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SUMMARY:Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town
DESCRIPTION: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 hot chocolate\, caroling\, and visits with Santa. The festival is always the Friday after Thanksgiving\, and is the perfect time to kick off your holiday and Christmas celebrating! Bring the whole family\, or enjoy the romance of the lights and fun\, jovial atmosphere with your significant other. \nThe Blowing Rock Christmas Parade follows at 10am on the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/christmas-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Memorial Park\, 1036 Main Street\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Featured,HOLIDAYS,MAIN CALENDAR,Winter
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251109T170000
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SUMMARY:Cancer Community & Caregivers Appreciation Event
DESCRIPTION:Head to the Blowing Rock Conference Center on Saturday\, November 9\, from 2-5 pm for an event showing appreciation to those battling cancer and those who care for them. There will be free food\, live music\, a silent auction\, door prizes and more! This event is sponsored by the CRA or Cancer Resource Alliance of Watauga County. \nFor more information call 828-414-9889.
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/cancer-community-caregivers-appreciation-event/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Conference Center\, 1818 Goforth Rd.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Featured,Food,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T200000
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UID:10001606-1761413400-1761422400@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Blowing Rock Halloween Festival & Monster March
DESCRIPTION:Join Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation for tons of FREE fun with an evening of spooky activities! Enjoy downtown trick-or-treating\, the famous Monster March\, and a costume contest! This is among the best Halloween events for kids of ALL ages. Memorial Park\, located right in the middle of downtown\, is the center for all the fun! \n2025 SCHEDULE: \n5:45pm – Monster March – Main Street is closed for a costume parade\, and everyone is invited to showcase their costume! Line up at 5:30pm at American Legion. The Monster March starts at Park Avenue and continues to Ginny Stevens Lane (near Town Tavern and the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum) \n6pm – Trick or Treat on Main Street –  Directly following the Monster March\, kids are invited to go door to door at participating businesses for candy and treats! Main Street remains closed for the first 15 minutes or so\, to give plenty of time for Monster March participants to make their way to the sidewalks. \n7pm – Costume Contest with DJ Taco- Meet at the Memorial Park gazebo to enjoy music and the contest! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/blowing-rock-halloween-festival-monster-march/
LOCATION:Main Street\, 1094 Main Street\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Featured,Halloween,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052332
CREATED:20250922T150030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T173413Z
UID:10002846-1761393600-1761404400@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Carving (BYO Pumpkin)
DESCRIPTION:🎃✨ Pumpkin Carving Party at McCoy Minerals! ✨🎃 \nJoin them on October 25th for an afternoon of fall fun! 🍂\nAll you need to bring is your own pumpkin— and your creativity! They’ll provide the carving tools + cleanup. 🖤🕸️ \n🗓️ Date: October 25th\, Noon – 3 pm\n📍 Hosted by McCoy Minerals\n🎃 BYO Pumpkin • We’ll handle the mess! \nGrab your friends\, carve a masterpiece\, and celebrate spooky season together. 👻✨ \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/pumpkin-carving/
LOCATION:McCoy Minerals\, 537 Main St.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Featured,Halloween,MAIN CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251005T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251005T180000
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Fun Food & Festivities!\n\nAle House Pretzels and other apps pair well with any beer!\nFull menu of food offerings available for inside dining + biergarten snacks outside\nStein holding competitions throughout the day\nSouvenir cups\, shirts and more!\n\nPlus our favorite seasonal beer: Blowing Rock Oktoberfest Märzen-style Lager is already on tap and in six packs. \nHead over to the Ale House in Blowing Rock! For a list of live performers see their Website
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/oktoberfest-weekend/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Ale House\, 152 Sunset Dr.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Featured,Food,MAIN CALENDAR,Restaurants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250926T203000
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SUMMARY:Music on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:“Music on the Lawn” at The Inn at Ragged Gardens has become a much beloved outdoor concert series. Held each Friday from May through September (weather permitting)\, the event draws locals and visitors alike. It has grown in popularity over the years and attendance in the hundreds can be expected. A different band is featured every week and performances are from 5:30 until 8:30. A cash bar and lawn menu are available. \nThere is no charge for the concerts and guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and arrive early to secure a spot on the lawn. Please no pets\, coolers or outside food and beverage. Each week a private non-profit organization is featured to educate and inform the public about their cause. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/music-on-the-lawn-2/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Inn At Ragged Gardens\, 203 Sunset Drive\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:Family,Featured,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Romantic Getaways,Spring,Summer
