Cashiers has always been a town that knows how to celebrate the essentials: mountain views, good neighbors, and a well‑built burger.
But this spring, Cashiers’ most delicious tradition is leveling up. After years of hearing the same heartfelt plea — “We need more time to eat more burgers!” — organizers have responded with the kind of generosity only a small town with a big appetite can muster.
Welcome to Cashiers Burger Week: The Extended Cut, running April 24 through May 9. That’s two full weeks, 12 restaurants, and enough creative patties to make even the most devoted carnivore consider a training regimen.
This year’s lineup is split into two rounds, like a double‑stacked burger.
Week One runs April 24–May 2, and Week Two runs May 2–9.
On May 13, once everyone has recovered from their culinary heroics, the community will gather for The Last Bite: Wrap Party at Slopeside Tavern, where bragging rights – and perhaps some antacids – will be shared freely.
As the Cashiers Area Chamber’s signature spring event, Burger Week is hosted and coordinated by the Chamber and guided by a dedicated planning committee. This year’s committee includes Nicolle Fogarty of Slopeside Tavern, Jill Katz of Crossroads Custard, Mary Whitten Warner of Landmark Realty Group, and Sean Cronin – Christmas Parade judge, proud Irishman, Guinness enthusiast, and Leadership Cashiers Advisory Council member. They’re joined by Heather Dalton and Susan Sapienza of the Chamber, ensuring the event runs smoothly from start to finish.
And then there are the originators: Justin Smith and Ann Novitske of Whiteside Brewing Co., whose spark of an idea – nurtured with the beloved Thomas Taulbee –lit the grill on what has become a cherished tradition. What began as a fun challenge to bring customers to restaurants during the spring shoulder season has grown into a celebration of flavor, creativity, and friendly competition.
As always, diners are invited to eat, vote, and win prizes from local restaurants and shops. Visit CashiersBurgerWeek.com for details, and pick up your Burger Week Passport at the Chamber. Collect six or more stamps to vote.
The categories – Best Burger and Most Creative Burger – inspire everything from classic perfection to wild, only‑in‑Cashiers experimentation. (If someone debuts a burger topped with pimento cheese and a philosophical question about spring, we won’t be surprised.)
So loosen your belt, gather your friends, and prepare your taste buds. Cashiers Burger Week: The Extended Cut is ready to roll, and Cashiers is hungry.
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