Maple Festival Located at Various Venues in Monterey, Take a step back in time to Highland County and celebrate the "opening" of the trees during this annual festival which is held on the second and third weekends in March and includes demonstrations of maple syrup making, sugar camp tours, one of the largest craft shows of the season, the Maple Queen Pageant and Ball, dancing, music,and delicious food., 540-468-2550

Highland County Fair Located at the Fairgrounds, This old-time country fair, steeped in tradition, takes place for four days during Labor Day weekend. The fair includes a hometown parade, 4-H-FFA livestock shows, concerts, delicious food, a tractor and truck pulling contest, dog and horse shows, exciting rids, and archery contests., 540-468-2550