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21 Events on the Plateau You Don’t Want to Miss This Spring
From music festivals and culinary weeks to art receptions and outdoor adventures — here’s everything worth putting on your calendar through mid-June 2026.
Village Nature Series: Coyotes in North Carolina
What co-existing with Plateau coyotes actually looks like — for residents and landowners alike.
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Orchard Sessions at The Farm
Live folk music and farm-fresh bites, outdoors. These sell out — book early.
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Cashiers Burger Week
13 restaurants, two weeks, one winner. Check the site for the participant map and voting.
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Highlander Salon Series: Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel
Two acclaimed Americana singer-songwriters, one intimate evening. Seated and ticketed — seats are limited.
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Meet the Artist: Louise Pond
Free artist reception with pastel works, light bites, and good conversation.
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Locally Grown Farmers Markets
Beginning on May 6, local farms, artisan producers, and seasonal offerings can be found at the locally grown farmer's market at the Commons in Cashiers every Wednesday from 11am-3pm. Don't miss the Highlands Farmer's Market every Saturday from 8am-12pm in Kelsey Hutchinson Park.
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High Style Highlands
Fashion, art, and mountain luxury converge. The most visually compelling event of spring.
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Highlands Outdoor Concert Series
Free live music every Friday and Saturday all summer — no tickets, no reservations. Friday Night Live brings acoustic mountain music to Town Square: Foxfire Boys (May 15), Silly Ridge (May 22), Andrew Wakefield & Friends (May 29). Saturdays on Pine brings rock, blues, and more to Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park: Lazrluvr (May 16), The Parks Brothers (May 23), Snap (May 30).
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Chef’s Circle: Celebrating the Flavors of Highlands
Edelweiss, The Stubborn Bull, Highlands Smokehouse, Blue Hound Barbecue, Lakeside, and Madison’s — one multi-course evening. $198 includes dinner, drinks, shuttle, and gratuity. VIP add-on gets you a chef meet-and-greet and private bar hour starting at 5pm.
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Village Nature Series: Dark Skies Over the Plateau
The science of light pollution and what 3,800 feet of elevation does for your night sky.
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Groovin’ on the Green: Corey Stevenson
Country soul under open skies. Free, family-friendly — bring a chair and settle in.
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Youth Nature Series: Map & Compass Hunt
Hands-on map and compass skills for young explorers. A Memorial Day weekend activity worth planning around.
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Stage4Hope Benefit Concert: Infamous Stringdusters
Grammy-winning bluegrass, one night, one cause. Kicks off Bear Shadow weekend — tickets benefit cancer research.
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Groovin’ on the Green: Dylan Armour
Southern rock rising star, free and outdoors on Memorial Day weekend. Come early.
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Bear Shadow Music Festival
Trombone Shorty, Charley Crockett, Mavis Staples. Three days of headliner outdoor music — the biggest weekend on the Plateau’s calendar.
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Dahlia Growers Talk at The Bascom
Free talk on growing show-worthy dahlias. No registration required.
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The Texas Tenors
Broadway, country, and classical in one show. Consistently earns standing ovations — tickets move fast.
Get Tickets →Highlands Motoring Festival
Four days of rare cars, mountain road tours, and a judged car show on Main Street. One of the most anticipated automotive events in the Southeast.
Get Details →The Bascom Summer Exhibition Opening Reception
Meet the artists, explore new work, and experience the gallery at its most alive. Free — wine and conversation included.
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Meet the Artist: Christian Palazzolo
15-year-old automotive photographer, Porsche on display. A perfect pairing with Motoring Festival weekend happening right outside.
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Game of Shrooms Scavenger Hunt
Mushroom-themed art clues hidden across the sculpture trail. Playful, free, and a great excuse to finally explore the outdoor grounds.
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The events on this list aren’t outliers — they’re what every season looks like on the Plateau. If you’re considering a move to Highlands or Cashiers, there’s no better way to understand what the lifestyle actually means than spending a week here. Our team knows this community from the inside out. Explore the Plateau →©2026 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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