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SUMMARY:Artists in Residence: Randi Robeson & Scott Ballard
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Summer Art Shows in Historic Edgewood Cottage​  \nThis free art show allows people to browse art from local artists\, meet the artist\, and purchase art directly from the artisan. Artists are often glad to talk about their process and answer questions. Different artists will be featured each week from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends. \nThis week’s artists: \nRandi Robeson – Oil \nwww.RandiRobeson.com \nInstagram: @RandiRobeson \nScott Ballard – Oil \n​www.ScottBallardArt.com \nThis program is presented by The Blowing Rock Historical Society.  \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/artists-in-residence-randi-robeson-scott-ballard/
LOCATION:Edgewood Cottage\, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Shopping,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250808T210000
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SUMMARY:Helping Hands Concert Series presents: Gary Morris & Presley Barker
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA night of music with country legend Gary Morris\, who recorded five No. 1 songs on the country chart\, and Presley Barker\, a country blues singer and American Idol contestant from nearby North Wilkesboro\, North Carolina. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/helping-hands-concert-series-presents-gary-morris-presley-barker/
LOCATION:Hayes Auditorium\, 191 Main St. W\, Banner Elk\, NC\, 28604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075519
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UID:10004477-1754906400-1755450000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Artists in Residence: Claire Earwood & Skip Sickler
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Summer Art Shows in Historic Edgewood Cottage​  \nThis free art show allows people to browse art from local artists\, meet the artist\, and purchase art directly from the artisan. Artists are often glad to talk about their process and answer questions. Different artists will be featured each week from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends. \nThis week’s artists: \nClaire Earwood – Ceramics \nInstagram: @Four.Told \nSkip Sickler – Photography \nThis program is presented by The Blowing Rock Historical Society.  \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/artists-in-residence-claire-earwood-skip-sickler/
LOCATION:Edgewood Cottage\, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Shopping,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075519
CREATED:20250521T160937Z
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SUMMARY:Artists in Residence: Maria Register & Ricky Evans
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Summer Art Shows in Historic Edgewood Cottage​  \nThis free art show allows people to browse art from local artists\, meet the artist\, and purchase art directly from the artisan. Artists are often glad to talk about their process and answer questions. Different artists will be featured each week from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends. \nThis week’s artists: \nMaria Register – Mixed Media Paper Collages\, Acrylic Paintings  \nmariaregisterart.myportfolio.com  \nInstagram: @mariaregisterart \nRicky Evans – Oil \nwww.RickyEvansGallery.com \nInstagram: @RickyEvansArtGallery \nThis program is presented by The Blowing Rock Historical Society.  \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/artists-in-residence-maria-register-ricky-evans/
LOCATION:Edgewood Cottage\, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Shopping,Summer
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SUMMARY:Artists in Residence: Lee Harper & Theresa Gloster
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Summer Art Shows in Historic Edgewood Cottage​  \nThis free art show allows people to browse art from local artists\, meet the artist\, and purchase art directly from the artisan. Artists are often glad to talk about their process and answer questions. Different artists will be featured each week from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends. \nThis week’s artists: \nLee Harper – Oil \n​www.LeeHarperFineArt.com \nTheresa Gloster – Folk Art \nThis program is presented by The Blowing Rock Historical Society.  \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/artists-in-residence-lee-harper-theresa-gloster/
LOCATION:Edgewood Cottage\, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Shopping,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250923T210000
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CREATED:20250519T140218Z
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SUMMARY:The Denim Ball
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!  \n\nTuesday\, September 23\, 2025 \n \n\n\n\n\nMark your calendar for The Denim Ball at Camp Yonahnoka at Linville Golf Club in North Carolina. Guest are invited to dine\, dance\, bid in silent and live auctions\, and enjoy the gorgeous mountain setting. The annual event benefits Moses H. Cone Memorial Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Please check back soon for ticket information. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/the-denim-ball/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Fall,Food,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Non-profits & Fundraisers
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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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SUMMARY:Children's Council Gingerbread Building at Chetola Resort
DESCRIPTION:Building Sweet Futures: Gingerbread Competition \n  \nAll proceeds go to Watauga County Children’s Council. \n  \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/childrens-council-gingerbread-building-at-chetola-resort/
LOCATION:Chetola Resort\, 185 Chetola Lake Dr\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251129T140000
