The 18th annual Greening Up the Mountains spring kickoff street festival will be held Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Sylva.
The third annual Beer Garden will return to McGuire Gardens with craft beer offerings from Heinzelmannchen and Innovation breweries. The two businesses will also release a Heinz-Syl-Vation Collaboration Ale (blackberry spring wheat ale). Live music at the garden will include Alma Russ, Ian Moore and Dr. Pockets. Entry to the garden is $5, with craft beer and prepackaged treats from the Evolution Wine Kitchen sold separately.
Alongside over 160 food/craft/business vendors, artisan demonstrations, street performers and children’s activities, there will also be an array of events.
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Greening Up the Mountains Schedule
• 9 a.m. — 5K run/walk. Mark Watson Park. $15 preregistration before April 21, $20 thereafter. Register at www.imathlete.com or at the Jackson County Recreation Center in Cullowhee.
• 9 a.m. — Cub-mobile Downhill Race. Schulman Street. Open to all registered Cub Scouts. Sign up at 8 a.m. Races from 9 to 11 a.m.
Signature Brew Stage, Main Street
• 9:30 a.m. — Mountain Youth Talent Show
• 11 a.m. — Jackson County Junior Appalachian Musicians
• 11:30 a.m. — Triple Threat Dance Troupe
• Noon — Ian Moore & the Jackson County Roots Brigade
• 1 p.m. — Lions Gate Kung Fu Academy
• 1:05 p.m. — Rye Baby (Americana/bluegrass)
• 2 p.m. — Three Creeks Over (Americana/bluegrass)
• 3 p.m. — Through the Hills (Americana/bluegrass)
Bridge Park Stage, Railroad Avenue
• 10 a.m. — Betty Collins Brown & Company
• 10:20 a.m. — Lions Gate Kung Fu Academy
• 10:30 a.m. — Encore Dance Troupe
• 11 a.m. — Subluminous
• Noon — Lions Gate Kung Fu Academy
• 12:05 p.m. — French Broads
• 1 p.m. — Positive Mental Attitude (jam/rock)
• 2 p.m. — Porch 40 (funk/rock)
• 3 p.m. — Darren & The Buttered Toast (funk/soul)