Artists in Residence Begins

Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

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.

Free Entry

Remaking the Mayview Manor with Dan Nance

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join BRAHM on Thursday, May 29, at 11 am for a talk about the Mayview Manor diorama, with artist Dan Nance. In this program, Dan will take us through his artistic practice of historically accurate works.

$8.00

Artists in Residence: Barb Capeletti & Robert Dennis

Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This 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.

Free Entry

Stories from Here: High Country Documentary Film

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join App State’s Dr. Beth Davison for a screening of five short documentaries that showcase the stories of locals. After the screening, there will be a Q&A session with filmmakers.

$8.00

Nature Photography Weekend

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery and native animals before and after regular business hours.

$145 – $175

Helping Hands Concert Series presents: Jimmy Fortune and Darin & Brooke Aldridge

Hayes Auditorium 191 Main St. W, Banner Elk, NC, United States

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.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy-winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree Marty Stuart picks up where he left off on Altitude, his first new album in five years, exploring a cosmic country landscape populated by dreamers and drifters, misfits and angels, honky-tonk heroes and lonesome lovers.

Summer Rock Hound Tour

This is a high-impact tour in red clay open for all ages, 10 and under FREE with paid adult, make sure to bring old clothing, a change of clothing, sun block and a shade source, water, digging tools, and a bucket for collecting. 

$40.00

Blowing Rock Community Library Association Meeting

Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

 Wednesday, June 11, Community Room at 10:30 am. Guest Speaker: Stephan Dragisic, Executive Director, BRAHM. This event is free and open to the public! 

FREE

Animal Birthday Party!

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

Head to Grandfather to celebrate the birthdays of our resident animals with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The park’s wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants.

Included with Admission

40th Anniversary Celebration

Sunset Tee's & Hattery 1117 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Sunset Tee's & Hattery on Main Street is starting its 40th year this Thursday! They're celebrating all weekend with a special giveaway, too: a purchase of $40 or more will earn shoppers a raffle ticket for ten $40 gift certificates and one $400 gift certificate. The drawing will be on Sunday, June 15!