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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 is now in its third year as the event host.
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. Family and children-oriented entertainment and activities included:
Food Vendors
Beer Garden
MD Accordion Club
Kangaroo Kids Jump Rope Team
Young Artists Theatre Performers
Briggs Chaney Dance Troupe
RHS String Quartet
Grace Church Choir
Classic Rock Guitarist
Scavenger Hunt |
Children’s Games
Hourly Prize Drawings
Community Canvas Art Center
Equestrian Demos
Dog Obedience Demos
Henna Hand Painting
Boy Scout Troop Color Guard
Animal Adoptions
Political Guest Emcees
Event assistance by Boy Scouts |
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. A full day of entertainment and activities were offered to fair guests including: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. A full day of entertainment and activities were offered to fair guests including::
Food Court
Beer & Wine Garden
Hopkins Gospel Choir
Young Artists Theatre Performers
Deny Everything Band
Marshall Arts Demos
Highland Bingo Puzzle
Kids’ Zone & Children’s GamesPrize & Raffle Drawings
Community Canvas Art Center
Artisan’s Area |
Dog Obedience Demos
Hay Rides
Boy Scout Troop Color Guard
Animal Adoptions
Debut of the Highland Directory
Red Cross Blood Mobile
Event Assistance by RHHS Hockey team, Boy Scouts & various NHS members |
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