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2024 年万圣节
Get ready for a spooktacular time at Heart of Brevard’s annual Halloweenfest, happening on the Saturday before Halloween in downtown Brevard! While Count Dracula may not live here full-time, we’re pretty sure he makes a special trip for this event. Halloweenfest offers FREE family-friendly fun for everyone, including bounce houses, a traditional costume contest and…
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Forks of the River- Fly Fishing Festival
IMPORTANT FESTIVAL UPDATE! 10/11/2024 Due to Hurricane Helene which has devastated many of our Fly Shops in WNC and Eastern TN. We are pivoting this year’s festival. The Friday portion will unfortunately be cancelled, as our staff and local fly tiers are still boots on the ground in recovery efforts. We know we cannot bring…
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CedarFest!- A Community Benefit for Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief
A Day of Live Local Music to Benefit Cedar Mountain Small Businesses for Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief CedarFest Line Up Start off the day’s festivities at Cars+Coffee with Music + Mimosas from 9-11am at Cedar Mountain Outpost! Pop up sale will start at 8am. Beginning at 11am, head down to Cedar Mountain Moonshine for a…
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LIVE STREAM: Rescue Carolina Benefit- Woody Platt’s Album Release Show
Though Woody Platt’s Album Release Show & benefit concert “Rescue Carolina” is sold out, tune into the live stream of the show on Facebook! When disaster strikes, your priorities change. In light of the Hurricane Helene, we are pivoting this show to serve maximum potential in joining efforts to help our community on the national…
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Women’s Full-Day Backpacking Course + Guided Overnight Trip
Women’s Backpacking Full-Day Workshop & Overnight Adventure. Be. Empowered. Outdoors. Join us for a full day backpacking class and overnight trip designed for women of all fitness levels who want to connect with nature, build confidence, and master essential backpacking skills. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking to deepen your outdoor knowledge, this workshop is…
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Chicken & Dumplin’ Dinner
Old fashion Chicken & Dumplin’ Dinner made from scratch by the ladies of Cathey’s Creek Community Center. We have authentic mountain recipes and it’s sure to drum up some memories of Grandma’s cookin’. Dinner includes: Chicken & Dumplin’s, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cornbread & a Desert – all for $12.00 Eat in or take out.…
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National Public Lands Day
UPDATE: Due to current weather conditions, please check with the event website directly to confirm that this event is still taking place on Saturday. A decision will be made in response to the weather conditions on Friday, Sept. 27th. Thank you! National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for…
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AN EVENING WITH CLINT BOWMAN AND LOBLOLLY PRESS
Highland Books is pleased to host an unforgettable evening with Loblolly Press as they celebrate the importance of independent bookstores and presses. The event will take place at the Mary C. Jenkins Center, 221 Mills Avenue, Brevard, on September 22, 2024, at 6:00pm. The evening’s headliner, Clint Bowman, will read from If Lost, his debut…
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AN EVENING WITH POET ALYSE BENSEL
Highland Books is pleased to host a free event with author Alyse Bensel as she presents her new collection of poetry, Spoil. The event will take place at Canto 34 Coffee Lounge, 114 W. Main Street, Brevard, NC, on Thursday, September 19 at 6:30pm. In Spoil, Alyse Bensel raises the question of what happens when…
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Brevard Speaker Series: Fungi, Food and The Future: Using Mushrooms In A Sustainable Lifestyle
Join mycologist and mushroom enthusiast, Lizza Bixby, for an intriguing talk about surprise sustainability superstars: mushrooms! In this presentation, Lizza will cover the diverse uses of fungi- from use as consumable food products on to nature’s MVP clean up and medical staff! Innovations in the packaging, textile and food industries concerning fungi will also be…