Sip & Shop at J. McLaughlin
J. McLaughlin 1081 Main St, Blowing Rock, NCHead 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
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
Tweetsie Railroad transforms from the Wild West into a haunted park with Halloween thrills and chills for all ages.
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.
Join App State’s Dr. Howard S. Neufeld for an exciting look at how trees move water hundreds of feet up their trunks and how this may be affected by climate change.
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!
Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by Paul Cézanne’s "Tulips in a Vase." Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvasses, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. A trained instructor will lead you step-by-step.
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.
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!
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.
The Blowing Rock Garden Club presents Wildflower Bingo! There will be Bingo Games, Raffles, and Refreshments! Proceeds go to raise funds for the Memorial Park Garden.
TroutFest is a vibrant celebration of community, nature & local culture, featuring a variety of events, activities & demonstrations
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.
No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable, low heeled shoes and dress in layers. New dancers are always welcome. We have a New Dancers’ Workshop before each dance.
This year, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – marks its 50th anniversary of merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers.
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.
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.
Blowing Rock Brewing Company presents: Octoberfest Celebration! There will be live music, feats of strength, and more!
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.
Jen York will be demonstrating a variety of fiber techniques: shibori dyeing in Indigo; free-motion thread painting and applique for apparel and home décor; and intricate paper cutting and illustration for mixed media artworks.
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.
We will roll at 9am on Saturday, October 12th from the Mortimer Campground Picnic Area, 8384 NC-90, Collettsville, NC 28611.
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.
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.
Gillian Welch’s rich and remarkable career spans over 25 years, and she and her musical partner David Rawlings are a pillar of the modern acoustic music world. They have been hailed by Pitchfork as “modern masters of American folk” and “protectors of the American folk song” by Rolling Stone.
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!
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.
The quirky and light-hearted Woolly Worm Festival is an event that you won’t see anywhere else! Enjoy traditional festival fare like crafts, plenty of festival food vendors, and live music, plus the Woolly Worm Wace. Parking around town is available and managed by local non-profits raising money- parking rates vary and cash is accepted at all lots.
Ilene Kay will be demonstrating cutting, polishing, soldering, and assembling her argentium silver and colored titanium jewelry. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.
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.
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!
App State Vs. Georgia State Time TBD!
Special family-friendly Trick or Treat event ($10) on the 31st from 6:30pm-9:00pm. - This event has no actors!
App State Vs. Old Dominion Time is TBD.
App State Vs. James Madison
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.
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.
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!