Mountain Music Concert Series
Sponsored by the Just for You Relay For Life Team
to benefit the American Cancer Society,
the Mountain Music concert series features music and dance mountain
style! Come enjoy the entertainment, along with modern western
square dancing, clogging, raffles and more. A different musical group will perform
each Friday. Dancing begins at 6:45 PM and the bands perform from
7:30 until 9:00 PM, in the old gym at Highlands School.
Admission is free.
Highlands School
Highlands, NC
July 4: Fourth of July Fireworks
Enjoy the fireworks show with your neighbors at the
Cashiers Community Center. Contact Kathie Finley for more
information.
Cashiers Community Center
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-3518
July 4: Mountain Music Festival
A great day of music and family fun at the Village
Green, presented by
the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce. The Isaacs, The Heartland Band,
Mountain Faith, Sweet Tater, The Him’s, Tucker’s Town, Lizzy Long
and The Rye Holler Boys are scheduled to
perform. 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. General
admission is $20 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 years old, and
free for children under 6 years old. Parking is free.
Village Green
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-5191
July 4: Big Ol' Mountain Country Breakfast
Enjoy a Big Ol’ Mountain Country Breakfast and help
those in need! Sponsored by the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry.
Starts at 7:00 AM. Contact Carol Stork for more
information.
Cashiers Community Center
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-3222
July 4: Yankee Doodle Dandy Day
Celebrate Independence Day with the family!
Sapphire Valley is hosting Yankee Doodle Dandy Day from 10:00 AM to
5:00 PM. Activities include food, pitch and putt golf contest,
inflatable jumps, slides, obstacles courses, swimming pool games,
pony rides, cake walk, face painting, tennis tournament, horseshoe
tournament, basketball shooting, softball throw, tug-o-war, soccer
kick, outhouse race and more.
Sapphire Valley Recreation Center
Sapphire Valley, NC
(828) 743-7663
www.sapphirevalleyresort.com
July 5-August 9: Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
Enjoy the 28th season of this historic festival
with a month of chamber music at its finest, along with beautifully
intimate settings, the cool mountains, fine art, dining, theatre and
film. Numerous exciting music, art and dining events at locations
throughout the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
Cashiers and Highlands, NC
(828) 526-9060
www.h-cmusicfestival.org
July 7, 9-11: Mountains in Bloom
The Bascom will host the 11th annual Mountains in
Bloom garden festival with garden tours, a flower show, home and
garden shop and lectures by Lady Henrietta Spencer Churchill and
Chip Callaway . Lectures start on Tuesday, July 7th; the full event,
kicking off with the Patron's Party gala, begins on Friday, July
10th.
The Bascom
Highlands, NC
(828) 526-4949
www.mountainsinbloom.com
July 9: Leonid Treer and Judith Burganger in Concert
The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association
presents classical pianists Leonid Treer and Judith Burganger in
concert at the Cashiers Village Green, starting at 7:00 PM. Judith
and Leonid will play solo piano compositions from Chopin, Beethoven,
Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and Gerschwin, followed by a four-hands
performance of select Hungarian Dances by Johannes Brahms. Bring a
picnic, drinks and your lawn chair. Admission is free! For more
information, contact Buddy Mix.
Village Green
Cashiers, NC
(828) 966-9574
July 10-11: Telluride Mountain Film Festival
The Telluride Mountain Film Festival on Tour comes
to Cashiers! On Friday, enjoy the flamenco/jazz/world music sounds
of Cabo Verde, and the screening of History Making Farming Author
on the Move, with a Q&A featuring director Matt Morris. On
Saturday, musical group Trainwreks will perform, along with the
screening of a different film. Festival to be held at the Cashiers
Village Hillside Park (up the hill behind Tommy’s). Gates open at
6:00 PM. Ticket prices are $45 for one night or $80 for both nights.
Price includes dinner, two free beverages, music, films and coupons
to local businesses.
Cashiers Village Hillside Park
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-7710
www.mountainfilmcashiers.com
July 10-11: Church of the Good Shepherd Auction and Bazaar
Don't miss the live and silent auctions on Friday
night, July 10th, at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The bazaar
will be held at the Cashiers Community Center from 9:30 AM to 1:30
PM on Saturday, July 11th.
Church of the Good Shepherd
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-2359
www.goodshepherdofcashiers.com
July 10-11: Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet
The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
presents The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet. Concerts begin at 5:00
PM. On Friday, July 10, the concert will be at Kelsey-Hutchinson
Park in Highlands and on Saturday, July 11, it will be at the
Zachary-Tolbert House in Cashiers. Bring a picnic, wine and a
blanket.
