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Bear Shadow is Back in 2026

Be on the lookout: the 5th annual Bear Shadow lineup and ticket sale date is coming in hot, just in time for holiday gift giving.

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The wait is over. Bring on the music, mountains, and revelry!

Bear Shadow music festival emerges from hibernation Friday, May 29-Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Highlands, North Carolina. We’ve planned your beautiful spring weekend and it’s 3 full days of song, togetherness, and merriment.

Basecamp’s new location just 3 miles from downtown Highlands and we’ll be announcing the address shortly. Trust us when we say it’s the perfect place to see live music on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau in all her spring splendor.

Be on the lookout: the 5th annual Bear Shadow lineup and ticket sale date is coming in hot, just in time for holiday gift giving. In the meantime, tell your friends and family to start planning for a fabulously fun weekend in Highlands.

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