The Greater Cashiers Area Merchant’s Association (GCAMA) is preparing for The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 5, 6 and 7 in downtown Cashiers.  The annual art, craft and entertainment festival is expected to bring an estimated 5,000-plus visitors to the Cashiers area.  GCAMA organizers have added a new venue this year, The Lovin’ Spoonful in concert on the Slopes of Sapphire Valley Resort, Friday, Oct. 5.  GCAMA’s Leaf Festival co-chairs Jodi Moore and Pat Grady believe the show will draw additional visitors for the festival weekend.
Now in it fourth year, The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival reaches into three area villages - Cashiers, Glenville and Sapphire.  The center of activity is the Cashiers Village Green and Commons located at the Cashiers ...