The 41st annual “Lights & Luminaries” will return from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 13-14 in the streets of downtown Dillsboro.

Experience the magic as the entire town is transformed into a winter wonderland of lights, candles, laughter and song. Over 2,500 luminaries light your way to shops and studios. 

The 16th annual ColorFest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in downtown Dillsboro. 

Supplies

• Small Mason jars or another type of glass/porcelain dish
• Flaked soy wax (can purchase on Amazon)
• Pencil
• Glass bowl or lg. Pyrex measuring cup
• Essential oils (clove, orange, cinnamon)
• Smokeless candle wicks (can purchase on Amazon) 

Instructions (these steps make one candle)

• Wrap the candle wick around a pencil and gently place into the Mason jar, set aside
• Scoop 2.5 cups of wax flakes into glass bowl/Pyrex cup, heat in 30 second increments, stirring in between
• Add 10 drops of each essential oil, stir (you can continue adding more drops of certain oils until you get the desired scent)
• Pour the melted wax into the Mason jar or dish 
• Let it sit until candle is completely hardened, remove the rod or pencil, and cut the wick