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Autumn’s Opening Act
Written By: Wiley Sloan | Issue: 2018/09 - September
Fall is in the air. Before long the trees will be ablaze with color.
Dahlias, in a stunning array of colors and shapes, are in full bloom. Come celebrate the beauty of the Dahlia at the Highlands Historical Society’s Eighth annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival on September 6 through 8.
On Thursday, September 6, Highlands Country Club will host patrons as they reminisce about Highlands’ place in Hollywood history. “Highlands & Hollywood” will highlight Highlands’ starring role in “The Four Seasons,” a 1981 romantic comedy starring Alan Alda and Carol Burnett. Come learn about Highlands’ part of film history!
Saturday September 8, the Dazzling Dahlia Flower Exhibition will be held at the Highlands Rec Center. An amateur show with garden club-certified judges allows everyone, even children, the chance to share their beautiful blooms. For $15, participants can enter up to eight blooms into the show. Flowers are accepted Friday, September 7, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. and Saturday, September 8, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M. Flowers are judged and ribbons are awarded before the public begins their viewing at 1:00 P.M. Tickets for the Dahlia Exhibit are only $ 5 per person.
Purchase one of the beautiful arrangements for your home and get one to give to a neighbor. Dahlias are as varied and unique as people. They come in every size and shape, from dinner plate size to orchid shapes. Colors range from white to crimsons so dark they appear black.
After you’ve toured the exhibit and compared your winners to those of the judges, be sure to stay for the seminar led by Jodie Zahner of Chattooga Gardens in Cashiers. You will be wowed by Jodie’s knowledge of the dahlia and will want to incorporate some of her tips into your garden routine.
Support Highlands Historical Society and be inspired by nature’s bountiful gifts of color and shape. Go to Highlandshistory.com for patrons’ party tickets and more information, or email Kim Daugherty at [email protected] with your questions.
