Highland's Backyard BBQ Festival runs Thursday through Sunday, Sept 24 to 27, 2026, from 2 to 10 p.m. each day at Main Square Park with BBQ food, a beer garden, carnival rides, and live music.
Highland closes out September in style with the fifth annual Backyard BBQ Festival, running Thursday through Sunday, Sept 24 to 27, 2026, at Main Square Park on Ridge Road. The four-day celebration runs 2 to 10 p.m. each day, piling on BBQ food, a beer garden, carnival rides, crafts, and live music at the gazebo, closing with the AC/DC tribute band Bonfire. It is one of the town's biggest gatherings of the season, and the multi-day stretch makes it easy to find a time that suits the family. Head over early to claim a good spot on the lawn, then spend the evening on the rides and the music.
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Sept 24 to 27, 2 to 10 p.m. daily at Main Square Park (3001 Ridge Rd): BBQ food, a beer garden, carnival rides, crafts, and live music, closing with the AC/DC tribute Bonfire.
The community heart on Ridge Road with an outdoor amphitheater hosting concerts and festivals.
The park rebounded from the Aug 11, 2026 storm and reopened in time for its late-September events, including the Victory for Veterans Memorial Ride on Sept 27; some areas remain under restoration, so check wickermemorialpark.com before planning a visit.
