May 2026

The Pop‑Up Pipers kick off their 2026 season on May 2, offering surprise bagpipe performances throughout Highlands.

Free outdoor concerts fill Highlands with music and mountain spirit as Friday Night Live and Saturdays on Pine return this May.

Rotary Bingo on May 14 once again benefits the Counseling Center of Highlands, helping ensure counseling services remain available to all.

Groovin’ on The Green returns May 22, launching a summer of free, easygoing concerts on the Village Green Commons Lawn.

Bear Shadow’s May 29–31 festival at Ferngrove brings a spacious new setting, standout artists, and food that matches the music.

The Highlands Mountain Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale returns May 23, bringing one of spring’s most anticipated mornings to the Highlands Ball Field.

On May 16, Highlands once again comes alive with fashion, art, music, and culinary talent in a vibrant community celebration presented by Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC.