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Bear Paw Wildflower Hike with a Park Ranger

Hike will be slow paced on natural surface trails, cover less than three miles and last two to three hours. All participants must wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the conditions and please leave pets at home. This is appropriate for all ages, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP for hike […]

free

Exhibition Celebration: Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join us at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum for an Exhibition Celebration in honor of the recently opened exhibition, Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance. Meet and mingle with the curators and artists of the exhibit. This event is free and open to the public, […]

free

Pinecones & Pages: the Boone Literary Festival

Pinecones & Pages is a literary festival where the books come to life as the characters appear and interact with each author and audience. Books come to life as actors become characters directly from the page and musicians will accompany authors reading. The festival culminates with a literary/musical show in the Daniel Boone Amphitheater starring […]

Tanawha/Nuwati Wildflower Hike with a Park Ranger

Boone Fork parking area Milepost 299.9 Blue Ridge Parkway, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Hike will be slow paced on natural surface trails, cover less than three miles and last two to three hours. All participants must wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the conditions and please leave pets at home. This is appropriate for all ages, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP for hike […]

free

Profile Trail Wildflower Hike with a Park Ranger

Profile Trail trailhead 4198 NC Hwy 105 N, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Hike will be slow paced on natural surface trails, cover less than three miles and last two to three hours. All participants must wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the conditions and please leave pets at home. This is appropriate for all ages, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP for hike […]

free

TAC Talk: Joseph Bathanti Reading from his new book of poetry, “Light at The Seam”

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Light at the Seam, a new collection from North Carolina poet Joseph Bathanti, is an exploration of mountaintop removal in southern Appalachian coal country. Rooted in social and restorative justice, Light at the Seam contemplates the earth as fundamentally sacramental, a crucible of awe and mystery, able to regenerate itself and its people even as […]

$8

ZDayZ Car Show

Tanger Outlets 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC

FUN for the whole FAMILY in the Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock parking lot. ZDayz Car Show and Trike "X" Games! Also on site will be Mookies Kettle Korn, and live music! Join us after and enjoy our courtyard games, firepit, restaurants and more!

Free admission

Art in the Park

Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

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.

FREE

Chef’s Night Thursdays at Storie St Grille

Storie Street Grille 1167 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Support local non-profits and enjoy special menus at Chef's Night! Each Thursday at Storie Street Grille, sales from the Chef's Night menu will support a selected monthly non-profit. April's menu is "Tacos, Tacos, Tacos" and a portion of sales will go to W.A.M.Y Community Action to help send kids to summer camp! W.A.M.Y. (an acronym […]

Memorial Day Block Party at Tanger Outlets

Tanger Outlets 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC

Join Tanger Outlets as we kick off the Summer Season and honor veterans everywhere during our Memorial Day Block Party & Weekend Celebration! Enjoy four days of sidewalk sales, live entertainment on center stage, courtyard firepit and games, kids chalk art, hometown hero meet & greet, and Mookie's Kettle Korn! MUSIC LINE-UP: Friday Music: Classic Highway 12 PM -3 PM Saturday Music: […]

Free

Memorial Day Ceremony

Blowing Rock Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Come honor those who lost their lives in service to the nation. The Annual American Legion Post 256 sponsored Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 28th at 11:00am in the front of Memorial Park at the Gazebo - join us!

Free

The Dawgful Dead at Blowing Rock Brewing Co.

Blowing Rock Ale House NC

Back again for the second year in a row, Dawgful Dead is playing this Saturday the 28th at 2pm! Come enjoy a great afternoon of beer, food, and music! We will have a special Red Rider BBQ brisket sandwich, made with our Red Rider Amber Ale!

