Charity Chef's Night at Storie Street Grille
2024-02-22 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Storie Street Grille, 1167 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to Storie Street Grille on Thursdays in February for a delicious menu. 10% of the proceeds from 4:30 – 8:30 pm will go to support High Country Caregivers.
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Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience at The App Theatre
2024-02-22 20:30 - 23:00 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
photo credit: James Dean
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience- For over 40 years, two-time GRAMMY award winning, 8th generation Louisiana Creole, Terrance Simien, has been shattering the myths and often misinformation, about what his traditional Zydeco roots music is – and is not. It most certainly is American roots music and it is music born of the black and mixed race French speaking Creoles of South Louisiana. It’s exhilarating and as complex and diverse as the Creoles. It’s also more than just one rhythm and one tempo. Sure it’s about dancing; “less dancing please”, said no-one ever! But, it’s also about grooving in place and dancing freely. It’s definitely about the vocal performance as well. Terrance’s lead vocals and the stunning three part harmonies of he, Danny and Stan – are proof positive that vocal performances matter – a lot! Zydeco is dynamic and evolving – remaining relevant to allow its artists to express themselves within their genre without constraints.
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Tanawha Trail Thru-Hike with Speckled Trout Outfitters
2024-02-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Speckled Trout Outfitters, 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Experience the Tanawha Trail through a guided hike. Speckled Trout Outifitters is offering the opportunity to hike this trail with an experienced guide leading the way. Tackle all 13.4 miles of the Tanawha and get outdoors with the best of them. The cost is $35. If you have questions, call hiking guide Emery at 919-475-2619.
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Menu Premier Dinner at The Gamekeeper
2024-02-25 17:30 - 20:30 | The Gamekeeper, 3005 Shulls Mill Rd, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
The next menu premier takes us to the town of Hamelin Germany. The town is best known for the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin made famous by The Brothers Grimm. The Gamekeeper chose this region not only because of its beauty but it is also the hometown of a special friend of the restaurant.
Chef Ken has put together another exciting menu and we can’t wait for you to experience it. Tickets for the event will be $125 a person with an optional spirit pairing for an additional $50.
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Burgers and Brewsday at Storie Street Grille
2024-02-27 12:30 - 21:30 | Storie Street Grille, 1167 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to Storie Street Grille on Tuesdays for a plethora of burgers and 30% off beers to go with it.
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One For the Foxes at The App Theatre
2024-03-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Dave Curley, Tadhg Ó Meachair & Joanna Hyde form an exciting and dynamic transatlantic trio that presents a rousing blend of Irish and American folk music, having already won over audiences on both sides of the ocean.
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Linville Gorge Loop Backpacking with Speckled Trout Outfitters
2024-03-27 08:00 - 2024-03-29 23:30 | Speckled Trout Outfitters, 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Linville Gorge Loop Backpacking | March 27 – 29

Backpacking in Blowing Rock, NC

Multi Day Trips
Backpacking
Backcountry Trip
1-8 People
Seasonal: Mar 27 – Mar 29

Bookable By Request Only!

