Blowing Rock School: Fall Festival
Blowing Rock School 130 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NCThe Blowing Rock School Fall Festival will take place Saturday, October 8th from 11am - 3pm. More information to follow!
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Concerts in the Garden presented in partnership with BRAHM and the Watauga Arts Council
Daniel Boone Native Gardens 651 Horn In The West Dr., Boone, NC, United StatesMountain Home Music and BRAHM present the Junaluska Gospel Choir Live in Concert at the Daniel Boone Native Gardens! This outdoor concert will take place in the beautiful setting of the Daniel Boone Gardens located at 651 Horn in the West Drive, Boone, NC 28607. Please bring chairs or a blanket as seating will not be guaranteed.In […]
$10 – $15
BRAHM: An Evening with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesPhoto Credit: Sandra Davidson. Jaki Shelton Green is the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate. When he appointed her in 2018, Governor Cooper stated that “Jaki Shelton Green brings a deep appreciation of our state’s diverse communities to her role as an ambassador of North Carolina […]
$8
Autumn at Oz
Land Of Oz 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NCImage Credit: www.landofoznc.com "Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my!" The Land of Oz theme park opens up to celebrate all things Wizard of Oz on weekends this September. WEBSITE
BRAHM: Transforming a passion for music into a profession for life
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesA lecture and recital by James Douthit including the piano music of Theodor Leschetizky (1830-1915) Presented by Appalachian State University FREE FOR ALL Join App State’s James Douthit for moving piano performances and a lively look at the opportunities students in the Hayes School of Music have to turn their talents into lifelong careers. Douthit […]
Free
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BRAHM: African American Contributions to Southern Appalachian Dance
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesImage Credit: Christian Friedrich Mayr. Kitchen Ball at White Sulphur Springs, Virginia. 1838. Oil on canvas. North Carolina Museum of Art. The music and dance traditions of southern Appalachia have often been portrayed as a culture that was brought to the U.S. from the British Isles. In fact, they have multicultural roots. They are a […]
$8
Mast Store Americana Music Series at App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe Mast Store Americana Music Series on the Doc Watson Stage of the Appalachian Theatre continues on September 29 with bluegrass singer-songwriter, mandolinist, and guitarist Sierra Hull. Her stellar career started with a Grand Ole Opry debut at age 10, Carnegie Hall at 12, and her debut album, “Secrets,” at age 13. She played the […]
$25
Mining for a Purpose Fundraiser
Doc's Rocks Gem Mine 111 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC100% of money Raised goes directly to cancer patients via the Cancer Patient Emergency Fund at Seby B. Jones Cancer Center in Boone. The money helps the patients with what they need while in treatment so they can focus on getting better, not on financial issues. No Administration fees, no advertising fees- fundraising as it […]
Art in the Park
Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesArt in the Park hosts some of the best local and regional artists! Craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more in this juried show.
FREE
Artisan Market at Tanger
Tanger Outlets 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NCTake home your own little piece of Blowing Rock from Tanger's new Handcrafted Art Walk at the Shoppes on the Parkway, a local artisan market held the first Friday and Saturday of the month. Located in the central courtyard surrounded by fun games, fire pit and lawn, Tanger's Handcrafted Art Walk will feature several of […]
Free
Drive Green! Electric Vehicle Showcase at Tanger Outlets
Tanger Outlets 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NCIt's time to get "plugged in"! Celebrate National EV Week at Tanger's annual Electric Vehicle Showcase, sponsored by Blue Ridge Energy! Electric Vehicles offer an increasingly attractive option to reduce the cost of "filling up" your tank! Interested in learning more? Meet with local EV owners and educate yourself on the science and sustainability behind […]
Free Entry
The Gamekeeper: Celebrity Guest Chefs
Gamekeeper Restaurant 3005 Shulls Mill Road, Boone, NCThe Gamekeeper is pleased to announce that they'll be hosting Chefs Sidney and Alison Bond, owners of Le Calabash culinary school.
BRAHM: Blowing Rock Garden Club Presents – GMOs in the Garden
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesWhat are GMOs and should you be concerned about them? In this presentation, Dr. Annkatrin Rose will explain the science behind genetic modification and address some common misleading claims and misconceptions about their uses, as well as some recent developments in genome editing technology and its applications
$8
BRAHM: Movies at the Museum: Dulatown
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesDulatown is a documentary short about a community in Lenoir, NC established from the land of a slave owner (Alfred Dula) bequeathed to his slave (Harriet) and their eight children.
$8
Buskers Fest in Boone
Downtown Boone King Street, Boone, NCThe Watauga Arts Council is partnering with the Downtown Boone Development Association and the Jones House to present a First Friday Art Crawl like no other!
Head over to Downtown Boone to experience the arts in action as you walk the streets visiting the galleries, shops, and restaurants.
