3T Mixer Ride at Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters 7593-B Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to the 3T Mixer Ride, Thursday, May 11th from 10am to 12pm starting from Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters.
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Artisan Market & Mother’s Day Sales
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway for an Artisan Market and great Mother's Day sales.
Free Entry
Classic Car Cruise-In at Shoppes on the Parkway
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway to get your classic car fix! Located in the parking lot by Banana Republic from 10am-5pm.
Free Entry
3T Demo Day at Valle Crucis Community Park
Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Rd., Banner Elk, NC, United StatesHead over to 3T Demo Day, Saturday, May 13th from 10am to 5pm at Valle Crucis Community Park (Herrick Pavilion).
Free Entry
Exhibit: A Hundred Years of Horses
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesCelebrating the Centennial of the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show In 1923, one of Blowing Rock’s most beloved traditions began as a small tournament on the hill behind Green Park Inn. A century later, the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show has transformed into a monumental event on a beautiful preserve that draws equestrians from across the country […]
Free Entry
BRAHM: Square Dancing in Wilson Education Center
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin BRAHM for another Square Dance!
The dance will take place in the Wilson Education Center at BRAHM.
If you have never square danced before or are a little rusty there will be instruction from 6 pm - 6:30 pm. Then the dance will kick off at 6:30 and last until about 8 pm.
Free Entry
ZDayZ Car Show
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway to see this annual car show! 10am - 5pm by Banana Republic.
Free Entry
Art in the Park
Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesArt 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.
Free Entry
Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series
Memorial Park Gazebo 1036 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesFamily-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music- all concerts begin at 1pm on Sundays following Art in the Park shows.
FREE
Memorial Day Block Party & Sales Weekend
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway for live music and great sales.
Free Entry
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at the Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesAll across America and around the world, audiences have fallen in love with these two sophisticated Southern gentlemen and the high-energy show featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.
$15 – $35
Memorial Day Service
Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCVice Admiral, Sean Pybus, will speak. He is USN retired, and a former Commander of U.S. Navy Seals. He is highly decorated, and has served with distinction in Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. All are invited to attend.
FREE
Rhododendron Ramble at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake 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.
Community Band Concert at Memorial Park Gazebo
Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCThe community band will be playing their hard practiced pieces in the Gazebo at Memorial Park from 2-4 pm on the last Sunday of the month.
Free
Memorial Day Ceremony at Boone Mall
Boone Mall 1180 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NCYour High Country Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will conduct the 15th Annual Memorial Day Commemoration at the Boone Mall on Monday 29 May 2023.
Free
The Embers Featuring Craig Woolard
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe Embers are truly one of the finest entertainment experiences of our lifetime. Come to their show and they will put JOY in your step, LOVE in your heart and BEACH MUSIC in your soul!
$15 – $18
Artisan Market at Shoppes on the Parkway
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway for an Artisan Market.
Free Entry
National Trails Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCFrom 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.
All-Day Rhododendron Ramble at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCCelebrate 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.
140th Anniversary of the Original Mast General Store
Mast General Store Valle Crucis 3565 HWY 194 S., Sugar Grove, NC, United StatesHead over to the original Mast General Store to enjoy FREE popcorn throughout the day and join in on a special tour of the Original Mast Store led by Lisa Cooper, who spent four years living in the store when her parents re-opened the historic location in the 1980s. Tours are limited to 15 people and are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Free Entry
Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show – Saddlebred
Broyhill Equestrian Preserve 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NCThe 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.
Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series
Memorial Park Gazebo 1036 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesFamily-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music- all concerts begin at 1pm on Sundays following Art in the Park shows.
FREE
Cathy Futral at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCCathy 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.
Free Entry
Lucas Hundley at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCFunction, 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.
Free Entry
Animal Birthday Party at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCJoin 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.
Summer Concert Series: Music in Broyhill Park
Broyhill Park 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Broyhill Park for Live music and a great time. The music plays from 5-7 pm. Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers. Free entry and parking at Broyhill Park. Sponsored by the Blowing Rock Civic Association.
