Blowing Rock, NC

Docent Focus Tour
2026-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Join one of BRAHM’s docents for a special kind of tour that narrows your field of view to one exhibition for an hour. Learn about the artists, the creation of works, and the inside story of the exhibit.
Spaces are limited, sign up early!
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Alair Concert in the Park
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Memorial Park, 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park, this year’s concert series is a fundraiser for @HungerHealthCoalition’s A Simple Gesture Program.
From 1-3 PM, bring your family and friends to enjoy some great live music and to support the High Country community!
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Landon Talks
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Landon Talks has built one of the most engaged organic audiences in the South, with over 900,000 followers across Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube. His content focuses on Southern culture, food, family life, and everyday observations. His “Let’s Discuss” videos regularly go viral, driven by comment sections that become part of the show. Now he’s taking it LIVE.
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Behind the Music "Here Rests in Honored Glory"
2026-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
In honor of Memorial Day, BRAHM is offering this program FREE to the public.
Composer Donald Miller will tell us the story of creating what would become the official hymn of remembrance for the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Vietnam Veterans of America.
Composed in 1986, “Here Rests in Honored Glory,” has been performed in Arlington National Cemetery Amphitheater, the Vietnam Wall, the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.
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Memorial Day Service
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Memorial Park Gazebo, 1036 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Saturday, May 23, 20256 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Park Gazebo
The service is scheduled at the Gazebo at Memorial Park on Main Street in downtown Blowing Rock. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet at the American Legion building located at 333 Wallingford.
All are invited to attend. The Blowing Rock Memorial Day service is sponsored by the Blowing Rock Civic Association and special thanks to Hunt Broyhill.

Live Music Sundays at The Blowing Rock Ale House
2026-05-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Blowing Rock Ale House, 152 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Blowing Rock Ale House will begin its live music series for the Summer! The music will be held at the beer garden so it is weather dependent. It will be from 2pm – 5pm.
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Artists in Residence: Ann Hord-Heatherley, Jean Hord-Roberts, and Ricky Evans
2026-05-25 10:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00
Come see these artists working live and selling their art at Edgewood Cottage! Talk to them about their process and learn more about what they do!
Ann Heatherley – Figurative Art
Jean Roberts – Paint
Ricky Evans – Paint, Photography
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Artists in Residence Begins
2026-05-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, 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. Located inside Historic Edgewood Cottage on Main St. one block south of Town Tavern.
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Support Middle Fork Greenway this Memorial Day
2026-05-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Blowing Rock Ale House, 152 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Blowing Rock Ale House is hosting their annual fundraising event for the Middle Fork Greenway on Memorial Day 1pm-4pm! They will have live music from Midlife Trip, raffles + prizes, and their Greenway IPA — all to support the MFG! Come out and support our neighbors the Blue Ridge Conservancy and their project the Middle Fork Greenway!
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Roots in the Garden Summer Concert Series
2026-05-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Daniel Boone Native Gardens, 651 Horn In The West Dr., Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Head over to Daniel Boone Native Garden for the free, family-friendly Roots in the Garden concert series! Concerts will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will also feature visual artists.
Dates: May 28, June 18, July 2, July 30, Aug. 20
Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Picnics are welcome, and we will have food trucks as well. Please note, no dogs or glass containers in the Gardens.
All proceeds will support the Gardens’ mission to provide education to the public about native plants; conserve the plants in our collection; and encourage environmental stewardship through beautification, restoration, sustainability, and the conservation of natural resources.
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Grandfather by Night - Twilight Hike
2026-05-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) and experience the mountain as never before!
The evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge, where participants can explore and observe sunset from this lofty vantage point. During this time, park educators will be on hand to discuss the unique flora and crepuscular (active during twilight) fauna that call Grandfather home.
In-park transportation is provided. Each Grandfather by Night event is limited to 24 participants. Advance registration is required. Please note: This event is for individuals eight years of age and older.
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Artists in Residence: Lauren Armbrust & Mary Bucy
2026-06-01 10:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come see these artists work in a studio setting at Edgewood Cottage! Ask them questions about their process and learn more about their craft!
Lauren Armbrust, Paint
Mary Bucy/ HCM Quilters, Quilt – Fiber arts
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Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show- Saddlebred
2026-06-04 09:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00 | Broyhill Equestrian Preserve, 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
The 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.
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Sustaining the Watauga Humane Society
2026-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
This installment of Willard’s Wonderings will focus on the Watauga Humane Society, Willard will be joined by Ashlee Yepez, Director of Shelter Operations, and Courtney Taylor, Director of Development. Their conversation will focus on the Watauga Humane Society’s no-kill mission, their work of caring for more than 1,700 animals each year, and the role the community plays in sustaining the organization.
Through stories of lifesaving work, they will explore what it truly takes to remain no-kill, including the time, training, resources, and community partnerships that make second chances possible. The presentation will also highlight community care programs such as spay/neuter services, vaccine clinics, and the pet food pantry, while sharing meaningful ways supporters can get involved through volunteering, fostering, attending events, and giving.
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Exploring Horizon Line: Icons of a New Eden
2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
In early-nineteenth century America, citizens of the young country began to seek out accurate depictions of places. They had a real sense of the specialness of their new country—its wide expanse and its seemingly limitless natural resources. As the century progressed, members of the Hudson River School, a loosely affiliated art movement based in New York City, began producing expressive, Romantic interpretations of the landscape.
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Nature Photography Weekend
2026-06-05 08:00 - 2026-06-07 15:00 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours.
This revamped version of the popular weekend will include changes to better welcome all levels of photographers, making it more fun and engaging for all – while better connecting participants with the wonders and unique ecology of Grandfather Mountain. This year, more than ever, we hope to not only help participants learn about photography, but to also inspire them to preserve the natural world. Activities begin Friday evening and conclude Sunday midday.
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Buckets-N-Boards
2026-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talents!
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Artful Yoga
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Join BRAHM on your mat to explore elements of current works on exhibit as we move through an all levels yoga class. Meet in the community room with a slide show featuring different works each week. Classes will be led by Suzie Taylor, a recent graduate of the BRAHM docent program + certified yoga teacher. With over two decades of yoga training, Suzie is passionate about alignment both on + off our mats.
After each class, Suzie will provide a tour through the galleries and connect that class’s instruction with the art on view in the Museum’s galleries.
Bring your own mats. Registration is required for this class.
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Sit & Stitch
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Image Credit: This image is created with the assistance of DALL-E generative AI, 2024
Bring your own supplies and projects to work on and workshop with the group! Bring friends or make new ones.
Ready to start a new project? Sit and Stitch will meet the first Saturday of every month.
Admission is free for everyone.
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BRAHM Annual Meeting with Special Guest Jennifer Dascal
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
This year’s annual meeting will feature a special guest speaker, historian, curator, and ArtCurious podcast host Jennifer Dasal will discuss her new book The Club: Where American Women Artists Found Refuge in Belle Époque Paris.
This is a lively and engaging portrait of the American Girls’ Club, a transformative residence for American women artists from 1893 to 1914. At a time when educational opportunities were limited in the U.S., hundreds of ambitious American women crossed the Atlantic seeking formal training, independence, and community. The Club became a sanctuary—part salon, part dormitory, part incubator of radical creative lives.
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Artists in Residence: Lee Harper & Theresa Gloster
2026-06-08 10:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
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Animal Birthday Party!
2026-06-10 11:00 - 15:30 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
Join Grandfather Mountain to celebrate the birthdays of our 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. Millie the Bear, the mountain’s mascot, will make special appearances throughout the day. Events begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 3:30 p.m. Join for one activity or all. Included with admission.
Also participate in our ongoing daily programs. See the full list.
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Summer Art Exhibition
2026-06-11 09:00 - 2026-06-12 18:00 | American Legion, 333 Wallingford Rd, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Martin House Gallery is excited to invite you to their Summer Art Exhibition. There will be art for sale, live music, live painting demos, and live-streamed painting demos. Stop by and purchase a piece for your collection.
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Native American Flutes Demonstration
2026-06-11 10:00 - 2026-06-13 16:00 | Moses Cone Manor, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating how to make Native American Flutes. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.
Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process!

