2023 TVG Community Events
Easter on The Green – April 7th – 9th
Easter Weekend is full of events that celebrate the hope and joy of the Spring holiday.
Hop on over to The Village Green’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 9th at 1pm. This free community event will take place on the Gazebo and Playground Lawn for children 11 years and younger. The Literacy Council of Cashiers will be there to hand out books, along with the Easter Bunny!
Easter Weekend Schedule:
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- Friday, April 7th | 4PM: Stations of The Cross | The Village Green Common’s Lawn
- Sunday, April 9th | 1PM: Easter Egg Hunt | Gazebo and Playground Lawn
- Sunday, April 9th | 7AM: Easter Sunrise Service | The Village Green Common’s Lawn
The Village Green Market – Every Wednesday beginning of April 19th through October 25th
Every Wednesday beginning of April 19th through October 25th from 2-5pm.
Fill your basket with naturally raised meat and dairy items, fresh eggs, jams, pickles, freshly baked bread and delicious granola. Set your table with fresh-cut flowers that morning or plant your entryway with locally grown perennials. Always fresh. Always local.
Vendor Applications for 2023 can be found here: Green Market Application
***NO MARKET ON JULY 12TH & AUGUST 2ND***
Groovin’ on The Green is a FREE community event featuring singer/songwriters and bands of all genres! Each Groovin’ concert is held at 6:30 pm and located at 160 Frank Allen Road and happens RAIN OR SHINE.
Groovin’ is FREE to the public for general admission. However, The Village Green does have 10×10 pop-up tents to rent for your group!
2023 Groovin’ Schedule
● May 26th – Memorial Day Kick-off – Nitrograss *Sponsored by Laurel Magazine*
● June 9th – Caribbean Cowboys *Sponsored by Landmark Realty Group*
● June 23rd- Zorki and Bill Berg
● July 7th – McIntosh and The Lionhearts *Sponsored by Rusticks*
● July 21st – Seth and Sara *Sponsored by Spinx*
● August 11th- Commodore Fox *Sponsored by Ingles Markets*
● August 25th – Emporium Band
● September 1st – Hurricane Creek *Sponsored by Landmark Realty Group*
Fireworks Extravaganza on The Green – July 1st, 2023
The ninth annual ‘Fireworks Extravaganza on The Green’ will take place on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at 6:30pm, RAIN OR SHINE, on The Village Green Commons Lawn! Entertainment will be provided by rhythm and blues band Continental Divide with a fireworks show to follow. Admission is free, however, donations will be collected to help with the cost of the event.
A huge thank you to Landmark Realty Group for bringing the Fireworks Extravaganza to The Village Green!
Please click HERE to rent a tent for the 2023 Fireworks Extravaganza!
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival – October 6-8, 2023
This fall festival celebrates the leaves beginning to change in the beautiful mountain village of Cashiers. This popular and free event welcomes 100 artisans and merchants to the park. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and for purchase throughout the weekend. Food, drink, and live music add to the festive spirit of this event. The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival will be held Friday through Sunday, October 6 – 8, 2023. Applications for 2023 will be available in February.
Click CVLF Application 2023 to apply! The application deadline is August 30th, 2023.
Goblin’s on The Green – October 28th, 2023
A frightfully fun family-friendly Halloween event! Enjoy delicious culinary delights from the food truck, plus lots of fun and games, and tricks and treats! Be sure to dress up in your most creative costume. Prizes will be awarded for the best boy, girl, and family costumes.
Gobble on The Green – November 23rd, 2023
Turkey, cornbread dressing, pumpkin pie, football, and family time … there are so many reasons to love Thanksgiving! Did we mention pie? Each family has its own activities and traditions to look forward to. The Village Green offers a 5K Run/Walk turkey-trot, Gobble On the Green.
Visitors to The Village Green enjoy twinkling light displays and festive decorations from Thanksgiving Weekend until February. The park becomes a winter wonderland to make your spirits merry and bright!
Education Programs at The Village Green
Cashiers Greenway Ramble Storywalk
The StoryWalk™ was made possible through a collaboration between Vision Cashiers, The Village Green, The Albert Carlton-Cashiers Library, and The Literary Council of Cashiers. A StoryWalk™ provides an outdoor adventure that champions reading along with family connection, health, and wellness.
The StoryWalk™ is part of the Cashiers Greenway Ramble. Cashiers Greenway Ramble is an extensive network of trails, sidewalks, and pedestrian-friendly roads connecting Cashiers’ in-town parks, commercial districts, and community buildings. A major section of the Ramble known as the Salamander Loop is located in The Village Green. Conveniently park once and walk! To learn more visit the Ramble website. You can also download a PDF map here.
The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green sponsor a series of lectures each summer. Visitors and residents learn about wildlife in the area and the various features of their natural habitats. Previous subjects include raptors, black bears, and reptiles. The Village Nature Series will begin at 5:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month from April through September at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road.
For more information on The Village Green’s Community Events and Programs, contact Shelby Batchelor, Community Event Coordinator, at shelby@cashiersgreen.com or (828) 743-3434 (Ext. 1).