Name: Blowing Rock Food & Wine Tour
Start: 2027-08-05T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2027-08-05T17:00:00-04:00

October 2026
Art in the Park

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock NC, NC, United States

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.

Free Entry
Fall Color Rambles

October 3 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Fall Color Rambles

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes.

Included with Admission
Broom Making Demonstration

October 8 @ 10:00 am - October 10 @ 4:00 pm

Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United States

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.

Free
Cottonwood Bark Carving Demonstration

October 15 @ 10:00 am - October 17 @ 4:00 pm

Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Tom Gow will be demonstrating how he carves whimsical cottages out of the thick bark of fallen cottonwood trees. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.

Free
Valle Country Fair

October 17 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The annual Valle Country Fair is a sure favorite among locals and visitors. Local food and crafts fill the space, while musicians and demonstrators entertain all day. Admission is free, but bring cash for parking and easy shopping.

Free Entry
Woolly Worm Festival

October 17 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 4:00 pm

Head over on October 17 & 18, 2026 in Banner Elk, North Carolina for woolly worm races, craft and food vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, and so much more.

$10
Blowing Rock Halloween Festival & Monster March

October 31 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Main Street 1094 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation for tons of FREE fun with a full afternoon of spooky activities! From downtown trick-or-treating to the famous Monster March, this is among the best Halloween events for kids of ALL ages. Memorial Park, located right in the middle of downtown, is the center for all the fun!

Free
Tweetsie’s Ghost Train®

October 31 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Tweetsie’s Ghost Train®

Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

The spooktacular season of Tweetsie’s Ghost Train® Halloween Celebration, a popular fall family tradition, begins Friday, September 25, and continues every Friday and Saturday night through October 31. It’s safe, spooky fun for the whole family.

$45 – $65
November 2026
Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town

November 27 @ 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Blowing Rock Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Blowing Rock’s Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town celebration is an annual holiday event that you are sure to love. Join us for hot chocolate, caroling, and visits with Santa.

Free
Blowing Rock Christmas Parade

November 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Main Street 1094 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

The best small-town parade you'll find anywhere! Celebrate the Christmas season with us as Main Street hosts a parade of decorated vehicles, dancing, costumes, and more. A 10am start time gets you in the holiday spirit for the rest of the day!

Free
December 2026
Contra Dance

December 5 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Contra Dance

American Legion 333 Wallingford Rd, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

A folk dance full of fun music and local characters. Dosey-do your way around the floor while you make friends and memories in Blowing Rock. Remember to bring your cash!

$10
August 2027
Blowing Rock Food & Wine Tour

August 5, 2027 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Blowing Rock Food & Wine Tour

Taste and sip your way around one of the most charming mountain villages you’ll ever experience – Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

Expert guides will lead you to all the best restaurants, while exploring local art and history along the way.

$119.00

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