Highlands Motoring Festival
A Four Day Festival for Classic Car Enthusiasts
June 11 – 14, 2026
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, evening social events, and two car shows in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, only steps away from Main Street Highlands and its dozens of shops, boutiques, restaurants, and inns.
2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday June 11, 2026
“One Lap of the Mountains- Grande”- Group A Departure 8:30 am
“One Lap of the Mountains- Grande”- Group B Departure 9:30 am
“One Lap of the Mountains- Speciale” – Group C Departure 10:15 am
Friday, June 12, 2026
“One Lap of the Mountains- Speciale” Group 1 Departure 8:30 am
“One Lap of the Mountains- Speciale” Group 2 Departure 9:15 am
“One Lap of the Mountains- Grande” Group 3 Departure 10:00 am
Main Street Parade of Classic Cars 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 13, 2026
“Classics in the Park” Judged Car Show in the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park 9:30 am to 4 pm
“HMF Gala” at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club 6 pm to 9 pm
Sunday, June 14, 2026
“High Octane” Social and Car Gathering in Kelsey-Hutchinson Park. 8:30 am to 11 am.
Click here to visit the Highlands Motoring Festival website.