Artisan Market & Mother’s Day Sales
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway for an Artisan Market and great Mother's Day sales.
Free Entry
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Blowing Rock Community Library Association: Spring Social!
Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead on over to the Historic Library on Main Street Blowing Rock for wine, appetizers, and dessert. Get to know your local library, learn about volunteer opportunities, and meet new friends.
Free Entry
Classic Car Cruise-In at Shoppes on the Parkway
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway to get your classic car fix! Located in the parking lot by Banana Republic from 10am-5pm.
Free Entry
3T Demo Day at Valle Crucis Community Park
Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Rd., Banner Elk, NC, United StatesHead over to 3T Demo Day, Saturday, May 13th from 10am to 5pm at Valle Crucis Community Park (Herrick Pavilion).
Free Entry
Exhibit: A Hundred Years of Horses
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesCelebrating the Centennial of the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show In 1923, one of Blowing Rock’s most beloved traditions began as a small tournament on the hill behind Green Park Inn. A century later, the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show has transformed into a monumental event on a beautiful preserve that draws equestrians from across the country […]
Free Entry
BRAHM: Square Dancing in Wilson Education Center
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin BRAHM for another Square Dance!
The dance will take place in the Wilson Education Center at BRAHM.
If you have never square danced before or are a little rusty there will be instruction from 6 pm - 6:30 pm. Then the dance will kick off at 6:30 and last until about 8 pm.
Free Entry
ZDayZ Car Show
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway to see this annual car show! 10am - 5pm by Banana Republic.
Free Entry
Art in the Park
Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, 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
Public Guided Tour at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Mueseum Chestnut Street, Blowing Rock, NCBRAHM's free guided tours for the public are the best way to learn more about the artworks currently on view at the museum. Tours are led by docents, a team of dedicated volunteers who have studied BRAHM's exhibitions and are trained to give tours to any and all museum visitors. Docents are the ambassadors to […]
Free
Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series
Memorial Park Gazebo 1036 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesFamily-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music- all concerts begin at 1pm on Sundays following Art in the Park shows.
FREE
BRAHM: Spring Plein Air Workshop with Kim Abernethy
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesAre you ready to get outside and paint? Pack up those brushes and join NC artist, Kim Abernethy, for 3 days of plein air painting in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. In this class, Kim will share her method for creating dynamic landscape paintings outdoors.
$290 – $315
Fundraiser Chef’s Night at Storie Street Grille
Storie Street Grille 1167 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesStorie Street Grille is bringing back their Thursday night Chef's Night menus. They will be serving up delicious tapas and a portion of the proceeds from their special menu will go to benefit a local charity of their choosing!
BRAHM: Sustainable Tourism – What is it really?
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin App State’s Dr. Carol Kline to answer the questions: What does sustainability mean in tourism? How can we achieve more of it? And why would we even want to?
Registration Required
Memorial Day Block Party & Sales Weekend
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway for live music and great sales.
Free Entry
Exhibit: Artists Alley: Building a Creative Community in Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesThis exhibition illustrates an essential, animating force in Blowing Rock's artistic history: the small community of Artists Alley.
Free Entry
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at the Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesAll across America and around the world, audiences have fallen in love with these two sophisticated Southern gentlemen and the high-energy show featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.
$15 – $35
Artists in Residence Begins
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCFree art shows in Blowing Rock! Daily through Labor Day, new artists every Monday.
Meet different High Country artists each week. Buy original art directly from artists- Art for every interest and budget.
Free Entry
Memorial Day Service
Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCVice Admiral, Sean Pybus, will speak. He is USN retired, and a former Commander of U.S. Navy Seals. He is highly decorated, and has served with distinction in Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. All are invited to attend.
FREE
Rhododendron Ramble at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities.
Community Band Concert at Memorial Park Gazebo
Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCThe community band will be playing their hard practiced pieces in the Gazebo at Memorial Park from 2-4 pm on the last Sunday of the month.
Free
Memorial Day Ceremony at Boone Mall
Boone Mall 1180 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NCYour High Country Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will conduct the 15th Annual Memorial Day Commemoration at the Boone Mall on Monday 29 May 2023.
Free
The Embers Featuring Craig Woolard
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe Embers are truly one of the finest entertainment experiences of our lifetime. Come to their show and they will put JOY in your step, LOVE in your heart and BEACH MUSIC in your soul!
$15 – $18
Artisan Market at Shoppes on the Parkway
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway for an Artisan Market.
Free Entry
National Trails Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCFrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a variety of interpretive tables and programming at the Woods Walk on topics such as how to plan a hike, Leave No Trace, essential items needed in a backpack and more.
All-Day Rhododendron Ramble at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCCelebrate the rhododendron blooms with guided rambles, kids crafts and special displays. See the blossoms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities.
