ON THE HORIZON September Events

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Groovin ‘ On The Green

6:30 PM, The Village Green Groovin’ will feature a reunion of Hurricane Creek. Hurricane Creek has a powerful rock and blues sound with undertones of new country creating an irresistible and fun roadhouse feel. villagegreencashiersnc.com

October Events

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6-8

Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival

The Village Green

Celebrate the changing of the leaves. This popular and free event welcomes 90 artisans to the park. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and for purchase throughout the weekend. Food, drink, and live music add to the festive spirit of this event. villagegreencashiersnc.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Dazzling Dahlia Festival

Highlands will be draped in florals, serenaded by the sweet stories of times gone by, awed by “A Sense of Place,” and treated to some mighty fine music! Dahlias of every color and shape, as well as equally fabulous native plants will be placed around town as talented folks present their floral interpretations of “Seasons of Highlands.” highlandshistory.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Big Brothers Big Sisters Roaring 20s Fundraiser

5:30 PM, Skyline Lodge

Big Brothers Big Sisters is staging its Roaring 20s Party at Skyline Lodge and Oak Steakhouse, and revelers can expect a multicourse culinary event, cocktails, a live band performing music from the time period, a 1928 Packard for photo opportunities, and a silent auction. bbbswnc.org

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21-22

Fall Colors Fine Art Show

10 AM-5 PM, Highlands Community Center

This event features the original artwork of talented regional artists. Paintings, photographs, glass, wood, one-of-a-kind jewelry and other original artwork will be on display and for sale. artleaguehighlands-cashiers.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Highlands Heritage Jamboree

3:30-7:30 PM, Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park Highlands Heritage Jamboree celebrates and honors the town’s rich and storied history with traditional music, dancing and more! visithighlandsnc.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Porchfest

1-6 PM, Highlands Downtown Highlands will transform into a stage for the third annual Porchfest - a one-day, family-friendly musical event that’ll see musical acts performing across the town. An impressive event presented and organized by the Center for Life Enrichment. highlandsporchfest.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Bel Canto

4 PM, Highlands Performing Arts Center

This yearly recital series is an affiliate of The Bascom, and proceeds go to supplement music education at two preschool programs, music education at our public schools, a college scholarship in the performing arts, and to the acquisition of art for special art exhibitions.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31

All Hallows Eve - Halloween in Highlands

6-8 PM, Highlands

Creating a safe, fun experience for ghosts and goblins of all ages, Highlands’ Main Street (from 2nd to 5th Streets) will be open to pedestrians with participating area merchants distributing candy. visithighlandsnc.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

Goblins on the Green

5:30-7:30 PM, The Village Green

A frightfully fun family-friendly Halloween event! Enjoy delicious culinary delights from the food vendors, plus lots of fun and games, and tricks and treats! Be sure to dress up in your most creative costume. villagegreencashiersnc.com