There will be a drop off area for patrons with disabilities, as well as parking in front of the Sylva Police Station on West Main Street. You can park and walk, or ride the shuttle, to the festival from two locations. The shuttle is $1 per person, each way. Shuttle Hours are 11-3 from at the Jackson County Justice & Administration Building, 401 Grindstaff Cove Rd Sylva, NC 28779. Spill over site: Jackson Plaza 391 Jackson Plaza Sylva, NC 28779
Several downtown businesses and organizations are offering "pay to park" locations closer to the festival, and we encourage the patronage of these local businesses. Other good ideas for parking are: Mark Watson Park, Sylva First United Methodist Church on Jackson Street (fundraiser), Behind the Jackson County Library. Handicapped Parking is available behind the Sylva Police Department and behind Wells Fargo, accessible from Jackson Street via the Detour.
Pet Policy
Friendly dogs with leashes welcome!
Transit
The Jackson County Transit shuttle will be running from the Jackson County Justice Center and Jackson Plaza to the downtown festival area from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on festival day. Rides are $1 per person. Pets are not allowed on the shuttle, but service animals are permitted.
The Greening Up the Mountains Annual 5k will be held, Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Mark Watson Park in beautiful downtown Sylva, North Carolina. Registration is $15 and can be completed online or by completing a paper form available at the Jackson County Recreation Center in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Come for the run, stay for the fun!
8:00 am Registration
9:00 am Race Starts
10:00am Awards Ceremony
Mark Watson Park
86 Mark Watson Park
Sylva, NC 28779
For additional information, please contact Jenifer Pressley at [email protected] or call 293-3053, ext. 7.
