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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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Spring Color Update: May 26, 2025

As spring unfolds, vibrant colors continue to grace both our natural landscapes as well as the streets and sidewalks here in Blowing Rock. This week, the spotlight remains on the Catawba Rhododendron, with the addition of a wide array of azaleas and other May gems springing to life and creating quite the spring palette!

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Spring Color Update: May 9, 2025

Spring is in full bloom in Blowing Rock, with vibrant colors adorning both our downtown and natural landscapes. This week, the spotlight is on the Catawba Rhododendron, adding splashes of vibrant magenta throughout town!

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Spring Color Update: May 1, 2025

The High Country is blooming more each day, and this week’s colors are putting on a show from sidewalks to overlooks. A fresh round of flowers is brightening Blowing Rock, with some vibrant newcomers and returning spring favorites.

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