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.
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!
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.
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!
Special family-friendly Trick or Treat event ($10) on the 31st from 6:30pm-9:00pm. - This event has no actors!
Head to Mystery Hill for a series of vibrant weekends where local vendors, food trucks, and musicians come together to uplift and rejuvenate our community. Their goal is to offer these marketplaces every weekend depending on vendor availability.
Embark on a colorful journey into the world of vibrant landscape painting, where the beauty of nature comes alive on canvas. Led by acclaimed artist Lyudmila Tomova Clark, a.k.a. Lucy, this workshop invites you to explore the dynamic interplay of color, light, and form, as you learn to capture the essence of landscapes with energy and expression.
App State Vs. Old Dominion
An Evening of Laughter and Intimate Magic Entertainment with Lyndy Phillips The Carolina Comedy Magic Parlor is not just a 75 minute magic show; it's an immersive experience that engages all the senses.
Youth aged 12-18 are invited to join us at BRAHM every second Saturday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm this fall for directed studio time inspired by famous artists. Explore new styles and processes for making art. Meet new friends and express your creative side. Free for the community. Reservations encouraged.
Your High Country Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will conduct a 18th Annual Veterans Day Commemoration at the Boone Mall. The ceremony will include participation of the Watauga Community Band offering a prelude concert commencing at 10:30. At 11:00, Watauga High School Marine Corps JROTC Color Guard will present the Colors.
Come celebrate the artists and poets of ARS POETICA II exhibition! The reception will include an awards ceremony to announce the pairings chosen for the two Judges' Choice Awards as well as the People's Choice Award. Light refreshments will be available.
Appalachian Road Show - is a visionary acoustic ensemble, bringing new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, bluegrass and folk songs, as well as offering innovative original music, all presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian regions of the United States.
Head over to J. McLaughlin and enjoy sips and light bites with 15% of the proceeds benefitting Casting Bread Food Pantry! From 12-5pm on November 15
Join us for, WAKE OF THE FLOOD: A BENEFIT FOR AND BY APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS, at 7:30 PM on Friday, November 15, at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country. This concert will support our community's recovery with proceeds benefiting the NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund.
Zine-making is the opportunity to develop different chapters in the Book of Life. Creating a zine from folding the paper to finishing off the leather button closure provides a space for reflection and creativity.
The Carolina Snowbelles are pleased to announce the rescheduled date for their first annual Carolina Snowbelle Soirée. The fundraising event will take place at the Fairway Cafe & Venue at 433 Fairway Drive on November 16, 2024 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Three Times A Lady - singer/songwriters Victoria Camp, Kennedy Scott, and Hannah Blaylock present the most timeless show in country music. Initially starting out as a just-for-fun tribute to their all time favorite "Trio" albums (Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris), the combo grew artistically as the girls started playing their own original songs and adding in their own trio-inspired covers.
App State Vs. James Madison
Bring your pup on over to Barks & Co. for a Pupsgiving Meal. The meal includes turkey, green beans, sweet potatoes, and a pumpkin pup cup! It costs $10 and the proceeds will buy Pupsgiving plates for the animals at Watauga Humane Society. It starts at 4:00pm.
The ASU Jazz Ensemble I will be playing for us at the Appalachian Theatre. The first half of the concert will be regular big band jazz tunes. The second half will be holiday jazz music.
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.
Bring the little ones to enjoy a cozy Storytime with Santa, where they’ll hear festive tales and have the chance to meet Santa himself. Afterward, they can get creative with our cookie decorating station, making sweet holiday treats to take home.
Enjoy a nighttime train ride among thousands of dazzling lights, visit with Santa in his life-size gingerbread house, spin through the night on classic amusement rides, roast s'mores over an open fire, delight in home-made fudge, and find the perfect Christmas gift at one of our many retail shops.
Chetola Resort features a sparkling display of lights each winter season! The “Festival of Lights” is free and open to the public, and you are invited to enjoy thousands of dazzling illuminations throughout the resort. As you drive or stroll around Chetola Lake, view glittering ice skaters, “Rudolph” reeling in a big fish, strolling carolers and many more captivating holiday scenes.
Take a scenic, guided carriage ride around the stunning Chetola Lake Drive, surrounded by festive lights and winter scenery. Whether you're looking for a romantic outing or a fun family activity, the carriage ride is a unique way to experience the beauty of Chetola Resort.
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!
Meet your favorite magical and non-magical princesses at Rustic after the Blowing Rock Christmas Parade. Add some wide eyed wonder to your child's parade experience.
The Blowing Rock Community Library will be hosting a quilt sale to benefit the Library from 11am-4pm. They will also have a Hot Chocolate Story Time free for the kids after the Christmas Parade at 11am.
BRAHM is excited to announce a series of Pop-Up Art and Craft Fairs to support area artisans recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene. In the aftermath of the storm, many fall events across the High Country were canceled, leading to a significant loss of income for local creators. These small fairs hosted at BRAHM will provide artisans with an opportunity to recover lost revenue and reconnect with the community during the holiday season.
Highland Holidays - A Scottish Yuletide Spectacular from the Highland Echoes Team including award winning Celtic vocalist, Jennifer Licko, Riverdance veteran Patrick Mangan, co-founder of Seven Nations Neil Anderson and the Highland Echoes Scottish Dancers!
Santa is coming to the Original Mast General Store. The store and the area surrounding it sustained damage during Hurricane Helene on September 27th. To bring some normalcy, hope, and holiday cheer to the area, the Mast Store will be hosting Santa again this year!
Head over to Egg Rollin' on December 4th from 5-7pm and enjoy a 3 course meal complete with salad, hibachi fried rice with sweet carrots and choice of protein, and an apple eggroll with vanilla bean ice cream. The proceeds from this meal will go to benefit children who were affected by Hurricane Helene.
This Holiday Market will include local crafts such as, ceramics, cupcakes, woodwork, candles, jewelry, and more! The Mustard Seed will also have a full selection of Holiday décor, gifts, Christmas trees, Holiday wreaths, garlands, and ornaments.
The Carolina Snowbelles Christmas made its debut in Washington DC at the world renowned Kennedy Center's Millennium Stages and is now the High Country's newest holiday tradition for the whole family. A Carolina Snowbelle Christmas is certain to feature something for everyone! From beloved classics like "Merry and Bright", "Sing" and "Like This" by The Carolina Snowbelles director Cheryl Cutlip.
Join App Ski Mountian the first weekend in December for our Anniversary Celebration, where they roll back ticket prices and offer both Saturday & Sunday Day Sessions for only $10!
