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Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
Written By: A.J. Stewart | Issue: 2018/08 - August
The heat of summer is beginning to fade and it won’t be long until the crisp autumn air ushers in a blaze of color across our mountains. As the lush green hills give way to shades of red and gold, The Village Green will herald the changing season with the 10th annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival on Columbus Day weekend.
On October 5 through 7, the Leaf Festival will spread out across the 13-acre park. Over 100 vendors will be showcasing their wares. Visitors can browse through numerous booths full of beautiful woodworks, metalworks, fiberworks, and pottery. You’ll find one of a kind pieces from jewelry makers, painters, and photographers; it’s never too early to start in on your Christmas shopping. Specialty food vendors will have a variety of soup and dip mixes; perfect for those holiday parties that are just on the horizon. Admire the breathtaking talent of local artists in a juried art show.
Be sure to swing by the Green on Friday night for a concert. Come celebrate the end of a fabulous season with a thousand of your closest friends and dance the night away to the best in local music. If you can’t make it Friday night, more concerts will be played throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday on the Green and in the Gazebo. Everyone’s favorite food trucks will be serving hungry shoppers, so you won’t even have to leave the park to find a great lunch.
Hosted by The Village Green, the Leaf Festival is the last hoorah of the season. Thousands of “leafers” visit the Plateau to witness Mother Nature’s brilliant wardrobe change, see the Shadow of the Bear and, of course, attend The Leaf Festival. The Festival takes advantage of the beautiful foliage and stretches the busy season well into the Fall. It was selected by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Tourism Events in October in the Southeast. This ever-popular event is free to attend, so join us, and enjoy the beautiful season.
