Blowing Rock, NC

Red Bull Rail Yard at Appalachian Ski Mountain
2022-12-10 10:00 - 2022-12-11 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
App Ski is excited to announce Red Bull Rail Yard is coming to App Ski Mtn. on December 10th and 11th. Head out and watch as the best snowboarders in the world put their creativity and skills to the test in an incomparable rail garden! On the 10th, rookies and amateurs have the chance to qualify for the main event in the Open Qualifier and compete against the Pro’s the following day in the head to head finals. For updates and info on the event, check out redbull.com/railyard
Amateur division – must be 16 years or older. Under 18 must have parent to sign.
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BRAHM: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
2022-12-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head to BRAHM to join NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green for this invigorating two-hour ekphrastic poetry workshop designed to expand your experience with art and inspire your writing.
The tradition of engaging with works of art is known in poetry as ekphrasis (the Greek ek for out of + phrasis for expression). We invite you to learn how to use art as a springboard for your own poems, stories, and memoirs.
The workshop is open to writers at all stages of their careers and will offer poets a range of approaches to connect with a work of art in another medium.
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Photo Credit: photo by Sandra Davis, courtesy of Jaki Shelton Green.

BRAHM: Beavers: Our Natural Engineers with Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
2022-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Cassie Petrilla from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation will be giving a talk at BRAHM to share information about the ‘wetland engineers’ of nature. Come learn about the ebb and flow of the beaver population, along with their unique characteristics. Most importantly, discover and learn about their role as an indicator species in the ecosystem.
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Image Credit: Beaver. National Geographic Kids. Photo credit: Kwitkor, Dreamstime.

Chill at the Hill: Frozen Heart Adventure
2023-01-26 11:00 - 2023-01-29 19:00 | Mystery Hill, 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Head over to Mystery Hill and try an escape room style experience is perfect for couples, groups, & families! Participants will race against the clock to solve a series of puzzles to help Wynter, a loyal subject, save the kingdom. Reservations are required and it is strongly recommended to reserve space prior to arrival.
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BRAHM: Banjos, Ballads, and Badmen: Sheila Kay Adams
2023-02-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Seventh-generation ballad singer, storyteller, and musician, Sheila Kay Adams will perform pieces from across her repertoire spanning oceans and generations. This event is guaranteed to be fun and engaging for the whole family.
The backup date for this event will be March 11th at 3pm.
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Image: Paulus Berensohn’s Journal

BRAHM: Grandfather Mountain's Slithery Friends
2023-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Cassie Petrilla from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation will be giving a talk at BRAHM to share information on the long, legless reptiles. Come learn about their critical role in the environment! Whether you prefer snakes from a distance, or value their scales close-up, you will walk away with a greater appreciation of these slithery animals.
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Chef's Night at Storie Street Grille - Tapas!
2023-03-02 17:30 - 21:30 | Storie Street Grille, 1167 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Storie Street Grille will be offering their Chef’s Night on Thursday nights in March. They will be serving up Tapas and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit F.A.R.M. Cafe in Boone.
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Chef’s Night Menu

Appalachian Ski Mountain: Heroes on the Mountain
2023-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Appalachian Ski Mountain will honor those who have served with a special session on March 3 & 4. This will be the 8th annual Heroes on the Mountain Event.
Additional Details and schedule coming soon.
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BRAHM: Deciphering Doc Watson
2023-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Image: Doc Watson at the MusicFest ‘N Sugar Grove, 2011. Photo by Matt Sellers.
In this talk, BRAHM will explore Doc Watson’s life, influences, style, and look at his legacy. This lecture will be a mix of music, film, family stories, and ethnomusicology.
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Happy Birthday Blowing Rock!
2023-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Conference Center, 1818 Goforth Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
We are celebrating 134 years with a hometown birthday and potluck dinner. All of Blowing Rock is invited to bring a covered dish or dessert. Kids are welcome and there will be activities for them. Casting Bread is the charity of choice and we are asking that guests please bring canned goods and a donation to support their efforts.

Fundraiser Chef's Night at Storie Street Grille
2023-04-06 16:30 - 20:30 | Storie Street Grille, 1167 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Storie Street Grille is bringing back their Thursday night Chef’s Night menus. They will be serving up delicious tapas and a portion of the proceeds from their special menu will go to benefit a local charity of their choosing!
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OASIS Fundraiser at The Speckled Trout Restaurant
2023-04-27 11:00 - 20:00 | Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop, 922 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
All day, 10% of all proceeds at The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop go to benefit OASIS.
Live Music from 6-8 pm
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BRAHM: Wild & Scenic Film
2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Wild & Scenic is a short documentary about Wilson Creek, which is located in Caldwell County, North Carolina, and is known for its wild and scenic beauty but has had a history of ecological destruction due to timber harvesting. Now the area is used by many from all over the state for daily outdoor recreation such as biking, fishing, rafting and camping. Due to the lack of waste infrastructure, high traffic, and ecological abuse, a team of devoted volunteers have started a non-profit to keep the river clean.
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Image: A Clean Wilson Creek logo designed by Wes Waugh.