Artists, musicians, and performers will be on the streets from Turchin Center all the way down King Street. Explore the galleries and shops of downtown Boone and enjoy a rich experience along the way.
Free Entry
Mast Store Americana Music Series at App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe Tommy Emmanuel concert is part of the recently-announced Mast Store Americana Music Series on the Doc Watson Stage of the Appalachian Theatre. This series is intended to be an ongoing, year-round program of artists and events celebrating the genre unique to our country. The ”C.G.P.” after Emmanuel’s name stands for “Certified Guitar Player.” This […]
$44
Sugar Mountain Resort’s Oktoberfest
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, NCEnjoy a two-day Oktoberfest from 10:00am until 5:00pm in the North Carolina Mountains. The festival features live Bavarian music by the Harbour Towne Fest band, a live performance by the Valle Crucis Middle School band, German and American food & beverages, a children’s fun center, hay rides; local & regional craft fair, lift-rides on the […]
FREE
Beech Mountain: Family Fall Flannel Fest and Leaf Looker Hayride
Buckeye Recreation Center 1330 Pine Ridge Rd., Beech Mountain, NC, United StatesHead on over to Family Fall Flannel Fest and Leaf Looker Hayride for: Hayrides, apple cider, logger games, pie bake off, and more activities! Don't forget to wear your flannel!
Free Entry
Festival of the Frescoes
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 120 Glendale School Rd., Glendale Springs, NC, United StatesHoly Trinity Episcopal Church - Home of Ben Long's fresco, The Last Supper Children's activities, vendors, silent auction, music, Granny's Attic, Bakery Booth, Arts & Crafts For more info call: (336) 982-3076
BRAHM: Preserving Your Family Photos and Papers
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesAre your precious family photos and/or papers stored in a shoe box under the bed? Are they in a trunk in the attic? Or, are they on your old 1997 Nikon Coolpix digital camera? Would you like to share them with family and preserve them for future generations but don’t know how? Join App State’s Kim Sims and Pam Mitchem for an engaging and interactive workshop to learn how to properly preserve important historical documents.
Free
Fraser’s Ridge Homecoming
Leatherwood Mountains Resort 512 Meadow Rd, Ferguson, NC 28624, Blowing Rock, NCLocated just east of Blowing Rock, this event celebrates the history of Jamie & Claire's North Carolina backcountry wilderness through workshops, hands-on activities, music, food and much more. The two-day event includes events and a meet & greet with special guest Graham McTavish of the Outlander television series! Limited tickets available. Website
Mast Store Americana Music Series at App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesFolk legend Pete Seeger said, “John McCutcheon is not only one of the best musicians in the USA, but also a great singer, songwriter, and song leader. And not just incidentally, he is committed to helping hard-working people everywhere to organize and push this world in a better direction.” For over 50 years, “Folk Music’s […]
$25
High Country Breast Cancer Foundation 5k Walk/Run
This year's event is back in person! Walk your 5K October 22nd and tag HCBCF in your pictures on social media! Registration is $20 and every bit goes to helping those in need who have been affected by breast cancer right here in the High Country! Registration includes a t-shirt. To receive a shirt by […]
$20
BRAHM: Open House
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesBRAHM is hosting an open house this Fall to celebrate the Museum. Head over and chat with docents, meet the new director, and see Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance before it ends! Light refreshments including a cash bar will be available.
Free Entry
ASU Presents: Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed
Plemmons Student Union 263 Locust St, Boone, NCAppalachian State University’s University Forum Lecture Series presents Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed on Monday, Oct. 24 at 7pm in the Plemmons Student Union, Parkway Ballroom (4th Floor).
Free
BRAHM: A Conversation with John Littleton & Kate Vogel
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin BRAHM for a conversation with the artist team John Littleton and Kate Vogel about their lives, artistic process, and current body of work.
$8
Tweetsie’s Ghost Train- Fri & Sat nights
Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NCIt's scary fun for the whole family! Enjoy ghastly attractions, including Ghost Train rides, the Haunted House, and the Freaky Forest, available only for Ghost Train hours. Separate park admission from daytime hours, with Ghost Train fun from 7:30 to 11:30pm. Advance tickets recommended; a limited number of guests will be admitted nightly. Friday and […]
$35 – $52
Classic Car Cruise-In at Tanger Outlets
Tanger Outlets 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NCSave this date and plan on having a full day of fun! Tanger's Classic Car Cruise-In is open to the public! Go as a participant or as a spectator and enjoy Mookie's Kettle Korn, live music on center stage by The Neighbors Band 12 PM - 3 PM, courtyard games, restaurants, sidewalk sales and more! […]
Free
Mystery Hill: Dr. Rozwell’s Alien Expo & Celebration Carnival
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NCMystery Hill would like to welcome Dr. Rozwell to Mystery Hill! Guests spend a day of games, activities and surprises. Perfect for any age.
