2023 HIGHLANDS NC EXPERIENCE GUIDE
SUMMER
MAY 5 – 7 3 RIVERS FLY-FISHING FESTIVAL A three-day tournament/ festival that brings together fly-fishing enthusiasts to raise money for the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund. Organized by the Highland Hiker For more information, email threeriverfest@gmail.com or call 828-526-0441. MAY 20 MEANDER IN MAY This immersive and interactive downtown arts festival helps usher in the spring season. This free event is organized and hosted by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC. For more information, email events@highlandschamber. org, call 828-526-5841 or go to visithighlandsnc.com.
JUNE 23 AND 24 MOUNTAINTOP ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL A two day, two weekend event that brings over 80 artisans from the region to Highlands for demonstrations, fine art, crafts, entertainment. Organized by Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands For more information, email highlandsartshow@gmail.com or visit highlandsartshow.com. JULY 1 COMMUNITY DAY AT THE BASCOM Each year, The Bascom thanks the community by offering a day filled with free art activities for the whole family. Organized by The Bascom For more information call 828-526- 4949 or visit TheBascom.org. JULY 1 – AUGUST 6 HIGHLANDS CASHIERS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL An annual music festival that spans over six weeks and brings world class talent from singers to musicians to the Highlands Plateau. Organized by the Highlands Chamber Musical Festival For more information, email hccmfnc@gmail.com or visit h- cmusicfestival.org. *JULY 4 DUCK DERBY The Highlands Rotary Club’s annual rubber duck race brings excitement and raises money for Rotary Club charities on the Fourth of July. The event will take place at 2 p.m.
JUNE 1 VOLUNTEER FAIR
Stop by to hear about opportunities to give time and talent to Highlands-area non- profit organizations. This free event is organized and hosted by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC. For more information, email events@highlandschamber. org, call 828-526-5841 or go to visithighlandsnc.com. JUNE 8 – 11 HIGHLANDS MOTORING FESTIVAL A four-day automotive festival that brings together car enthusiasts from all over the south to raise money for local human needs charities. Organized by Highlands Motoring Festival, Highlands Rotary Club and Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands For more information, email info@ highlandsmotoringfestival.com or visit highlandsmotoringfestival.com.
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MAY 29 MOUNTAIN GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE An annual event where mountain hardy plants are potted and sold by members of the Mountain Garden Club to raise money for scholarships, conservation and more. Organized by the Mountain Garden Club For more information, email highlandsmountaingardenclub@ gmail.com.
JUNE 20 BASCOM GALA
Its signature fundraising event, the gala provides key support for The Bascom’s programming and operating expenses each year. Organized by The Bascom For more information and pricing, call 828-526-4949.
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