140th Anniversary of the Original Mast General Store
Mast General Store Valle Crucis 3565 HWY 194 S., Sugar Grove, NC, United StatesHead over to the original Mast General Store to enjoy FREE popcorn throughout the day and join in on a special tour of the Original Mast Store led by Lisa Cooper, who spent four years living in the store when her parents re-opened the historic location in the 1980s. Tours are limited to 15 people and are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Free Entry
Exploration at the Extremes at Appalachian State University
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesNational Geographic Society CEO Jill Tiefenthaler will give the keynote address at the 2023 Appalachian Energy Summit, hosted by Appalachian State University’s Office of Sustainability on Wednesday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts.
Free
Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show – Saddlebred
Broyhill Equestrian Preserve 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NCThe Saddlebred classes are loaded with chrome and flash. The atmosphere at a Saddlebred show is electric, with teams shouting encouragement and rooting for their favorites.
Nature Photography Weekend at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCThis popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on breakout sessions, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery and native animals before and after regular business hours.
Art in the Park
Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, 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
Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series
Memorial Park Gazebo 1036 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesFamily-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music- all concerts begin at 1pm on Sundays following Art in the Park shows.
FREE
Cathy Futral at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCCathy Futral is an artist who favors watercolor and acrylic mediums, often plein air or working from photographs of her extensive travel in the U.S. and abroad.
Free Entry
Lucas Hundley at Artists in Residence
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. Whether his creations are functional or decorative, the wood he uses is sourced responsibly from local woodlands.
Free Entry
Lauren Waterworth at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCLauren Waterworth grew up in Watauga County and has lived in western North Carolina most of her life. She minored in Studio Art at Appalachian State before earning a Master’s Degree in Geology from Texas A&M University.
Free Entry
Animal Birthday Party at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCJoin Grandfather Mountain to celebrate the birthdays of their resident animals with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The park’s wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants.
Summer Concert Series: Music in Broyhill Park
Broyhill Park 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Broyhill Park for Live music and a great time. The music plays from 5-7 pm. Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers. Free entry and parking at Broyhill Park. Sponsored by the Blowing Rock Civic Association.
Free
Boonerang Kick-Off: The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe Boonerang Music & Arts Festival Kick-off Concert
Featuring: Kruger Bros. , Jeff Little Trio, and Burnett Sisters Trio
$20.50
Classic Car Cruise-In at Shoppes on the Parkway
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway to get your classic car fix! Located in the parking lot by Banana Republic from 10am-5pm.
Free Entry
Tweetsie Railroad: Day Out With Thomas
Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NCTickets for Day Out With Thomas include one ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, all Thomas-themed activities and one full day of admission to Tweetsie Railroad.
$40 – $60
Scott Ballard at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCAs chief photographer at Lees-McRae College followed by program photographer for the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Scott’s art journey began with photography.
Free Entry
Randi Robeson at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCRandi always appreciated art but it wasn’t until she retired that she began to pursue her own art journey. Randi’s love of horticulture and botany has informed her still life paintings and in oil painting
Free Entry
Exhibit: Sketching the Personal: Works on Paper by Philip Moose
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesPhilip Moose, his name and his paintings, are nearly ubiquitous in Blowing Rock and the surrounding High Country. Best remembered for his landscapes, especially his countless scenes of Grandfather Mountain, Moose approached painting with a disciplined studio practice, producing a constant stream of pictures that found his work in the homes of so many in this community.
Free
International Day of Yoga at The Art of Living Retreat Center
Art of Living Retreat Center 639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NCCelebrate International Day of Yoga on The Art of Living Retreat Center's beautiful Boone Campus. Experience a sample of their R&R program featuring yoga, meditation, and great food. Cost is $20.
$20
Blowing Rock Women’s Show with Martin House Gallery
American Legion Building 333 Wallingford Road, Blowing Rock, NCSave the date! There will be food, drinks, live artists, beautiful art on display, and guest speakers.
Free
BRAHM: Square Dancing in Wilson Education Center
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin BRAHM for another Square Dance!
The dance will take place in the Wilson Education Center at BRAHM.
If you have never square danced before or are a little rusty there will be instruction from 6 pm - 6:30 pm. Then the dance will kick off at 6:30 and last until about 8 pm.
Free Entry
BRAHM: 2023 Summer Luncheon
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesBRAHM's annual Summer Luncheon will take place on Friday, June 23, 2023. Save the date! More information to follow.
Damn Tall Buildings at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States“If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit and gravy … Damn Tall Buildings will slide in nice as a welcome edition to your listening rotation.
$25
Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening
Bolick and Traditions Pottery 4443 Bolick Rd, Lenoir, NCAnnual event at the Bolick & Traditions Pottery studio, about 4 miles south of their gallery shop on Main Street in Blowing Rock. Be present at 10 am to watch them unload the groundhog-style wood kiln.
Free Entry