July 2026

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Boots, Bourbon and Big Hearts

by: Luke Osteen

Boots & Bourbon returns for its third annual celebration on Thursday, August 6, inviting the community to gather for an evening of music, food, drinks, and generosity in support of […]

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A Midsummer Snowfall

by: Luke Osteen

Toast to the Trees returns July 28 with A Midsummer Snowfall, a luminous High Hampton soirée that sets the tone for Summit’s Festival of Trees.

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Thirty Years of Giving

by: Luke Osteen

The Summer Party on August 20 celebrates 30 years of the Highlands Community Fund and supports the endowment that strengthens local nonprofits for generations.

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Savoring Summer

by: Donna Rhodes

Nothing is more satisfying than fresh summer vegetables: fried, sautéed, roasted, steamed, boiled, pickled, or right off the vine. All the hand-picked green market goodies are selected fresh from plants […]

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Community Day, Crafted Together

by: Bianca Mitchell, Director of Marketing, The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts

The Bascom hosts Community Day on Friday, July 3, filling its six‑acre campus with free art activities, demonstrations, exhibitions, and hands‑on creativity for all ages.

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A Curious July at CLE

by: Audra Bullard, Center for Life Enrichment

CLE’s July lineup brings bees, brews, and a breathtaking Everest story to the Plateau, offering three programs that spark curiosity and celebrate lifelong learning.

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Highlands Fourth in Full Color

by: Luke Osteen

Highlands celebrates Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, with daylong traditions, live music, and a fireworks finale that fills the town with classic mountain‑town spirit.

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Stars, Stripes, and Summit Skies

by: Luke Osteen

Fourth of July Weekend unfolds across the mountains with celebrations in every community. From fireworks and live music to lake parades and family festivities, the holiday becomes a joyful, community‑rooted tradition.

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