Author Archives: Friends of Silvermont

Deadfall day scheduled for March 2 during National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

Did you know that February 26-March 3, 2024 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week? Well, now you’re aware! According to Raven Invasive Plant Management, a company that has performed multiple days of work at Silvermont removing invasive species: Invasive species … Continue reading →

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Invasive plants removal continues

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

Now you see it … Now you don’t! Recently, Raven Invasive Plant Management completed a two-day project to remove invasive plants, particularly English ivy, from the south side of the park. This is the latest salvo in a war against … Continue reading →

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Deadfall Day scheduled for February 3

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

OK, third time is the charm! After two attempts to schedule a deadfall and park cleanup day in January, it looks like we’ll finally get our first cleanup for 2024 accomplished on Saturday, February 3 from 10 am-noon. The plan is … Continue reading →

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Your donations at work: Refurbished benches

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

“Riding the bench” is a tradition in basketball and other sports — it’s where substitutes await their chance to enter the game. The bench is also a friend to the tiring starter, who needs a breather before jumping back into … Continue reading →

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Silvermont Site of Light Up the Night Activities

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Light Up the Night is a free, family-friendly community event produced by Heart of Brevard and Transylvania County Parks and Recreation.  Activities take place along East and West Main Street in Brevard, with refreshments and performances in multiple locations from … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Brenda!

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

For the weeks leading up to Pumpkin Fest, and during the event itself, we focus our publicity efforts on promoting the event. We go all-pumpkin, all the time. Now that Pumpkin Fest 2023 is in the rear-view mirror, we can … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Fest 2023: That’s a Wrap!

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Pumpkin Fest 2023 is a wrap as of Thursday, November 2, about 3:30 pm. It was a very successful fundraising year due to great attendance, our first price raise in 9 years, and 2 event sponsors (Rotary Club of Brevard … Continue reading →

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Last weekend of Pumpkin Fest 2023 coming up!

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

The last weekend of Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park is in a few days, from 6-9 pm Friday and Saturday (after Saturday’s Halloweenfest from 10-5 in downtown Brevard)!!! Food trucks for Friday, October 27, 6-9 pm are The Bbq Shed … Continue reading →

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Signs point the way at Pumpkin Fest

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Thank you to McNeely’s for donating hay bales and to Alice Moran for arranging them and making Pumpkin Fest signs for this year’s event. The signs are more visible this year and easier to put up due to the hay … Continue reading →

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Lovely night for a Pumpkin Fest!

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

The weather looks good for Saturday, October 21, so please come join the fun of Pumpkin Fest!! Enjoy the wonderful music, tasty food trucks, lighted trail, trail actors, museum guided tours, mansion history exhibits, and all the kids activities (white … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Event and Music Sponsors

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Friends of Silvermont tries to improve and respond to feedback on Pumpkin Fest each year, during and after the month-long event. This year, for the first time, we asked for sponsorship help, which helps pay our expenses, assists with fundraising, … Continue reading →

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New Land of Waterfalls display featured in Transylvania Times

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Our new display, Land of Waterfalls, was featured in the October 19, 2023 issue of the Transylvania Times. Here’s a PDF version of the article.

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Volunteers at the heart of Pumpkin Fest

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Did you know that at least 50 volunteers donate their time every night that we put on Pumpkin Fest? Here are just a few of the folks who make the magic happen. Come see us, Fridays and Saturdays for the … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Fest Continues October 13-14

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

The second weekend of Pumpkin Fest 2023 is here, with event nights from 6-9 pm on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14! Friends of Silvermont gratefully acknowledges Brevard Music Center, our event sponsor for October 13. Brevard Music Center … Continue reading →

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Review of Pumpkin Fest from Kidding Around Greenville

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Thank you for the shout-out!!! Shows the fun that Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park provides!!!

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