Fall Y’all – Food Truck Festival
First Baptist Church 350 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NCSunday, Aug. 25th at the First Baptist Church of Blowing Rock, there will be a food truck round up. There will also be live music!
Free Entry
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Jim Magruder at Artists in Residence – Edgewood Cottage
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCJim captures unique and engaging images of the landscape, culture, and people of our region. He scours mountains, woods and towns hunting for scenes that reveal the beauty, wonder and sometimes the pathos of the area and its inhabitants.
Free Entry
Sue Wilders at Artists in Residence – Edgewood Cottage
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCSue paints what she knows and what she sees but very much considers herself a work in progress. Sue studied Japanese and Chinese art for five years and was artist in residence for 17 years at the Morikami Japanese Museum in Delray Beach Florida.
Free Entry
ASU Home Football Game
Kidd Brewer Stadium 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesAppalachian State Football returns for the 2024 Season.
Hawk Watch at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCAll throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration.
Lucas Hundley at Artists in Residence – Edgewood Cottage
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.
Free Entry
Crystal Hurt at Artists in Residence – Edgewood Cottage
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCCrystal is a watercolor artist from the mountains of North Carolina. Crystal fills/paints her “shadowboxes” and other paintings with small commonplace living things, particularly those provided by an incredibly diverse Blue Ridge Mountains environment.
Free Entry
The Denim Ball
Be sure to mark The Denim Ball on your calendar for Thursday, Sept. 5. This year's annual event will be held at Camp Yonahnoka at the Linville Golf Club.
Grandfather by Night: Adventurous Edition
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCExplore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites.
Junior Naturalist Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCJunior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome!
Art in the Park
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock NC, 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
Children’s Story Time at Blowing Rock Community Library
Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United States11:00 -12:00 Children's Storytime at the library. For more information please visit the library's website
Free
CANCELED – Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series
Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCMark your calendars for the 2024 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park, this year’s concert series is a food drive for @HungerHealthCoalition’s A Simple Gesture Program.
FREE
Grandfather by Night – Less Adventurous Edition
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCExplore Grandfather Mountain afterhours with your own personal guides! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites.
$50
Book Signing at The Incredible Toy Co.
Incredible Toy Co. 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd. #20, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesSaturday, Sept 14th at 10am - Eden Estabrook, author of Arnie the Armadillo Goes to Antarctica will be doing a book signing event.
Free
Contra Dance at the American Legion
American Legion Building 333 Wallingford Road, Blowing Rock, NCStart the semester with a Contra Dance. Grab some friends and come on out to the dance. There's plenty of space on the floor, if you've been worried about crowds.
$10
September Full Moon Paddle at Price Lake
Price Lake Boat Rentals 3636 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesPrice Lake Boat Rentals will be offering canoes, double kayaks, and single kayaks for rent to enjoy paddling around Price Lake under the full moon! See Price Lake and the Blue Ridge Parkway from a whole new light. Registration is required ahead of time.
$35 – $45
Meet the Author: Tracey Enerson Wood at Blowing Rock Community Library
Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesTracey Enerson Wood is a published screenwriter and novelist who brings the stories of amazing women in history to life. Her latest novel, Katharine, the Wright Sister, spotlights one of the most overlooked women in history, and the sacrifices she made so others might fly.
Free
September Full Moon Paddle at Price Lake
Price Lake Boat Rentals 3636 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesPrice Lake Boat Rentals will be offering canoes, double kayaks, and single kayaks for rent to enjoy paddling around Price Lake under the full moon! See Price Lake and the Blue Ridge Parkway from a whole new light. Registration is required ahead of time.
$35 – $45
Pottery Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesLynn Jenkins will demonstrate wheel-thrown pottery techniques, as well as some of the ways she prepares the surfaces of her pots for firing.
Free
Grandfather Presents: Dr. Margaret Lowman Ph.D., aka CanopyMeg
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCOne of the world’s first arbornauts, CanopyMeg devoted over four decades to exploring forest canopies. Her research and exploration have taken her to more than 40 countries, where she not only tirelessly saves forests but also mentors girls.
$25 – $60
Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K
Bistro Roca 143 Wonderland Trail, Blowing Rock, NCEnjoy the scenic views of the Blue Ridge as you challenge yourself with a climb up Wonderland Trail Road along side other Blue Ridge Conservancy supporters. Run the 3.1 miles as fast as you can knowing that sticky buns, coffee, and even beer await as you cross the finish line.
A Starry Night at The Blowing Rock Benefitting Watauga Humane Society
The Blowing Rock Attraction 432 The Rock Road, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesA Starry Night promises to be a cocktail casual evening to be held at the local landmark, The Blowing Rock, with its winding pathways, gardens, and magnificent vistas.
