Welcome to the 25th Greening Up the Mountains Festival

Directions
You can use the links below to view general directions to downtown Sylva, NC. Travel times are estimated, and can vary based on traffic volume. You can also use our map to see where the roads will be closed and where the detours around the festival will be located. All directions are mobile friendly! 

Directions from Asheville, NC: Click here for Google Maps directions
Travel Time: 45 - 60 minutes

Directions from Atlanta, GA: Click here for Google Maps directions
Travel Time: 2 - 3 hours

Directions from Knoxville, TN: Click here for Google Maps directions
Travel Time: 1.5 - 2 hours

Parking

There will be a drop off area for patrons with disabilities, as well as parking in front of the Sylva Police Station on West Main Street. You can park and walk, or ride the shuttle, to the festival from two locations. The shuttle is $1 per person, each way.  Shuttle Hours are 11-3 from at the Jackson County Justice & Administration Building, 401 Grindstaff Cove Rd Sylva, NC 28779.  Spill over site: Jackson Plaza 391 Jackson Plaza Sylva, NC 28779

Several downtown businesses and organizations are offering "pay to park" locations closer to the festival, and we encourage the patronage of these local businesses.   Other good ideas for parking are: Mark Watson Park, Sylva First United Methodist Church on Jackson Street (fundraiser), Behind the Jackson County Library.  Handicapped Parking is available behind the Sylva Police Department and behind Wells Fargo, accessible from Jackson Street via the Detour.

Pet Policy

​Friendly dogs with leashes welcome.