Sunday, October 5th
The Meadow at Highlands Biological Station
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Join us Sunday, October 5 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 stimulate, promote, and fund biological research and education in the Southern Appalachians. Your ticket directly supports our work and helps protect 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 2025 Highlands on the Half-Shell Host Committee:
Laura & Greg Alby
Lisa & Brad Armstrong
Marty & Dan Boone
Shannon & Joe Bowman
John Capps & Kenny Stein
Kathleen Cheek-Milby & Jim Milby
Michael Crowe & Michael Burel
Ruth & Tom Claiborne
Mary Todd & Jimmy Davis
Ruthie & Berry Edwards
Lynn Ezell
Rachel Friday
Monte & Palmer Gaillard
Laura & Steve Harris
Lindy & Robbie Harrison
Karen Hawk & Kelly Smith
Lori & Ed Heys
Florence & Tom Holmes
Alfred Kennedy & Bill Kenny
Frank Langford
Diane & Michael Levine
Elizabeth & David Martin
John Mitchener & Heath Massey
Nancy & Lyle Nichols
Karen Patterson
Susan Perkins & Kent Wittman
Rebecca & Nathan Redmond
Nancy & Tred Shurling
Helen & Ricky Siegel
Kim & Alex Smith
Joan & Stan Starnes
Martha & Hal Stibbs
Rosemary & Bill Stiefel
Jennie Stowers
Marianne & Bob Strickland
Jonnie & Jim Swann
Susan & Charley Tarver
Keller & Sam Torrey
Gayle Watkins & Andy Chmar