Responder Wellness Coalition Concert Featuring Adam Church at Appalachian Ski Mountain
2023-04-28 20:00 - 21:30 | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Responder Wellness Coalition Concert for the Cause – In Rememberance of Logan Fox and Chris Ward – Featuring Adam Church
Please join the Responder Wellness Coalition for a night of community, remembrance, and music in support of the wellness of our first responders, to benefit their coalition, and to honor Logan Fox and Chris Ward. All are welcome💙. “Donate What You Want” for General Admission.
Gates open at 7:00 PM
Concert begins at 8:00 PM
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Classic Car Cruise in At Shoppes on the Parkway
2023-04-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Shoppes on the Parkway, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, 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.
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3T Showroom Social at Hellbender Bed & Beverage
2023-05-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Hellbender Bed & Beverage, 239 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to the 3T Showroom Social, Wednesday, May 10th from 6pm to 9pm at Hellbender Bed and Beverage hosted by Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters. Enjoy delicious food and beverages, networking with fellow cyclists and perusing of the 3T Bike showroom. The 2023 3T Bikes will be on display in the dining room of Hellbender. Delicious Hellbender appetizers, burger sliders, tacos, and vegetarian sandwiches as well as beer, wine, cider and non-alcoholic drinks will be served.
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3T Mixer Ride at Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
2023-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters, 7593-B Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to the 3T Mixer Ride, Thursday, May 11th from 10am to 12pm starting from Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters. Enjoy a 22-mile mixed surface ride on a route highlighting some of the best back roads near Blowing Rock with several miles of gravel through National Park land.
Call ahead and book a 3T Bike to enjoy the ride on. After the ride, go to Hellbender Bed and Beverage for food and beverages.
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Classic Car Cruise-In at Shoppes on the Parkway
2023-05-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Shoppes on the Parkway, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States

BRAHM: Square Dancing in Wilson Education Center
2023-05-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Image: Courtesy of Ballad of America
Join BRAHM for another Square Dance!
The dance will take place in the Wilson Education Center at BRAHM.
If you have never square danced before or are a little rusty there will be instruction from 6 pm – 6:30 pm. Then the dance will kick off at 6:30 and last until about 8 pm.
Admission to the dance is free. Donations for the band are encouraged.
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ZDayZ Car Show
2023-05-19 10:00 - 2023-05-20 17:00 | Shoppes on the Parkway, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to Shoppes on the Parkway to see this annual car show! 10am – 5pm by Banana Republic.
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High Tea- Local Fundraiser
2023-06-16 14:00 - 15:30 | NC
High tea with all the trimmings, presented in a private home in downtown Blowing Rock. Dress tea party festive! Proceeds from June event to benefit Mercy Ships and Rescue Life; July event proceeds go to Mercy Ships and Water for life. Call Dena at 828-292-0035 for details and reservations. Address provided upon reservation.

Classic Car Cruise-In at Shoppes on the Parkway
2023-06-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Shoppes on the Parkway, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, 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

International Day of Yoga at The Art of Living Retreat Center
2023-06-21 16:00 - 19:30 | Art of Living Retreat Center, 639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NC, 28607
Celebrate International Day of Yoga on The Art of Living Retreat Center’s beautiful Boone Campus. Experience a sample of their R&R program featuring yoga, meditation, and great food. Cost is $20.

Live Music at Chetola- Wednesdays thru Saturdays
2023-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Timberlake’s Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Free live music, Wednesday through Saturday! Performances from local musicians like The Lucky Strikes, Klee Liles, Edward Main, Andy Ferrell and more. Full live music schedule can be found at the website link below.

Live Music at Town Tavern- Fridays
2023-06-23 21:00 - 23:00 | Town Tavern Blowing Rock, 1182 Main St, Blowing Rock, 28605
Live music every Friday night. All live music, karaoke, and special events are free entry unless otherwise noted on restaurant website. Late shows are inside and early shows are on our outdoor patio- check the online calendar!
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Tunes at the Trout - Mondays
2023-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop, 922 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Don’t miss live tunes every Monday in the summer from 6-8 PM
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BRAHM: Pet Portrait Workshop
2023-07-14 04:00 - 18:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Online ticket purchase is required in advance of the event. There is limited seating available, so register today!
Learn how to create your own mixed-media pet portrait in a relaxed atmosphere. Using tissue paper and acrylic paint you can make a fun, colorful portrait of your beloved pet or favorite animal. Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvasses, acrylic paint, brushes, tissue paper, and aprons, are provided. Please send a quality photo reference of your pet or animal to Kayla Reische at ed_outreach@blowingrockmuseum.org, or arrive at the workshop prepared with a printed picture. Our trained instructor will lead you step by step.
Wine, beer and light snacks are complimentary.
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