Head over to Grandfather Mountain and enjoy a mile-high sunset! Sunset at the Swinging Bridge tickets include the entire days admission to the park as well as the sunset event at the Swinging Bridge.
Photography and its potential for experimental portraiture is foundational across Andy Warhol's prolific career. In POP-UP, Warhol's commitment to instant film as a candid documentary medium is explored alongside examples of his iconic silkscreen prints.
Appalachian Ski Mountain will honor those who have served with a special session on March 3 & 4. This will be the 8th annual Heroes on the Mountain Event.
App Terrain Park’s Ladies Park sessions highlight a custom terrain park area with features specifically designed for learning and progression that will be open to ladies only. Trick tip coaches are on hand for the event to offer advice if needed.
Head over to Grandfather Mountain and enjoy a mile-high sunset! Sunset at the Swinging Bridge tickets include the entire days admission to the park as well as the sunset event at the Swinging Bridge.
Presented by the Alpine Ski Shop at Appalachian Ski Mountain, this rail jam and costume contest is guaranteed to be fun and festive! Make sure to wear your green hat!
Winter isn't over until App Ski Mountain says it is! Head over to Appalachian Ski Mountain on March 18 & 19 for fun events for the whole family!
We have a HOPPY feeling about our Easter Egg Hunt this year!!
Come join us in Memorial Park on Saturday, April 1st at 10:00AM sharp! There will be three different age groups, so look for the signage in our park.
The Easter Bunny is heading to Tweetsie Railroad Easter weekend. Bunny hop along with the Easter Bunny during Diamond Lil’s Can-Can Revue shows in the Tweetsie Palace at 10:30 am, Noon, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. After the show, the Easter Bunny will be available for a meet, greet, and photos.
Joshua Lozoff has been studying and sharing magic around the world for twenty years.
Joshua’s motto is “Life is Magic,” and he walks his talk by performing everywhere from penthouse suites to the streets of Guatemala City; sharing magic with Fortune 500 CEOs, folks on the street, and everyone in between.
NEW! This will be a day of fun and interactive programs meant to be attended by the whole family. Take your grandchildren … or grandparents(!) … and explore nature together!
Art in the Park hosts some of the best local and regional artists! Craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more in this juried show.
BRAHM's free guided tours for the public are the best way to learn more about the artworks currently on view at the museum. Tours are led by docents, a team of dedicated volunteers who have studied BRAHM's exhibitions and are trained to give tours to any and all museum visitors. Docents are the ambassadors to […]
This exhibition illustrates an essential, animating force in Blowing Rock's artistic history: the small community of Artists Alley.
Take a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a variety of interpretive tables and programming at the Woods Walk on topics such as how to plan a hike, Leave No Trace, essential items needed in a backpack and more.
Celebrate the rhododendron blooms with guided rambles, kids crafts and special displays. See the blossoms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities.
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 popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on breakout sessions, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery and native animals before and after regular business hours.
Art in the Park hosts some of the best local and regional artists! Craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more in this juried show.
Cathy Futral is an artist who favors watercolor and acrylic mediums, often plein air or working from photographs of her extensive travel in the U.S. and abroad.
Function, beauty, feeling and fun drive Lucas’s work. His hope is that the energy he invests in every piece flows to the users and enriches their lives. Whether his creations are functional or decorative, the wood he uses is sourced responsibly from local woodlands.
Join Grandfather Mountain to celebrate the birthdays of their 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.
Tickets for Day Out With Thomas include one ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, all Thomas-themed activities and one full day of admission to Tweetsie Railroad.
Randi always appreciated art but it wasn’t until she retired that she began to pursue her own art journey. Randi’s love of horticulture and botany has informed her still life paintings and in oil painting
Philip Moose, his name and his paintings, are nearly ubiquitous in Blowing Rock and the surrounding High Country. Best remembered for his landscapes, especially his countless scenes of Grandfather Mountain, Moose approached painting with a disciplined studio practice, producing a constant stream of pictures that found his work in the homes of so many in this community.
Save the date! There will be food, drinks, live artists, beautiful art on display, and guest speakers.
GIFTED: Collecting the Art of California at Gardena High School: 1919-1956 was developed for the hundredth anniversary of the Gardena High School Art Collection (GHSAC) in 2019 and illustrates the unlikely history of a communal approach to collection-building and a microcosm of California's modern art history.
Join App State’s Dr. Neva J. Specht for an in-depth look at this storied road spanning 469 miles. Through a bit of history and a few stories about how the parkway came to be, this talk focuses on the origins, the people who promoted the parkway as well as those who fought against it, and how the Moses and Bertha Cone estate became one of the most visited attractions along the Parkway.
The best small-town holiday parade around! Come early for the parade and enjoy the festive atmosphere in town for the afternoon with games and music in Memorial Park!
Head to Tweetsie as they celebrate July 4th and Tweetsie Railroad's Anniversary with the largest fireworks show in the High Country. The Wild West theme park will be open for extended hours from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 pm.
Blaring bagpipes, astounding athletes, delicate dancers, rocking Celtic music and a spectacular highland setting makes this colorful celebration of Scottish culture the best highland games in America.
Learn how to create your own mixed-media pet portrait in a relaxed atmosphere. Using tissue paper and acrylic paint you can make a fun, colorful portrait of your beloved pet or favorite animal.
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
Art in the Park hosts some of the best local and regional artists! Craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more in this juried show.
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
Grammy Award winner and Grand Ole Opry member Darius Rucker, live at Kidd Brewer Stadium, for one night only!
with special guest Lindsay Ell
The K-9s In Flight Frisbee dogs are returning to Tweetsie Railroad this season to amaze and entertain their guests with flips and tricks. The high-flying pups will be at Tweetsie Railroad July 22-24 and 27-30.
Competitors clear the course in several Classics and Jumper Divisions!
On Animal Enrichment Day, guests see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. An enrichment is a special treat, new toy or even an unfamiliar scent given to the animals to break up their routines and help keep them active and intellectually stimulated. Watch enrichment demonstrations, talk directly with keepers and participate in family-oriented games and crafts.
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a beautiful sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
Head to Tweetsie and hear America's favorite Cowboys, as this Grammy Award-winning quartet sing and entertain audiences "the Cowboy Way." Performances at Noon and 3:00 p.m.
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a beautiful sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a beautiful sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country commences its 85th Anniversary year with its signature fundraising event and gala on Friday, August 25, 2023. The Gatsby-era themed event will take attendees back to the roaring 1920’s to experience the iconic Theatre’s Art Deco grandeur with all-inclusive food, wine and local brews, a sampling of signature cocktails, silent and live auction and an evening filled with themed entertainment.
A Once-a-Year Event for Railroad Enthusiasts of All Ages!
Celebrate the golden age of steam locomotives behind Tweetsie's historic narrow-gauge, steam locomotives.
Celebrate the Blue Moon by enjoying special after-hours admission to The Blowing Rock Attraction, two beverages (beer & wine), and light refreshments.