Exploring Horizon Line: Southern Landscapes
2026-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
This lecture will explore how Southern landscape painters captured the terrain of the American South. From the craggy ridgelines of Appalachia to the humid stillness of the Louisiana Swamp, artists rendered the region not merely as scenery, but as mythic space—charged with history, identity, and atmosphere. Special attention will be given to artists who frequently explored and sketched the wilds of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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This & That: The 5th annual High Country Jazz Fest
2026-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Join the High Country’s favorite Jazz artist, Todd Wright, as he gives us a sneak preview of this year’s festival headliners: El Arte del Bolero: Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo, Spyro Gyra, Wycliffe Gordon, and the Emmet Cohen Trio.
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Live Gem Cutting Demonstration
2026-06-12 11:00 - 14:00 | McCoy Minerals, 537 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to McCoy Minerals and see a rough stone cut into a brilliant gem! The demonstration will be from 11am-2pm and the gemstone will be raffled off to a lucky winner!
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Day Out With Thomas
2026-06-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Day Out With Thomas: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll! tour is coming to Tweetsie Railroad
All aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time with Thomas the Tank Engine™ June 12-15 & 18-21.
This one-of-a-kind event features a special 20-minute train ride behind a talking Thomas the Tank Engine. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, interactive activities, and a full day of fun at North Carolina’s first theme park!
Day Out With Thomas Highlights:

Take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine! Enjoy a 20-minute interactive train ride behind the world’s most famous blue engine.
Meet Sir Topham Hatt and pose for a memorable photo.
Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll! Explore the all-new ‘Music Corner’ featuring games, activities, and musical surprises.
Shop exclusive Thomas & Friends™ merchandise at our special event gift shop.
Capture the moment with themed photo opportunities.
Enjoy all of Tweetsie Railroad’s attractions, including live shows, classic amusement rides, panning for gold, and meeting the animals in Deer Park Zoo!

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High Country Jazz Fest: Spyro Gyra
2026-06-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Spyro Gyra – For over five decades, this legendary jazz fusion band has thrilled audiences worldwide with its unique blend of jazz, R&B, Latin, and pop. Known for their Grammy-nominated albums and the smash hit Morning Dance, Spyro Gyra delivers an unforgettable live experience filled with energy, creativity, and world-class musicianship. The HC Festival is delighted to host one of the most influential contemporary jazz groups of all time.
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11th Annual Ducky Regatta
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Casting Bread Food Pantry & Cafe, 194 Aho Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
This free, family-friendly community event features the iconic rubber duck race, children’s activities, music, vendors, and more—bringing together families, local businesses, and supporters for a day of celebration and connection while raising critical support for Casting Bread’s food programs across the High Country.
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