Bear Shadow is an annual spring music festival on The Highlands- Cashiers Plateau in North Carolina. As a sister festival of Highlands Food & Wine, Bear Shadow brings highly anticipated, world-class music acts to 4118ft. This weekend of music in the mountains celebrates the best of the new season as we all emerge from hibernation with hope and anticipation for the future.
All ticket levels include complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (and spirits for VIP) and shuttles to and from downtown Highlands. Children 18 and under are FREE! Our ticketing partner, eTix offers layaway plans as well.
Bear Shadow proudly commits to the environmental conservation and preservation of The Highlands Plateau. In 2021 and 2022, Bear Shadow donated $50,000 to local organizations, including the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and Highlands Biological Station. In 2024 we are partnering with Sky Valley-Scaly Mountain Volunteer Fire & Rescue to help keep our beautiful land and waterways safe for people and wildlife alike. A portion of the proceeds of every ticket purchase will go to support these organizations. Bear Shadow is a production of Highlands Festivals, Inc., a 501c3 organization.
