The Village Green Of Cashiers

Village Nature Series
2024-06-25 17:30 - 2024-11-19 18:30 (America/New_York) | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green co-host a series of lectures each summer. Visitors and residents learn about wildlife, habitats, conservation, and local cultural heritage from expert speakers in their fields! The Village Nature Series will begin at 5:30pm on the last Tuesday of each month (August’s presentation will be held on the 20th) from April through September at The Village Green in Cashiers.
Thank you to Cedar Creek Club for sponsoring the Village Nature Series!
June 25th Description: Join Lizza Bixby as she weaves a terrific journey around all things fungi! Lizza will break the veil of mystery and briefly explain mushroom foraging in our area, at home mushroom growing, and how it can be great for your garden. She will cover myco-innovations sure to get you excited! Grab your boots and join us for this exciting mushroom discovery hour!

Gobble on The Green 5K
2024-11-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Common’s Lawn, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
The Village Green offers a 5K Run/Walk through the beautiful and serene mountain village of Cashiers, Gobble On the Green! Register by November 12th at 2:30pm to secure your NEW, collectable, and complimentary Gobble on The Green t-shirt!!
T-Shirts will only be available to those registered by November 12th!
REGISTER HERE FOR THE RACE!
Additional activities include the third annual Junior Warrior Course held at The Village Green Playground for children! This fun and interactive course is FREE and family-friendly.
Pre-race check in will be available on Wednesday, Nov. 27th from 3-6pm at The Village Green’s Lewis Hall (160 Frank Allen Rd in Cashiers)for participants to get their bibs and pick up t-shirts early. We encourage participants to check in early to ensure an on-time race start on Thanksgiving morning!
Race day check in will be available from 7:15-8:30am on Thanksgiving morning!
Please keep in mind that some areas of the race course are gravel, grass, dirt and paved. While we are a dog friendly park, due to the number of participants, there is no dog participation with this event.
Four door prizes from local businesses will be given based on random bib number drawings beginning at 9:30am on the Commons Stage. Awards for the top two overall winners in 8 age categories will begin after door prize announcements. **Participants must be present to win.**
Thank you for supporting The Village Green! We look forward to seeing you on Thanksgiving to Gobble on The Green!

Mistletoe Market
2024-11-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us at The Village Green’s Lewis Hall and Pavilion for the annual Mistletoe Market! This artisan gift market will be held rain or shine from 10am-5pm and will feature local artisans displaying their handmade goods for purchase. Visitors are able to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts including baked goods, candles/aromatherapy, textiles, woodcraft, jewelry and much more! Shop for everyone on your Christmas list at the Mistletoe Market!
This is a FREE event, held rain or shine, and no tickets are required.

Lights on The Green
2024-11-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Gazebo and Lawn, 35 Highway 64 West, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Visitors to The Village Green enjoy twinkling light displays and festive decorations from Thanksgiving Weekend until February. Join thousands of holiday revelers the evening after Thanksgiving Day to watch The Village Green transform into a winter wonderland! The Cashiers’ Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on the Gazebo Lawn near the Cashiers crossroads from 5PM-7PM. The trees will officially light at 5:45PM! To add to the festivities, the evening will feature cozy fire pits, a S’mores Village, holiday music, and festive cheer! Treats and beverages will be available for purchase from Crossroads Custard during the event!
Help keep Cashiers Merry & Bright until February 2025 by donating to Lights on The Green! Every gift goes towards keeping the lights shining for residents and visitors year after year! Thank you for supporting The Village Green, a 501c3 nonprofit organization located in the Heart of Cashiers, bringing over 270 days of free community events annually!
https://cashiersgreen.givingfuel.com/lights-on-the-green-2024

Youth Village Nature Series
2024-12-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
The NEW Youth Village Nature Series is suitable for children of all ages, is free, and open to the public. Youth VNS will feature interactive and educational activities including crafts, games, storytelling, and even live animals!
December 10th Presentation: Wildcraft Wreath Making with Jessica Blackburn of Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust
Join HCLT for a natural Christmas wildcraft! We will be making Christmas wreaths from wildcrafted materials found on HCLT properties, including pine, fur, holly, and other evergreen and decorative elements. Learn about the art of wildcrafting, and how decorating with natural materials can be sustainable and creative option for all season!

