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Radio Cashiers

by Radio Cashiers

Places & Travel

Season 2026

Music Everywhere on the Plateau and Cashers Greenway Ramble

Happy Friday from Radio Cashiers! This weekend on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau is packed with incredible live music and outdoor adventures, though you will want to keep a rain jacket handy for humid summer showers and afternoon thunderstorms. From classical performances by the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival and outdoor sets like Groovin on the Green to exploring the gorgeous, fee-free trails of Gorges State Park, there is no shortage of ways to find weekend fun. Plus, we dive into the exciting new multi-mile expansion of the Cashiers Greenway Ramble trail network designed to make our community safer and more connected. Head over to RadioCashiers.com to check out our Local Music Calendar, view area webcams, and find all the links and dining recommendations from today's episode!

Wild Encounters – July’s Buck Moon and Comet Tempel 2

In this week's episode of Radio Cashiers, hosts Hannah Lee and Cassidy bring you a packed update for the Highlands, Cashiers, and Sapphire Valley region, featuring local temperatures, a three-day weather outlook with highs reaching the mid-80s, and a reminder to check out the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival alongside their packed Local Music Calendar at RadioCashiers.com. Nature lovers can look forward to the return of "Wild Encounters" with naturalist Carlton Burke tonight, July 21, honoring the legacy of Mountain Wildlife Days, while skywatchers get a double treat with the peak of midsummer's golden Buck Moon and a look ahead to Comet Tempel 2, which will shine at its brightest in nearly sixty years this August.

Pottery – Summer Arts – Reflections of my Life

In this episode of Radio Cashiers, Hannah Lee highlights the 15th Annual Summer Pottery Show at The Bascom and the Summer Colors Fine Art Show at the Sapphire Valley Community Center. The community also prepares for a bittersweet transition as the beloved Crossroads Custard owners step down after five years, while the show notes feature a special, intimate re-recorded version of "Reflections of My Life" by Dean Ford, uploaded to the Radio Cashiers website.Weekend weather across the Highlands-Cashiers plateau calls for a classic summer pattern with warm days in the upper 70s to low 80s and a high chance of afternoon thunderstorms, particularly on Saturday. For more community updates, local music, and the detailed, visit Radio Cashiers.com.

Cashers Plein Air Festival – a Society Returns - the Swingin Medallions

Welcome back to Radio Cashiers! This special edition episode kicks off the biennial Cashiers Plein Air Festival, a six-day cultural event merging fine art with environmental stewardship. We break down the full schedule of live public artist demonstrations at The Village Green, details on the fast-paced Quick Paint Challenge, and how art sales directly fund local public green spaces. Plus, we share some exciting news from Cassidy regarding the official revival of the Sapphire Valley Historical Society, including their upcoming August presentation and an ongoing partnership with Camp Merrie-Woode to permanently restore the historic Stone Basin landmark. Later in the episode, we get you ready to groove with the legendary Swingin’ Medallions, the undisputed "Party Band of the South," who are bringing their high-octane beach music to Sapphire Valley for the massive Concert on the Slopes. To celebrate, our friends at Slopeside Tavern are breaking their usual Tuesday closure to open at 5:00 PM sharp for full dinner service, making it the perfect spot to grab some house-made loaded hummus before the 6:30 PM show time. We wrap things up with your complete four-day plateau weather forecast, tracking a damp Monday before clearing skies bring beautiful, sunny low-80s weather by Thursday.

What To Do Now That the 4th is Over and Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park

Welcome back to Radio Cashiers for this special Tuesday, July 7th episode as Hannah Lee and Cassidy recap a spectacular, firework-filled weekend celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday! Now that the holiday crowds have cleared, we share our ultimate local guide to experiencing Sapphire Valley, Cashiers, and Highlands without the heavy traffic, including crowd-free waterfall views at Dry Falls and peaceful morning strolls along Whiteside Mountain. We also debut our brand-new summer park feature, shining a spotlight on the historic Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in downtown Highlands, which is the perfect mountain spot for community gatherings and live entertainment. Later in the episode, we deliver your localized four-day plateau weather forecast detailing the warm, humid days ahead with daily highs hovering around 80 to 82 degrees and nightly lows in the low 60s. Make sure to pack your rain gear for those expected afternoon showers so you can still safely enjoy outdoor adventures on Fairfield Lake during the clear morning windows. Finally, we highlight our local music updates; while the massive holiday concerts have wrapped up, intimate weekly live music sets are heating up at venues all across the plateau, so head over to RadioCashiers.com to check out our full Local Music Calendar and explore our top area dining recommendations!

July 4th Festivities on the Plateau and Lake Glenville Dam Release

Radio Cashiers: High South July 4th Weekend Preview Happy Friday and Happy July 4th weekend! There is so much happening across the High South today through Sunday evening. Join Hannah Lee as she breaks down the major Independence Day festivities across the plateau, from Cashiers to Highlands, Sapphire Valley, and Lake Glenville. Episode Highlights Calendar Check: Today is Friday, July 3rd, the 184th day of 2026. Current Temperatures: Checking in at 81°F at the Highlands Newspaper, 79°F at Cashiers Lake, 71°F at Old Baldy, and a warmer 87°F down the road at the Chestatee station in North Georgia. Cashiers Celebration (Friday, July 3rd): Kick off the weekend at The Village Green from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Enjoy free live music, food trucks, craft beer, and a massive fireworks show at dark. Check the Village Green website for parking and road closure maps. Highlands Festivities (Saturday, July 4th): Head to the Town Ballfield and Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park starting at noon. Features traditional field games, a hot dog lunch, and evening fireworks at dark. Sapphire Valley Resort (Saturday, July 4th): Bring the family to Yankee Doodle Dandy Day starting at 10:00 AM for live music, food, bounce houses, and pony rides. Coming Up: Cassidy joins the show later to deliver a detailed weather forecast and full coverage of the Lake Glenville dam release.

July 4th Week – Fireworks – Updates Music Calendar – and People

This episode of Radio Cashiers outlines July 4th weekend festivities, including fireworks, food trucks, and live music at The Village Green, Highlands, Sapphire Valley, and Lake Glenville. It also highlights major updates to the Local Music Calendar for venues like Whiteside Brewing Company, Happ's Place, Slopeside Tavern and Oak Steakhouse through September, alongside a 4-day mountain weather forecast. Find the full event details and dining suggestions at Radio Cashiers.com.

Planning for the 4th, Lake Glenville and Music on the Plateau

This June 26th episode of Radio Cashiers previews the July 4th weekend festivities, highlights the recent volunteer-led clean-up of Lake Glenville, and showcases the local live music scene across the Highlands, Cashiers, and Sapphire Valley. The episode also provides a four-day weather forecast, reminding listeners to prepare for a busy holiday week. For more details, visit RadioCashiers.com.

The Blue Wall, Concert on the Slopes and New Videos

This episode of Radio Cashiers explores the natural wonders of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, focusing on hiking and waterfalls in Gorges State Park and Whiteside Mountain. Additionally, the show covers the Concert on the Slopes series, new local adventure videos, and the four-day mountain weather forecast. https://radiocashiers.com/

Juneteenth Origins, Top Outdoor To Do, and Cashiers Looses a Good Man

This episode of Radio Cashiers, hosted by Hannah Lee, Rick, and Cassidy, features a Juneteenth reflection, a guide to hiking Whiteside Mountain, and a community tribute to Bo Alexander. The episode also highlights a pristine, sunny weekend weather forecast for the Highlands, Cashiers, and Sapphire Valley region, along with a special Father's Day salute. Visit RadioCashiers.com for local music, dining recommendations, and more information.

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