$200
Fiber Adornments Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHat-maker Julia Gaunt will be demonstrating how she adorns her hats with flowers made from wool and ribbon. She will also demonstrate some free motion sewing techniques for writing, drawing, and coloring with thread onto fabric!
Free
Music on the Lawn at the Inn at Ragged Gardens
Inn At Ragged Gardens 203 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC“Music on the Lawn” at The Inn at Ragged Gardens has become a much beloved outdoor concert series. Held each Friday from May through September (weather permitting), the event draws locals and visitors alike.
Free Entry
Book Signing at The Incredible Toy Co.
Incredible Toy Co. 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd. #20, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesSaturday Sept 28th - Bucleigh Kernodle, author of I'd Love You Even if you Were a Pickle (and many other books) will be doing a signing event.
Free
ASU Home Football Game
Kidd Brewer Stadium 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesApp State Vs. Liberty
Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCEmbrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight, the park’s after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours, fireside tales and a chance to meet the park’s nighttime residents.
Live Music Sundays at The Blowing Rock Ale House
Blowing Rock Ale House NCBlowing Rock Ale House will begin its live music series for the Summer! The music will be held at the beer garden so it is weather dependent. It will be from 2pm - 5pm.
Free Entry
Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra (PRSO) is the leading professional ragtime orchestra in the United States. Under the direction of virtuoso Andrew Greene, PRSO recreates the syncopated stylings of a bygone era - Ragtime, Theater, and Dance music, along with underscoring classic silent films using an immense archive of over 15,000 original orchestral scores.
$25
CANCELLED – Wildflower Bingo at the American Legion
American Legion Building 333 Wallingford Road, Blowing Rock, NCTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HELENE!
$20
CANCELLED – TroutFest
Speckled Trout Outfitters 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, United States +1 moreTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HELENE!
PARKWAY CLOSED – Tapestry Weaving Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesSandy Adair will be demonstrating how she creates her large mountain landscapes on a tapestry loom. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.
Free
CANCELLED – Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance at The Schaefer Center
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HELENE!
$15 – $45
CANCELLED – Art in the Park
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock NC, 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
CANCELLED – Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series
Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCMark your calendars for the 2024 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park, this year’s concert series is a food drive for @HungerHealthCoalition’s A Simple Gesture Program.
FREE
PARKWAY CLOSED – Fiber Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesPARKWAY CLOSED - This event cannot happen due to Parkway Closure.
Free
PARKWAY CLOSED – Broom Making Demo at Moses Cone Manor
Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesPARKWAY CLOSED - This event cannot happen due to Parkway Closure.
Free
Mystery Hill – Community Spirit Pass
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NCLocal residents can head over to Mystery Hill for a FREE ticket to lift the spirits. It includes the Anomaly Tour, Hall of Mystery, Bubblerama, Native American Artifact Museum, 1903 Dougherty House Museum, & Bull Ride Challenge.
Free Entry
CANCELLED – Sugar Mountain Resort’s Oktoberfest
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, NCEnjoy a two-day Oktoberfest from 10:00am until 5:00pm in the North Carolina Mountains. The festival features live Bavarian music by the Harbour Towne Fest band, German and American food & beverages, a children’s fun center, hay rides; local & regional craft fair, lift-rides on the Summit Express chairlift, a winter sports shop sale, lodging specials and much, much more.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED – Fall Color Ramble at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCFrom October 5 through 13, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included in your admission ticket.
POSTPONED – Gillian Welch & David Rawlings at The Schaefer Center
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HELENE!
$25 – $60
Postponed CANCELLED – Valle Country Fair
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HELENE!
Free Entry
Woolly Worm WEBFEST
Banner Elk Shawneehaw Ave S, Banner Elk, NCThe in-person event cannot take place, but join in the fun and support from afar with the Woolly Worm Webfest!
$10
Fall From Grace at Lantern Farm
Lantern Farm Doe Meadows Dr., West Jefferson, NC, United StatesFall From Grace reveals the story of a young girl whose parents have mysteriously disappeared on All Hallows Eve in 1845. The family land has a cursed and ominous history that dates back centuries.
$22
High Country Hurricane Relief at Hotel Embers
The Embers Terrace 124 Morningside Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesCome out to Hotel Embers for an afternoon of music and raffles. All raffle proceeds, and a portion of food and beverage proceeds benefit the Hospitality House of Northwest NC.
High Country Boil at Myers Kitchen & Pantry
Myers Kitchen & Pantry 8146 Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, United States“HIGH COUNTRY BOIL” Dinner
(Butter poached Tiger Shrimp, Chili Rubbed Salmon, corn on the cob , Kielbasa sausage, new potatoes, garlic cheddar biscuits)
Two High Country Chefs come together to raise money for Western North Carolina: Burt Myers (Myers Kitchen and Pantry) & Jessica Clearwater (Moondance Catering)
$16
Mindfulness Meditation Group at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesMake time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric DeVere will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Free