Ongoing

Artists In Residence: David Nelson Collins & Dezi Beltran

Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock

Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!

Free Entry

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Hunter/Jumper I

Broyhill Equestrian Preserve 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock

Competitors clear the course in several Classics and Jumper Divisions! Bring cash for entry and vendors.

$10

Blowing Rock Tour of Homes

St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church 140 Chestnut Drive, Blowing Rock

Save the Date! Tour Blowing Rock's most notable homes and gardens! 

Live Gem Cutting Demonstration

McCoy Minerals 537 Main St., Blowing Rock

Head over to McCoy Minerals and see a rough stone cut into a brilliant gem! The demonstration will be from 11am-2pm and the gemstone will be raffled off to a lucky winner!

Free

Broom Making Demonstration

Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock

Peter Werner will be demonstrating traditional Appalachian broom-tying, which is how he creates his whisks, cake testers, and large sweepers. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.

Free

Chetola Resort Toast & Taste Festival

Chetola Resort Toast & Taste Festival
Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock

Chetola Resort is excited to announce the inaugural Chetola Resort Toast & Taste Festival, a three-day culinary and beverage celebration taking place July 24th-26th, 2026. This immersive weekend features tastings, live music lakeside, a farmers market, and a limited-seat al fresco Chef's Dinner available as an additional ticketed experience.

$65