The ASU Jazz Ensemble I will be playing for us at the Appalachian Theatre. The first half of the concert will be regular big band jazz tunes. The second half will be holiday jazz music.
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.
Bring the little ones to enjoy a cozy Storytime with Santa, where they’ll hear festive tales and have the chance to meet Santa himself. Afterward, they can get creative with our cookie decorating station, making sweet holiday treats to take home.
Enjoy a nighttime train ride among thousands of dazzling lights, visit with Santa in his life-size gingerbread house, spin through the night on classic amusement rides, roast s'mores over an open fire, delight in home-made fudge, and find the perfect Christmas gift at one of our many retail shops.
Chetola Resort features a sparkling display of lights each winter season! The “Festival of Lights” is free and open to the public, and you are invited to enjoy thousands of dazzling illuminations throughout the resort. As you drive or stroll around Chetola Lake, view glittering ice skaters, “Rudolph” reeling in a big fish, strolling carolers and many more captivating holiday scenes.
Take a scenic, guided carriage ride around the stunning Chetola Lake Drive, surrounded by festive lights and winter scenery. Whether you're looking for a romantic outing or a fun family activity, the carriage ride is a unique way to experience the beauty of Chetola Resort.
The best small-town parade you'll find anywhere! Celebrate the Christmas season with us as Main Street hosts a parade of decorated vehicles, dancing, costumes, and more. A 10am start time gets you in the holiday spirit for the rest of the day!
Meet your favorite magical and non-magical princesses at Rustic after the Blowing Rock Christmas Parade. Add some wide eyed wonder to your child's parade experience.
The Blowing Rock Community Library will be hosting a quilt sale to benefit the Library from 11am-4pm. They will also have a Hot Chocolate Story Time free for the kids after the Christmas Parade at 11am.
BRAHM is excited to announce a series of Pop-Up Art and Craft Fairs to support area artisans recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene. In the aftermath of the storm, many fall events across the High Country were canceled, leading to a significant loss of income for local creators. These small fairs hosted at BRAHM will provide artisans with an opportunity to recover lost revenue and reconnect with the community during the holiday season.
Highland Holidays - A Scottish Yuletide Spectacular from the Highland Echoes Team including award winning Celtic vocalist, Jennifer Licko, Riverdance veteran Patrick Mangan, co-founder of Seven Nations Neil Anderson and the Highland Echoes Scottish Dancers!
Santa is coming to the Original Mast General Store. The store and the area surrounding it sustained damage during Hurricane Helene on September 27th. To bring some normalcy, hope, and holiday cheer to the area, the Mast Store will be hosting Santa again this year!
This Holiday Market will include local crafts such as, ceramics, cupcakes, woodwork, candles, jewelry, and more! The Mustard Seed will also have a full selection of Holiday décor, gifts, Christmas trees, Holiday wreaths, garlands, and ornaments.
The Carolina Snowbelles Christmas made its debut in Washington DC at the world renowned Kennedy Center's Millennium Stages and is now the High Country's newest holiday tradition for the whole family. A Carolina Snowbelle Christmas is certain to feature something for everyone! From beloved classics like "Merry and Bright", "Sing" and "Like This" by The Carolina Snowbelles director Cheryl Cutlip.
BRAHM is excited to announce a series of Pop-Up Art and Craft Fairs to support area artisans recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene. In the aftermath of the storm, many fall events across the High Country were canceled, leading to a significant loss of income for local creators.
BRAHM is excited to announce a series of Pop-Up Art and Craft Fairs to support area artisans recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene. In the aftermath of the storm, many fall events across the High Country were canceled, leading to a significant loss of income for local creators.
Join us in Blowing Rock for the Holiday Stroll, a celebration of winter and the Christmas season in December. It’s like a town-wide holiday open house! Shops are open late, and a number of special guests and activities will make the glowing streets even more festive.
Rumple Presbyterian Church will be hosting a live Nativity scene during the town's Holiday Stroll on Friday, December 13 from 4-8pm. There will be real animals and they will be offering cookies and cider!
