Free concerts every Friday and Saturday night with local jazz musician Charlie Ellis! Enjoy the music in the lobby and sitting rooms of the beautifully restored Green Park Inn.
Maud Gatewood (1934–2004) is an exceptional figure in the art history of North Carolina and the American Southeast. A painter of exacting technique with a keen eye for composition and cultural commentary, her pictures capture the Carolinas (and the expanding world beyond) across much of the 20th Century.
Anna Buckner is a painter in the most expanded sense. An interdisciplinary artist and maker, she creates compositions at the intersection of textile patterning, graphic design, and painting. And other Myths is a body of work that leverages the storytelling potential of quilting within the context of painterly composition and design precision.
All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration.
“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.
Explore 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.
Saturday, Sept 14th at 10am - Eden Estabrook, author of Arnie the Armadillo Goes to Antarctica will be doing a book signing event.
Start 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.
Blowing 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.
Price 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.
Tracey 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.
Price 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.
Lynn Jenkins will demonstrate wheel-thrown pottery techniques, as well as some of the ways she prepares the surfaces of her pots for firing.
One 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.
Head over to J. McLaughlin and enjoy sips and light bites with 15% of the proceeds benefitting New Directions Mustard Seed! From 11am-5pm on September 20
Enjoy 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 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.
Hat-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!
Saturday 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.
App State Vs. Liberty
Embrace 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.
The 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.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HELENE!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HELENE!
Sandy 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.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HELENE!
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.
From 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.
Mark 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.
PARKWAY CLOSED - This event cannot happen due to Parkway Closure.
PARKWAY CLOSED - This event cannot happen due to Parkway Closure.
Local 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.
Enjoy 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.
Fall 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.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HELENE!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HELENE!
The in-person event cannot take place, but join in the fun and support from afar with the Woolly Worm Webfest!
Come 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” 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)
Alexander Hallmark (1949–2021) was an artist and longtime resident of Blowing Rock. Deeply embedded in this community, his career in the studio, though developed later in life, produced many of the works of public art that serve as visual anchors throughout this village and the wider High Country.
Make 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.
Slopeside at Appalachian Ski Mtn., you will find everything from skis and snowboards to helmets, accessories, and children’s clothing, all discounted up to 70% off!
Visit Grandfather Mountain for a day of nature programs about animals that some consider creepy and crawly! This fun-filled celebration includes an opportunity to trick-or-treat on the mountain and then watch special Halloween enrichments be given to the animals. Included with admission.
Head on over to McCoy Minerals on October 26th from 12-3pm and enjoy carving your pumpkin! Bring your own pumpkin to the event, and McCoy Minerals will supply everything else. This event is free and open to the public.
Blowing Rock Brewing Company presents: Oktoberfest Celebration! There will be live music, feats of strength, and more!
App State Vs. Georgia State Kickoff at 1:00 PM
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!
Head on over to the field next to Blowing Rock Elementary School for their Fall Festival. Bring a blanket and some chairs and get comfy! They will have great food options, carnival games, face painting, silent auctions, and more!
