Fall in the mountains of Western North Carolina is more than just a season — it’s a spectacular celebration of color, community, and crisp mountain air. This year, the Cashiers Area Chamber invites locals and visitors alike to join in the fun with the Autumn's Bounty Bucket List, a new social media campaign designed to inspire exploration, support small businesses, and soak up all the seasonal magic.

📅 Campaign Dates: August 22 – September 30
You’ll have just over a month to complete your fall-themed favorites and enter to win!

🍁 How to Join the Fun:
Becoming a Scenic Scout is simple — and rewarding! Here’s how to participate:

1. Pick Your Favorites:
Choose at least five activities from the Autumn Bounty Bucket List that celebrate the best of autumn in the Cashiers Area.

2. Snap a Pic:
Document your leaf-crunching adventures with a photo of you completing each bucket list item. Think: mountain views, cozy corners, and local charm.

3. Tag & Share:
Post your photos to social media, tagging @CashiersAreaChamber and the featured business or location (if applicable). Make sure your posts are public so we can cheer you on!

4. Register Your Bounty:
Visit the Chamber's webpage to submit your completed list and be entered into our prize drawing.

🎉 What’s the Prize?
One lucky Scenic Scout will win a Scenic Waterfall Cruise for Four with Captain Mark Wise — a $350 value —a Chamber SWAG Bag brimming with gifts from your favorite local haunts.

📍 Save the Date:
Join us for the Landmark’s 19th Annual Chili Cook-Off at Lewis Hall at The Village Green on Thursday, October 16. We’ll draw the winner live during the event! Winner must be present or send a representative to claim the prize.