Chetola Resort features a sparkling display of lights each winter season! The “Festival of Lights” is free and open to the public, and you are invited to enjoy thousands of dazzling illuminations throughout the resort.
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Building Sweet Futures: Gingerbread Competition. All proceeds go to Watauga County Children's Council. |
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Join App Ski Mountain and ring in 2026 in style! Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, fireworks, and torchlight skiing. 
These seasoned musicians are not just performers; they are magicians, weaving soaring melodies, lush harmonies, and irresistibly tight grooves into every note. Imagine yourself swaying to the rhythm, captivated by the enchanting tunes, as Thurston Howell transforms any event into a lively spectacle.
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App Terrain Park will kick off the Signature Shred for the Cup Series on Sunday, January 4 with the Rail Jam! |
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We launched Park Affair with a clear mission: to build a space in the terrain park where women could feel confident, empowered, and unstoppable. In just a few years, this vision has evolved into a thriving community united by common values. |
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Featuring Stand-up Comic Dale Jones. With over 25 years in the making – Dale accentuates his machine gun style delivery with a healthy dose of animated faces and then combines that with quick improvisations and well placed physical comedy. Basically he leaves the audience wishing they had his energy. His shows are always a night you won’t soon forget.
$49 – $64
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NouN Improv Comedy has been providing Appalachian State’s campus with laughter throughout the years. The improv group performs on campus and provides a comedic outlet for students and audiences alike.
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A beloved WinterFest tradition, WinterFeast @ Chetola’s Timberlake’s Restaurant brings together some of Blowing Rock's finest restaurants for an unforgettable evening of food and festivities. There will be two seatings for this event, one at 5:00 pm and one at 7:30pm.
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In a career spanning four continents and four decades, internationally acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty has created over two hundred majestic sculptures out of nothing more than saplings. Bending Sticks offers an intimate portrait of Dougherty...
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One part performance, one part lecture. Jazz is Democracy is an exploration of the American-original musical genre, Jazz, and the American experiment, democracy.
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Django Reinhardt, the legendary jazz guitarist and the music is pioneered as "Gypsy Jazz", celebrated through an annual birthday tribute concert by local musicians, The Page Brothers, consisting of Boone-based twin brothers Andy and Zack Page, performing a "Hot Club" style of jazz modeled after Reinhardt's classic ensemble, joined onstage with other impressive musicians to honor the spirit of Django!
$10 – $22
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Join App Terrain Park, Alpine Ski Shop, and Roxy for a special session Saturday Night, January 24. Registration will be from 5-6:30 in the Alpine Ski Shop, and the event will begin at 7pm. |
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The Shred for the Cup Series is the benchmark competition series in the region, with 3 events held throughout the winter season that test skiers & snowboarders skills in a variety of park disciplines (Rail Jam, Big Air, and Slopestyle). |
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Don't hibernate- celebrate! Join the entire village of Blowing Rock as we celebrate the fun side of winter! Lots of entertainment for all, from the icy Polar Bear Plunge to the Chili Challenge. Many events are free to attend, some are ticketed.
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Stroll through Blowing Rock and see all the gorgeous ice sculptures! Artisan Ice Sculptures is one of only five Master Ice Carvers in the United States. Ice sculptures will be on display in front of businesses in town. Creativity abounds with our sculptures!
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The USASA series is back once again in NC on Jan 31 & Feb 1 ! This event series is open to both skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a seasoned ripper or beginner, we invite you to come out and experience a well run, super fun, and safe event series this winter.
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The WFDD 2025 Photo of the Year exhibition showcases all 52 submissions that were chosen as Photo of the Week last year and gives visitors the opportunity to vote for their favorites.
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Artisan Ice will be showcasing their talents in the Memorial Park Gazebo from 12-4pm on Saturday. Stop by and see some impressive ice work!
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“Girl Climber” Director and Filmmaker, Jon Glassberg will be present to introduce his film and participate in a short panel on the convergence of climbing, recreation, conservation, and community. Jon lived, and climbed, in Boone from 2002 – 2009 and graduated with two degrees from AppState.
$12 – $20
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