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Community Barn Dance (2026)
Square dancing has been part of life on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau for generations, from Helen's Barn's fifty-plus summers of music and dance to this annual evening on the Bascom campus. Jackson Grimm's Old Time Machine provides live music, and caller Harrison Keely walks dancers of every experience level through traditional squares and reels. No partner or experience required.
Two local food vendors join the evening: The Secret Garden brings sandwiches and other prepared items, and M's Ice Cream serves shaved ice and ice cream from its trailer. Popcorn is free throughout the evening, and a donation bar is open.
Admission is $10; children 12 and under attend free. Advance registration is encouraged.
Event Information
| Event Date | August 6, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Cut off date | August 5, 2026 7:00 pm |
| Capacity | 130 |
| Available place | 63 |
| Individual Price | $10 General Admission 12 and under free |
| Location | Bascom Campus |
| Categories | Special Events |
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This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Learn more at NCArts.org
Funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at SouthArts.org.
Funding is due in part to a Tourism Grant with Visit Highlands, NC. Learn more HighlandsChamber.org