The Speckled Trout Outfitters will be taking backpackers who want to start the season off with a challenge to the Linville Gorge Wilderness to backpack the “Is That All You Got?!” Loop. This loop is notoriously known for its challenging terrain and breathtaking views. It’s the perfect opportunity to test your backcountry skills, learn new ones from our experienced guides, and give the Linville Gorge Wilderness all you got!
Itinerary:
Day 1. 8-9miles Enjoy views of Table Rock, the Chimneys, and Shortoff Mountain
Day 2. 8-9 miles Experience the Linville River, Daffodil Flats, and views from Shortoff
Day 3. 5.5miles Finish up our adventure with walks along the LInville River, Hawksbill, Table Rock and views of the Chimneys
*NO BACKPACKING GEAR INCLUDED*
Backpacking Gear Available to Rent: Tent: $25 Backpack: $25 Sleeping Bag: $20 Sleeping Mat: $10 Stove: $10 Optional Meal Plan Add On: $60 (Food will be prepared for you by one of your guides)
For all inquiries and questions (including rentals), call our head hiking guide, Ryan, at 828 – 260 – 7441. We will host an in person gathering at our shop for discussing the trip and meeting each other the week before the trip takes off.
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Experience the Solar Eclipse at Grandfather Mountain
2024-04-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
A total solar eclipse, one of nature’s most spectacular sights, is coming to North America on April 8. Weather permitting; a partial eclipse will be visible at Grandfather Mountain. According to sources, approximately 87% of the sun will be obscured in this region. The best viewing time will be between 2-3 p.m.
A designated area to enjoy the eclipse will be set up. The location of this area will be determined the day of the event, taking wind and other factors into consideration. Chairs will be welcome at this location. Chairs will not be allowed on Linville Peak.
Solar eclipse glasses will be needed to view the event. The first 100 guests on April 8 will receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses for free with their admission. The glasses will also be on sale in the mountain’s gift shops that day.
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Emmet Cohen Trio
2024-04-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards, and a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. Cohen headlines regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, and Birdland, and has appeared at the Newport, Monterey, and North Sea jazz festivals. His artistry has taken him to venues and festivals in over 30 countries. Cohen’s entrepreneurial energies led to his developing “Live From Emmet’s Place,” a live-streamed “Harlem rent party” that unites a worldwide audience via tens of millions of internet views. Cohen has released over ten albums as leader and has performed or recorded with Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Tootie Heath, Houston Person, Christian McBride, and Kurt Elling.
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2024 Cheers for Charity at The Mustard Seed Home
2024-04-26 16:00 - 19:00 | The Mustard Seed Home, 312 Green St., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Mustard Seed Home is proud to host an evening of champagne and shopping in April, all in support of Project HEAL. This national non-profit is a beacon of hope, providing life-saving support through free treatment placements, free insurance navigation help, and cash assistance grants, ensuring equitable access to eating disorder treatment.
On Friday, April 26th, Mustard Seed Home will stay open late until 7 PM for the event. 10% of all sales will be donated to Project HEAL. Champagne will be served from 4-7 PM, and an appearance from Mrs. Blue Ridge Valley America, Madeline Stewart.
We warmly invite you to join us on Friday, April 26th, at Mustard Seed Home, located at 312 Green St. in downtown Blowing Rock. No reservations or tickets are required for this special evening dedicated to supporting Project HEAL. Your presence will make a difference.
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Saved: Objects of the Dead - A Discussion on Art, Creativity, and Greif, with Jody Servon
2024-05-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Saved: Objects of the Dead, cover. Photograph by Ben Alper.
This program is free and open to the public thanks to a generous donation from Houck and K.B. Medford. Registration Required.
Join artist Jody Servon for a discussion about embracing creativity while grieving. Her book and collaborative project, Saved: Objects of the Dead (Artsuite, 2023), with CA-based poet Lorene Delany-Ullman is a visual and poetic narrative of how grief manifests and how material possessions help harbor memories. Their book candidly embraces a topic Americans often avoid talking about, even though it is an experience we share: the death of a loved one.
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The Del McCoury Band at The App Theatre
2024-05-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages, and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams, Del is the living link. On primetime and late-night television talk shows, there is Del. From headlining sold-out concerts to music festivals of all genres, including one carrying his namesake, there is Del. Where audiences number in the tens of thousands, and admirers as diverse as country-rock icon Steve Earle and jamband royalty Phish count as two among hundreds, there is Del.
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3T Showroom Social at Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
2024-05-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters, 7593-B Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come check out the 3Ts in our Showroom and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts!
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3T Mixer Ride at Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
2024-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters, 7593-B Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Ride with other 3T enthusiasts!
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Music on the Lawn at the Inn at Ragged Gardens
2024-05-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Inn At Ragged Gardens, 203 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
“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. It has grown in popularity over the years and attendance in the hundreds can be expected. A different band is featured every week and performances are from 5:30 until 8:30. A cash bar and lawn menu are available. There is no charge for the concerts and guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and arrive early to secure a spot on the lawn. Please no pets, coolers or outside food and beverage. Each week a private non-profit organization is featured to educate and inform the public about their cause.
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Modern Alchemy of the Heart at The Art of Living Retreat Center
2024-05-10 19:30 - 2024-05-12 11:30 | Art of Living Retreat Center, 639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NC, 28607
Do you feel continually pulled in multiple directions, often distracted from your inner calling?
Are you longing to reconnect to your inner wisdom and rise as the sacred self-leader of your most authentic and joyful life?
