Jackson County -- These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails.

Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today.

Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo in Sylva every Friday from 7-9 p.m., typically from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

The 15th annual season will start on Friday, May 24 (Memorial Day weekend) and end on Friday, Aug. 30 (Labor Day weekend). That will be 15 Fridays of Concerts on the Creek, with the Fireworks Festivities and concert on Thursday, July 4 sprinkled in for good measure.
Here is the 2024 schedule:
Friday, May 24: TLQ+2, classic rock covers (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, May 31: Southern Vantage, classic rock and country hits (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, June 7: Flashback Band, classic rock hits from the 80s and more (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, June 14: Whiskey Mountain Band, classic rock and country favorites (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, June 21: The V8s, classic rock, motown, beach favorites, (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, June 28: Darren Nicholson Band, bluegrass, traditional country, Americana and award-winning originals (7-9 p.m.)
Thursday, July 4: Fireworks Festivities, Gotcha Groove, classic rock/pop/soul/Motown/beach/R&B classics (6:30-9:30 p.m.) *Fireworks display at dark
Friday, July 5: Arnold Hill, rock/country originals/covers, (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, July 12: Tuxedo Junction, classic hits, (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, July 19: Asheville Junction, bluegrass and Americana, (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, July 26: PMA, roots/reggae/dub/fusion, (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, Aug. 2: Natti Love Joys, roots reggae, (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, Aug. 9: Roberson Boys, bluegrass, (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, Aug. 16: Shane Meade & The Sound, original rock/Americana (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, Aug. 23: Dashboard Blue, classic hits, (7-9 p.m.)
Friday, Aug. 30: Maggie Valley Band, original American/country/rock, (7-9 p.m.)
These events are free with donations encouraged. Everyone is welcome. Dogs must be on a leash. No smoking, vaping, coolers or tents allowed. Bring a chair or blanket. We will have food trucks available on select nights.

"Most importantly, these concerts are provided in party by our friends, members and partners/sponsors in the community," said Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie Donaldson.

This year, those partners are:

Platinum:

Harris Regional Hospital
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Diamond:

iHeart Radio/KISS Country FM 99.9
Mountain Credit Union
Stanberry Insurance
Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air
Western Carolina University
Gold:

Airman Heating & Air
BalsamWest
Champion Credit Union
Duke Energy
Jackson County Economic Development
Optimum
Pepsi Cola
Rodgers Brothers Restaurant
Silver:

Andy Shaw Ford
Bernie Gilchrist Realty
Blossman Gas
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Ridenour & Goss Law Office
ServisFirst Bank    
Southwestern Community College
State Farm Insurance-Charles Wolfe Agency

For more information, please contact the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at 828-586-2155, visit us online at www.mountainlovers.com

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