Classic Car Cruise-In at Shoppes on the Parkway

Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Head 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

A Night At Chetola – Benefitting High Country Caregivers

Chetola Resort's Lakeside Tent 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

High Country Caregivers' annual flagship fundraiser “A Night at Chetola.” This event, held lakeside at Chetola Resort, features a five course meal, open bar, silent auction, and live music/dancing entertainment.

$150

Tour of the Globe – Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters

Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters 7593-B Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Roll out at 9am on Saturday, September 16th from Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters, 257 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock NC 28605 

The ride will be approximately 39 miles and include a stop at Coffey's General Store in Edgemont. Post-ride folks are encouraged to grab lunch and a beverage at Hellbender

356 by the Lake

Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

The Chetola Resort is hosting the Porsche 356 Registry Concours d’Elegance – “356 By the Lake” on Saturday September 23rd between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The Porsche 356 was manufactured between 1948 and 1965 establishing Porsche as an iconic sports car brand.

Free

2nd Annual Maker’s Nest at Birdies

Birdies Coffee & Treats 3737 US HWY 321, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 23rd as we showcase 13+ local artisans and their passion. Creative work ranges from local candles, jewelry, pottery, dried pasta, soaps, weaving, and more!

Free Entry

Corn Hole Tournament at Speckled Trout Outfitters

Speckled Trout Outfitters 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Head over to the Speckled Trout Outfitters with your team and flex your corn hole muscles. Entry is $40 per team and all proceeds go to the Mayfly Project. The tournament will be from 12-5pm. There will be beer, music, prizes, and discounts!

$40

The Natural History and Science of Fall Leaf Colors at BRAHM

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

Join App State’s Dr. Howard S. Neufeld for a vibrant exploration of two key questions: why do tree leaves turn color in the fall? Is it an evolutionary adaptation or just what leaves do when they die? Each autumn deciduous trees put on a colorful display as they prepare to go dormant for the winter.

Registration Required

Autumn Show by Chris Bell at Martin House Gallery

Martin House Gallery 1084 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC

Chris Bell will be showcasing his Autumn Show at the Martin House Gallery.

Reception - September 29 2-5 pm

Live Demonstration - September 30 from 10am - 4pm

The Trip to Bountiful at Blowing Rock School Auditorium

Blowing Rock School Auditorium Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC

The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote 

Presented by Blue Ridge Community Theatre

Blowing Rock School Auditorium - 160 Sunset Dr. 28605

$20.00

Digitizing Blowing Rock’s History at the Blowing Rock Community Library

Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

The Blowing Rocket began printing in 1932 and continued until the paper transitioned to fully online in 2022. The Blowing Rock Community Library is working to digitize the early copies of the Blowing Rocket so that the important historical information will be available to the public.

Free

Fermentations from Around the World at BRAHM

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

Join App State’s Dr. Brett Taubman at BRAHM for a fascinating tour of fermentations. There will be opportunities to sample each of the fermented products described, all prepared by the Fermentation Sciences program at App State.

Registration Required

Mining For A Purpose

Doc's Rocks Gem Mine 111 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

All proceeds from Mining For A Purpose go to the Cancer Patient Emergency Fund. This year there will be a gemstone raffle, a $1 raffle, Silent Auction, rubber duck races, and other activitites all day. Both Doc's Rocks and McCoy Minerals are participating. 

Free Entry