Village Nature Series: Tuning Into The Language of The Forest: An Introduction to Birding by Ear
2025-04-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
In this one hour presentation followed by a one hour bird walk, we’ll tune into the secret language of the forest and learn the tools we need to start identifying local birds by their songs and calls. We’ll tune into the distinct features that make each bird’s song beautifully unique. By gaining an understanding of qualities such as pitch, volume, speed, rhythm, texture, and repetition, anyone can begin to identify birds by sound and take their birding skills to the next level. No prior birding or musical experience is necessary! Absolute beginners are welcome!

JACKSON COUNTY ‘HEADWATERS DISTRICT’ - Public Conservation Meeting
2025-04-30 17:00 - 19:30 | NC
JOIN US AND PROVIDE YOUR INPUT!
Join us and provide your input for the Jackson County Conservation Plan and Public Meeting: April 30th – 5:00 – 7:3pm.
Drop-in meeting to learn about the project: This should take roughly 20-30 minutes.
Have conversations and ask questions with community members.
View large maps of the area and learn about conservation themes.
Tell us what’s important to you, and help shape the future of the area.

Free Yoga in Honor of Kindness for Thomas!
2025-05-24 09:30 - 11:00 | Common’s Lawn, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Free Yoga in honor of Kindness for Thomas. Class will be taught by his friend, fellow teacher and student, Barbara Banks.
Saturday, May 24 at 9:30-10:30am.
At the Village Green on the lawn outside Lewis Hall. If it rains, class will move to the covered porch area.
The class will be slow flow accessible to all yoga levels.
Please bring a yoga mat and, if you have them, a blanket and blocks.
May 24th is Thomas’ Birthday!
Come celebrate!

Village Nature Series: Landslides in WNC
2025-05-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
This talk will focus on the types of landslides we see occurring in Western North Carolina, why understanding landslides is important and some of the resources that are available to better understand them. She will include stories from landslides triggered by Hurricane Helene.

Groovin' on The Green: High 5 Band
2025-05-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Common’s Lawn, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Groovin’ on The Green featuring the High 5 Band! The High 5 Band plays all the classic rock, blues, and Americana hits in and around WNC. Groovin’ on The Green is FREE and takes place rain or shine on the Commons Lawn at The Village Green. Food and beverage vendors will be available at each concert and concert-goers are welcome to bring their own picnics and coolers. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets; personal tents are not allowed at Groovin’.
Groovin’ on The Green is free and open to the public, however, donations are collected to directly support The Village Green, a 501c3 nonprofit park system that receives zero funds from the state, county, or Federal Park System. Your donation helps keep Groovin’ on The Green alive year after year!

Kids' Nature Series: Fungi Fanatics
2025-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join Gina Patton of Balsam Mountain Trust to learn about the fantastic world of fungi!

Cashiers Live - A TRIBUTE TO JIMMY BUFFETT
2025-06-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Common’s Lawn, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
CAPTAIN MIKE & THE SHIPWRECKED – A TRIBUTE TO JIMMY BUFFET!
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Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival – Steinway Piano Dedication
2025-06-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
William Ransom will dedicate the new Steinway Piano donated to the Village Green for use by the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. There will be a short celebratory concert for the community and a reception following the dedication ceremony.

Groovin' on The Green: Commodore Fox
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Common’s Lawn, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Groovin’ on The Green featuring the Commodore Fox Band! Towing the line as your favorite party band, cranking out rock and dance hits from the 70s, 80s, to today! Groovin’ on The Green is FREE and takes place rain or shine on the Commons Lawn at The Village Green. Food and beverage vendors will be available at each concert and concert-goers are welcome to bring their own picnics and coolers. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets; personal tents are not allowed at Groovin’.
Groovin’ on The Green is free and open to the public, however, donations are collected to directly support The Village Green, a 501c3 nonprofit park system that receives zero funds from the state, county, or Federal Park System. Your donation helps keep Groovin’ on The Green alive year after year!

Village Nature Series: A Tale of Three Watersheds
2025-06-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Learn what a watershed is and about the three watersheds that drain the Cashiers area and Highlands plateau. Where do the rivers go when they leave the plateau? Do they all contain the same species of fish and other aquatic life? This talk is meant to provide a basic understanding of streams and rivers in the Cashiers area, as well as threats to their quality and what we can do to protect them.

