Highland County Chamber of Commerce Calendar
Home Safety Workshop
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Brought to you by VPAS and presented by the Pivot Point Group, LLC. The workshop covers home safety basics, safety check lists, guidance and cost effect solutions. Free and open to the public. For more information: 540-468-2178
Comedy Night - The Funny Womacks & Friends
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
On May 1, The Highland Center welcomes The Funny Womacks & Friends (FWAF) for a special first-ever live stand-up comedy event — bringing professional comedy to Highland County in a fun, welcoming, and community-centered environment. FWAF Shows are ...
Spring Pop-Up Craft Show
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Spring Pop-Up Craft Show, For vendor applications please contact: George Deem; deemdesigns@yahoo.com; 540-499-2734
Yoga at The Barn with Raven Townsend
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Yoga class with Raven Townsend. Gentle and no experience required. Bring a yoga mat (limited number of mats will be available for purchase). Saturday, May 2, 9am-10am Advance registration to attend is NOT required. $11 per person.
NEW BEGINNER CLOGGING CLASS – NOW ENROLLING!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
We are so excited to announce a brand new 6-week beginner clogging course at Sundance Studio! If your child has ever been curious about dancing, this is the perfect place to start. Our beginner class is designed to be fun, welcoming, and encouraging—no ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
Vendor Meeting - Highland Farmers' Market
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interested in joining the Highland Farmers' Market as a regular vendor during the 2026 season? Join us under the Highland Center pavilion on Friday, May 8 at 4 pm to learn more. We'll cover everything you need to know to participate in this great ...
Kids Fishing Day at the Bullpasture Gorge
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Highland County Rec Commission, The Little Switzerland Strutters (NWTF) and VA DWR are partnering this year for the annual Kids Fishing Day. This fun day on the river with fishing and outdoor activity areas is for youth ages 15 and younger.
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Treat the amazing Moms in your life to a delightful Mother's Day Brunch at the Monterey Inn Barn this Sunday, May 10th. Seating available at 11am & 1pm. Menu Highlights: Baked Salmon, Assorted Quiches, Honey Ham, Waffle Station, Salad & Rolls, Mashed ...
Mother's Day Dinner
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
kip the cooking this Mother’s Day! 🌸 Join us May 10 at the McDowell Volunteer Fire Department for a great meal and support your local volunteer fire department. ❤️🚒 Please spread the word and check the flyer for details!
Highlands Bird and Nature Club - Birding in Ethiopia, the Roof of Africa
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Special speaker for Monday, May 11 – Jim Nix: Birding in Ethiopia, the Roof of Africa More details to come about this program. For more information abut programs and membership contact: Polly Newlon, Treasurer Highlands Bird and Nature Club ...
Tuesday Talk - Donna Bedwell's Folk School Experiences
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday Talks happen every second Tuesday of the month at 2pm. These free events offer information on and insight into a wide variety of fascinating topics - everything from beekeeping and bookbinding to travel and local nonprofits! May 12 - Donna ...
Drive-thru Pet vaccination and Microchip Clinic for cats and dogs
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Check your pets vaccination records. If your pet received fvrcp, dhlpp, or one year rabies vaccines at our May 2025 clinic, your pet will be due May 2026. Drive-thru Pet vaccination and Microchip Clinic for cats and dogs FREE for Highland County, VA ...
Summer Dance Wednesdays - Family Square Dance
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get ready to move, laugh, and connect this summer at the Summer Wednesday Dance Series at The Highland Center in Monterey, Virginia. From lively square dances to elegant waltzes, each evening offers a welcoming, family-friendly opportunity to enjoy ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
Plant & Seedling Sale
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Get your garden growing at our Plant & Seedling Sale under The Highland Center's pavilion on May 22! Browse a wide variety of healthy plants and starts, perfect for everything from backyard veggies to colorful flower beds. For more information please ...
Highland Historical Society's Annual Community Yard Sale
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Highland Historical Society's Annual Community Yard Sale is happening soon! Come on out to the Highland County Museum in McDowell: - Friday, May 29 – 10:00 until 6:00 - Saturday, May 30 - 8:00 until 12:00 You'll find furniture, glassware, ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
Farmers' Market Season Opening
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Celebrate the start of the farmers’ market season on June 5 from 3:30–6pm! Shop fresh, local produce, handmade goods, and more while connecting with the growers and makers in your community. Kick off the season with us and enjoy the best of what local ...
Yoga at The Barn with Raven Townsend
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Yoga class with Raven Townsend. Gentle and no experience required. Bring a yoga mat (limited number of mats will be available for purchase). Saturday, May 2, 9am-10am Advance registration to attend is NOT required. $11 per person.
Community Quilt Square Collection Meeting
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
🧵 CALLING ALL QUILTERS! 🧵 Help us celebrate "75 years of Memories in the Mountains" by being part of a Community Quilt Project for the 75th Annual Highland County Fair! We’re inviting quilters of all experience levels to create a quilt square ...
