sustainability
Charitable Partners
lbs of waste diverted from landfills
12000
Since 2016, Highlands Festivals, Inc. and past partners like Zero Waste have diverted over 15,000 lbs of waste from landfills through their recycling and composting efforts.

donated to local organizations
$
15000
Bear Shadow proudly commits to the environmental conservation and preservation of The Highlands Plateau. Since 2021 we’ve donated nearly $100,000 to organizations like Scaly Mountain Fire and Rescue, Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and Highlands Biological Station. Bear Shadow is a production of Highlands Festivals, Inc., a 501c3 organization.