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Stay, Shop, & Dine in Blowing Rock- on us! With experiences ranging from adventurous to indulgent, Blowing Rock is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway this winter and spring! Enjoy cozy accommodations, scrumptious dining, incredible views, downtown strolls, and the warmth of small-town friendliness. Our local businesses are rolling out the welcome for you with this special getaway. Come spend some quality time with the one you love in Blowing Rock this winter & spring! Enter to win: -Two night stay in a Select Suite at Meadowbrook Inn -Dinner for two at The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge Inn -Passes for two to The Blowing Rock Attraction -Gift cards valued over $600 to these local businesses:  Almost Rodeo Drive ($75) Barks & Co. ($50) Boutique Collection ($50) Carriage Trade Living ($100) Daingerfield at Westglow ($100) Finley House Couture ($100) Funky Tulip ($50) Grounded Works (2 custom his & hers leather koozies- value $90) Neaco ($50) Oliver’s on Main ($50)   Thank you for your entries. The contest is now closed. We will draw a winner and notify them by March 5. Contest Rules Entry period: January 17 – February 28, 2025. Eligibility Entrants must be located in the United States of America and must be over the age of 18 to enter.  Void where prohibited by law.  No purchase or action is required other than filling out the entry form. One entry per person – duplicates will be deleted. Employees of Blowing Rock TDA and the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce are not eligible to enter or win. Prize restrictions Lodging: valid March 3 – May 18, 2025. Lodging prize is redeemed through reservation by winner.  Reservations subject to availability. May not be combined with other discounts, specials or packages. Certificates provided to the winner may only be applied to one reservation and must be surrendered at check-in. Dinner for 2: valid March 3 – May 18, 2025. Dining prize is redeemed through reservation by winner.  Reservations subject to availability. Includes two appetizers, two entrees, and two desserts. Does not include alcoholic beverages and gratuity.  Prize has no cash value and cannot be exchanged for monetary payout. Prize drawing Unique entries will be placed in a random drawing on March 3, 2025. One name will be selected by a randomizer drawing app and the winner will be notified by email or phone within 3 days of the drawing. Certificates, gift cards, and info will be mailed to the winner using the address they supply on the form. 

Complete this submission form to request an event addition to the blowingrock.com online calendar. Be sure to click “Submit Event” at the bottom of the page! Submission of an event does not automatically post an event. It may take up to 5-7 days for approval and not all submissions are approved. Please use the following guidelines to help understand whether your event is likely to be approved and to ensure that we provide accurate event information to visitors.   Event Criteria Must be of interest to visitors, not an event meant specifically/only for local residents Must take place in Blowing Rock or nearby in the High Country area Must attract visitors from more than 50 miles from Blowing Rock OR be an event visitors can participate in last-minute while here Must be open to the general public Dates, times and location must be exact Contact information must be included in submission Full description and fees must be included Exclusions:  Events not open to the public or where membership is required Individual business sales, specials & promotions (these are listed on our Sales & Specials page) Meetings, leagues, banquets, or conventions Auditions Political events