All Day

Boonerang Music & Arts Festival

Downtown Boone King Street, Boone

This family friendly event has free admission. You can expect to find live music from over 25 bands at 4 outdoor stages, an art vendor market with over 60 vendors, 3 locations for beverages, and food, a kid zone, silent disco, and activities for all ages!

Free Entry

Summer Art Show

American Legion Building 333 Wallingford Road, Blowing Rock

Join the Martin House Gallery at their annual Summer Art Show on June 20–21, where art comes to life before your eyes. Watch master artists create live, connect with the creative minds behind the work, and immerse yourself in an atmosphere filled with live music, delicious local bites, and the vibrant spirit of summer.

Free Entry

Helping Hands Concert Series presents: John Oates & Jim Lauderdale

Hayes Auditorium 191 Main St. W, Banner Elk

All artists are donating their time to raise money for Hurricane Helene victims in the greater Banner Elk area. The concerts are organized by the non-profit Elk River Helping Hands, with proceeds distributed directly to hurricane victims in Avery and Watauga counties.