Highlands Bird and Nature Club - The Second Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Special speaker for Monday, June 8 – Sergio Harding: The Second Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas More details to come about this program. For more information about programs and membership contact: Polly Newlon, Treasurer Highlands Bird and Nature ...
Summer Kick-off Party
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Highland County Recreation Commission invites you to start your summer off right at the Summer Kick-off Party! Join in the fun on Saturday, June 13, 2026. For more information: Director@highlandcountyrecreation.org (540)468-2978 office
Youth Drama Camp - 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Students learn behind the scenes of theatre acting, culminating in a performance on Friday, June 19, 2026. Camp will be held Monday-Thursday from 10am-2pm, with Friday's class time TBD, and a performance is tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 20th ...
Summer Dance Wednesdays - Family Contra Dance
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Get ready to move, laugh, and connect this summer at the Summer Wednesday Dance Series at The Highland Center in Monterey, Virginia. From lively square dances to elegant waltzes, each evening offers a welcoming, family-friendly opportunity to enjoy ...
Artists' Weekend
The Highland County Arts Council invites you to join other artists for a weekend of plein-air painting that culminates in a Wet Paint Show and sale. The event occurs county wide on the weekend of June 18-21, 2026 Registration form will be added at a ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
Wet Paint Show from Artists' Weekend
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday, June 21, 2026, artists set up for the highly anticipated “Wet Paint Show” and sale at the conclusion of the Artists' Weekend. The Wet Paint Show & Sale open to the public at the Highland Center from 2pm-4pm. For more information: ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
4th of July Parade & Lawn Party
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Happy 4th of July! You are invited to celebrate Independence Day in Highland County, Virginia! The Blue Grass Ruritans will present their annual Parade and Lawn Party today at the Blue Grass Ruritan Building at 2724 Blue Grass Valley Road. Parade ...
VAST July Sport Launch
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
VAST will be holding a Rocket Launch at the Jack Mountain Village site off of Route 220, 3 miles south of Monterey, Virginia. Everyone is invited to bring their rockets and fly them. The range will be open from 11:00am to 6:00pm but is subject to ...
Storytelling with Darci Tucker & Ice Cream Social
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 11, 2026 Church at the Old Oak, 6 pm 3898 Meadowdale Rd, Monterey Free admission, donations accepted highlandcoarts@gmail.com
VAST July Research Launch
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
VAST will be holding a Tripoli Research Launch at the Jack Mountain Village site off of Route 220, 3 miles south of Monterey, Virginia. Range will be open from 10:00am to 3:00pm but is subject to participation and the weather. Typically more flights ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
Italian Night @ The Barn
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Savor the flavors of Italy on a culinary journey, complete with dinner and live entertainment “Swingin’ with Sinatra” alongside delicious unlimited buffet of our favorite Italian dishes. ITALIAN NIGHT: https://square.link/u/yNlXr4o8
Summer Dance Wednesdays -Country Line Dancing
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Get ready to move, laugh, and connect this summer at the Summer Wednesday Dance Series at The Highland Center in Monterey, Virginia. From lively square dances to elegant waltzes, each evening offers a welcoming, family-friendly opportunity to enjoy ...
Momentum in the Mountains 2026
Momentum in the Mountains 2026 is a one day health retreat in Highland County, Virginia from Positive Momentum, LLC that will take place this Saturday, July 25th . The goal is to empower you to take charge of your health through world-renowned speaker ...
Garth Newel Fellows
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, July 30, 2026 The Highland Center, 7 pm Free admission, donations accepted
26th Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge
The Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge is scheduled to take place on the first Saturday in August in beautiful Highland County, Virginia. The yearly event features 2 States, 3 Counties, 9 mountains, 105 miles, and over 10,000 feet of climb. The ...
80s Music Party
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get ready to dust off those shoulder pads and join us at the 80s Music Party at The Barn on August 1st, 6-9pm. With all the Girls' Nights at The Barn, boys have been missing out. Gentlemen, this is your chance to bust a move! Join us for a fun night of ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
VAST August / Eric Brown Memorial Launch
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
VAST will be holding a Rocket Launch at the Jack Mountain Village site off of Route 220, 3 miles south of Monterey, Virginia. Everyone is invited to bring their rockets and fly them. The range will be open from 11:00am to 4:30pm but is subject to ...
Kinnfolk - Celtic duo
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 6 pm Free admission, donations accepted
VAST August Research Launch
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
VAST will be holding a Tripoli Research Launch at the Jack Mountain Village site off of Route 220, 3 miles south of Monterey, Virginia. Range will be open from 10:00am to 3:00pm but is subject to participation and the weather. Typically more flights ...
Highlands Bird and Nature Club - Finding the Fabulous Ordinary
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Special speaker for Monday, August 10 – Georgann Eubanks: Finding the Fabulous Ordinary More details to come about this program. For more information about programs and membership contact: Polly Newlon Treasurer Highlands Bird and Nature Club ...
