Cheers to a Simpler Christmas

There’s beauty in simplicity when infusing a splash of holiday cheer throughout the house.

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Festival of Lights

Everyone – everyone – is invited to the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands on the

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Winter Wonderland

The Village Green and surrounding shops and businesses in Cashiers will be a Glittering Wonderland throughout the grey days and dark, dark nights

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2024 Cashiers Designer Showhouse

The Cashiers Designer Showhouse, set for August 23-31, is a deep dive into gracious Plateau Living. For a complete listing of events and times, visit cashiershistoricalsociety.org.   

A Mountain of Tastes

2024’s incarnation of Highlands Food & Wine Festival, set for November 7 through 10, is serving up lots of comfortable old favorite features and some tantalizing surprises to keep everyone sated and oh-so-happy. For tickets and more information visit highlandsfoodandwine.com.

Triumphant Summer Nights

Though its triumphant Summer Season is winding down, Mountain Theatre Company still has some fat rabbits to pull from its hat. Tickets are available at mountaintheatre.com/on-stage.


Mid-Week Music

The Interlude Concert Series, which is sponsored by Highlands First Presbyterian Church, continues with a great lineup this month. Concerts are on Wednesdays at 2:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church.

The Joy of Reading

Reader’s Delight! The twin libraries are hosting “authorized” events throughout August. It’s all free and everyone is invited.

Run to Play

A new playground at Highlands Rec Park is the clear winner of the Twilight 5K Road Race and Walk – Saturday, August 17, through Highlands. 


Highlands’ Day of Music

Breeze Cable, possessor of the coolest name in the Western World, once more brings her astonishing musical talents to Porchfest – Sunday, September 15.

Music, Mud, and Matt

Matt Rogers brings his heartfelt brand of musical storytelling to the Thursday, August 15, Orchard Session at Old Edwards. For updates and to book online, visit OldEdwardsHospitality.com/OrchardSessions.

The Joy of Learning

The Center for Life Enrichment’s August offerings spotlight golf, our precious First Amendment rights, and the art of felting. For more information on programs and registration, visit clehighlands.com, call (828) 526-8811, or stop by the office at the Peggy Crosby Center, 5th Street in Highlands, anytime Monday through Friday, 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.


Fresh From Our Farmers

Sun-ripened and plump, home-grown tomatoes are taking center stage at our local Farmers’ Markets.

Summer’s Soundtrack

The sounds of Friday Night Live and Saturdays on Pine are Highlands’ official Summer Soundtrack. The concerts are free, family-friendly and handicapped accessible. 

The Green be Groovin’

Groovin’ on the Green reaches its sultry, summer-y crescendo with a trio of August concerts. You can find more information at villagegreencashiersnc.com/concerts.