Photos by Abby Powell and Andrew Renfro
Organizers of the third annual Cashiers Festival of Trees said this year’s event was a resounding success and thanks to the extraordinary generosity of countless supporters, the Festival netted $421,000 to support Summit Charter School and the Cashiers-Highlands community.
The Summit Center was decked out with decorated trees at the third annual Cashiers Festival of Trees.
Since 2021, the Festival–in totality–has netted over $1 million to create opportunities for students, teachers, and local nonprofits.
A truck made of logs with a working train set in the truck bed created by Cashiers Farmers Market at this year’s Festival of Trees.
These results would not be possible without those that put great time and effort into this true labor of love.
Kids approve of the Build-A-Bear set up at the Festival.
Event organizers thanked all of those who helped make this year’s Festival possible.
“Join us as we thank our hardworking tri-chairs Carrie Snoey, Jenn Douglass, and Ashley Monday Selle, our incredible committees, the talented tree/wreath/gift basket designers and vendors for a beautiful event, our generous benefactors and corporate sponsorsfor believing in us, the Foundation’s Board of Directors, and finally, to our army of merry volunteers; all without whom the Festival would not be possible. We can’t thank each of you enough!”
Glass blowing demonstration in the Summit Center parking lot.
To see full list of supporters, sponsors, designers, and vendors, click HERE.
Blacksmithing demonstration at this year’s Festival.
Cashiers Festival of Trees would not be possible without the efforts of numerous volunteers. Pictured from left are Sarah Jennings and Betsy Helms helping out at the Festival.
Each decorated tree had a theme creating a wonderland at the Summit Center.
In addition to incredible trees, there were several eye-catching wreaths at the Festival.
Hanging out by a truck made of logs.
Gnome themed trees on the right, frolf on the left, some of the creative decorating ideas at the Festival.