Highland Family YMCA Annual Run
The Highland Family YMCA Run is a great event for the whole family. The run features a half marathon, 10K, 5K, Mayor’s
Fun Walk, Kiddie Run and Youth 1-mile Run. More than 500 runners participate in the run that has been in Highland since 1983.
The run takes place in a more rural part of Highland with mountains, orange groves and tall palm trees lining the streets.
The Highland Family YMCA Run is the major fund raiser for the non-profit group that provides recreational opportunities
to Highland youth. Some of the programs include karate, childcare, gymnastics, football, Kiddy T-ball, soccer and basketball.
The run is held each year on the Sunday before the Super Bowl Game. For more information, call the Highland Family YMCA at
909-864-8296.
Citrus Harvest Festival Info
The Citrus Harvest Festival is a one day street festival held annually by the Highland Historic and Cultural Preservation
Board. The Festival occurs each year in March or April to signify the traditional orange harvest season that was once the
staple of local economy in the early 1900s. The Festival is located in the heart of Old Downtown near Palm Avenue and Pacific
Street.
The Citrus Harvest Festival is a family event that offers something for everyone. The Historic Home Tour provides a guided tour of the exterior and interior of several historic sites. Antique and
classic cars line the streets as they vie for the title of ‘Best of Show.’ There are a variety of booths, including
exhibitors of the 1890s to 1930s, crafts, art, apparel, etc. You won’t need to walk far to reach one of the two food
courts located at each end of the festival.
Children can enjoy various game booths, pony rides, bounce house and historically-related activities located at “Kid’s
Corner.” All ages are encouraged to participate in the many contests such as pie eating, baking, costume, coloring and
the most popular Ugly Dog Contest. Live entertainment is provided throughout the day by professional bands and local amateur
talent.
The Festival promotes awareness of local history and raises funds for District improvements. If you have any questions
regarding the Festival, please contact the City of Highland at 909-864-8732 or write to City Hall of Highland, 27215 Base
Line, Highland, CA 92346.
Memorial Day Service
The Highland District Lions Club sponsors a memorial service at 10:00a.m. in front of the Highland Police Department
each Memorial Day to honor all of our nations fallen heroes with special recognition for the nine young men from Highland
killed in Vietnam.
The Highland Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the exciting annual parade. American Legion leads off the parade for
businesses, residents, horses, belly dancers and more. The parade participants show their spirit for America while marching
down Base Line in this always pleasing crowd drawing event.
Highland’s Trail Systems
Trails provide the City a system of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails throughout Highland. Beginning in the late
1970s, area residents began to recognize the changing character of Highland. Where rural country lanes and orange groves had
existed, new housing tracts and commercial projects were proposed. Early after the City’s incorporation in 1987, the
new City Council established the Equestrian/Trails Committee to provide a forum for discussing and formulating answers to
trails issues. Made up of area residents, representatives from several local resource agencies and large property owners,
the Equestrian/Trails Committee laid the conceptual groundwork for a system of public trails in the East Highlands area. Today,
the Community Trails Committee (formed to continue the work of the Equestrian/Trails Committee)
promotes the maintenance and establishment of trails, conducts fund raisers, hosts the annual Highland Trails Day Event, and
most importantly provides recommendations to the City Council on trails related issues. In the long run, Highland’s
trail system is expected to provide local hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians with a trail from the mountains to the Pacific
Ocean. Please contact City Hall at 909-864-8732 for additional Trails information.
Discover Highland Night
Discover Highland Night allows Highland residents to meet area businesses. The Highland Area Chamber of Commerce organizes
this great event to give businesses the opportunity to meet local residents and visa-versa. This wonderful event was
first held in 1998; look for this event in September.
Discover Highland Night offers something for everyone. Businesses get to introduce themselves to residents without selling
anything. Residents get to visit all of the businesses, tour the car show and compete in all of the free drawings without
spending any money. It’s a free fun filled night for the entire family.
Operation Santa Claus
Sponsored by the Highland Kiwanis Club and the Highland Police Department. This event is unique and always memorable.
Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus ride through the streets of Highland handing out candy canes. It is a treat that brings a smile
to everyone.
For more information on these and other events that take place in Highland please contact the Highland Area Chamber
of Commerce at 909-864-4073.
