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Food & Wine Festival

Enjoy an Elevation Celebration with 4 days of culinary delights paired with delectable wines, spirits, craft beers, and exciting alcohol-free…

Bear Shadow

Bear Shadow Music Festival is a weekend of celebration that highlights world-class music acts and outdoor experiences as we emerge from winter’s…

Heritage Jamboree

Highlands Heritage Jamboree celebrates and honors the town’s history with traditional music, dancing, moonshine and more in Kelsey-Hutchinson…

High Style

Interactive art demonstrations and classes, culinary experiences, a fashion show, musical performances, pancakes and prosecco brunch and so much…

Motoring Festival

The town of Highlands, NC is the backdrop for seven events spanning four days. Events include two curated driving tours, a Parade of Main Street…

Mountaintop Arts & Craft Show

A two day, two weekend event that brings over 80 artisans from the region to Highlands for demonstrations, fine art, crafts and entertainment.

SnowFest

Bring friends and family for guaranteed winter fun (courtesy of snow blowers, if needed) at an elevation of 4,118 feet. A snowball toss, a snow tube…

Waterfall Guide

With its ancient granite mountains and shadowed hollows, combined with abundant rainfall (Highlands is technically in a rain forest), well, it’s no surprise that Highlands has become a national waterfall destination. 

Places to Stay

Visiting Highlands allows you to indulge in a unique balance of unassuming refinement, warm hospitality and small-town charm. Whether it’s a luxury resort and spa, boutique hotel or a family-owned mountain lodge, you’ll be met with…