We're glad you asked! The Highland County Hands & Harvest Festival will take place virtually starting on Thursday, October 8th followed by a weekend of in-person experiences throughout the county from Friday, October 9th through Sunday, October 11. Any good...
Have any of you ever been a kid? I was, and I loved it!!!!!!! Truth be told, I think a lot of people would be a lot better off if they incorporated elements of kid-dom into their everyday lives. There were so many things that were great about being a kid in Highland...
Hey Highland! I'm Erin Brendel. Today, you're going to learn a little bit about me – your 2020 Highland County Maple Queen. Let's read some questions! A Viewer's Question: What does a young lady do with her free time in Highland County? Well, recently, with the...
Editor’s Note: Recording the history, our history, of Highland County is so important for future generations. Below is a compilation of facts by Kathy Beverage, secretary of the Highland County Fair Association, outlining the roots and beginnings of the Highland...
Most children in middle school or high school are excited to grow up and move away from their hometowns. They dream about experiences college or starting a career might bring. When the future seems so bright with new possibilities on the horizon, it’s hard to remember...
Highland County, Virginia, is full of blessings of natural beauty. As a resident, I find myself in constant awe of the landscapes. While they are visually stunning, the photos below don't offer the entire experience. You have to be fully immersed in the scenery to...
Editor’s note: As we are all living with the current restrictions of the COVID-19, we certainly applaud the efforts of the Highland County Fair Association for making the difficult but sound decision to cancel the 2020 Highland County Fair. We offer the following...
When someone asks me what Highland County means to me, it is not a difficult question to answer. I simply think of all the memories from my life here, and the response is easy: “Everything.” Highland means absolutely everything to me. From the small, caring community...
We all missed the Highland County Fair last year in 2020. (Fingers crossed for 2021!) These annual festivities give our county kiddos a chance to cut loose, AND it gives us adults the opportunity to act like a kid again. Additionally, our community’s end-of-summer...
Editor’s note: There is nothing like living outside of Highland County to give you great appreciation for what you have at home. I’ve spent most of my life in Highland with a couple of stints in neighboring Augusta County. These days, I reside in Staunton. And, most...