Each year, a multitude of leaf peepers flock to Cashiers to witness the famous, breathtaking colors of early autumn at Cashier Valley Leaf Festival. This annual event, “offers a free and vibrant artisan community event to celebrate leaf season,” according to Shelby Batchelor, community event and volunteer coordinator. Held at the Village Green, 501c-3 nonprofit organization ,which preserves the 13+ acre park, this weekend event features 90 local artisans dispersed from the gazebo at the crossroads to the Commons Lawn off Frank Allen Road. Visitors will find handcrafted wood, metal, pottery, jewelry, textile artists, soaps, fine art and much more on display and available for purchase throughout the weekend. Among these unique gifts, the Village Green’s 2024 hand-painted glass Christmas ornaments will be available for purchase at The Village Green tent. This event also features local favorite food trucks and live music to, “bring the community together in shared enjoyment.” » The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Rd; Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-3pm.; free; (828) 743-3434; www.villagegreencashiersnc.com