Artisan Market at Tanger

Tanger Outlets 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC

Take home your own little piece of Blowing Rock from Tanger's new Handcrafted Art Walk at the Shoppes on the Parkway, a local artisan market held the first Friday and Saturday of the month. Located in the central courtyard surrounded by fun games, fire pit and lawn, Tanger's Handcrafted Art Walk will feature several of […]

Free

I DRAW SLOW: At The Appalachian Theatre

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

Touring the United States from Dublin, Ireland, the popular quintet “I Draw Slow” makes their debut performance at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3 with energy that is “truly infectious.” The band is fronted by siblings Dave (guitar) and Louise (vocals) Holden who have been writing together […]

$25

Plein Air Painting Demo: Jeremy Sams

Bass Lake US 221, Blowing Rock, NC

A live plein air painting demonstration by artist Jeremy Sams will shed light on his process in the impressionist technique of painting outdoors. Sams is one of three artists featured in the Plein Air Masters Show at Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery, presented June 18-30.  Look for the full series of plein air painting demonstrations- […]

Free

Shriner Parade

Main Street 1094 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Tiny cars, clowns, music, and more! Come see the Oasis Shriners parade down Main Street. Join them in Memorial Park directly after the parade for more camaraderie and information on charity work.

Free

Concerts in the Garden presented in partnership with BRAHM & the Watauga Arts Council

Daniel Boone Native Gardens 651 Horn In The West Dr., Boone, NC, United States

Mountain Home Music and BRAHM present The Allen Boys Live in Concert at the Daniel Boone Native Gardens! Please bring chairs or a blanket as seating will not be guaranteed. In the event of rain, the concert will take place at BRAHM. The decision to move the concert inside will be made no later than 48 hours […]

$10 – $15

Music on the Veranda presents: The Harris Brothers

Green Park Inn 9239 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC

Join us for an evening of live music on our front veranda! Bring your own chair and enjoy live music that is local to the High Country. Check out The Harris Brothers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Harris-Brothers-70580089130/?fref=ts

Free

Plein Air Painting Demo: Kyle Buckland

Bass Lake US 221, Blowing Rock, NC

A live plein air painting demonstration by artist Kyle Buckland will shed light on his process in the impressionist technique of painting outdoors. Buckland is one of three artists featured in the Plein Air Masters Show at Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery, presented June 18-30.  Look for the full series of plein air painting demonstrations- […]

free

Art in the Park

Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

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.

FREE

BRAHM: The Banjo from Africa to Appalachia

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Image credit: The oldest known banjo, c. 1770-1777, from the Surinamese Creole culture. Owned by an enslaved person and collected by J. G. Stedman in the 1770s. Calabash gourd, sheepskin soundboard, wooden neck. Part of the collection at The Dutch: Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen. The modern banjo is an instrument commonly associated with the Appalachian […]

$8

Boonerang Music & Arts Festival

This family friendly event has free admission. You can expect to find live music from over 14 bands at 4 outdoor stages, an art vendor market with over 60 vendors, 3 locations for beverages, and food, a kid zone, silent disco, and activities for all ages! On Friday, June 17 at 5:30 pm, the Jones […]

Free Entry

Plein Air Painting Demo: Robin Wellner

Bass Lake US 221, Blowing Rock, NC

A live plein air painting demonstration by artist Robin Wellner will shed light on her process in the impressionist technique of painting outdoors. Wellner is one of three artists featured in the Plein Air Masters Show at Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery, presented June 18-30.  Look for the full series of plein air painting demonstrations- […]

free

Crafting with the Guild: Bamboo Native American-Style Flute

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Create a small bamboo Native American-style flute using hand tools which will be provided. When the flutes are finished, we will spend time learning to play. Flutes have been used by many Tribal Nations as ceremonial and healing tools, with the oldest found wooden flutes being over 7,000 years old. No prior experience is needed […]

$110 – $125

Opening Reception: Plein Air Masters

Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery 7539 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Jeremy Sams, Kyle Buckland, and Robin Wellner: Our plein air players set the stage for June, and will show off their incredible mastery of the impressionist technique of painting outdoors. Join us at the gallery for an opening reception for the Plein Air Masters show, Saturday June 18th from 3-6pm at Blowing Rock Frameworks & […]

free

Music on the Veranda presents: Shelby Rae Moore

Green Park Inn 9239 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC

Join us for an evening of live music on our front veranda! Bring your own chair and enjoy live music that is local to the High Country. Check out Shelby Rae Moore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbyraemoore/ This event is always free.

