Pop Up Event | LaLa White Interiors at The Wells Hotel
2025-08-30 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Wells Hotel, 58 NC-107, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
POP-UP EVENT !! August 28-30th, 12-5PM
Come celebrate the launch of LaLa White Interiors signature upholstery furniture, original art & Moroccan pottery, rugs & more!
Visit us at The Wells Hotel in Cashiers!

CDS | Botanical and Bird Motifs: A Pottery Design Demonstration with Christina Bendo at The Village Green
2025-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join studio potter and educator Christina Bendo for an inspiring pottery demonstration that blends artistry with Appalachian tradition. Based in Waynesville, NC, Christina brings years of experience shaped by residencies across the U.S. and abroad, as well as a deep passion for teaching at Haywood Community College and beyond.
In this special program, Christina will demonstrate how she creates the distinctive designs on her wood-fired, salt-glazed pottery. Using colored slips and wax resist, she will paint botanical and bird motifs inspired by the native species of our mountain region.
As she works, Christina will share stories of her journey through the world of ceramics—from her time at the Jackson County Green Energy Park to her connection with North Carolina’s rich pottery heritage. You’ll gain insight into her artistic process, creative inspirations, and the enduring legacy of pottery in our region.
Whether you’re a lover of local art, a pottery enthusiast, or simply curious about the intersection of craft and nature, this event promises to be a meaningful and visually captivating experience.

Brookings Bash at Brooking Anglers
2025-08-30 14:00 | Brookings Anglers, 88 Cashiers Lake Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and mountain vibes with Jupiter Coyote, a legendary jam band with deep Appalachian roots.
Join us at the Brookings Bash for a night of dancing, storytelling, and soulful sounds—all in support of Hurricane Helene relief through Transylvania Habitat for Humanity.

Sacred Sundays at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-08-31 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Unfurl Wellness Spa, 454 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Sacred Sundays is a 90 minute class of mindfulness movement and poses accompanied with an acoustic sound meditation held by Robert John Malone.
This is an all levels class focused of a variety of wellness practices to assist in raising our mind/body awareness through conscious movements and poses (1:00 – 2:30 each Sunday this season)

Laurel Magazine | Meet September's Cover Artist at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-09-02 17:30 - 19:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Meet Shannon Woodford at The Laurel’s September Cover Artist Reception at High Country Wine and Provisions in Highlands on Tuesday, September 2, 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. – and raise a glass to her.
RSVP to info@thelaurelmagazine.com.

Transylvania Habitat for Humanity | Roots to Roofs Dinner at Deerwoode Reserve
2025-09-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Deerwoode Reserve, 395 Riversedge Rd, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
Join Transylvania Habitat for Humanity’s Roots to Roofs dinner on Wednesday, September 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Deerwoode Reserve in Brevard for an intimate farm-to-table experience.
Four acclaimed chefs, Peter from The Greystone Inn, Val Gerdes of Wood & Vine, Joshua Payne, and James Hargis of The Blind Mule, will create seasonal dishes celebrating local flavors.
Enjoy live music and inspiring stories. Tickets are $150. Reserve your spot at transylvaniahabitat.org.

Dazzling Dahlia Festival | Petals and Perspectives at The Bascom
2025-09-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 17:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Experience an inspired dialogue between art and nature at this year’s Dahlia Festival with Petals and Perspectives, a distinctive floral design showcase. This special event invites selected area non-profit organizations to create floral arrangements in direct response to works of art on view in The Bascom’s galleries, offering a compelling exploration of the connections between the visual and floral arts.

Dazzling Dahlia Festival | Studio Member Pottery Show at The Bascom
2025-09-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 17:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Bascom Studio Members will present a curated collection of handcrafted wall pockets and vases, each adorned with fresh dahlias and available for purchase during the Dahlia Festival.
Be sure to visit the Studio Barn for a chance to take home a unique, functional piece of art!

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2025-09-04 11:30, 2025-09-11 11:30 | NC
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church.
Held at St Jude’s Catholic Church in Cashiers.

Dazzling Dahlia Festival | Fall Reception at The Bascom
2025-09-04 17:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Kick off the festival weekend at The Bascom’s Fall Reception!
This special evening will celebrate our fall exhibitions, the Dazzling Dahlia Festival, and the winner of the 2025 Dahlia Poster Contest.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2025-09-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series!

