The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at the Appalachian Theatre

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

All 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, NC, United States

Free 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, NC

Vice 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, NC

Take 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, NC

The 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, NC

Your 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 States

The 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

National Trails Day at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

From 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, NC

Celebrate 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 States

Head 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

National 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

Tweetsie Railroad: Day Out With Thomas

Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

Tickets 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