Free

BRAHM: Black and Blue: African Americans and the Blue Ridge Parkway

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This program will focus on the history of African Americans and the Blue Ridge Parkway, from the landowners who had to sell their land for the parkway to be built, to people that worked on the construction, segregated rest areas, all the way up to today. Our guest speakers include researcher Rebecca Branson Jones, historian […]

$8

Crafting with the Guild: The Joy of Painting on Silk

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Indulge your creativity while learning the ancient art of silk painting.  Joanna White takes you on an inspired adventure to design your own silk scarf masterpieces.  Perfect for both seasoned fiber artists and those newly discovering their creative self.  No previous experience necessary. Teens and adults welcome. All materials included for students to create 2 […]

$125 – $140

BRAHM: John Beerman and Liza Roberts in Conversation

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join BRAHM for a conversation between artist John Beerman and author and journalist Liza Roberts. Discussing his painting practice and his works currently on view at the museum, this program will illuminate the artist's meditative painting process and his exacting approach to depicting landscapes. An exhibition of Beerman's work, Imminent Perils: To Wonder at Trifles […]

Hope Olson Lunch & Learn by The Bee & The Boxwood

The Manor 567 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

The Bee & The Boxwood will be hosting Hope Olson for a lunch & learn on Saturday, June 25th at 11:30 AM! This intimate gathering will be held at The Manor in our picturesque town of Blowing Rock, NC. They have 50 spots available for this event. In addition to “learning” all about Hope and […]

$65

Mystery Hill – Murder at the Hill

Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

Join us for an interactive night of murder, mystery, and madness! Dinner will be served then we’ll get to work solving the crime of the night- but we can’t do it without your help. IT’S A TOTALLY RAD 80’S PROM (GONE BAD!) Costumes are strongly encouraged at this interactive event and guests will receive souvenir […]

$49.95

Movies at the Museum – Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture present Resilience

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

After the film, Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and the NC Association of County Commissioners will hold a panel discussion about the film and the importance of resilience strategies for our communities. Website

$8

July 4th Block Party & Weekend Celebration at Tanger Outlets

Tanger Outlets 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC

The weekend event will feature four days of sidewalk sales, live entertainment on center stage, courtyard firepit and games, kids chalk art, hometown hero meet & greet, and Mookies Kettle Korn!! Enjoy extra savings in your favorite name brand outlet stores from Friday, July 1st - Monday, July 4th as you celebrate and salute the red, white and blue! […]

Free Entry

Appalachian Summer Festival: Summer Exhibition Celebration

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 West King St, Boone, NC, United States

Photo: Jesse & Katy "Transit Candy" Celebrate summer at the Turchin Center for the Visual arts and engage, discover and connect through the arts! The Summer Exhibition Celebration is an opportunity for art lovers to meet the artists, enjoy live music and refreshments and spend time with fellow arts patrons while exploring one of the […]

Free

Grandfather Glows: Bioluminescent Evenings on Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

For the first time ever, Grandfather Mountain will open in the evenings to showcase their newly discovered Synchronous Fireflies. They will be showcasing these natural and mesmerizing light shows for only a few days this summer. Tickets go on sale May 23rd, and the dates for viewing are June 26, 29 and July 1. Tickets […]

$35 – $60

Appalachian Summer Festival: Maeve Gilchrist featuring Aizuri Quartet & Kyle Sanna: The Harpweaver

Rosen Concert Hall 813 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

photo credit: Shervin Lainez A Broyhill Chamber Series Event Sponsored by McDonald’s of Boone Maeve Gilchrist (harp, vocals) Kyle Sanna (guitar) Aizuri Quartet Emma Frucht and Miho Saegusa, Violins Ayane Kozasa, Viola Karen Ouzounian, Cello Harpist and composer Maeve Gilchrist’s new offering The Harpweaver plays on the idea of artistic nostalgia. When we can’t be with those that […]

$30

A Gathering on ‘The Ridge’ by Novel Adventures

Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself  in a 5 day/4 night "Drums of Autumn" Novel Adventures Experience! They offer exquisite lodging in authentic historical buildings of the 1800’s at The Mast Farm Inn, all meals prepared by private gourmet chefs in fresh farm-to-table fashion, hikes (low impact degree of difficulty included), ziplining/ropes course(optional), whisky […]