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival is a four-day\, open enrollment plein air painting event. It takes place in the beautiful mountainous area surrounding the town of Blowing Rock in western North Carolina\, from Tuesday\, August 19th\, to Saturday\, August 23rd\, 2025. The festival aims to bring painters together from around the world to paint outside in the fresh air while getting to know each other and sharing their work. The event prompts applicants to explore the unique Blowing Rock architecture\, spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views\, and overall Appalachian feel of one of the most scenic areas in the country. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/plein-air-festival-3/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Featured,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
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UID:10004574-1755216000-1755475199@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Women's Beginner Backpack
DESCRIPTION:Disconnect from the business of daily life and settle into the presence\, peace and quiet of nature on a weekend trip that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired. You will learn all you need to know – from water filtration to what not to wipe with- and be provided with all necessary gear to safely\, successfully\, and joyfully backpack. \nEach day will involve a 3-5 mile hike\, allowing plenty of time for breaks\, learning\, and leisurely time at camp to take in our natural environment. Gear and food are included – and don’t worry\, this is not your average trail food of peanut butter on tortillas and chicken-flavored ramen. Your guide\, Becca\, has been complimented on her trail kitchen skills\, and you will leave this weekend asking for recipes. Our max group size is 6. \nBecca is passionate about teaching women to embrace the outdoors and learn skills to empower them in a backcountry setting. She is trained as a Forest Therapy Guide\, an amateur naturalist\, and a friction fire builder. You can read more about her here. If you have questions about this trip\, you can email her at becca@thespeckledtrout.com. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/womens-beginner-backpack/
LOCATION:Speckled Trout Outfitters\, 916 Main St. Suite 100\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Educational,Featured,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Recreation/Outdoors,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052332
CREATED:20250806T151553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T152536Z
UID:10004603-1754478000-1760896800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Exhibition: Daingerfield & The Tonalist Instinct
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Elliot Daingerfield\, Landscape\, undated\, watercolor on paper\, 9 1/4 x 10 3/4 inches; Framed: 19 7/8 x 21 1/4 x 2 inches. On loan from The Johnson Collection\, Spartanburg\, South Carolina \nMay 31 – October 19\, 2025 | Fort Gallery \nDaingerfield & The Tonalist Instinct explores the development of Tonalism\, a distinctly American artistic movement responding to early modernist impulses in painting. Emerging in the latter half of the 19th century\, Tonalism was characterized by subtle color harmonies\, soft atmospheric effects\, and contemplative\, mood-driven scenes. Often emphasizing twilight or dawn landscapes\, tonalist works evoke introspective\, serene\, or even ominous atmospheres\, prioritizing mood and emotional resonance over detailed realism. \nCentral to the exhibition is Elliott Daingerfield (1859–1932)\, one of North Carolina’s most celebrated artists. Daingerfield’s connection to Tonalism is reflected in his expressive interpretations of the Southern landscape\, particularly around Blowing Rock\, where he summered for over four decades. His art is distinguished by poetic subtlety and spiritual undertones—qualities highly valued by tonalist painters. Although Daingerfield resisted a single or dogmatic approach\, Tonalism profoundly shaped his artistic evolution. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibition-daingerfield-the-tonalist-instinct/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,Featured,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503
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SUMMARY:Blowing Rock Trout Derby
DESCRIPTION:For over four decades\, we’ve been celebrating the opening of Trout Season with friendly competition and prizes! Prizes for kids and adults\, with free entry and participation. \nThere will be some changes this year due to the after effects of Hurricane Helene. The adult categories will be catch and release only. More information to follow. Please check the website below for details. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/blowing-rock-trout-derby/
LOCATION:Broyhill Park\, 173 Lakeside Drive\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:Family,Featured,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052332
CREATED:20250411T145910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T145910Z
