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July 6, 2008 through July 6, 2008
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival

Come celebrate our 27th season! Enjoy great music performed by internationally known artists in a setting as breathtaking as any on Earth! Bringing classical chamber music to the Highlands-Cashiers area since 1981.
828-526-9060 or
hccmf@verizon.net

July 18, 2008 through July 19, 2008
5th Annual Franklin Folk Festival
Downtown Franklin

A celebration of Appalachian heritage in Downtown Franklin. Over 40 living exhibits of authentic mountain living, food, entertainment and more.
828-369-7411

July 24, 2008 through July 27, 2008
43rd Annual Macon County Gemboree
Macon County Community Building US 441S

One of the largest and oldest gem & mineral shows in the southeast. Sponsored by the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Hours 10am to 6pm Thursday-Saturday; Sunday 11a.m. - 5 p.m.
800-336-7829

August 1, 2008 through August 2, 2008
Green Living Fair
Highlands Civic Center

A Green Living Fair will be hosted by the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance at the Highlands Civic Center. The fair brings together businesses and conservation organizations committed to bringing a more sustainable future to our region. The day features vendor booths, classes on topics from composting to solar energy, and environmental movies. There will also be art projects for children to work on. Friday evening will feature a guest speaker, and Saturday morning there will be a tailgate market in the parking lot. The event costs $5 for adults, $3 for teens, and is free to children under 12.
828-526-9938 ext. 320 or
JMCA@dnet.net

August 30, 2008 through August 31, 2008
Village Square Art & Craft Show
Highlands, NC

Regional artisans will be selling their creations at the Village Square Art & Craft Sale in downtown Highlands Village Square and neighboring Pine Street Park. You will find fine art, folk art, metal work, woodwork, pottery, jewelry and more. Plenty of parking, food, and a public bathroom. Open 10 to 5 p.m.
828-787-2021 or
cypicturelady@aol.com

September 17, 2008 through September 20, 2008
54th Annual Macon County Fair
Macon County Fair Grounds


828-524-3267

October 16, 2008 through October 18, 2008
16th Annual Smoky Mountain Art & Craft Fest
Macon County Fair Grounds

10am to 5pm daily at the Macon County Fair Grounds - featuring 80 of the finest and most unique Artisans ; live music; great food & over 100 free door prizes donated by the Artists and Crafters.
828-524-6630

October 24, 2008 through October 25, 2008
12th Annual Pumpkin Fest
Franklin

10/24 - 3 to 9 p.m. on Highlands Road - Hayrides, After School Treats for the kids, Street Dance all in East Franklin Shopping Center. 10/25 Street festival along Main Street & crafts with lots of contests, autumnal decorations with all day entertainment, Pumpkin Roll down Phillips Street, costume parade & contest, pumpkin cooking contest, pumpkin decorating contest, scarecrows & more. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin, Franklin Main Street Program and Franklin Tourism Development Committee.
828-524-0476

November 30, 2008 through November 30, 2008
Annual Franklin Christmas Parade
Franklin

3:00 pm. Through the streets of downtown Franklin.
828-524-3161

December 5, 2008 through December 5, 2008
Window Wonderland
Franklin

Victorian Holiday Celebration along townhill in Franklin. Featuring "live" window displays of the season, carolers and other sounds of the season, carriage rides, refreshments and more! The first two Fridays after Thanksgiving.
828-524-0476

December 12, 2008 through December 12, 2008
Window Wonderland
Franklin

Victorian Holiday Celebration along townhill in Franklin. Featuring "live" window displays of the season, carolers and other sounds of the season, carriage rides, refreshments and more! The first two Fridays after Thanksgiving.
828-524-0476