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Summer Sippers at The Vineyard at High Holly
2024-07-19 17:30 (America/New_York) | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join us for a Wine Pairing of Summer Sippers and Small Bites!!

Meet the Makers at High Country Wine and Provisions
2024-08-07 16:00 - 20:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Savor fine wine, enjoy charcuterie and all the fun, while jewelry designer Marci Sherwood and botanical artist Carol Miser create pure magic!

Wine Wednesday at Highlander Mountain House
2025-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
1/2 off select bottles of wine with entree. Locals receive 20% off all menu items!

Under the Stars, on the Rocks | Chef Joe Schafer at Skyline Lodge
2025-05-13 18:00 | NC
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience with our premier guest chef dinner series, “Under the Stars, On the Rocks”. Hosted at Skyline Lodge against the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this event offers an al fresco steakhouse dining experience. Featuring collaborations with renowned chefs from around the country and Oak Steakhouse’s culinary team, each four-course meal will be family-style and is unique and personalized to the guest chef. For $175 per person, including beverage pairings, plus tax and gratuity.
Chef Joe Schafer, Vice President of Culinary for Atlanta-based Electric Hospitality, brings over 25 years of experience to leading the kitchens at The Electric Room, Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, Muchacho, and Ranger Station. A James Beard Award nominee and former Executive Chef at many top Atlanta restaurants like Bacchanalia and King + Duke, he also spearheaded the Atlanta Hawks’ food and sustainability programs at State Farm Arena, earning it a platinum zero-waste certification. Passionate about dynamic, contemporary dining, he continues to redefine Atlanta’s culinary scene.

High Style | Cocktail Class at The Stubborn Bull
2025-05-17 14:30 - 16:00 | NC
A High Style Event
Join us at The Stubborn Bull where our expert mixologist will walk you through the creation of classic cocktails. You will leave with a commemorative cocktail shaker and recipe card for use at home.

Supper Social Club at Hotel Cashiers
2025-06-11 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-25 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-02 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-09 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-30 17:00 - 21:00 and 3 more dates | Hotel Cashiers, 7 Slab Town Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!
Each week will offer a new concept created by Chef Kelly and will include a starter, entree, and desert as well as special pricing on wine selections curated by our very own sommelier, Gabriel.
Advance tickets offer a discount but walk ins are welcome based on availability. Book in advance and save! Reservations are recommended.

Guest Chef Series: Chef Adam Fehrenbacher at The Ruffed Grouse
2025-06-17 18:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Chef Adam Fehrenbacher of Gainesville’s Fehrenbacher’s Meats & Eats and Chef Adam Bresnahan of The Ruffed Grouse—come together.

Le Grand Bordeaux at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-06-20 17:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Get ready for a grand tasting event featuring over 10 exceptional wines! We’ll journey from Champagne to some of Bordeaux’s most celebrated names, including Chateau LaFleur Petrus and Anseillan of Chateau Lafitte Rothschild. Plus, selections from @davisfamilyvineyards along the way! Hosted by winemakers Cooper & Guy Davis and French wine expert Christophe Courtreaud.

A Taste of Summer with Chef Chris Hall At The Farm at Old Edwards
2025-06-26 18:00 - 22:00 | The Farm at Old Edwards, 336 Arnold Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for a Taste of Summer with Chef Chris Hall of Local Three in Atlanta. Chef Chris will present dishes from the past 15 years of Local Three, a mix of guest favorites and his favorite Italian dishes.
Live music will set the scene for an exciting and delicious evening.

Star-Spangled Celebration at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-07-02 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-03 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-04 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-06 12:00 - 18:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join The Vineyard at High Holly for wine, live music & food from July 2–6, 12-6pm.
Live Music Thurs, Fri., and Sun 2-5pm.
(closed Saturday)

Pig Pickin On The Hill at Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
2025-07-04 17:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Celebrate July 4th with an outdoor pig roast. We will have live music, sparklers & s’mores. Catch the fireworks from our patio.