Free
Boonerang Kick-Off: The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe Boonerang Music & Arts Festival Kick-off Concert
Featuring: Kruger Bros. , Jeff Little Trio, and Burnett Sisters Trio
$20.50
Classic Car Cruise-In at Shoppes on the Parkway
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway to get your classic car fix! Located in the parking lot by Banana Republic from 10am-5pm.
Free Entry
Tweetsie Railroad: Day Out With Thomas
Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NCTickets 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.
$40 – $60
Scott Ballard at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCAs chief photographer at Lees-McRae College followed by program photographer for the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Scott’s art journey began with photography.
Free Entry
Randi Robeson at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCRandi 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
Free Entry
Exhibit: Sketching the Personal: Works on Paper by Philip Moose
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesPhilip 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.
Free
International Day of Yoga at The Art of Living Retreat Center
Art of Living Retreat Center 639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NCCelebrate International Day of Yoga on The Art of Living Retreat Center's beautiful Boone Campus. Experience a sample of their R&R program featuring yoga, meditation, and great food. Cost is $20.
$20
BRAHM: Square Dancing in Wilson Education Center
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin BRAHM for another Square Dance!
The dance will take place in the Wilson Education Center at BRAHM.
If you have never square danced before or are a little rusty there will be instruction from 6 pm - 6:30 pm. Then the dance will kick off at 6:30 and last until about 8 pm.
Free Entry
Damn Tall Buildings at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States“If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit and gravy … Damn Tall Buildings will slide in nice as a welcome edition to your listening rotation.
$25
Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening
Bolick and Traditions Pottery 4443 Bolick Rd, Lenoir, NCAnnual event at the Bolick & Traditions Pottery studio, about 4 miles south of their gallery shop on Main Street in Blowing Rock. Be present at 10 am to watch them unload the groundhog-style wood kiln.
Free Entry
An Appalachian Summer Festival: An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesLeslie Odom, Jr. is a two-time Academy Award-nominated, Tony and Grammy Award-winning, and three-time Emmy Award nominated actor, singer, songwriter, and entertainer.
$50 – $70
Community Band Concert at Memorial Park Gazebo
Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCThe community band will be playing their hard practiced pieces in the Gazebo at Memorial Park from 2-4 pm on the last Sunday of the month.
Free
Veronica Vale at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCAs an outdoor enthusiast, Veronica has been privileged to follow adventure to many breathtaking scenes of inspiration. She’s found joy in documenting wild scenes along the way, from her former home in the mountains of Utah to her travels throughout the western US to her current home in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Free Entry
Theresa Gloster at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCTheresa Gloster is a storyteller who conveys her stories through paint and other media stories about childhood and memories sparked by things that happen in the world today.
Free Entry
An Appalachian Summer Festival: The Blue Caftan
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesHalim and Mina run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas. In order to keep up with the commands of the demanding customers, they hire Youssef.
$10
An Appalachian Summer Festival: Apollo’s Fire – The Road to Dublin
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesPlaying on historical instruments, the ensemble traces the roots of Appalachian music to the Irish and Scottish immigrants who crossed the Atlantic, bringing their ballads, jigs, and reels with them.
$30
Exhibit: Gifted – Collecting the Art of California at Gardena High School
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesGIFTED: 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.
Free
Appalachian Summer Festival: Behind the Curtain at the Rosen-Schaffel Competition
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Lecture Hall 423 West King Street, Boone, NCThis series offers a compelling, behind-the-scenes perspective on festival programming by shining a light on the creative process and practice of selected artists featured during An Appalachian Summer Festival.
Registration Required
July 4th Block Party at Shoppes on the Parkway
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway to celebrate the 4th of July with a block party and amazing sales!
Free Entry
4th of July Festival
Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesThe 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!
Free
An Appalachian Summer Festival: 12th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition
Rosen Concert Hall 813 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe festival proudly presents the 12th annual Rosen-Schaffel Concerto Competition for Young & Emerging Artists, known for the pivotal role it has played in launching the careers of some of our region’s most promising young artists.
FREE
Allise Whitworth at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCAllise Whitworth is a lifelong art educator who taught for almost five decades before shifting her focus to the process of making art.
Free Entry