Boys & Girls Club presents WICKED
2025-06-27 17:15 - 19:00 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
🌟 We’re Proud to Celebrate the Arts! 🌟
The Village Green is thrilled to partner with the Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau for their inaugural performance, presented by THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL Foundation and Mimi’s Heart! 🎭💙
🎶 Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating young talent and community spirit!
🗓 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
🕔 𝟓:𝟏𝟓 𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧
𝟏𝟔𝟎 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐝. | 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐍𝐂 𝟐𝟖𝟕𝟏𝟕

Cashiers Live - A Tribute to Van Morrison
2025-06-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Common’s Lawn, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
One Irish Rover – A Tribute to Van Morrison
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Fireworks Extravaganza!
2025-07-03 18:30 - 22:00 | Common’s Lawn, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Come one! Come all! Join us at The Village Green for our annual Fireworks Extravaganza held on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025! This is a FREE community event, open to the public!
The event will feature live music from the Caribbean Cowboys, local food and beverage vendors, and an extraordinary fireworks show at dark!
Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics, coolers, lawn chairs, and blankets. Due to the nature and size of this event, personal tents or awnings and dogs will not be allowed. This event is held rain or shine.
Admission is free; however, donations are encouraged to help keep this beloved tradition thriving for years to come. The Village Green believes it is important to preserve this patriotic tradition for the Cashiers community. The Village Green is a 501c3 nonprofit park system that receives zero funding from the state of North Carolina, the Federal Park System, or Jackson County. We rely solely on private contributions to keep the Heart of Cashiers community events alive and continue bringing over 270 days of free events to Cashiers.
We look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July with our amazing community!
***A portion of Frank Allen Road will be closed to thru traffic from 6-10:30 PM for Fireworks Safety purposes. Please avoid parking at the Rec Center, the Boys and Girls Club, and on the side of Frank Allen Road. If parking in the Library or Post Office parking lots, vehicles cannot leave until Frank Allen Road reopens.***

Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music
2025-07-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
“The Old and the New”
NC Premiere of Paul Colett Viola QuintetThe Viano Quartet; Paul Coletti, viola/composer

Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
2025-07-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
“Viano Plus”
The Viano Quartet; Yinzi Kong, viola; Charae Krueger, cello

Cashiers Live - A Tribute to Elton John
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Common’s Lawn, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Greggie & the Jets – A Tribute to Elton John

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Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Fetival
2025-07-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
“The Whitehead Family Young Pianist Concert”
The Whitehead Family Young Pianist Concert

Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
2025-07-15 17:00 - 19:30 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
“Strings Attached”
Sharon lsbin, guitar; The Pacifica String Quartet

Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
2025-07-20 17:00 - 19:30 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
“Rites of Spring”
Julie Coucheron & Elizabeth Pridgen, piano: Chee-Yun, violin

Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
2025-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
“Musical Stories”
Chee-Yun, violin; Jesse McCandless, clarinet; Kevin Lyons, trumpet; Gabriel Colby, trombone;Jonathan Colbert, bass; Richard Prior, narrator; Julie Coucheron, piano; Eleni Katz, bassoon; ScottPollard, percussion

Groovin' on The Green: McIntosh & The Lionhearts
2025-07-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Common’s Lawn, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Groovin’ on The Green featuring McIntosh & The Lionhearts! Groovin’ on The Green is FREE and takes place rain or shine on the Commons Lawn at The Village Green. Food and beverage vendors will be available at each concert and concert-goers are welcome to bring their own picnics and coolers. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets; personal tents are not allowed at Groovin’.
Groovin’ on The Green is free and open to the public, however, donations are collected to directly support The Village Green, a 501c3 nonprofit park system that receives zero funds from the state, county, or Federal Park System. Your donation helps keep Groovin’ on The Green alive year after year!

Cashiers Live - A TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC
2025-07-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Common’s Lawn, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Tell Me Lies – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
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Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
2025-07-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
“The Enchanted Harp”
Elisabeth Remy Johnson, harp; Ransom Wilson, flute; Jesse McCandless, clarinet; Vega Quartet

Highlands-Chamber Music Festival
2025-07-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
“Eternal Love Triangle”
Vijay Venkatesh, piano; Jess McCandless, clarinet; Vega Quartet

Village Nature Series: Monarch Conservation in WNC
2025-07-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Joyce is a retired RN and retired Master Gardener, now devoting more time to monarchs, pollinator/monarch way-stations habitat establishment, and sometimes, restoration. She has been part of the volunteer Monarch Watch Conservation Specialists since 2011.
We look forward to having her speak at the Village Nature Series!
