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.
Don't hibernate- celebrate! Join the entire village of Blowing Rock as we celebrate the fun side of winter! Lots of entertainment for all, from the icy Polar Bear Plunge to the Chili Challenge. Many events are free to attend, some are ticketed.
A beloved WinterFest tradition, WinterFeast @ Chetola’s Timberlake’s Restaurant brings together some of Blowing Rock's finest restaurants for an unforgettable evening of food and festivities. There will be two seatings for this event, one at 5:00 pm and one at 7:30pm.
In a career spanning four continents and four decades, internationally acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty has created over two hundred majestic sculptures out of nothing more than saplings. Bending Sticks offers an intimate portrait of Dougherty...
Stroll through Blowing Rock and see all the gorgeous ice sculptures! Artisan Ice Sculptures is one of only five Master Ice Carvers in the United States. Ice sculptures will be on display in front of businesses in town. Creativity abounds with our sculptures!
Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by A. Y. Jackson's "Smart River (Alaska)". Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvases, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided.
One part performance, one part lecture. Jazz is Democracy is an exploration of the American-original musical genre, Jazz, and the American experiment, democracy.
Django Reinhardt, the legendary jazz guitarist and the music is pioneered as "Gypsy Jazz", celebrated through an annual birthday tribute concert by local musicians, The Page Brothers, consisting of Boone-based twin brothers Andy and Zack Page, performing a "Hot Club" style of jazz modeled after Reinhardt's classic ensemble, joined onstage with other impressive musicians to honor the spirit of Django!
A highlight of Blowing Rock WinterFest, presented by Hendrick Automotive, the Polar Bear Plunge is guaranteed to be a chillingly good time! Jumpers raise money for local non-profits by dressing up and taking a dive into Chetola's lake.
Head over to Village Thrift after the Polar Bear Plunge and enjoy a complimentary cup of cider or cocoa as well as homemade cookies! Village thrift will be open from 10am-3pm and all proceeds go to fund local scholarships through the Blowing Rock Women's Club.
Experience amazing artisans from juxtaposing backgrounds in Memorial Park on Saturday, January 24th from 10am-5pm. As a part of WinterFest, presented by Hendrick Automotive, a metal pour and our yearly ice carving demonstration will be happening simultaneously for an entirely new Fire & Ice Exhibition.
Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by A. Y. Jackson's "Smart River (Alaska)". Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvases, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided.