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News & Events
Check out the Community Calendar for a list of more
community events taking place in Highland County!
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Tuesday Talks
2nds Tuesdays at 2pm
Join us for our free, monthly Tuesday Talk series! Each month features a conversation on a fascinating topic including everything from raising water buffalo and mushroom foraging to history and the arts.
July 14: Small Farmer Resources
August 11: Michael Bedwell's Galapagos Experience
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Bart Chucker Band Concert
Saturday, July 18 at 7pm
Join us for a free evening of live music with the Bart Chucker Band at The Highland Center on Saturday, July 18!
While admission is free, guests will have the opportunity to support The Highland Center’s work—every donation made at the event will be matched 5-to-1 by the Charles Pinckney Jones Trust, making your gift go six times as far. Come for the music and help make a lasting impact.
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Summer Dance Wednesdays
May - August
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 music and movement together.
No experience? No problem. Every event is designed for beginners and seasoned dancers alike, with friendly instruction and live or guided music to keep things fun and easy to follow. Bring a partner or come solo—you’ll find a community ready to dance with you.
The series kicks off in May and continues monthly through August, featuring:
Family Square Dance (May 20)
Family Contra Dance (June 17)
Country Line Dancing (July 22)
Waltz Workshop & Dance (August 12)
With affordable ticket options and a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening in Highland County.
Get tickets now!
Highland Farmers' Market
Fridays June -September
3:30-6pm
Visit The Highland Center each Friday afternoon from 3:30–6pm! Shop fresh, local produce, handmade goods, and more while connecting with the growers and makers in your community. Celebrate the summer season, gather with neighbors, and enjoy the best of what local has to offer.
Country Line Dancing
Wednesday, July 22 - 6pm
July's Summer Dance Wednesday features Country Line Dancing! Dorothy Stephenson will lead participants in a series of fun, easy to learn routines set to all your favorite country tunes. Bring your friends and family! This event is suitable for all ages and all levels of experience.
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