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Events Near Highlands NC

Rosman Rumble 2024 - the flattest 5K

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Rosman community park
Brevard, NC
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Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

Friday, Apr 12, 2024 at 9:00am
The Ridges Resort and Marina
Hiawassee, GA
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Euphoria Spring Fest

Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 at 6:30pm
Restaurant 17
Travelers Rest, SC
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Helenback

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 7:00am
Helen, GA
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Wellness Walk and 5K

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 7:30am
St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital
Lavonia, GA
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Springfest and Smokey Bear Music Fest

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 11:30am
The Market at the Mill
Pickens, SC
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Euphoria Spring Fest

Sunday, Apr 21, 2024 at 2:00pm
Easley, SC
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Les 5K Color Run

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 8:30am
Lavonia Elementary School
Lavonia, GA
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Greening Up The Mountains Festival

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 10:00am
Bridge Park Pavilion
Sylva, NC
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