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Meris Gantt Joins Chetola Resort as Senior Manager of Catered Events
As a 20-year Blowing Rock resident and lifelong hospitality aficionado, Meris Gantt is joining the team at Chetola Resort as their Senior Manager of Catered Events, overseeing their wedding and social events department. With over 16 years of experience planning weddings across the North Carolina High Country, including many at
Call for Holiday Participation!
Seasonal Promotion for Blowing Rock 10/28/2025 Holiday promotions will begin soon! In a combination of paid advertising, e-blasts, social media, web posts, and more the Blowing Rock TDA will promote the festive season to potential visitors. All Blowing Rock businesses are encouraged to participate in several ways to be part
Ugg Boots & Shoes at Monkee’s
Step into the season with UGG at Monkee’s! From cozy classics to the latest styles, UGG has everything you need to stay warm and stylish!
Crossbody/Wristlet Bags from Almost Rodeo Drive
These clutch size bags can be worn as wristlets or crossbody bags. They come in a rainbow of colors with metallic finish options as well.
Christmas in the Park
Blowing Rock’s Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town celebration is an annual holiday event that you are sure to love. Join us for games, music and caroling, and visits with Santa. Hot chocolate will be available from local vendors right next to the park, too!
Fall Color Update: October 24, 2025
The leaves are migrating down from higher elevations and showing off more at lower ones. The fallen leaves have collected and give that satisfying crunch on hikes as well as blow around in the breeze.
Fall Color Update: October 17, 2025
It has been another vibrant week here in the NC High Country and we are excited to share our colors with you! This weekend will be the busiest weekend of the season, with fall foliage, the Woolly Worm Festival, Valle Country Fair, and Homecoming at Appalachian State University bringing thousands
Fall Color Update: October 13, 2025
If you haven’t already come up to see the color here in the High Country, now is the time to plan. Fall Color Guy has called peak for the Blue Ridge Parkway between Grandfather Mountain and Blowing Rock at the middle of this week bookended by last weekend and this
Fall Color Update: October 9, 2025
Actually, this weekend the color is going to accelerate quickly, really showing off at the highest elevations including, Grandfather Mountain, Elk Knob, and Newland. For more on that, follow along with Fall Color Guy.
Fall Color Update: October 6, 2025
Today is warmer than we’ve seen the last week or so and the light is beautiful to get out and see the color! The colder evenings have helped colors progress and the recent rains have fed the trees so the leaves are still hanging on in most places.
National Park update during government shutdown
Blue Ridge Parkway Remains Open The Blue Ridge Parkway will remain open during the federal government shutdown, according to Blue Ridge Parkway staff and supporting organizations. Additionally, the Forest Service reports that the forestry entrance to Linville Falls on Old NC 105 will remain open, as well as other entrances
Fall Color Update: September 29, 2025
It certainly feels like fall today in Blowing Rock, and we could not be more excited. The weather has been cooler overall, with heavy rainstorms in the afternoons