Art in the Park: A series of art and fine handcraft
shows featuring juried artisans. Now in its 48th
year, Art in the Park features 100 exhibitors in
each of six shows May through October. Work
includes: painting (oil, watercolor and acrylic),
etching, stained and blown glass, basketry, wood
carving and turning, clay, photography, fiber,
jewelry and more. Dates for 2010 are May 15th,
June 12th, July 17th, August 14th, September 11th
and October 2nd. Shows are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Satellite parking available at Tanger Shoppes on
the Parkway and Food Lion Shopping Center. Free
transportation on a comfortable trolley available to
the downtown and art show area available from 9
00 am - 6:00 pm.

The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show began in
1923. The first years brought equine enthusiasts
and their families to the quaint village of Blowing
Rock, North Carolina every August for a week of
competition and camaraderie. Originally the event
lasted for five days, but over the years it has grown
to cover a period of three weeks. The show is held
at the L.M. Tate Show Grounds in J.E. Broyhill
Park. Steeped in tradition, this event has
consistently attracted annual exhibitors from all
over the United States and several foreign
countries and has the distinction of being
recognized as the oldest continuous outdoor horse
show in America.

Designated in 2001 as a 501(c)3 organization,
BRAHM has a growing membership base and
widespread support for its mission: to promote the
visual arts, history and heritage of the mountains
through educational programs, exhibitions and
significant permanent collections. The Board of
Trustees and members of the community are
currently engaged in the planning of a Museum
building, for which construction will begin in spring,
2009. Summer programs and special events,
quarterly newsletters and educational trips provide
benefits to all who participate.

The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM
presents an annual celebration of Art & Antiques.
View and purchase some of the best
heirloom-quality furniture, pottery, jewelry, clocks,
crystal, silver and more. Featuring selected
vendors from throughout the East Coast, the event
is open to the public for the entire weekend. One
ticket is good for every day of the event.

Held each year during the first weekend of April,
the Blowing Rock Trout Derby celebrates the
opening of trout season in the High Country. Event
hours are 6am-5pm on Saturday and Noon-4pm
on Sunday. There is no entry fee and registration
is not required. Just bring your catch to the
American Legion to be measured. Trophies will be
awarded at 4:15pm on Sunday in five categories:
Men, Women, Girls (12-14), Boys (12-14) and
Small Fries (11 and under). Any trout caught in NC
public waters on Derby days are eligible for prizes.
Kids can fish at Broyhill Lake and licenses are not
required there. There is a limit of 3 fish per day at
Broyhill Lake. Other nearby fishing spots for the
Derby include Bass Lake, Trout Lake and the
Middle Fork River along 321. Fishing licenses are
required to fish in these areas, and NC Wildlife
fishing regulations apply. Licenses and bait can be
purchased at Village Hardware on Green Street.

Join the Village of Blowing Rock as we celebrate
the fun side of winter at the Annual Blowing Rock
Winterfest! From the Wine Auction and Live
Bluegrass, to the Chili Cook-Off, Kid's Activities
and the Polar Plunge in Chetola Lake, there's
something for everyone!

Shop with Blowing Rock Merchants!

Dine in our cozy restaurants!

Free Hot Chocolate & Hayrides!

Free Shuttle Service!

FREE SNOW!

Join us for a fabulous four-day festival showcasing
over 30 wineries from North Carolina and beyond.
Among the many events are wine tastings, Fire on
the Rock Chef’s Challenge, a patron’s gala, wine
pairing seminars, amateur and professional
winemakers competitions, cooking classes, a
gallery stroll and winemaker’s dinners.

The Town of Blowing Rock celebrates the holiday
season and lights the town! Join in the fun with
free entertainment, music, and visits with Santa.
The annual Christmas Parade makes its way down
Main Street. Then, watch as the Mayor flips the
switch for the Main Street wreaths and Town Hall tree!

Join the Town of Blowing Rock for our annual
festival and small-town parade! Held on the
weekend closest to Independence Day. Enjoy
festivities all weekend long, with free entertainment
music and games. Parade is at 2pm on Saturday.

Games in Memorial Park, Downtown
Trick-or-Treating, Scavenger Hunts, and the much
anticipated Monster March mark this fun day. Kids
of all ages are invited to dress up in their
Halloween best and join us for the afternoon! Held
on the Saturday closest to Halloween.

This 50 year tradition continues in spirit and song
with town sponsored concerts in the Broyhill Park
Gazebo on the Lake. E.J. & Shirl's Farm House,
Live! Singers return with great vigor & variety, and
the "magic" of the music.Free to the public. Also
available for dinner concerts & very special
occasions. Call Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation
for details.

The St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church
presents the Annual Tour of Homes. View the
decor, architecture and gardens of some of the
most noteworthy homes in Blowing Rock. Each
July. Proceeds benefit the church.

Join us at the gazebo in Memorial Park for a free
concert featuring authentic dixieland jazz, the
calypso beat of steel drums, a local brass band,
klezmer music, Grandfather Mountain Highlanders
bagpipe band, country and bluegrass music, an
Oktoberfest band and other musical forms.
Selected Sunday afternoons at 4 pm.

The Symphony by the Lake at Chetola Resort has
become a favorite summer event. Sit by the lake in
the cool mountain breeze, and watch the swans
drift by. Bring a picnic, or sample delicious cuisine
prepared by Chetola's chef. Immerse yourself in
the delightful sounds of the Charlotte Philharmonic
Orchestra as the evening slips into night. The
evening closes with a spectacular fireworks show.

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One of the Top Twenty Events in the Southeast,*
Appalachian State University’s major summer
attraction features the finest music, theatre, dance,
visual arts and film. Held each July on and around
the university campus. Experience the arts at a
higher altitude!

* Southeast Tourism Society designation

Representing the Christmas tree and nursery
growers within Watauga County. The Association
is engaged in promoting the best interests of
people engaged in the nursery industry, the
betterment of markets for horticultural and
environmental plants and related items, promoting
research to improve the production, handling,
marketing, use and maintenance of horticultural
and environmental plants, and advancing the
interests of the plant nursery industry. Agricultural
Services Center.