Film, filmmakers, actors, directors, producers, and writers will be promoted at this 4-day event, featuring screenings of the film festival finalists, an industry professional panel, a Director and Film Critic workshop, and an awards ceremony celebrating the winners of the festival.

The Ruffed Grouse Tavern host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The winning film will be announced on Sunday.Winners will receive $1000 and a custom designed art piece which was made by a local artist from the The Bascom, a Center for the Visual Arts in Highlands, NC.

Sacred Sundays is a 90 minute class of mindfulness movement and poses accompanied with an acoustic sound meditation held by Robert John Malone.

Porchfest is Highland's free-to-attend music festival. Over 40 musicians from every genre performing at 14 hosting venues.

Join us for live music with Jordan Denton!

Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Join us for live music at The Vineyard at High Holly!

Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!

Studio Alive is a group of dedicated artists that share a passion for drawing from live models. The group meets in The Bascom’s Adult Studio on select Mondays, year-round.

Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!

Join us for Wednesday's classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.

Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.

Have you ever received the gift of a new digital device, like an iPad, smartphone or laptop, but had no idea how to use it? Hudson Library has the perfect solution-
Tech Time sessions offer one-on-one help on any personal digital device. Tech Time is a chance for residents of all ages to bring their devices and ask any questions. Learn how to set up an email account, mute your cell phone, back up and store files, and more.
Tech Times are free. No library card is required and no appointment is necessary. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!

Join us at Celtic Table for Live Music Wednesdays!

Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!

Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!

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.

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.

Join us for Blues Night with Scott Low every Thursday night at the Ruffed Grouse Tavern.

Live music every Thursday from 6-8pm with Zorki Nastasic on guitar and Matt Molesworth on keyboard alternating weekly.

Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series!

Join us for Rotary Club Bingo at Highlands Community Building.

Acclaimed solo artist. Grammy-winning songwriter. Road warrior. By the time Kendell Marvel moved into a 200 year-old farmhouse in the Tennessee countryside in 2021, he'd already spent more than two decades expanding the boundaries of modern-day country music.

Join us for the  Grand Opening of our new TJ Bailey’s location in Cashiers on Friday, September 26th - Sunday, September 28th.

A gentle and accessible yoga class designed for anyone who prefers or benefits from the support of a chair. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact way to build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote relaxation.

Join us for live music with RA Nightengale!

Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Join us for live music at The Vineyard at High Holly!

Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

The Fall Symposium will focus on figurative ceramic sculpture, showcasing the work of Kirsten Stingle, Natasha Dikareva, and Thaddeus Erdahl, each known for their innovative approaches to clay and mixed media. The keynote address, Not Meant to Be a Painter, will be delivered by Bethany Chaney, Executive Director of the John C. Campbell Folk School, followed by a public reception.

Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.

Nitrograss, both sonically unique and visually appealing in their performances, provides a carefree and exciting atmosphere of pure acoustic ear-fodder.

Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.

The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Bascom Annual Clay Symposium, we are pleased to present Kirsten Stingle, TJ Erdahl, and Natasha Dikareva as our 2025 artists.

Join us for the  Grand Opening of our new TJ Bailey’s location in Cashiers on Friday, September 26th - Sunday, September 28th.

Join the Highlands Historical Society at a reception to honor multi-generational descendants of early Highlands settlers. Hear the stories from families that date their ancestry to the beginning of Highlands […]

You're never too old for a little arts & crafts, and they're even more fun with a bottle of wine. Spend your evening hanging out in our lobby lounge and expressing your creativity with our Paint and Sip experience.

Highlands Heritage Jamboree celebrates and honors the town’s rich and storied history with traditional music, dancing and more!

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.

Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.


The Shedhouse Trio is a dynamic blend of talent and energy, bringing a fresh sound to the mountain music scene.

Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.

Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966 more than a half-century ago.