Summer Dance Wednesdays - Waltz Workshop & Dance
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Get ready to move, laugh, and connect this summer at the Summer Wednesday Dance Series at The Highland Center in Monterey, Virginia. From lively square dances to elegant waltzes, each evening offers a welcoming, family-friendly opportunity to enjoy ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
75th Annual Highland County Fair and Horse Show
12:00 AM
Horse show, August 29, 2026 Fair, September 2-5, 2026
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
18th Century Trades Fair
3:00 PM - 12:00 PM
On Labor Day weekend Fair Lawn Farm will be hosting it’s Eighteenth Century Tradesmen Fair. Come see and experience nationally recognized artisans plying their trade on the beautiful grounds of the family farm in beautiful Highland County Virginia. ...
Highland County September Star Party
7:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Plan to attend the September 2026 Highland County Star Party on Friday, September 11th. The “rain date” is Saturday, September 12th. The public is invited, at no charge, to celebrate Highland County’s unique dark sky resource. The event will be held ...
VAST September Sport Launch
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
VAST will be holding a Rocket Launch at the Jack Mountain Village site off of Route 220, 3 miles south of Monterey, Virginia. Everyone is invited to bring their rockets and fly them. The range will be open from 11:00am to 4:00pm but is subject to ...
Highlands Community Orchestra Concert
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, September 12, 2026 The Highland Center, 3 pm Garth Newel Music Center, 7 pmFree admission, donations accepted
VAST September Research Launch
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
VAST will be holding a Tripoli Research Launch at the Jack Mountain Village site off of Route 220, 3 miles south of Monterey, Virginia. Range will be open from 10:00am to 3:00pm but is subject to participation and the weather. Typically more flights ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
2026 Hands & Harvest Festival
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Highland County, Virginia's Hands & Harvest Festival returns October 9 - 11, 2026! The Highland County Chamber of Commerce invites you as we welcome back our annual celebration of the beauty and bounty of fall in our rural mountain community!
Highland County October Star Party
7:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Plan to attend the October 2026 Highland County Star Party on Friday, October 9th. The “rain date” is Saturday, October 10th. The public is invited, at no charge, to celebrate Highland County’s unique dark sky resource. The event will be held at the ...
Fall 5K Color Run during The Hands & Harvest Festival
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Color yourself through out this five-kilometer, untimed event, October 10, 2026 at 10:00am. Color Runners are covered from head to toe in fall colored powder. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in fall color ...
Backyard Foraging Classes at Emerald Mountain Sanctuary
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A Guided Walk through the gardens, meadows and woodlands at Emerald Mountain Sanctuary, Highland County, Virginia on October 10, 2026. Discover the abundance of edible and medicinal plants that grow in the lush bio-diverse region of the Virginia ...
VAST Hands & Harvest Festival Launch
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
VAST will be holding a Rocket Launch at the Jack Mountain Village site off of Route 220, 3 miles south of Monterey, Virginia in celebration of Highland County's Hands & Harvest Festival. Everyone is invited to bring their rockets and fly them. The ...
Elk River Ramblers at Hands & Harvest Festival
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 10, 2026 The Highland Center, TBD
VAST Hands & Harvest Festival Launch
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
VAST will be holding a Rocket Launch at the Jack Mountain Village site off of Route 220, 3 miles south of Monterey, Virginia in celebration of Highland County's Hands & Harvest Festival. Everyone is invited to bring their rockets and fly them. The ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
VAST November Sport Launch
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
VAST will be holding a Rocket Launch at the Jack Mountain Village site off of Route 220, 3 miles south of Monterey, Virginia. Everyone is invited to bring their rockets and fly them. The range will be open from 11:00am to 5:00pm but is subject to ...
VAST November Research Launch
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
VAST will be holding a Tripoli Research Launch at the Jack Mountain Village site off of Route 220, 3 miles south of Monterey, Virginia. Range will be open from 10:00am to 3:00pm but is subject to participation and the weather. Typically more flights ...
Highland County Arts Council Membership Meeting
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Highland County Arts Council Membership Meeting Saturday, November 14, 2026 TBD
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
Wintertide
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Join Highland County, Virginia during the holiday season each year on the first Saturday in December. Slow your pace, and enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of this very special time!
Christmas Parade
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Highland County Christmas Parade in Monterey, brought you by the Highland County Recreation Commission. is held on Saturday, December 5, 2026 starting at 5 pm during Wintertide! Beginning at the VDOT Parking lot at 1005 Fleisher Avenue in Monterey, ...
Highlands Community Orchestra Holiday Concert
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Highlands Community Orchestra Holiday Concert Sunday, December 6, 2026 The Highland Center, 3 pm TBD, 7 pm Free admission, donations accepted
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCAL Caregivers Support Group 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month The Mountain View Room at the Highland County Public Library 31 N Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST HIGHLAND RESIDENTS Need a respite ...
2027 Maple Festival Weekend #1 of 2
Get the full details at www.highlandcounty.org/maple-festival/! Take a step back in time to Highland County to enjoy Virginia's sweetest event of the year!
2027 Maple Festival Weekend #2 of 2
Get the full details at www.highlandcounty.org/maple-festival/! Take a step back in time to Highland County to enjoy Virginia's sweetest event of the year!
