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Fall Color Update: September 22, 2025

Happy Fall Y’all! Today, on the first day of Fall, we went to the beloved Bass Lake to take photos. The leaves seem to be turning faster this year than usual, but Bass Lake always turns at the beginning of the season due to the age of the trees and their proximity to water.

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Fall Festivals in the High Country

Fall events make the season extra festive! If you have missed a fall festival, note the timing of individual events to plan ahead for the following year. Dates change, but in general, each festival is held the same weekend in each year (ex: Woolly Worm Festival is the third weekend in October).

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Blowing Rock Fall Bucket List

Blowing rock offers picturesque, storybook scenery that is enhanced by the colors of Fall. Head over to the Blowing Rock Attraction, the town’s namesake, and take in the majesty of the mountains.

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Symphony by Chetola Lake – Crown of the Summer

Symphony by Chetola Lake has been considered the jewel in the crown that is Blowing Rock’s Summer Season for 37 years. This
event brings approximately 3,000 people around the lake at Chetola Resort to hear Symphony of the Mountains perform a curated selection of music based around the year’s theme.

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NC High Country Summer Road Trip

The North Carolina High Country is in full Summer Swing with attractions, events, and live music everywhere you turn. Enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, Boone, and Banner Elk on this 50 mile scenic loop!

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