2023 HIGHLANDS NC EXPERIENCE GUIDE
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SEPTEMBER 7 (TENTATIVE) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS GALA (FORMERLY A BIG DINNER)
AUGUST 17 THE BASCOM’S BARN DANCE The Bascom is bringing back a beloved tradition - an evening of square dancing on the terrace. Organized by The Bascom For more information, call 828- 526-4949 or visit TheBascom.org. AUGUST 19 HIGHLANDS TWILIGHT 5K An annual race held by the Rotary Club of Highlands raises money for a good cause while bringing the community together for a run or walk. Organized by The Highlands Rotary Club For more information, visit highlandstwilightrun.com or call Derek Taylor at 828-200-9226. AUGUST 25 & 26 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.
A gala-style, roaring 20s-themed night of eating, drinking and a silent auction at The Village Green in Cashiers that raises money and awareness for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina. Organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina For more information, email cashiers@bbbswnc.org or visit bbbswnc.org.
SEPTEMBER 9 – 10 DAHLIA FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 30 THREE POTTERS SYMPOSIUM
An annual festival celebrating the dazzling dahlias of the plateau while also raising money for the Highlands Historical Society. The Single Bloom Competition will be held on The Bascom’s terrace. Organized by Highlands Historical Society For more information, email Kim Daughtery at gatorsinparadise@gmail.com or visit highlandshistory.com. SEPTEMBER 17 PORCHFEST An event that brings visitors and community together for music and entertainment all over town. Organized by Center for Life Enrichment For more information, visit clehighlands.com/highland- sporchfest or call 828-526-8811.
Celebrating the 13th anniversary of the Three Potters Symposium, “Elements: Form and Fire” will high- light the Asheville, NC area. The Bascom will present Eric Knoche, Joey Sheehan and Will Dickert as this year’s Three Potters. Each artist will share their stories, inspirations and techniques learned through the years. For more information, visit thebas- com.org.
OCTOBER 9 PUTTS FORE PAWS
A golf tournament held during the beautiful peak leaf season that rais- es money for animals at CHHS. Organized by Cashiers Highlands Humane Society For more information, visit www. chhumanesociety.org or call 828-743-5752.
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