Whether you are looking to accelerate your spiritual development, experience emotional freedom, or clear past trauma, the wisdom of modern alchemy will immerse you in the practices and tools to uplift and transform your life from the inside out.
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Rocket Run: Bubble & Fun Run at Davant Field
2024-05-24 15:00 - 18:00 | NC
Blowing Rock School is hosting a new annual event with its first-ever Rocket Run on May 24, 2024 from 3 to 6pm at Davant Field. As a start to the summer, the fun-run style event will include a bubble run, food trucks, music, games, bounce houses, a photo booth and more. This event is free and open to the public. Any proceeds will go to the PTO’s Playground Maintenance Fund.
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Fairy Hair Flare Pop Up at The Funky Tulip
2024-05-26 11:30 - 16:30 | NC
Need a little added sparkle in your life? Fair Hair Flare is here to do just that. Add a little sparkle to your hair with options for every budget. Appointments are appreciated, but walk ups will be welcome as well!
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Live Music Sundays at The Blowing Rock Ale House
2024-06-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Blowing Rock Ale House, 152 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
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.
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Maple Sally CCW Ride with Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
2024-06-15 09:00 - 13:00 | NC
We will roll at 9am on Saturday, June 15th from the Mortimer Campground Picnic Area, 8384 NC-90, Collettsville, NC 28611.
The ride will be approximately 33 miles. Post-ride, we will hop in Wilson Creek for a swim, so bring your bathing suit and pack a picnic.
All paces are welcome, but you are expected to know the route and be self-supported. We will have 1 regroup at the intersection of Brown Mountain Beach Road and Adako Road to make sure everyone makes the turn onto Maple Sally. Gravel bikes are highly recommended, but cross-country mountain bikes with fast rolling tread will also work well.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45896371
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Monday Night Concert in Broyhill Park
2024-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Broyhill Park, 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
A special June Concert in the Park with Haze & Dacey! Free and open to the public, bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Fire Skills Pint Night at The Speckled Trout Outfitters
2024-06-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Speckled Trout Outfitters, 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Learn how to make a friction fire by bowdrilling, how to make your own bowdrill set, and hone your fire tending skills with hiking guide, Becca. Free event, no registration.
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Jeremy Wade at Grandfather Mountain
2024-06-27 16:30 - 20:00 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
As a child in England, Jeremy Wade was obsessed with fishing. However, as he grew up, the rivers seemed more crowded with fishermen and the catches less mythical, and Wade’s dream faded. A chance discovery in his 20s of a magazine article about a fish in India, the mahseer, a giant golden-scaled carp that lives in thunderous rocky rivers, rekindled his passion. He dusted down his fishing rods and set off with £200 in his pocket to follow his dreams. Decades later, the rest, as they say, is history.
Wade was the presenter of the worldwide hit television series, “River Monsters.” His book of the same name (Orion, 2012) delivers a sometimes jaw-dropping blend of adventure, natural history, legend and detective work. It reads like a hunt for the Loch Ness Monster, but it’s all true! His book “How to Think Like a Fish” (W&N, 2019) teaches the reader how to improve their own fishing skills. Sparse on the details of technique, it is about the simple, fundamental principles – a mindset for success. It’s part science, part art and part elusive something else.
Copies of Wade’s books, “River Monsters” and “How to Think Like a Fish,” will be on sale at Grandfather Mountain’s Wilson Center gift shop prior to the event and on June 27 during Grandfather Presents, as supplies last. A summer reading list for the speaker series is coming soon!
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Monday Night Concert Series in Broyhill Park
2024-07-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Broyhill Park, 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
The first concert of the series is held on July 1, 2024 and runs through July 29, 2024. The concerts are located at 173 Lakeside Dr. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 and are set up in the gazebo at Broyhill Park. They begin at 6:30 pm, run approximately one to two hours, and are free and open to the public. Performances will cover a little bit of everything from jazz, to country, to show tunes. Attendees will want to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating comfort.
The lineup for the 2024 season is as follows:
July 1 – The Conundrums
July 8 – Kyle Horton
July 15 – Abby Bryant and the Echoes
July 22 – Steve Sensenig, Amy Young Escalante, Andy Page, and Krista Jo
July 29 – 3 Toe Possum
Please note that the lineup is subject to change.
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Fred's Roubaix Ride with Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
2024-07-20 09:00 - 13:00 | NC
We will roll at 9am on Saturday, July 20th from the Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604. Parking is $5 and you can pay at the donation boxes located around the park.
The ride will be approximately 38 miles. Post-ride will hop in the Watauga River for a swim, so bring your bathing suit and pack a picnic.
All paces are welcome, but you are expected to know the route and be self-supported. We will have 1 regroup at the intersection of Watauga River Road and US-321 to make sure everyone makes the turn. Bikes equipped with 32mm or bigger tires are recommended.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45896339
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Richard Louv at Grandfather Mountain
2024-07-25 16:30 - 19:30 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
Richard Louv is a journalist and author of 10 books, including “Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives – and Save Theirs,” “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder” and “The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age.” His books have been translated and published in 24 countries and helped launch an international movement to connect children, families and communities with nature. He is the co-founder and chair emeritus of the Children & Nature Network, an organization focused on the connection between the well-being of children and wild places and the effort to increase safe and equitable access to the natural world for all.
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Tunes at the Trout - Thursdays
2024-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop, 922 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Head over to The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop to get your tunes fix and hear some live music! Thursdays from 6-8pm.

