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.
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.
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.
The K-9s In Flight Frisbee dogs are returning to Tweetsie Railroad this season to amaze and entertain guests with their flips and tricks. Show included with ticket price, seating is first come first served.
Multi-Platinum hitmaker Jon Pardi is coming to the Carolinas to celebrate the peak of summer in the High Country, as the "Mr. Saturday Night" star will headline a July 25 concert in Kidd Brewer Stadium.
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!
Competitors clear the course in several Classics and Jumper Divisions! Bring cash for entry and vendors!
Chicago Tribute Band - Brass Transit goes far beyond just replicating the songs; they embody the music. They recently produced their first (self-titled) album, taking songs by other top rock artists from the seventies and recording them with horns in the Chicago style. The result is a fresh approach to some of the greatest hits of the era.
Over the course of four decades and countless memorable live shows, country roots-rock band The Jayhawks have soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans, and peers in the process.
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!
Round up the family for a weekend of unforgettable Western entertainment! Riders In The Sky—Grammy winners and “America’s Favorite Cowboys”—will take the stage at Tweetsie Railroad on August...
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!