Mary Jane McCall

Stage4Hope has opened its Welcome Center at Ferngrove in Highlands, the first phase of a retreat and wellness campus for cancer patients and families.

From hearty breakfasts to towering sandwiches, The Dilly Deli is serving up fresh flavors and friendly faces.

Community cooks and professional chefs bring the heat October 15 at the annual Chili Cook-off in Cashiers.

Florist Tracie Heidt has expanded her passion for floral design into Fox Brae Blooms, creating distinctive arrangements for weddings and
special events.

Highlands Cashiers Players brings a pair of delightfully funny Dracula comedies to the Martin Lipscomb Theatre October 15-18 and October 22-25.

A free community retreat on November 7 introduces Stage4Hope’s mission to support cancer patients and their families.

Browse more than 100 artisans, enjoy live music and take in the brilliant fall color at the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, October 9-11.

The Sapphire Valley Arts and Crafts Festival returns October 3–4 with handmade creations, live music, food, and family‑friendly fun.

The Dazzling Dahlia Festival arrives September 10–12 at The Bascom with floral installations, gallery‑inspired designs, studio pottery, and the popular Single Bloom Competition — a free, colorful weekend for the community.