Event Calendar June-July 2025

JUNE

Live Music Every Sat, Sun, & Mon

June 1 – July 27

The Local Restaurant serves up great food and live music outdoors with new artists every night. With a full bar plus terrific Cuban and American cuisine, this is a Glenville hotspot that locals and visitors are glad they found just five miles south of the Cashiers Crossroads. 6188 Hwy 107, Glenville. Schedule and menu at TheLocalGlenville.com.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn

June 5

An evening of music with Smoky Mountain native, David Cheatham’s Folk Mountain Jam. A mix of original songs and multi-genre covers. Free, from 6 pm – 9 pm at Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Lane. (828) 482-1581.

Saturdays on Pine Concert Series

June 7

Peggy Ratuz brings a sultry mix of blues, jazz, soul and R&B to Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in downtown Highlands. The series is free to the public, and shows start at 6 pm. 411-499 Pine St. For more, visit HighlandsChamber.org

Orchard Sessions at The Farm at Old Edwards

June 11

The Farm at Old Edwards continues its seasonal music series with alternative country artist Andrew Wooten from 6 pm - 8 pm. Enjoy a taste of Old Edwards Hospitality with this rare opportunity to visit The Farm and enjoy complimentary light bites and a cash bar. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at OldEdwardsHospitality.com. 336 Arnold Road, Highlands. 855-526-8008

The Marvelous Wonderettes

June 11-July 12

This smash off-Broadway hit features performances of over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s songs in a musical trip down memory lane. Tickets are available at MountainTheatre.com or (828)526-2695. 507 Chestnut St., Highlands.

Highlands Motoring Festival

June 12-15

Discover the beauty and artistry of exquisite machines during this multi-day event featuring driving tours, a parade of classic cars, a car show, a gala and a social/car gathering. Over the years, the festival has given over $645,000 to area nonprofits. For more information, visit HighlandsMotoringFestival.com.

Forever Plaid

June 13-July 13

Forever Plaid features a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time. Tickets are available at MountainTheatre.com.

Steinway Dedication Concert

June 17

To celebrate the gift of a Steinway Piano the the Highlands-Cashiers Music Festival, a concert with William Ransom is open to the public at 5 pm with a reception following the performance. Lewis Hall at The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers. h-cmusicfestival.org

Groovin’ on the Green

June 20

Commodore Fox cranks out ’70s rock and dance hits starting at 6 pm, rain or shine. Everyone is welcome at this free concert on The Village Green Lawn at the Cashiers Crossroads. Bring your lawn chairs, picnics, coolers and leashed pooches. Local food trucks will also be on hand, and tent rentals are available. 160 Frank Allen Rd., (828) 743-3434.TheVillageGreenCashiers.com

Saturdays on Pine Concert Series

June 21

Spalding McIntosh & The Lionhearts will perform the singer/songwriter’s complex compositions at Kelsy Hutchinson Founders Park in downtown Highlands. The series is free to the public, and shows start at 6 pm. 411-499 Pine St. For more, visit HighlandsChamber.org

Mountaintop Art and Craft Show

June 28-29

The biannual event features fine art, woodworking, jewelry, metal, pottery, fabric art, baskets, glass and more. Saturday hours are 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday hours are 10 am to 4 pm. Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411-499 Pine St, Highlands. HighlandsArtShow.com

Winds @ The Bascom

June 29

In collaboration with The Bascom, the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival presents The All-Star Woodwind Quintet featuring James Zellers, Alexandra Prior, Jack Bryant, Jesse McCandless and Anthony Georgeson. The performance starts at 5 pm; wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased at h-cmusicfestival.org or (828) 526-9060.. 323 Franklin Rd., Highlands.

JULY

Fireworks Extravaganza on The Green

July 3

Live music from The Caribbean Cowboys, local food and beverage vendors and fireworks kick off this first event of the 4th of July holiday weekend on the plateau. Bring your picnics, coolers, lawn chairs and blankets. Sorry, no pooches for this rain or shine event at The Village Green at The Cashiers Crossroads. 160 Frank Allen Rd., VillageGreenCashiersNC.com

Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

July 4

Highlands’ Independence Day is an all-day affair from 10 am to 10 pm. Activities include live music from Diverse Groove, culminating with a thrilling fireworks display at 9 pm, the second of three on the plateau. Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411-499 Pine St. HighlandsChamber.org

Yankee Doodle Dandy Day

July 4

Bring the family to Sapphire Valley Resort for a day of bounce toys, food, gem mining, snow cones, popcorn, drinks, pony rides, games and music. The fun goes from 10 am to 4 pm and is open and free to the public. 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire. SapphireValleyResort.com

Fireworks over Lake Glenville

July 5

The last of three fireworks displays on the plateau, now in its 28th year, also celebrates the 4th Annual Gala Boat Parade that precedes the fireworks. A sizable flotilla gathers after dark for a close-up view of the display launched from Trillium Links and Lake Club. Folks in cars gather along Hwy 107 five miles south of the Crossroads. Boat Parade lines up at 8 pm for an 8:30 start at Gunboat Bay. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 pm. For details, visit FriendsOfLakeGlenville.com.

Community Day 2025

July 5

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts invites the entire community to enjoy a day of free and abundant art experiences from 11 am to 2 pm. 323 Franklin Rd., Highlands. TheBascom.org

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn

June 5

An evening of music with Smoky Mountain native, David Cheatham’s Folk Mountain Jam. A mix of original songs and multi-genre covers. Free, from 6 pm – 9 pm at Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Lane. (828) 482-1581.

Orchard Sessions at The Farm at Old Edwards

July 16

The Farm at Old Edwards continues its seasonal series with the Tennessee Bluegrass Band from 6 pm to 8 pm. Enjoy Old Edwards Hospitality with this rare opportunity to visit The Farm and enjoy complimentary light bites and a cash bar. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at OldEdwardsHospitality.com. 336 Arnold Road, Highlands. 866-526-8008.

14th Annual Summer Pottery Show

July 18-19

From 10 am to 4 pm both days in the Dave Drake Barn at The Bascom. Enjoy beautiful handmade pottery while supporting local artists. 323 Franklin Rd., Highlands. TheBascom.org

Martinis, Mozart & More

July 24

The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival presents a special event at The Orchard House at The Farm at Old Edwards, featuring Elisabeth Remy Johnson, Ransom Wilson and the Vega Quartet performing works by Mozart, Ravel and Leonard Cohen. Refreshments will be served before the concert, which starts at 5:30 pm, and there will be a cash bar. Tickets are $125 per person, and two drinks are included; get them at h-cmusicfestival.org or (828) 526-9060. 336 Arnold Rd., Highlands.

Groovin’ on the Green

July 25

Singer/Songwriter Spalding McIntosh and the Lionhearts return to the plateau at 6 pm, rain or shine. Everyone is welcome at this free concert on The Village Green Lawn at the Cashiers Crossroads. Bring your lawn chairs, picnics, coolers and leashed pooches. Local food trucks will also be on hand, and tent rentals are available. 160 Frank Allen Rd., (828) 743-3434. TheVillageGreenCashiers.com

Swingin’ Soiree

July 27

The Farm at Old Edwards proudly hosts this fundraiser for The Literacy & Learning Center with an evening of toe-tapping fun with the Swingin’ Medallions from 6 pm - 9 pm. Enjoy an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert and dancing. Tickets are $175 and available at TheLiteracyAndLearningCenter.org. 336 Arnold Rd., Highlands.