Cashiers and Highlands, NC
(828) 526-9060
www.h-cmusicfestival.org
July 23: Judy Collins
A one-night engagement with world renowned and much
loved musical artist Judy Collins. Enjoy her beautiful voice and
signature blend of folksongs and contemporary themes in the
acoustically acclaimed Performing Arts Center. General
admission tickets are $100 each; a limited number of Dress Circle
tickets are available at $200 each, which include a seat in the
first three rows and the opportunity to socialize with Ms. Collins
at a private reception. Performance begins at 7:30 PM.
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
Highlands, NC
(828) 526-9047
www.highlandsperformingartscenter.org
July 24-26: Cashiers Antique Show
The annual Cashiers Antique Show runs from Friday to Sunday. Call Hazel
Giles for more information.
Blue Ridge School
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-9270
August 2009
June 26-August 7: Relay for Life Mountain Music Concert Series
Sponsored by the Just for You Relay For Life Team
to benefit the American Cancer Society,
the Mountain Music concert series features music and dance mountain
style! Come enjoy the entertainment, along with modern western
square dancing, clogging, raffles and more. A different musical group will perform
each Friday. Dancing begins at 6:45 PM and the bands perform from
7:30 until 9:00 PM, in the old gym at Highlands School.
Admission is free.
Highlands School
Highlands, NC
July 5-August 9: Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
Enjoy the 28th season of this historic festival
with a month of chamber music at its finest, along with beautifully
intimate settings, the cool mountains, fine art, dining, theatre and
film. Over 20 exciting events at locations throughout the
Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
Cashiers and Highlands, NC
(828) 526-9060
www.h-cmusicfestival.org
August 1: Make-A-Wish Festival and Car Show
More information to come.
Sapphire Valley Community Center
Sapphire, NC
August 8: Front Porch Family Fun
Enjoy Front Porch Family Fun with Lee Knight at the Zachary-Tolbert
House, brought to you by the Cashiers Historical Society.
Zachary-Tolbert House
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-7710
www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org
August 8-9: Sapphire Valley Arts and Crafts Show
Features a wide variety of artisans, including contemporary
and country crafts, folk art, fine jewelry and much more.
Enjoy music and food while you browse. Free admission and parking.
For more information, contact Sandra Fischel.
Sapphire Valley Resort Athletic Field
Sapphire Valley, NC
(828) 743-1163
www.sapphirevalleyresort.com
svma@aol.com
August 21: 12th Annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse Patrons Party
The kickoff party for the Annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse, presented by The Cashiers Historical Society.
Nancy Hanks House
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-7710
www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org
August 22-September 6: 12th Annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse
Presented by The Cashiers Historical Society, this year's showhouse
will be the summer home of the late Nancy Hanks, who is widely
credited with spearheading the federal government's involvement in
the arts.
Nancy Hanks House
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-7710
www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org
August 28: Relay for Life
Relay for Life of Mountain Top is holding the Relay
for Life event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society,
celebrate those who have survived cancer and remember those who have
been lost.
Highlands Recreation Center
Highlands, NC
main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=13159
September 2009
September 5: Mountain Tail Waggers Walk
More details to come.
Sapphire Valley
Sapphire, NC
September 24: Founder's Day
Presented by The Cashiers Historical Society.
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-7710
www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org
October 2009
October 2-3: Autumn Festival
To celebrate autumn, The Bascom will host a gala
and auction on Friday and a casual autumn party on Saturday. Last
year's event included live and silent auctions, dinner, spirits and
live entertainment.
The Bascom
Highlands, NC
(828) 526-4949
www.thebascom.org/gala
October 15: Jane Nardy Ramble
Enjoy the Jane Nardy Ramble at the Zachary-Tolbert
House, brought to you by the Cashiers Historical Society.
Zachary-Tolbert House
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-7710
www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org
October 17: Front Porch Family Fun
Enjoy Front Porch Family Fun at the Zachary-Tolbert
House, brought to you by the Cashiers Historical Society.
Zachary-Tolbert House
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-7710
www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org
October 17-18: Sapphire Valley Arts and Crafts Festival
Features a wide variety of artisans, including contemporary
and country crafts, folk art, fine jewelry and much more.
Enjoy music and food while you browse. Free admission and parking.
For more information, contact Sandra Fischel.
Sapphire Valley Resort Athletic Field
Sapphire Valley, NC
(828) 743-1163
www.sapphirevalleyresort.com
svma@aol.com
November 2009
November 12-15: Highlands Culinary Weekend
The Highlands Culinary Weekend returns for its
third year. Start the weekend off on Thursday with the Opening Night
Celebration and enjoy favorites from local chefs and wines from
notable wineries. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, indulge at one of
the wine dinners, take a cooking class or just sip and stroll in
charming downtown Highlands. This event is sponsored by The
Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.
Highlands, NC
(866) 526-5841
(828) 526-2112
www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com
December 2009
December 12: Cashiers Christmas Parade
Watch this much-loved holiday parade through
downtown Cashiers. 1:00 PM.
Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-5191
www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com
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