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The 21st annual Greening Up the Mountains Festival is Saturday, April 28, 2018
With over 200 vendors spread throughout two locations—on Main Street and Railroad Avenue in historic downtown Sylva.
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The celebration includes fine arts and handmade craft demonstrations, a 5K run, two music stages which featured Bluegrass, Country and Mountain entertainers, along with a children's talent show. There are more kids’ activities, food, and fun for everyone!

A project of the Town of Sylva, this is the year’s largest annual event, and brings 10-12,000 residents, visitors, and families to our beautiful downtown. Strengthened by its early roots as an Earth Day celebration, the festival includes a focus on environmental protection, sustainability, and promotion of local businesses and civic groups.

Greening Up the Mountains Draws Thousands

In 2017,  Greening Up the Mountains festival in Sylva drew more than 12,000 to the downtown area in what organizers say may be the largest turnout in the event’s history. Under sunny blue skies, locals and tourists experienced arts & crafts demonstrations, listened to live music on two different stages and sampled great eats. With over 200 vendors, there was something for everyone, festival coordinator Amy Garza said. Vendors reported that this year’s event was very profitable, she said, remarking that some sold out of all the goods they brought. "Greening Up the Mountains has grown into a regional event, drawing people from Georgia, South Carolina, across North Carolina and farther who are interested in discovering more about Jackson County’s rich arts and crafts heritage," Jackson County Tourism Director Nick Breedlove said. He termed the festival a "great success, and added, “It was the perfect weekend to showcase the area!”
       In 2018, the town will be celebrating the 21st year for the festival on April 28, and will be forthcoming with celebration details.
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Shuttle Service

During Greening Up the Mountains, SHUTTLE SERVICE  is available from the Justice Center during the hours of 8:30am—5:30pm.   $1 per boarding, including children.

Featured Article

Greening Up the Mountains is featured in this article from Resorts and Lodges about unique events and destinations in North Carolina