8/02/2010,

Since the lighting season is just around the corner, High Country Lights is in high gear to make sure your experience in the 2010 show will be a spectacular one. 

Several new things on the agenda this year include candy cane pinwheels, LED lights,  HUGE American flag, and, a new location.

This new location will be located at Glade Creek Volunteer Fire Department which is across the street from Glade Creek Elementary School in Ennice, N.C.  Designated parking areas will be at the fire department and at the school were 100 or more vehicles will be able to watch the show at any given time.  Click on directions to find out how to get here.

If your plans include seeing High Country Lights, make it a day trip.  Come to the mountains of Alleghany County, North Carolina, to find a fresh Christmas tree.  Then, enjoy one of many restaurants before coming to see the light show that evening.  Everything about trees, hotels, and restaurants can be found here.

So what is High Country Lights?

High Country Lights (HCL) is a computer controlled animated light display synchronized to your favorite holiday tunes.  Our display operates nightly from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday and 6:00pm to 11:00pm Friday and Saturday Thanksgiving through New Year's.

Santa Claus will be visiting each Saturday night this year.  He'll stop by on November 27^th, December 4^th, 11^th, and 18^th to pick up your Christmas wish list and pass out candy canes to children of all ages. Not only he'll be visiting each Saturday night, but, will be appearing on Thanksgiving night, and Christmas Eve too.

With those 100k lights synchronized to holiday tunes, we broadcast the music on a low-power FM transmitter.  Be sure to tune your radio to 96.5 FM and listen to the music while watching thousands of lights dance to the beat of the music. 

Note: In the event of inclement weather, the display will be turned off as a safety precaution.  We apologize for any inconvenience and please check here before you visit.