Sylva Holidays and Happenings

07/23/2024

Can't wait for PMA this Friday!

PRESS RELEASE:
The 15th annual season of Concerts on the Creek continues on Friday, July 26 with a performance by PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) from 7-9 p.m. at Bridge Park stage in Sylva, N.C.

PMA is a local favorite band, specializing in western NC Roots/Reggae/Dub/Fusion music.

Concerts on the Creek are held every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at the Bridge Park in Sylva, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are FREE but donations are encouraged. Dogs must be on a leash. No smoking, va**ng, coolers or tents are allowed. There will be food trucks on site for this event.

These concerts are organized and produced by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Sylva and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call the chamber at 828-586-2155, visit https://www.mountainlovers.com/concerts-on-the-creek/ or Concerts on the Creek's page.

07/16/2024

This Friday at Bridge Park!

PRESS RELEASE:The 15th annual season of Concerts on the Creek continues on Friday, July 19 with a performance by Asheville Junction from 7-9 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva.

Asheville Junction is a lively and entertaining bluegrass & Americana band. Their shows feature female and male vocals and harmonies, hot fiddlin’ and instrumentals, beautiful ballads, beloved standards, unique covers and originals. There’s a lot going on at the Asheville Junction! Folks find themselves singing, dancing, and toe-tapping along to their music before they know it.

Concerts on the Creek are held every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at the Bridge Park in Sylva, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are FREE but donations are encouraged. Dogs must be on a leash. No smoking, va**ng, coolers or tents are allowed. There will be food trucks on site for this event.

These concerts are organized and produced by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Sylva and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call the chamber at 828-586-2155, visit https://www.mountainlovers.com/concerts-on-the-creek/ or Concerts on the Creek's page.

07/12/2024

Tonight!

See you tonight!

07/09/2024

07/09/2024

Tuxedo Junction this Friday!

PRESS RELEASE:
The 15th annual season of Concerts on the Creek continues Friday, July 12 with a performance by Tuxedo Junction from 7-9 p.m. at the Bridge Park in Sylva, N.C.

Tuxedo Junction will perform your favorite hits of Classic Rock, Country Rock, Pop, Classic to Contemporary Country, Funk, and Swing.

Concerts on the Creek are held every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at the Bridge Park in Sylva, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are FREE but donations are encouraged. Dogs must be on a leash. No smoking, va**ng, coolers or tents are allowed. There will be food trucks on site for this event.

These concerts are organized and produced by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Sylva and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call the chamber at 828-586-2155, visit https://www.mountainlovers.com/concerts-on-the-creek/ or Concerts on the Creek's page.

07/08/2024

Another lovely night in Sylva last Thursday, July 4, 2024.

07/05/2024

We still have another concert tonight with Arnold Hill! Let's keep this weekend celebration going!

See you tonight!

07/04/2024

Thanks Rotary Club of Sylva!

07/03/2024

Perfect weather on tap!

The food and beverage line up for Thursday's Fireworks & Festivities are as follows: Dogs on Wheels, Jack the Dipper, Bears BBQ, Chili Chomper, Innovation Brewing, Balsam Falls Brewing, Appalachian Sno, and Glazed & Infused. See you there!

06/27/2024

Happening Now!

06/27/2024

Join us on the 4th!

06/26/2024

Awesome Concert this Friday!

PRESS RELEASE:
The 15th annual season of Concerts on the Creek continues on Friday, June 28 with a concert by homegrown favorite the Darren Nicholson Band. The concert will be from 7-9 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva.

Nicholson is a Jackson County native and was a founding member of the nationally-known, award-winning WNC bluegrass group Balsam Range, before setting out on his own as a solo artist in late 2022. He is a Grammy award nominee (2006) and a recipient of numerous International Bluegrass Music Association awards with Balsam Range including Album of the Year (2013, 2017) Vocal Group of the Year (2014, 2015), Song of the Year (2011, 2015), Entertainer of the Year (2014, 2018), Vocal Group of the Year (2014), Album of the Year (2013), Song of the Year (2011), and Album of the Year (2006, with the Alecia Nugent Band). He has appeared countless times on WSM's Grand Ole Opry, at the Ryman Auditorium, and many of the world's most famous venues and networks.

Currently, he records and tours as a full-time solo artist with his band The Darren Nicholson Band, along with all sorts of collaborative efforts each year. He's proud to have taken his blend of Country, Bluegrass, Americana to 49 states, as well as across Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Australia, and all over Europe.

Nicholson (mandolin/guitar/vocals) joins Kevin Sluder (bass/vocals), Richard Foulk (drums), Avery Welter on guitar and vocals and Aynsley Porchak, 2-time Grand Master Fiddle Champion, on fiddle, to form the Darren Nicholson Band. Frequently, revolving guests join the band on banjo/guitar/vocals, etc. If you like fun, high-energy music with a groove, soaring trio singing, world-class pickin', and great songs…this is the band for you!