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SUMMARY:Quilts & Cocoa: Library Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Support the Blowing Rock Community Library Association on November 29 from 11am-2pm. There will be a hot chocolate Story Time for kids at approximately 11:00am after the parade. There will also be a hand craft and quilt sale to support the Library! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/quilts-cocoa-library-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Community Library\, 1022 Main St.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family,HOLIDAYS,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Shopping,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075519
CREATED:20260108T171706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T171706Z
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SUMMARY:Mountaineer Laughs Featuring Dale Jones
DESCRIPTION:EVENT NOTE: Mountaineer Laughs! is presented by App State Athletics. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL – NO REFUNDS. App State & AppTheatre event & venue policies are in place for this event. \nMountaineer Laughs! – A Night in support of App State Athletics presented by The Comedy Zone with supporting partners SkyLine/SkyBest and Boone Bigfoots Baseball. \nFeaturing Stand-up Comic Dale Jones. With over 25 years in the making – Dale accentuates his machine gun style delivery with a healthy dose of animated faces and then combines that with quick improvisations and well placed physical comedy. Basically he leaves the audience wishing they had his energy. His shows are always a night you won’t soon forget. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/mountaineer-laughs-featuring-dale-jones/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Romantic Getaways,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260131T213000
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SUMMARY:Girl Climber Screening
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 31\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. / Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\n$15 – Standard  \n$12 – Student \n$20 – Day Of Show \nAll Seating is General Admission All Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian) \n“Girl Climber” Director and Filmmaker\, Jon Glassberg will be present to introduce his film and participate in a short panel on the convergence of climbing\, recreation\, conservation\, and community. Jon lived\, and climbed\, in Boone from 2002 – 2009 and graduated with two degrees from AppState. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/girl-climber-screening/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Recreation/Outdoors,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260214T180000
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CREATED:20260210T153526Z
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SUMMARY:Hearts Tea Dance Benefitting Hospitality House
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hospitality House this Valentine’s Day at Grandview Ballroom for an afternoon of swing dancing\, jazz\, chocolate\, and vintage inspired charm for a heartwarming cause. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/hearts-tea-dance-benefitting-hospitality-house/
LOCATION:Grandview Ballroom\, 135 Jack Branch Drive\, Boone\, NC\, 28607
CATEGORIES:Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Romantic Getaways,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260315T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260316T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T201042Z
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SUMMARY:Double WAMY - A Blowing Rock Murder Mystery Night
DESCRIPTION:Solve the crime\, support the community. \nWAMY Community Action and The Embers Hotel present: Double WAMY – A Blowing Rock Murder Mystery Night \nTickets are: $1\,500 per couple with 36 spots available. Tickets provide: \nOvernight Accommodations for two at the Embers Hotel. – A Champaign reception and scavenger hunt at BRAHM – Dinner with a wine pairing\, open bar\, and breakfast at The Embers Hotel – Murder Mystery Production starring some local favorites – Two tickets to WAMY Community Actions gala Denim & Diamonds. \nCall or Email Allison Jennings for more information: 828-264-2421 ext. 107  –  allison@wamycommunityaction.org \nWAMY Community Action \nThe Embers Hotel \n 
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/double-wamy-a-blowing-rock-murder-mystery-night/
LOCATION:The Embers Restaurant\, 124 Morningside Dr.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Lodging,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Restaurants,Romantic Getaways,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260320T160000
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SUMMARY:Sip & Shop for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:JMcLaughlin and your hostess\, Virginia Ford of the Children’s Council\, would like to invite you to shop for a cause. 10% of the proceeds will benefit The Children’s Council of Watauga County.  Their mission is to build strong foundations for children’s learning and development by strengthening families\, the early childhood system\, and the wider community. Come enjoy some light bites and sips as you stroll through JMcLaughlin’s new Spring Collection.  If you would love to support but are unable to attend no worries\, please call and JMcLaughlin will order all items and ship to you (shipping is on them). Save the date: Friday March 20th 12pm-4pm!  \nPlease note: Online orders will not count toward helping the Children’s Council. \nChildren’s Council of Watauga County \nJMcLaughlin
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/sip-shop-for-a-cause/
LOCATION:J. McLaughlin\, 1081 Main St\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Shopping,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260724T160000
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CREATED:20260303T141034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T161236Z
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SUMMARY:Blowing Rock Tour of Homes
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Tour Blowing Rock’s most notable homes and gardens! Details TBA. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/blowing-rock-tour-of-homes/
LOCATION:St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church\, 140 Chestnut Drive\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:Family,Featured,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Recreation/Outdoors,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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