Highland County Chamber of Commerce Calendar

10/2/2023 - 10/2/2024

FRI

May Oct

26 6

Highland Farmers' Market Fridays Through October 6

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

The Highland County Farmers' Market will operate for its 26th season every Friday from May to early October, featuring local produce, baked goods and handcrafted items from local farmers and artisans. The market is located at the The Highland Center ...

WED

October

Caregivers Support Group

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Caregivers Support Group The first and third Wednesday, in The Gallery at The Highland Center For information call Kathy Solomon at 540 468-3693kathysolomon01@gmail.com

FRI

October

6 8

Hands & Harvest Festival

Celebrate the beauty of fall in the cozy mountains of Western Virginia at Highland County’s annual Hands & Harvest Festival. Held on the second full weekend in October, this event offers three days of activities, entertainment, farm tours, and fall ...

FRI

October

The 3rd Space Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The 3rd Space at 132 West Main Street in Monterey is holding a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony during the start of the Hands & Harvest Festival on Friday, October 6 at 2:30 pm. The 3rd Space is a workspace and gallery for artists to create, ...

FRI

October

Fridays on the Front Porch of the Highland Inn

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Come on out to Fridays on the Front Porch and learn about the Highland Inn Revitalization Project while enjoying free light refreshments! 4 - 6 pm at the Highland Inn in downtown Monterey. 2023 Schedule: June 9 July 7 August 11 September ...

SAT

October

The 5k Fall Color Run

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sponsored by the Highland County Recreation Commission on October 7th, during The Hands and Harvest Festival. The 5k Fall Color Run is a non-competitive and untimed 5k filled with color that you can experience with friends and family. You’re free to ...

SAT

October

VAST Hands and Harvest Festival Sport Launch

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

VAST will be holding a rocket launch. Everyone is invited to bring their rockets and fly them.\For more information contact Valleyaerospace@gmail.com

TUE

October

Tuesday Talk - Ned Dougherty playwright, screenwriter, and poet

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ned Dougherty is a playwright, screenwriter, and poet living in Appalachia. His plays have been featured in theatre festivals from Dublin to Albuquerque and independently produced in his previous home of Taos, New Mexico. He is under commission with ...

WED

October

Meet the Candidates, Stonewall Ruritan Club

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Highland County voters are invited to meet the Candidates at the Stonewall Ruritan Building Don't miss this opportunity to informally meet county officer seekers one-on-one and to discuss issues that you consider important. 7-9 PM on October 11, ...

FRI

October

13 15

WORKSHOP: THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY WITH MICHAEL BEDWELL

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A review of camera and composition basics, field work in the beautiful fall foliage of Highland County, with a show and critique of photographs taken in the field as a culminating activity. Time and weather permitting, we can experiment with the ...

SAT

October

Youth Workshop: Stage Blood Chemistry and Creation

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free, contact Brit Chambers to register by Oct. 10 at britchambers@gmail.com

SAT

October

Back of the Fish! Live Music - The Hacken Boys

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Hacken Boys return to Highland County, back to the place where the band got it's start years ago! Join us for a special Acoustic(trio) performance at Big Fish Cider, Co. in Monterey, VA. You're not going to want to miss this one.

SAT

October

Second Saturday~ Playback Theatre, Improv

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

On the Second Saturday of October the Highland Country Arts council features Playback Theatre.

SAT

October

Highland County Star Party

8:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Observe Highland County’s dark night sky with even greater clarity at these educational and inspiring events. Knowledgeable local astronomers bring powerful telescopes to share views of stars, constellations, planets, and nebulae.

WED

October

SCORE Business Mentoring

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SCORE Business Mentoring 10am - 2pm Wednesday, April 19 An experienced business mentor from SCORE Virginia will be at The Highland Center from 10am-2pm on the third Wednesday of each month. Schedule a FREE hour of mentoring on business issues or get ...

WED

October