A perennial favorite, Halloween on Main provides a safe, fun-filled environment for ghosts and goblins of all ages. Main Street welcomes those decked out in their spookiest, silliest or most sophisticated costume to collect candy distributed by local businesses and organizations from 6 - 8 p.m.

Enjoy a Four course dinner featuring wines from Cliff Lede Vineyards at Canyon Kitchen.

We’re bringing The Harvest to Highlands! Gather with us as we celebrate the magic of wine country harvest season. Our bountiful lunch will feature hearty, classic French fare including Coq au Vin + Boeuf Bourguignon as well as 10 featured, Sommelier-selected wines. Part of Highlands Food and Wine Festival.

Cycle through five of Vineyard Brands’ French favorites from the high Alps to the Riviera and everywhere in between. Approach the finish line Skyline Lodge-style while enjoying their beautiful grounds and light-hearted approach to The Plateau life.

A marvelous six-course event, with dishes selected by Chefs Andrew, Jerri, and Brandi to perfectly match selections from Argyle Winery.

To celebrate the Highlands Food & Wine festival, Highlander Mountain House will host this event in its coy restaurant, Ruffed Grouse Tavern. Award-winning Top Chefs Katsuji Tanabe and Annie Pettry will collaborate to bring guests an exquisite culinary experience alongside Tarpon Cellars wines. Following the meal, music festival artist Lilly Hiatt will serenade guests with a fireside set.
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Chefs Matt Weinstein of Oak Steakhouse Highlands and Scott Kroener of Oak Steakhouse Nashville collaborate to complement the much-lauded Far Niente family of wines (including the beloved Nickel and Nickel) with four courses of classic steakhouse fare.

Don’t miss this decadent, deep dive into the Champagne region + its luxurious wines. Featuring Rich Buchanan of Moët Hennessy/LVMH + Jennafer Tuffner of Vineyard Brands, participants will be led in a class format through offerings from some of the most revered Champagne houses in the world.

Chef Adam Bresnahan and his team have come together once again to present you with a fun evening filled with delicious food and equally tasty bourbon pairings.

Admission is $5 and includes skate rentals. Hours are Thursday 3:30 to 8 P.M., Friday 3:30 to 10 P.M., Saturday 1:00 to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

You're invited to swap 'til you drop! Bring a bag(s) of clean, gently used clothes/accessories to exchange for new-to-you items. Un-swapped items will be donated to the REACH shelter of Macon County for battered women and children. Event will be held at Cashiers Valley Fusion 21A Lance Rd., Cashiers, NC.

Help the Appalachian Animal Rescue Center Fill the Van' again at Tractor's Supply on Georgia Road in Franklin. WISH LIST: * Purina Cat & Kitten Food (Wet/Dry) * Purina Dog & Puppy Food (Wet/Dry) * Low Sodium Beef or Chicken Broth * Low Sodium Canned Vegetables – no corn * Rice * Dawn DW Detergent * Tidy Cat Kitty Litter * Laundry Detergent & Bleach * All other donations welcome!

The Bascom’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Show provides a unique shopping experience on the plateau, showcasing a selection of high-quality handmade works by local and regional artists. We invite submission of works that are suitable for giving, whether or not they have an explicit holiday theme. The Selection Process Submission consists of two photographs, (each an image of a representative piece proposed by the applicant), and a brief description of the work and materials/techniques used, and number of works for sale, and price point range. Our selection committee will review works for their artistic quality, and marketability. There will be 14 spaces available. Deadline is October 22, midnight; applicants will be informed of the results of the committee’s decisions by no later than October 25, via email. Please read through this entire document and complete the application at the end. APPLICATION AND SHOW INFORMATION SHOW DATE & TIMES: The show will start promptly at 10AM on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Exhibiting Artists are required to be present and to maintain their exhibition space until 4PM. FORMAT: Exhibiting Artists will be assigned a display space on The Bascom terrace or porte cochere (two covered outdoor spaces). They will also be assigned an artist code which must be displayed along with the price on each item for sale. The Bascom will provide a central checkout station. A packaging station will be managed by The Bascom staff during the show. Special gift wrapping will be made available to purchasers for an additional fee. DISPLAY SPACE: Each Exhibiting Artist will have a 12’x12’ display space. A 6-foot folding table and two chairs will be provided in each space for the duration of the show. Please bring your own table covering. Exhibiting Artists may provide additional setup and displays for their space. If you will require electricity, you will need to provide your own extension cord. SETUP: Exhibiting Artists may set up their space from 7:00AM-9:30AM on Saturday, November 19. CLEANUP: Exhibiting Artists are required to remove all artwork and display materials from their booth. Additionally, all garbage, including food, must be disposed of in the containers provided. CONDUCT: All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. PETS: The terrace is a pet friendly property, and some attendees may bring pets. Exhibiting Artists however, are not permitted to bring pets to avoid disruptions and to protect their artwork. We will provide signage if you would like to keep pets away from your display area. Service animals are permitted. SMOKING: The Bascom is a non-smoking campus. Exhibiting Artists must abide by this restriction. FOOD and BEVERAGE: You may bring your own food and beverage for the day; no alcohol is permitted. FEES & PAYMENT: There is no application fee. Exhibiting Artists will receive 60% commission of the Retail Price. The Bascom will remit North Carolina State Sales Tax. Exhibiting Artists will be paid by the 15th of December for sales made at the show and are responsible for providing accurate contact information to receive timely payment. A completed W9 must be on file before payment will be processed CANCELLATION POLICY: The Bascom reserves the rights to cancel the event within 24 hours of November 19, 2022, due to weather or any circumstance related to safety, public health, or any reasonable circumstance

The Bascom’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Show provides a unique shopping experience on the plateau, showcasing a selection of high-quality handmade works by local and regional artists. Gift wrapping for a fee will be provided. Please join us Nov. 19th from 10 am - 4:00 pm for this unique shopping experience.

We are now accepting submissions from local and regional artists. Please click here to view the application.

Chef Ken Naron of EnvieNC is bringing the bayou to the mountains at The Vineyard at 37 High Holly! He will be mixing Louisiana staples with North Carolina ingredients.

Join artist Autumn at The High Dive for a creatively fun evening! For more information, [email protected]

In the early 60's some of the most iconic names in the history of popular music were discovered in the Motor City of Detroit, MI, better know simply as MOTOWN & SOUL. MASTERS OF SOUL is a celebration of these artists, their music and style.

Anticipation will fill the mountain air as the community gathers in the park to enjoy treats and a program that includes live music and carols led by Silly Ridge, a display of children’s artwork and a reading of the Christmas story. Then, Santa arrives atop a firetruck to usher in the lighting of the park and Main St. Watch the park come alive with thousands of holiday lights that will remain throughout the season, along with ice skating and photo-op fun.