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Heritage Jamboree
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: October - 2022
Highlands Heritage Jamboree is a new celebration of what’s best about this tiny mountain community – Saturday, October 29
A first-time event, Highlands Heritage Jamboree will celebrate and honor the town’s history with traditional music, dancing and more on October 29. Residents and visitors will enjoy bluegrass, clogging and bagpipes performances. “We’re excited to provide this event to Highlands in honor of the rich heritage of the area,” says Kaye McHan, executive director of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC. “The skill, artistry and joy that goes into the creation of music and dance is something we want to continue to preserve and celebrate.” Performances at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park will include: Margaret Tooke of the Highlands Bagpipers, 3:00 – 3:30 P.M. Bailey Mountain Cloggers, a championship dance team from Mars Hill University, 3:30 to 4:30 P.M. Laney and Friends, 5:00 to 7:30 P.M. Additional performances and/or demonstrations may be announced closer to the date – visit thelaurelmagazine.com for more information.
by Mary Jane McCall
