History

The Highland Day festival has taken many forms over the years. Origins of the event can be traced back to the early 1900s when Patuxent Grange 311 hosted harvest festivals. Then in the hip 1970s, community members came together to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Highland and a fair was held each spring. Over the years, many prominent Highlanders took charge of the event. Fast-forward to 2005 when the Greater Highland Crossroads Association took over the planning and execution of Highland Day. GHCA has now hosted the event for six years.  Photos taken at each of the Highland Day events are made available for your viewing enjoyment below (Some years have not yet been added, so please check back later).

 
Highland Day 2005

On a beautiful, sunny October day, the twelve Heart of Highland merchants were joined by over 30 other exhibitors along the four corners of the crossroads. We estimated that over 1,300 folks were in attendance to check out the festivities.

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Highland Day 2006

Although the weather did not completely cooperate, over 75 merchants (record-breaking number!), exhibitors and political candidates were on hand to meet and greet members of Highland and the surrounding communities.

(Photos for Highland Day 2006 have not yet been added)

Highland Day 2007