UID:10003998-1745672400-1745683200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Sounds of Nature - Kids' Music Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Grandfather Mountain for a fun-filled\, nature-themed afternoon of music\, where families and kids can groove to the sounds in nature! This interactive concert held in the Williams Outdoor Learning Space celebrates the beauty of the natural world\, featuring lively performances\, eco-themed songs and hands-on activities that teach kids about conservation. Included with park admission. \nThis event may be moved inside the Wilson Center in the event of poor weather. \nSchedule\n1:00 p.m. |  Welcome\n1:15 p.m. |  Environmental Education music and storytelling with Corey White (Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation)\n2:00 p.m. |  Intermission (Visit our Ambassador Animal table!)\n2:30 p.m. | Acoustic Folklore from Chimney Rock State Park- Storytelling and Music\n3:45 p.m. | Closing \nDuring the entire event\, guests are welcome to visit the activity tables around the space\, with crafts\, a nature touch table\, special guests and more! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/sounds-of-nature-kids-music-day/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Educational,Family,Featured,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052332
CREATED:20250310T210814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T211254Z
UID:10003210-1742407200-1742414400@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Chilean Wine Dinner at Timberlake's Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Special Wine Dinner at Timberlake’s Restaurant \nMarch 19\, 2025 \nIndulge in an unforgettable evening at Timberlake’s Restaurant\, where Executive Chef Tony Bates has meticulously crafted a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Join Timberlake’s as they present an exclusive Chilean Wine Dinner\, featuring a curated selection of exceptional wines from Casas del Bosque Winery\, located in the renowned Casablanca Valley of Chile. \nThroughout the evening\, you’ll savor expertly paired dishes that highlight the rich\, diverse flavors of Chilean cuisine\, complemented by the distinctive and award-winning wines from this prestigious winery. Each course is thoughtfully designed to enhance the nuances of the wines\, creating a harmonious blend of taste and texture that will elevate your dining experience. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/chilean-wine-dinner-at-timberlakes-restaurant/
LOCATION:Timberlake’s Restaurant at Chetola Resort\, 185 Chetola Lake Dr\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food,MAIN CALENDAR,Restaurants,Spring,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250302T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250302T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052332
CREATED:20250102T192703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T170531Z
UID:10003125-1740934800-1740952800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:First Sunday 1/2 Night Special at App Ski
DESCRIPTION:Ski or Ride for only $12 on the first Sunday of each month \nDec. 1\, Jan. 5\, Feb. 2\, and Mar. 2\, tickets for Sunday’s 1/2 night session are only $12. Tickets must be purchased online by noon the day of the session to receive special rate. See you on the slopes! \nOnline Reservations Required \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/first-sunday-1-2-night-special-at-app-ski-3/
LOCATION:Appalachian Ski Mountain\, 940 Ski Mountain Road\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Attractions,Featured,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Recreation/Outdoors,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052332
CREATED:20250225T193614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T193659Z
UID:10003209-1740481200-1754845200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Exhibit - Considerations: An Installation by Sarah Vaughn
DESCRIPTION:February 15 – August 10\, 2025 | Atwell Gallery \nSarah Vaughn’s Considerations invites visitors to step into a landscape of thousands of carefully crafted glass river rocks. Made using techniques like blowing\, flame-working\, casting\, and laminating\, these fragile stones are stacked and arranged to create an immersive installation that explores how we experience and remember the world around us. Each glass rock represents a moment in time—some tied to personal memories\, others shaped from reclaimed glass\, blending stories of loss and creation. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibit-considerations-an-installation-by-sarah-vaughn/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Featured,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052332
CREATED:20250102T192301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T170531Z
UID:10003124-1740301200-1740330000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Ski Patrol Candidate Recruitment Days at App Ski
DESCRIPTION:Interested in joining the Appalachian Ski Patrol? Register for one of the Candidate Recruitment Days\, where participants can get a close look behind the scenes at what being a Ski Patroller is all about. \nPre-registration is required\, call the main office to sign up 828-295-7828 \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/ski-patrol-candidate-recruitment-days-at-app-ski-2/
LOCATION:Appalachian Ski Mountain\, 940 Ski Mountain Road\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Attractions,Featured,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Recreation/Outdoors
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