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October 11 - 12, 2008 (Second weekend in October)

Celebrate the beauty of Autumn at Highland County's annual Hands & Harvest Fall Foliage Festival. Held on the second weekend in October on Columbus Day weekend, this event offers two full days of activity and entertainment. Come and observe for yourself the mountain forests of Virginia's Western Highlands transformed into a rich palette of russet, gold, and scarlet.

Seasonal foods, including apple dumplings, barbecues, Allegheny Mountain Trout, and homemade baked goods will be available in the historic districts of Monterey and McDowell. Take time to explore the back roads and one of Highland County's Scenic Driving Tours.


::: Highlights of the event include: ( 2008 schedule)



IN MONTEREY . . .
Arts & Crafts Show and Farmers' Market
Highland County Courthouse Lawn
Saturday & Sunday October 11 & 12 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Used Book Sale: Highland County Public Library
Friday & Saturday October 10 & 11 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday October 12 • 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

At The Highland Center: Highland Farmers' Market • SPCA Annual Sweater Sale • Alleghany Woodworkers Guild • Artists' Studios
Friday October 10 • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday October 11 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday October 12 • 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Highland County Arts Council features "Rhythm Road" in Concert
(Eclectic mix of Traditional, Cajun, Folk & Pop with Afro-Latin rhythm.)
The Highland Center • Saturday October 11 • 7:30 p.m. • Tickets: $10.00

Clogging Exhibitions features (at North Water Street):
"Little Switzerland Cloggers" • Saturday October 11 • 2:00 p.m.
"Sundance Express" • Sunday October 12 • 2:00 p.m.

IN MEADOWDALE . . .
At Fair Lawn Farm: "Pick Your Own" Pumpkins & Gourds • Kettle-cooked Apple Butter • Fresh Eggs • Cider Tasting
Friday & Saturday October 10 & 11 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 12 • 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

IN BOLAR . . .
At the farm of Southernmost Maple Products: Maple Pork BBQ & Chicken Dinners • Apple Butter & Cider Making • Hayrides & Live Music • Pumpkins & Gourds • Maple Donuts
Friday & Saturday October 10 & 11 from 9:00 a.m.

IN McDOWELL . . .
Highland County Museum & Heritage Center: Hands-on homemaking, arts and crafts • Demonstrations on the lawn.
Saturday October 11 • 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

AT FORKS OF THE WATER . . .
Ginseng Mountain Store "Open House": Door prizes and discounts throughout the Store • Lamb & Marinade Tasting on the front porch
Saturday October 11 • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday October 12 • 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

  

::: For additional information . . .

Brochures with detailed information, dates, and reservations available upon request.

2008 Exhibitor's Contract is available in PDF
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