::: Information for the 52nd Annual Highland Maple Festival

March 13 - 14 & 20 - 21, 2010
We've gathered the basic information here so you can conveniently plan your Maple Festival visit.

::: Maple Festival Schedule

Maple Festival MapHTML page • Directions to the sugar camps and all other Maple Festival activities and events. Watch for "Maple Sugar Tour" signs!
Maple Festival MapPDF • Directions to the sugar camps and all other Maple Festival activities and events. Watch for "Maple Sugar Tour" signs!

Maple Festival ExhibitorsHTML page • 2010 exhibitors — where the are and what they do
Maple Festival ExhibitorsPDF • 2010 exhibitors — where the are and what they do

Maple Festival Saturdays at the Highland CenterHTML page • Schedule of events and activities

Tune to WVLS 89.7 FM, the local community radio station, for current information.

::: Lodging Information

Maple Festival Lodging Vacancies • Up-to-date list of vacancies

Lodging Page • Photo and descriptions of lodging facilities in Highland County

Business Directory • List of all Highland County Chamber members' lodging facilities

::: Weather Information

Click for Monterey, Virginia Forecast

Check here for the latest 7-day NWS forecast

Warm clothing and boots are advisable for visiting the Maple Sugar Camps.

Our local VDOT does an excellent job of clearing ice and snow from our roads!


::: Directions

FROM THE NORTHEAST: Traveling south on I-81, take exit #225 (sign posted for Staunton and Monterey) to Rt. 262. Follow Rt. 262 southwest to the junction with U.S. 250 (Churchville Ave.). Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp and follow U.S. 250 west into Highland County. Distance from I-81 to McDowell: 35 miles; Monterey: 45 miles. Driving time from I-81 to Monterey: approximately 1 hour.

FROM THE EAST: Follow I-64 west to I-81. Travel south on I-81/I-64 (follow signs for Lexington). Take exit #220 (sign posted for Staunton) onto Rt. 262. Follow Rt. 262 northwest to the junction of Route U.S. 250 (Churchville Ave.). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp and follow US 250 west into Highland County. Distance from I-81 to McDowell: 40 miles; Monterey: 50 miles. Driving time from I-81 to Monterey: approximately 1 hour.

 

FROM THE SOUTH: Travel north on I-81 to exit #220 (Staunton exit) onto Rt. 262. Follow Rt. 262 northwest to the junction with Route US 250 (Churchville Ave.). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp and follow U.S. 250 west into Highland County. Or, if you are traveling from southwest Virginia, the Carolinas, or Tennessee, take exit #150 (north of Roanoke) onto U.S.220 north into Monterey (125 miles). Distance from I-81 to Monterey: 108 miles. Driving time: approximately 2 hours.

FROM THE WEST: Travel east on U.S.250 or U.S.84 to Monterey. Distance from Elkins, WV to Monterey: 60 miles. Driving time: approximately 1 hour.


Visit our site map for alternate navigation Site Map

The Highland County Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 223 • Monterey VA 24465
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