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Highlands Heritage Jamboree
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: October 2024
Music, laughter, dancing and, perhaps, a sip of moonshine – it’s the Highlands Heritage Jamboree, Saturday, October 12, at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.
Join the Highlands community in keeping our traditions alive at the third annual Highlands Heritage Jamboree hosted by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands NC on Saturday, October 12 from 3:30 until 7:30 P.M. at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.
Our hardworking ancestors always found time to gather with their neighbors and have a little fun. Mountain music, dancing, food, and occasionally, moonshine, were often a part of the festivities. They will certainly be a part of this day’s celebration, but don’t worry this is a family-friendly event with delicious barbecue, music, dancing, and a sampling of moonshine for those so inclined.
It’s a festive way to celebrate and honor the rich heritage of our area and a great chance to enjoy performances by those keeping our traditions alive. Performances will include the Highlands Bagpipers celebrating our Scottish heritage.
The Highlands Historical Society will have its mountain music display on site so everyone will get a chance to delve into the history and importance of music in our area. They will also have a genuine moonshine still (inoperable of course) and stories to share about the intrepid moonshiners of our past.
Once again, the Bailey Mountain Cloggers, a championship dance team from Mars Hill University, will perform. The Bailey Mountain Cloggers are one of a few college-based performing clog teams in the nation, serving as ambassadors of goodwill for the college and the folk-dance traditions of the Southern Mountains. During their 48-year history, the Bailey Mountain Cloggers have performed throughout the United States and internationally in Canada, Mexico, England, Scotland, Austria, and Ireland. Seeing these exceptionally talented young dancers is a real treat.
Capping off the event will be the Saturdays on Pine concert by Nu Blu, hosts of TV’s Bluegrass Ridge show. A former Carolina Music Awards Country Band of the Year they tour over 200 days each year, have made national TV appearances, have had five albums on the Top 10 Billboard Charts, and a number one most-played song on Sirius/XM radio.
Visit the Highlands Chamber of Commerce website at highlandschamber.org for updated information.