$41.95 – $56.95
Mystery Hill: Attack on the Hill
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NCJoin Mystery Hill, the Underwood family, and staff as we defend the property against an alien invasion! Tickets on sale now!
$19.95
Artisan Market at Tanger
Tanger Outlets 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NCTake home your own little piece of Blowing Rock from Tanger's new Handcrafted Art Walk at the Shoppes on the Parkway, a local artisan market held the first Friday and Saturday of the month. Located in the central courtyard surrounded by fun games, fire pit and lawn, Tanger's Handcrafted Art Walk will feature several of […]
Free
BRAHM: Life and Times of Louis Armstrong
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin App State’s Todd Wright for an exciting examination of Louis Armstrong — famed trumpeter and vocalist and one of the most influential figures in jazz.
Free
Jim Lauderdale at The App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesAt any given time, you’re likely to find Jim Lauderdale making music, whether he’s laying down a new track in the studio or working through a spontaneous melody at his home in Nashville. And if he’s not actively crafting new music, he’s certainly thinking about it.
$20 – $25
BRAHM: Face Jugs, Figurals, and Funnies: Stacy Lambert
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesNorth Carolina Folk Artist Stacy Lambert will take BRAHM on a journey through his development as an artist and explore the whimsy that inspires him.
This program is in association with the exhibition Earth & Fowl: Chickens and Other Poultry in Clay currently on display in BRAHM’s Schaefer Gallery.
$8
Blowing Rock Holiday Stroll
Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin 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, many with special deals just for the season!
Free Entry
Karaoke Night at El Rincon
El Rincon 870 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to El Rincon on Friday 12/09 after the Holiday Stroll and enjoy a night of festive drinks and Karaoke!
Free Entry
BRAHM: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead to BRAHM to join NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green for this invigorating two-hour ekphrastic poetry workshop designed to expand your experience with art and inspire your writing.
Registration Required
BRAHM: Beavers: Our Natural Engineers with Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesCassie Petrilla from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation will be giving a talk at BRAHM to share information about the ‘wetland engineers’ of nature. Come learn about the ebb and flow of the beaver population, along with their unique characteristics.
$8
2nd Annual Maker’s Nest at Birdies
Birdies Coffee & Treats 3737 US HWY 321, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesMark your calendars for Saturday, September 23rd as we showcase 13+ local artisans and their passion. Creative work ranges from local candles, jewelry, pottery, dried pasta, soaps, weaving, and more!
Free Entry
Corn Hole Tournament at Speckled Trout Outfitters
Speckled Trout Outfitters 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to the Speckled Trout Outfitters with your team and flex your corn hole muscles. Entry is $40 per team and all proceeds go to the Mayfly Project. The tournament will be from 12-5pm. There will be beer, music, prizes, and discounts!
$40
Community Band Concert at Memorial Park Gazebo
Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCThe community band will be playing their hard practiced pieces in the Gazebo at Memorial Park from 2-4 pm on the last Sunday of the month.
Free
The Natural History and Science of Fall Leaf Colors at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin App State’s Dr. Howard S. Neufeld for a vibrant exploration of two key questions: why do tree leaves turn color in the fall? Is it an evolutionary adaptation or just what leaves do when they die? Each autumn deciduous trees put on a colorful display as they prepare to go dormant for the winter.
Registration Required
Blowing Rock Farmers Market
Blowing Rock Antiques 379 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesBlowing Rock Farmers Market is back and at a new location! Thursdays from May 18 to October 2023 from 2-6 PM. The ever beloved flower bouquets will be back along with many new vendors!
Free Entry
DaShawn Hickman presents “Sacred Steel” at the Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesOne of the foremost contemporary practitioners of Sacred Steel, a blues-gospel tradition dating back to the Pentecostal-Holiness churches of the 1930s, DaShawn Hickman grew up hearing the pedal steel in the tiny House of God church his family attended in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, listening to his mother play lap steel in their home.
$24.50
Autumn Show by Chris Bell at Martin House Gallery
Martin House Gallery 1084 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCChris Bell will be showcasing his Autumn Show at the Martin House Gallery.
Reception - September 29 2-5 pm
Live Demonstration - September 30 from 10am - 4pm
Meet the Artist at the Gallery at Meadowbrook Inn
Meadowbrook Inn 711 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesDrop in and meet featured artist Jack Hamrick, as he works on a current painting! Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 1pm to 4pm. This program is free and open to the public.
Free
Fall Color Ramble at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCFrom September 30 through October 8, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included in an admission ticket.
Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCEmbrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight, the park’s after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours, fireside tales and a chance to meet the park’s nighttime residents.
$40