BRAHM: Creating ‘Jessie’ with Cantey Tanner and Shelley Crisp

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Image credit: 'Jessie in front of the Blowing Rock Library.' Courtesy of Cantey Tanner. The presentation will be about the creation of the life size ‘Jessie’ sculpture in front of the Blowing Rock Community Library. Cantey will demonstrate the process of sculpting, molding and casting this sculpture and describe the what led her to become […]

$8

Appalachian Summer Festival: The Turchin Center’s Faculty Biennial Celebration

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Lecture Hall 423 West King Street, Boone, NC

Jody Servon, Pandemic Lint The Lunch and Learn Lecture Series features interactive and informative programming that provides a behind-the-scenes view of the festival’s offerings in the visual arts, music, theater and dance. Turchin Center Curator Mary Anne Redding moderates a panel discussion with Appalachian State University Art Department faculty members featured in the current biennial exhibition, which will […]

Free - Registration Required

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

Blaring bagpipes, astounding athletes, delicate dancers, rocking Celtic music and a spectacular highland setting makes this colorful celebration of Scottish culture the best highland games in America. Admission charged. Website

Day and multi-day tickets available

Appalachian Summer Festival: Broadway’s Next Hit Musical

Valborg Theater, Appalachian State University 480 Howard Street, Boone, NC

photo credit: Love Imagery Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets The Tony Awards. Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It’s all improvised and it’s all funny. The New York Times calls Broadway’s Next Hit Musical “Hilarious!” Time Out NY says “At last! A musical of, for, and by the people.” Broadway’s Next […]

$15 – $25

Artisan Market at Tanger

Tanger Outlets 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC

Take home your own little piece of Blowing Rock from Tanger's new Handcrafted Art Walk at the Shoppes on the Parkway, a local artisan market held the first Friday and Saturday of the month. Located in the central courtyard surrounded by fun games, fire pit and lawn, Tanger's Handcrafted Art Walk will feature several of […]

Free

Appalachian Summer Festival: Playground (Un monde)

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

photo: ImagePresse Helene and Stephen Weicholz Global Film Series presents Playground (Un monde) In French with English subtitles Belgium, not rated, directed by Laura Wandel, 2021, drama, 72 min In this debut feature by writer-director Laura Wandel, the everyday reality of grade school is seen from a child’s-eye-view as an obstacle course of degradation and […]

$10

Opening Reception: Bringing the Outdoors In

Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery 7539 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join us Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery for an opening reception for the Bringing the Outdoors In show, Saturday July 9th from 3-6pm. Meet the artist Lita Gatlin and view her work while enjoying complimentary libations and hors d’oeuvres. Lita Gatlin’s bold and beautiful paintings have been best sellers at the gallery for close to […]

free

Appalachian Summer Festival: Eastern Festival Orchestra with Santiago Rodriguez, Piano

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

photo credit: Ben Van Houten GERARD SCHWARZ, conductor Alan Benaroya, Music Director Chair SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ, piano Umoja for Orchestra                                       Valerie Coleman Piano Concerto in a minor, Op. 16                 Edvard Grieg      Allegro molto moderato      Adagio      Allegro moderato molto e marcato           Santiago Rodriguez, piano Symphony No. 4 in […]

$20 – $35

Mile of Flowers Garden Tour

Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Mark your calendars! Mile of Flowers will be taking place on July 14th, 2023. More information to be announced. 

Appalachian Summer Festival: Hayes School of Music Faculty Chamber Players: Together at the Table

Rosen Concert Hall 813 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

A Broyhill Chamber Series Event Sponsored by McDonald’s of Boone The Hayes School of Music Faculty Chamber Players invite you to a feast of music to share tastes of cuisine, tradition and home. Conducted by Dr. Régulo Stabilito, the chamber orchestra concert opens with La Revue De Cuisine (The Kitchen Revue) by Bohuslav Martinů, a jazz-influenced ballet […]

$30

Appalachian Summer Festival: Belfast

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

Helene and Stephen Weicholz Global Film Series presents Belfast In English with English subtitles United Kingdom, PG-13, directed by Kenneth Branagh, 2021, drama, 98 minutes Director Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical film chronicles the life of a working-class family and their young son’s childhood during the tumult of the late 1960s in the Northern Ireland capital. Surrounded […]

$10