Highlands NC

Big Laurel Falls offers a quiet half‑mile hike to a 35‑foot cascade deep in the Standing Indian Basin.

On August 18, On the Verandah hosts Wine, Women, and Song, a lively celebration of the 19th Amendment created and emceed by songwriter
Lisa Rankin – blending music, wine, and community storytelling.

The Highlands and Cashiers libraries fill August with reading, discovery, and hands‑on creativity for all ages.

CLE’s August lineup blends suffrage history, political music, and colorful art workshops to close out the 2026 season.

Hill Top Pantry brings a fresh, farm‑driven menu to the August markets, offering handmade meals, soups, salads, and sandwiches crafted from
locally sourced meats and produce.

Highlands’ August concert lineup delivers a full month of free outdoor music, from bluegrass and country to soft rock and high‑energy performances in Town Square and Founders Park.

Highlands welcomes the U.S. Fleet Forces Navy Band: Four‑Star Edition as the featured performers at the Heritage Jamboree.

Highlands celebrates its mountain heritage September 26 with a free, family‑friendly Jamboree featuring music, barbecue, and historic displays.

Downtown Highlands will come alive September 20 as Porchfest 2026 brings five hours of free music, expanded venues, and a lively mix of returning favorites and new performers.