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Sunday, October 4, 2026
The Meadow at Highlands Biological Station
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Join us Sunday, October 4 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM for an outdoor Cajun-inspired celebration in the heart of Highlands. Set in the cozy Valentine Meadow at the Highlands Biological Station, this festive evening features a feast of Southern coastal flavors served up with community spirit and mountain charm.
An Unforgettable Evening
The spirit of the South makes its way to the Plateau.
Highlands on the Half-Shell is one of our largest annual fundraisers. Proceeds support our mission to provide exceptional nature education, support scientific research, and foster community connection to our environment in the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Your ticket directly supports our work and helps educate the community on the incredible biodiversity of our region.
This beloved event is made possible by generous volunteers and community members who lend their time, talent, and tastebuds to create something truly special.
Special thanks to our 2026 Highlands on the Half-Shell Host Committee:
Anne & Dixon Bridgers
Shannon & Joe Bowman
John Capps & Kenny Stein
Ruth & Tom Claiborne
Kathleen Cheek-Milby & Jim Milby
Kim & Rich Daugherty
Mary Todd & Jim Davis
Ruthie & Berry Edwards
Lynn Ezell
Rachel Friday
Annemarie & Fred Halback
Laura & Steve Harris
Lindy & Robbie Harrison
Karen Hawk & Kelly Smith
Kate & Doug Hendrickson
Florence & Tom Holmes
Cookie Jones
Alfred Kennedy & Bill Kenny
Gage & Mark LeQuire
Jody & Wood Lovell
Heath Massey & John Mitchener
Melanie & Tom Mauldin
Jennifer & Forrest McConnell
Sarah Morgan & Walter Wingfield
Charlotte & John Muir
Nancy & Lyle Nichols
Karen Patterson
Susan Perkins & Kent Wittman
Wyn & Bill Shoptaw
Kim & Alex Smith
Joan & Stan Starnes
Martha & Hal Stibbs
Jennie Stowers
Marianne & Bob Strickland
Jonnie & Jim Swann
Susan & Charley Tarver
Lora & Bill Terry
Keller & Sam Torrey
Kathy & Bestor Ward
Gayle Watkins & Andy Chmar