Under the Stars, on the Rocks | Chef Trey Smith at Skyline Lodge
2025-07-08 18:00 | Oak Steakhouse at Skyline Lodge, 470 Skyliine Lodge Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience with our premier guest chef dinner series, “Under the Stars, On the Rocks”. Hosted at Skyline Lodge against the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this event offers an al fresco steakhouse dining experience. Featuring collaborations with renowned chefs from around the country and Oak Steakhouse’s culinary team, each four-course meal will be family-style and is unique and personalized to the guest chef.
For $175 per person, including beverage pairings, plus tax and gratuity.
Chef Trey Smith is co-owner and chef at Saint-Germain, an intimate tasting-menu restaurant in New Orleans’ Bywater neighborhood. He collaborates with Chef Blake Aguillard and General Manager Drew DeLaughter to offer a dynamic culinary experience that blends French influences with Southern roots. Before establishing Saint-Germain, Trey strengthened his culinary skills at Restaurant August under Chef Michael Gulotta. He later joined Mopho as the opening chef de cuisine and contributed to the launch of Maypop. His dedication to innovative cuisine has earned him multiple nominations for “Best Chef: South” from the James Beard Foundation.

Pride Mountain Vineyards 'Atelier' Tasting featuring Special Guest Corey Crowe
2025-07-31 17:00 | Highlands Wine Shoppe, 269 Oak St, Highlands, 28741, United States
Join Highlands Wine Shoppe for a very special tasting featuring Special Guest Corey Crowe of Pride Mountain Vineyards—one of Napa Valley’s most iconic + acclaimed wineries!
Perched high atop the Mayacamas Mountains at elevations reaching 2,100 feet, Pride Mountain Vineyards straddles the Napa and Sonoma county line and is renowned for producing powerful yet elegant wines that reflect their dramatic terroir.

Vino and Vibes with at High Country Wine and Provisions
2025-08-03 17:00 - 19:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Will and Lindsey are a dynamic musical duo known for their heartfelt performances and harmonious blend of sounds. Based in Panama City, Florida, they share a deep passion for music that has brought them together both personally and creatively. With Will’s soulful energetic voice and Lindsey’s enchanting vocals and piano playing, they create a captivating experience for their audience.
Don’t miss out on an evening full of great music, charcuterie, and wine!

Under the Stars, on the Rocks | Chef Jennifer Carrol at Skyline Lodge
2025-08-12 18:00 | Oak Steakhouse at Skyline Lodge, 470 Skyliine Lodge Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience with our premier guest chef dinner series, “Under the Stars, On the Rocks”.
Hosted at Skyline Lodge against the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this event offers an al fresco steakhouse dining experience. Featuring collaborations with renowned chefs from around the country and Oak Steakhouse’s culinary team, each four-course meal will be family-style and is unique and personalized to the guest chef.
For $175 per person, including beverage pairings, plus tax and gratuity.

Wine, Women and Song at On the Verandah
2025-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 | On the Verandah, 1536 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us at On the Verandah for Wine, Women and Song with host Lisa Rankin. An event celebrating the anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the power of women’s voices, both literal and figurative.
It will be an evening that blends live music, wine, art, and activism into a free-form celebration of women’s rights and creative expression.

Sip & Sign | Meet Author Richard Betz at Highlands Wine Shoppe
2025-08-22 16:30 - 19:00 | Highlands Wine Shoppe, 269 Oak St, Highlands, 28741, United States
Join us at Highlands Wine Shoppe for a very special evening celebrating local author Richard Betz and the release of his latest book, Continental Divide—a stunning collection of poems inspired by the natural bounty, wildlife, and deep personal connections that make our corner of North Carolina so extraordinary.
The evening will feature:
Wine & charcuterie pairings (including a nod to our very own mention in the book!)
Readings and reflections by the author
A warm gathering of friends, both new and old