Cove Creek Crush & Run with Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
2024-08-10 09:00 - 13:30 | NC
We will roll at 9am on Saturday, August 10th from Old Cove Creek School, 207 Dale Adams Road; Sugar Grove, NC 28679.
The ride will be approximately 40 miles.
All paces are welcome, but you are expected to know the route and be self-supported. Bikes equipped with 32mm or bigger tires are recommended.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45896140
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Adaptive Kayaking Programs at Price Lake
2024-08-16 09:30 - 15:30 | NC
As one of several efforts to advance Blue Ridge Rising’s accessibility strategy, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and Waypoint Adventure are partnering to offer adaptive kayak training for individuals with physical or mental disabilities at Price Lake, milepost 297 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Blowing Rock, N.C.
These sessions will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16. The cost for each excursion is $20 per person; scholarships are available. The outing is accessible to people with a range of disabilities thanks to a variety of adaptive kayaking equipment and instruction designed to meet individual needs. Trained staff will instruct, support, and encourage participants as they expand their outdoor skills.
Registration is capped at seven participants for each session, and the deadline to sign up is Aug. 12. These excursions are funded by a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF).
Learn more and register at https://www.brpfoundation.org/kayak.

Fairy Hair Flare at The Funky Tulip
2024-08-16 12:00 - 17:00 | NC
Add some Sparkle to your hair! Head over to the Funky Tulip and get Fairy Hair Flare added to your hair.
To book your Sparkle appointment:

Check your appointment location
Select your sparkle level
Follow the prompts to complete your appointment
Add the event to your calendar (link is found in your confirmation email)

*Any questions, concerns, problems with booking, or appointment cancellations: text (preferred) or call the Fairy Line at (919) 322-8999.
Payments: Cash payments are preferable, but credit cards can be taken with a small fee.
Late Arrivals: If you are more than 10 minutes late, we will try to put
you into the next available open slot. Please be patient with us.
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