Upcoming Events
Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance exhibit
Uncommon Volumes: Sculptural Selections from Studio Glass in the Region
Coast to Coast: Contrasts & Shared Values Across American Impressionism
Activities & News Blog
Fall Color Update: September 26, 2022
We are seeing more color develop each day here in the High Country. We visited some of the same places as last week and found a notable progression of color.
Fall Color Update: September 23, 2022
It’s officially Fall! Yesterday, 9/22/2022, was the first day of Fall and we could not be more excited! We continue to see more color popping up around town, but are still a week or more away from any vibrant color. Most of the trees are still mainly green with some color changing on specific branches.
Blowing Rock Women in Business
Today is American Business Women’s Day! We wanted to celebrate by focusing on 5 women in Blowing Rock who are making a difference in the world of business. From finance to food, these ladies work hard and enrich Blowing Rock immeasurably.
Fall Color Update: September 16, 2022
It’s that time of year! We are beginning to see some pops of Fall color in the higher elevations, and we’ll be following the color changes in Blowing Rock throughout the leaf season. Blowing Rock is an excellent destination for fall color. There are a few reasons why our location is an ideal one with such vibrancy and it all comes down to variety.
Local Artist Katherine Lile Writes Crafting Book; Launch Party September 24
Visitors to The Mountain Thread Company in Blowing Rock will often find the owner, Katherine Lile, enthusiastically sharing her crafting knowledge with curious and aspiring crafters. In Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects, available this September, Katherine shares even more of her unique expertise.
8 Fun Picnic Spots in Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock is an excellent place to go on a picnic. Whether you’re looking for a romantic date, a fun lunch with friends, or a family memory, a picnic can be a great option. We’ve compiled a list of picnic locations in and around Blowing Rock that are beautiful and versatile!