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Highlands Motoring Festival
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2016/05 - May
Every year the Highlands Motoring Festival gets bigger and better, so mark your calendar now to attend the 2016 edition, set for June 9 through 12.
Known as the Festival with an Altitude, this celebration of the Automobile draws a large following year after year. The recipient of the proceeds from this year’s festival is The Literacy Council of Highlands.
This event is eagerly anticipated by car enthusiasts near and far and has been featured in national publications including Hemming Sports and Exotic Motor News. As widely known and respected as the festival is, it’s still a true local event, planned and administered entirely by a dedicated group of local volunteers and community leaders. No paid staff here, just dedicated car enthusiasts who love cars and enjoy making the hobby accessible to young and old. Local artisan and young car enthusiast Emma Barrette designed this year’s poster. Highlands Mayor and renowned potter Pat Taylor designed and produced the trophies.
Thursday night, June 9, is the Opening Party at the Ugly Dog Pub featuring live music by Highlands’ own Wellstrung Band. This event, sponsored by The Literacy Council, is open to everyone and has no cover charge, but donations are encouraged.
Friday, June 10, features the popular One Lap of the Mountains. This driving event, sponsored by the Highlands Motoring Festival, will traverse approximately 160 miles (out and back) of beautiful less-traveled and exciting back roads of Western North Carolina.
The Friday Night Gala at the Bascom will be an evening to remember. This dinner and dance is $85 per person with advance reservations requested. The lovely campus of The Bascom allows a great chance to see a preview of cars that will be in Saturday’s show, as well as a chance to see new cars provided by premiere event sponsors.
Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. is the featured Classic Car Show at the Kelsey Hutchinson Park. The featured marque is BMW to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. Live music in the park will follow the car show. In addition, there will be many other makes and models of cars, both American and foreign, on display. There is no charge for this event.
For more information, including registration information, visit highlandsmotoringfestival.com.