Dazzling Dahlia Festival | The Single Bloom Competition at The Bascom
2025-09-05 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Single Bloom Competition ( Public Viewing)
Join us at The Bascom for the public viewing of the 15th Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival’s Single Bloom Competition.
Viewings take place Friday, September 5, from 3:30–5 pm, and Saturday, September 6, from 10 am–4 pm. This cherished tradition invites dahlia enthusiasts to present their most exquisite blooms for all to enjoy.
All levels of growers are welcome to enter the Single Bloom Competition.

Dazzling Dahlia Festival | The Dahlia Dialogue at The Bascom
2025-09-06 11:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join renowned gardener and dahlia expert Drew English for an engaging educational talk, “The Dahlia Dialogue,” presented in conjunction with the Dazzling Dahlia Festival. Drew will guide participants through the fascinating history of dahlias, with special emphasis on their enduring legacy on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
This interactive session promises an expanded Q&A, embracing the conversational spirit implied in its name. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own dahlia specimens for personalized diagnostics and expert growing tips.

Saturday Sound Bath at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-09-06 16:00 | Unfurl Wellness Spa, 454 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us each Saturday at 4:00 pm for Unfurl Wellness Spa’s Sound Bath, a serene experience designed to help you reset and reconnect. Through the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and gentle percussion, sound baths encourage deep relaxation and promote mental clarity. These harmonic tones help slow brain waves, reduce stress, and foster a meditative state, allowing your body and mind to unwind from the pressures of daily life.
Take this time to nurture your well-being in a calm, supportive environment.

The Highlands Bolivian Mission Fundraiser at Highlands PAC
2025-09-08 18:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Highlands Bolivian Mission will hold a Silent and Live Auction on Monday, September 8, 6:00 P.M. at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, Martin Lipscomb Theater.

HBF | 2025 Carpenter Lecture at Highlands PAC
2025-09-10 11:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Memory, Manipulation, Mimicry, and Kinship
A Tour Through the Cutting Edge of Plant Intelligence Research

Join the Highlands Biological Foundation for a thought-provoking journey into the hidden lives of plants at this year’s Carpenter Lecture, a biennial community event established in honor of former HBF director Sonya Carpenter.
Presented in partnership with Highlands Performing Arts Center, HBF is proud to welcome acclaimed science writer Zoë Schlanger for an illuminating presentation that will change the way you see the natural world.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Albert-Carlton Community Library
2025-09-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Albert-Carlton Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
Join a welcoming group of people that understand what you are going through. We come together to offer each other support, resources, and a listening ear.
The group is a safe place for judgement free discussion.
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

Open House at Highlands Food Pantry
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Highlands Food Pantry, 348 South 5th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for an Open House at the Highlands Food Pantry on Thursday, September 11, from 5:30–7:30 pm.
The International Friendship Center invites the community to step inside and see how our client-choice pantry is helping neighbors facing food insecurity in Macon and Jackson Counties.
Guests will enjoy guided tours, refreshments, and the premiere of our new video highlighting IFC’s mission and impact. Hunger continues to rise in our region, and this event is an opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the solution.

Fall Fungi Walk at Highlands Nature Center
2025-09-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Join us as we explore the Botanical Garden to see what mushrooms we can find during fall on the Plateau.
Weather dependent. All ages welcome.
FREE | No registration required. Meet at the Nature Center | 930 Horse Cove Rd.

36th Annual Dahlia Show at The Village Green
2025-09-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
The 36th Annual Dahlia Show blooms into The Village Green’s Lewis Hall September 13–14, presented by the Carolinas Dahlia Society.
See hundreds of dazzling dahlias in every size and color, meet expert growers, and take home fresh bouquets. Free admission.
Details at carolinasdahliasociety.org.

A Celebration of Place at Highlands Biological Station
2025-09-13 14:00 - 20:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Celebrate the beauty and biodiversity of the Highlands Plateau at A Celebration of Place, a free one-day event on Saturday, September 13 at the Highlands Biological Station. With garden tours, a native plant sale, and stories that connect us to place, it’s a day to explore, learn, and celebrate nature.
2:00 – 4:30 PM
Garden Explorations & Native Plant Sale
* Enjoy guided thematic tours at 2PM, 3PM and 4PM
* Native plant sale open at the Amphitheatre — browse and buy rare and unique items throughout the afternoon.
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Main Event: A Celebration of Place
* Janet McCue & Paul Bonesteel speaking on their book George Masa: A Life Reimagined
* Featuring a Q&A session
Talk held at the Nature Center.
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Reception & Book Signing
* Meet the speakers at a reception hosted at the Nature Center.
* Book signing with authors
