Mind Into Matter
Ever wonder what makes an artist tick? From where do they get their inspirations? How do their life experiences translate into great works of art? And how do they make art with a message that matters?
Ever wonder what makes an artist tick? From where do they get their inspirations? How do their life experiences translate into great works of art? And how do they make art with a message that matters?
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.
Head to BRAHM and take a moment for tea, for contemplation, for art, and for community. Artist Eric Serritella will perform a traditional Chinese tea ceremony to a soundtrack provided by pipa virtuoso Min Xiao-Fen.
Advanced Placement US History students at Watauga High School researched different people, locations, and organizations using primary and secondary sources, and created both this exhibit and a digital tour/history.
Come to Memorial Park on Saturday, March 28th at 10:00AM for Blowing Rock's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
There will be three different age groups, so look for the signage in our park:
The familiar "Tweet, tweet!" of Tweetsie Railroad's historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives will be heard throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains once again when Tweetsie opens its doors for the 2026 season. Featuring a family-friendly Wild West Adventure for children of all ages.
Blowing Rock Art in the Park celebrates six decades of shows! Enjoy fine art and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans. Artists are jury-selected and each show features a different set of artists, curated to present a wide variety of mediums. Find gifts and works for personal collections, functional beauties like furniture and cutlery, and wearable art like handcrafted jewelry and textiles. Artists’ tents line Park Avenue right in downtown Blowing Rock.
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park...
Free art shows in Blowing Rock! Daily through Labor Day, new artists every Monday. Meet different High Country artists each week. Buy original art directly from artists- Art for every interest and budget.
Head over to Daniel Boone Native Garden for the free, family-friendly Roots in the Garden concert series! Concerts will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will also feature visual artists.
The Saddlebred classes are loaded with chrome and flash. The atmosphere at a Saddlebred show is electric, with teams shouting encouragement and rooting for their favorites.
This one-of-a-kind event features a special 20-minute train ride behind a talking Thomas the Tank Engine. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, interactive activities, and a full day of fun at North Carolina’s first theme park!