Concerts on the Creek are held every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at the Bridge Park in Sylva, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are FREE but donations are encouraged. Dogs must be on a leash. No smoking, va**ng, coolers or tents are allowed. There will be food trucks on site for this event.

These concerts are organized and produced by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Sylva and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call the chamber at 828-586-2155, visit https://www.mountainlovers.com/concerts-on-the-creek/ or Concerts on the Creek's page.

06/19/2024

Great info.

Great status report on the NCDOT107 road project. https://townofsylva.org/wp-content/uploads/R-5600-06.06.2024-Rotary-Club-PPT-Presentation.pdf

06/19/2024

V8s this Friday at Bridge Park at 7 pm. Food and beer vendors on-site. Join the fun!

PRESS RELEASE:
The 15th annual season of Concerts on the Creek continues on Friday, June 21 when we welcome The V8's to Bridge Park for a 7-9 p.m. performance.

Who are The V8's? Just some local dudes...that know how to have a good time! When these guys first got together they agreed that the best part of playing gigs was when the audience would cut loose and dance. So that's what this band is about. Most of the V8s have been playing in various bands (often together) since 1975 (not a typo). So they've had a while to decide on what to play and how to play it. The outcome is one good time party band! Classic, danceable R&B and R&R tunes delivered from old school musicians with feel.

On any given night, the band will deliver their smokin' hot versions of songs by artists such as Otis Redding, Wilson Picket, Sam & Dave, Johnny Rivers, Van Morrison and many more.

Concerts on the Creek are held every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at the Bridge Park in Sylva, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are FREE but donations are encouraged. Dogs must be on a leash. No smoking, va**ng, coolers or tents are allowed. There will be food trucks on site for this event.

These concerts are organized and produced by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Sylva and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call the chamber at 828-586-2155, visit https://www.mountainlovers.com/concerts-on-the-creek/ or Concerts on the Creek's page.

06/14/2024

Tonight at Bridge Park! Food trucks and beer vendors on site!

See you tonight!

06/10/2024

Another great concert coming up on Friday!

PRESS RELEASE:
The 15th annual season of Concerts on the Creek continues Friday, June 14 with the inaugural appearance of the Whiskey Mountain Band from 7-9 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva.

The Whiskey Mountain Band met and began rehearsing and refining their signature sound in a cabin on the slopes of Whiskey Mountain, overlooking Lake Chatuge and Hiawassee, Ga. The band performs regularly all over north Georgia and western North Carolina, playing high energy classic rock and dance tunes with a touch of blues and country.

Concerts on the Creek are held Friday nights from 7-9 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are FREE but donations are encouraged. Dogs must be on a leash. No smoking, va**ng, coolers or tents allowed in the park. There will be food trucks on site.

These concerts are organized and produced by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Sylva and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call the chamber at 828-586-2155, visit www.mountainlovers.com or Concerts on the Creek's page.

06/06/2024

Join us this Friday at 7!

PRESS RELEASE:
The 15th annual season of Concerts on the Creek continues Friday, June 7 with the inaugural appearance of the Flashback Band from 7-9 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva.

Flashback Band started rockin' away in April of 2016. The Asheville based band jumped right into the local music scene and was received with great enthusiasm. Playing a variety of 80's Arena Rock era tunes, they became very popular with their fans and venues alike. Engaging a repertoire of music covering bands like Journey, Boston, Van Halen, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and the like, they soon expanded to bring their high energy show to fans at many diverse venues which included, Biltmore Estate, Dollywood and the prestigious House of Blues in Myrtle Beach. Flashback Band became known for it's energetic instrumentation and stunning vocals. If you like classic 80s rock, you'll love this band.

Concerts on the Creek are held Friday nights from 7-9 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are FREE but donations are encouraged. Dogs must be on a leash. No smoking, va**ng, coolers or tents allowed in the park. There will be food trucks on site.

These concerts are organized and produced by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Sylva and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call the chamber at 828-586-2155, visit www.mountainlovers.com or Concerts on the Creek's page.

06/03/2024

80s band! Dress in your best 80s gear and come dance with us !

PRESS RELEASE:
The 15th annual season of Concerts on the Creek continues Friday, June 7 with the inaugural appearance of the Flashback Band from 7-9 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva.

Flashback Band started rockin' away in April of 2016. The Asheville based band jumped right into the local music scene and was received with great enthusiasm. Playing a variety of 80's Arena Rock era tunes, they became very popular with their fans and venues alike. Engaging a repertoire of music covering bands like Journey, Boston, Van Halen, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and the like, they soon expanded to bring their high energy show to fans at many diverse venues which included, Biltmore Estate, Dollywood and the prestigious House of Blues in Myrtle Beach. Flashback Band became known for it's energetic instrumentation and stunning vocals. If you like classic 80s rock, you'll love this band.

