Highland County Chamber of Commerce, Monterey VA

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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: ( 2007 schedule)

IN MONTEREY . . .

Used Book Sale: Highland County Public Library
Friday & Saturday, October 12 & 13 : 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 14: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

SPCA Annual Sweater Sale
Highland County Craft Shop (2nd floor)
Friday & Saturday, October 12 & 13: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 15: noon - 2:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts Show and Farmers’ Market
Highland County Courthouse Lawn
Saturday & Sunday, October 13 & 14: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Highland Farmers’ Market
The Highland Center
Friday, October 12 - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 13 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 14 -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Little Switzerland Cloggers”
North Water Street
Saturday, October 13 - 1 p.m.

"Second Saturdays"
Mill Alley Courtyard
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Saturday, October 13 - 5-8 p.m.

"Sundance Express"
North Water Street
Sunday, October 14 - 1:30 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 12 & 13 from 9:00 a.m.

IN McDOWELL . . .

Antique Appraisal Fair by Green Valley Auctions
To benefit the Highland County Museum & Heritage Center
and sponsored by the
Highland County Historical Society
Saturday, October 13 from 12:00 noon

::: For additional information . . .

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

2007 Exhibitor's Contract is available in PDF
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