In town and looking for something fun to do? Visit TheVillage Green, October 7 – 9.Each October, The VillageGreen non-profit, publicpark turns into a showcase ofartisans and craftsmen during theCashiers Valley Leaf Festival.The popular affair celebrates thestart of the leaf-changing season,while it offers over 75 artisancrafters from throughout the Southeast.The fete, which has been attracting tourists to this idyllicmountain community for 13 years, pulls in talented artisans andeager visitors throughout the South, drawing upwards of 3000folks over the long weekend.On display are hundreds of eye-catching and appealing works ofarts, and comestibles – from jewelry to metallurgy to paintingsand pottery and clothing and soap and baked goods and honey.Some of the artisans may already befamous and well established, whereasothers are newbies, struggling to gainrecognition. Yet all produce and ex-hibit their own wares – no third-partyvendors are allowed. The CashiersValley Leaf Festival is truly a feast forthe eyes – eyes weary of the mundanedesign offerings of the local department store, and, perhaps alsogenerally unexcited by their home surroundings. Think of it as athrill of a home makeover show all in one place.Folks come for the art, but also for the two food trucks, and thepainter who decorates the children’s faces.And they definitely come for the music. A highlight of the weekend is Hometown Concert Series sponsored by InglesSupermarket, featuring Joe Lasher and Kaitlyn Baker,on Friday, October 7, from 6:00-8:30 P.M.. On Saturday,Ellie’s Groove performs at 11:00 A.M., George Reeves at1:00 P.M., and Zorki at 3:00 PM. Julie Gribble is on stageon Sunday at 11:00 A.M., followed by the Blue RidgeJunior Appalachian Musicians at 1:00 P.M.The festival starts each day at 10:00 A.M. and ends at 5:00P.M. on Friday and Saturday, and until 3:00 P.M. on Sunday.For more information and a full schedule of events andactivities during the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, visitVillageGreenCashiersNC.com/Events. For other eventsat The Village Green, please email Shelby Batchelor atShelby@CashiersGreen.com.
by Marlene Osteen
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