Category Archives: Upcoming Events

Pumpkin Fest 2022 coming Oct. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 6-9 pm except Oct. 29 5-9 pm. Fundraiser for Friends of Silvermont to improve and maintain Silvermont Park and Mansion. $5 admission over 2 cash/check with ID. $5.25 debit/credit card. Onsite parking $5/car. Local music, food trucks, kids activities, house and museum open for tours.

Silvermont to host Halloween Fest activities

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Friends of Silvermont

Though Friends of Silvermont is taking a break this year from Pumpkin Fest, we just can’t resist halloween-themed fun! We’ve teamed with Heart of Brevard to participate in their annual Halloween Fest activities on Saturday, October 26, from 10 am-5 … 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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Silvermont Walk of History Rededication June 17

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Friends of Silvermont will be rededicating the Transylvania County Walk of History on Saturday, June 17th at 1:00 PM.  For those who are not familiar, the Walk of History is a portion of the walking path at Silvermont Park that runs … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Folk Festival June 24 at Allison-Deaver House

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Our partner in historic preservation, the Transylvania Heritage Museum, is presenting the second annual Appalachian Folk Festival from 10 am – 3 pm at the Allison-Deaver House on Saturday, June 24. This free family event will feature music, storytelling, artisans, … Continue reading →

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Open House at Silvermont on May 13 and May 27

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

May is Historic Preservation Month, and to celebrate Friends of Silvermont will be hosting an Open House at Silvermont Mansion on Saturday May 13 and Saturday May 27 from 10 AM to 2 PM.  The first floor of the mansion will be … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea at the Allison-Deaver House

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

Did you know that May is Historic Preservation Month? Historic preservation groups all over the country are holding events and activities, and here in Transylvania County local preservation groups have a number of events lined up to showcase our local … Continue reading →

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Deadfall Day Scheduled for May 6

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Friends of Silvermont

It is the middle of Spring and all thoughts turn toward tending to yards and gardens.  For those of us in Friends of Silvermont, we have a particularly large garden that needs some tending!  We will be having our monthly Deadfall and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Open House December 5

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Friends of Silvermont

The Friends of Silvermot invite you to an open house at Silvermont on Saturday, December 5, from noon until 6:30 pm.  Silvermont is located at 364 East Main Street in Brevard and will be dressed in her finest holiday trimmings.  … Continue reading →

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The Revenge of the White Squirrels and Lighted Pumpkin Patch is Coming to Silvermont!

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Friends of Silvermont

Volunteers from the Children’s Center, Friends of Silvermont and their friends began preparations for the “Revenge of the White Squirrels” and “Lighted Pumpkin Patch” events that will take place in October in Silvermont Park. The extensive collection of lighted pumpkin … Continue reading →

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Silvermont Celebration on Saturday!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Friends of Silvermont

Celebrate Silvermont on June 21, 10am – 5pm.   Pass the word along … the celebration will be a great day for family fun!

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Nancy Robinson and Guis Siniard – Honorary Chairs for Silvermont Event

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Friends of Silvermont

Nancy Robinson and Guis Siniard are honorary chairs for the June 21 “Celebrating Silvermont: A Family Festival” event. Both Robinson and Siniard have been long-time advocates for Silvermont.

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Celebrating Silvermont: A Family Festival – Features Food, Music, Arts and Crafts, Games, Auction

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Friends of Silvermont

Silvermont Park will be the site of a Family Festival on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and everyone is invited. The free event called “Celebrating Silvermont: A Family Festival,” will have music, food, arts and craft vendors, … Continue reading →

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Not Your Mama’s Auction!!

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Friends of Silvermont

Auction is now open for these wonderful items and more will be added. Bidding will be in increments of $5. You can bid on Facebook until midnight on June 20th. Items will then be taken to the Celebrating Silvermont Festival on … Continue reading →

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June 9: Join us for a Silvermont Rally

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Friends of Silvermont

June 9, 2014: SAVE THE DATE!  Join us for a Silvermont Rally at the June 9 Transylvania County Commissioners’ meeting: 6 p.m. at the Transylvania County Library Rogow Room. Leaders of several groups who have volunteered at Silvermont over the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Silvermont: A Family Event

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Friends of Silvermont

June 21, 2014.  Mark your calendars and spread the word.  You will not want to miss this and neither will your friends!  Come join us for a wonderful, fun-filled day.  We will have activities for kids, craft and food vendors, … Continue reading →

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