Concerts on the Creek are held Friday nights from 7-9 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are FREE but donations are encouraged. Dogs must be on a leash. No smoking, va**ng, coolers or tents allowed in the park. There will be food trucks on site.

These concerts are organized and produced by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Sylva and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call the chamber at 828-586-2155, visit www.mountainlovers.com or Concerts on the Creek's page.

06/03/2024

Another wonderful concert!

05/28/2024

Concerts on the Creek continues this Friday!

The 15th annual season of Concerts on the Creek continues from 7-9 p.m., on Friday, May 31 when the series welcomes Southern Vantage back to Sylva.

Southern Vantage is a three-piece band based in Northeast Georgia. They specialize in southern rock, country and classic hits. They cover a variety of genres and 3-part harmony hits.

Concerts on the Creek are held Friday nights from 7-9 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva from Memorial Day through Labor Day. On May 22, 2024, Concerts on the Creek was named No. 6 in the USA Today's Top 10 Outdoor Concert Series events in 2024.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are FREE but donations are encouraged. Dogs must be on a leash. No smoking, va**ng, coolers or tents allowed in the park. There will be food trucks on site.

These concerts are organized and produced by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Sylva and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call the chamber at 828-586-2155, visit www.mountainlovers.com or Concerts on the Creek's page.

05/23/2024

Concerts start Friday!

PRESS RELEASE:
The 15th annual season of Concerts on the Creek kicks off on Friday, May 24 with a concert by local favorites TLQ+2 from 7-9 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva, N.C.

TLQ+2 is Terri Lynn Queen (vocals), Tim Queen (guitar, vocals) and Scott Baker (guitar, vocals). They are all Jackson County natives and will perform classic rock favorites that will have everyone up and dancing.

Concerts on the Creek are held every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at the Bridge Park in Sylva, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are FREE but donations are encouraged. Dogs must be on a leash. No smoking, va**ng, coolers or tents are allowed. There will be food trucks on site for this event.

These concerts are organized and produced by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Sylva and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call the chamber at 828-586-2155, visit https://www.mountainlovers.com/concerts-on-the-creek/ or Concerts on the Creek's page.

05/23/2024

Concert Schedule

Concerts on the Creek has been nominated for Best Outdoor Concert Series, as part of USA TODAY 10Best’s Readers’ Choice Awards.

Over the next four weeks, USA TODAY 10Best readers will be voting on their favorites, once per day, until ballots close on Monday, May 13th at 11:59am EDT. The top 10 winners, as ranked by USA TODAY 10Best readers, will be announced on Wednesday, May 22nd at noon EDT. Readers can cast their votes for Concerts on the Creek at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-outdoor-concert-series-2024/concerts-on-the-creek-sylva-north-carolina/

05/02/2024

Calling All Volunteers! It is time to refresh Poteet Park and volunteers are needed to help make it happen. Hands on Jackson is teaming up with Rotary Club of Sylva and Town of Sylva to stain all the equipment at Poteet Park in downtown Sylva. This is a big job and we need the community to come help. The event will start on May 17th at 1pm and we will work as long as we have volunteers that afternoon. May 18th will be set the following day starting at 10am only if needed, which will be posted on this page. To be sure we have enough paint brushes for everyone, please use the online signup form volunteersignup.org/HEMEB

05/02/2024

https://www.facebook.com/MainstreetSylva/posts/856667669841455

Congratulations to Lisa McBride for earning the first volunteer hours perk! That was quick! We appreciate her for her efforts on the Main Street Board and for serving as Volunteer Coordinator for the Greening Up the Mountains Festival! If you want to give back to your town and earn some really cool swag, sign up at https://www.mainstreetsylva.org/friends - we would love to have you! You can even suggest what you would like to do based on your skills and interests.

And remember those cool thermal Social District cups you saw at Greening Up the Mountains? You can earn one of those too!

05/01/2024

Sylva was shining on Saturday!

04/19/2024

Greening Up the Mountains 2024 Festival Map. Great parking options: Mark Watson Park, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva First United Methodist Church ($5), Pinnacle Relief ($5). Get there early for good parking. Shuttle service from Jackson Plaza from 11:30-4:30 ($1 per person).

Greening Up the Mountains 2024 Festival Map. Great parking options: Mark Watson Park, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva First United Methodist Church ($5), Pinnacle Relief ($5). Get there early for good parking. Shuttle service from Jackson Plaza from 11:30-4:30 ($1 per person). Accessible parking is available behind the Sylva Police Department or at Lifeway Church. Accessible parking behind Police Station or at Lifeway Church with some overflow at the new paved Bridge Park lot - ask any officer as you drive in!