2010 Maple Festival Finished Strong

By Heather Niday | April 1, 2010

Highland County Chamber of Commerce Director Carolyn Pohowsky reflects on the 2010 Maple Festival.

Only the Best Vendors Selected for Maple Festival

By Heather Niday | March 18, 2010

For some, the Maple Festival is all about the syrup, the donuts, the maple barbeque and all the other treats for the tastebuds. But for others, it’s all about the shopping.

2010 Maple Season May Turn Out Better Than Originally Thought

By Heather Niday | March 16, 2010

Everett Rexrodes family has been producing syrup in Bluegrass for five generations. This year was a little more challenging due to heavy winter snowfall.

A Little History To Enjoy Along With That Maple Donut

By Heather Niday | March 12, 2010

It may have all started with a doctor from Ohio who wanted a nice home town festival.

Highland Center Is A Happenin’ Place During Maple Festival

By Heather Niday | March 12, 2010

The Center itself is also a great piece of Highland County history.

Highland Schools Shopper’s Dream During Maple Festival

By Heather Niday | March 10, 2010

Go back to school if you want to experience the Highland County Maple Festival. The two gyms house the greatest number of selected artists and craftsmen at one spot at the festival displaying and selling their work. It’s a shoppers dream come true.

Local Ruritan Clubs Work Hard To Make The Maple Festival A Success Every Year

By Heather Niday | March 9, 2010

The Mill Gap Ruritans and the Bolar Ruritans have a long history of Maple Festival work, that is turned into good work in the community.

Highland County Ruritan Clubs Use Money From The Maple Festival All Year Long

By Heather Niday | March 6, 2010

Funds raised during the annual Maple Festival support community programs long after the festivities are over. In this story, we’ll hear from the Bluegrass and Stonewall Ruritan groups. In a future installment, we’ll hear from the Bolar and Millgap Ruritans.