Blowing Rock, NC

High Tea- Local Fundraiser
2023-06-16 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | 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.

BRAHM: Square Dancing in Wilson Education Center
2023-06-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
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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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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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Classic Car Cruise-In at Shoppes on the Parkway
2023-07-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-14 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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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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Todd Wright Returns to Edgewood Cottage
2023-07-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Todd Wright and Nathan Hefner will perform on the porch of Edgewood Cottage (Weather Permitting) on July 22 from 1-3 pm. Artists Cindy McEnery and Karin Neuvirth will be showing in the cottage. Remember to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy!

BRAHM: Tambem Live in Concert
2023-08-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Também, a group of musical artists based in Durham, NC, deliver original performances characterized by odd meter, escalating trances, and interlocking Brazilian rhythms. https://tambemband.com/
$15 for Members, $20 for General Admission, Seating is limited
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Summer Beech Trip - Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
2023-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Rd., Banner Elk, NC, 28604, United States
Roll out at 9am on Saturday, August 12th from the Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604. Parking is $5 and you can pay at the donation boxes located around the park.
Post-ride will hop in the Watauga River for a swim, so bring your bathing suit and pack a picnic.
All paces are welcome, but you are expected to know the route and be self-supported. We will not have any regroups on this route as it doubles back on itself several times. Bikes equipped with 32mm or bigger tires are recommended.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43574190
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Groovy Nights 2023: Simply the Best
2023-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Blowing Rock Country Club, 200 Country Club Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
A variety show featuring the who’s who of Blowing Rock. You never know what you’re going to get! The public is welcome! All proceeds go to the Blowing Rock Community Foundation who then return them to the community through charitable contributions and scholarships.
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Once in a Blue Moon Party at The Blowing Rock Attraction
2023-08-30 19:00 - 21:30 | The Blowing Rock Attraction, 432 The Rock Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Celebrate the Blue Moon by enjoying special after-hours admission to The Blowing Rock Attraction, two beverages (beer & wine), and light refreshments.
Call (828) 295-7111 to prepay for tickets.
This event is 21+.
Non-refundable rain or shine.
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High Country Climbing Film Screening with the Carolina Climbing Coalition
2023-08-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
This event is free to the public. A cash bar will be available.
This evening will be focused on the dynamic world of High Country rock climbing. BRAHM will be joined by representatives the Carolina Climbers Coalition and filmmaker Andrew Kornylak to view three of his films about the climbing community. At this event you will learn about the passionate athletes who are ever striving to push past their limits.
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A Night At Chetola - Benefitting High Country Caregivers
2023-09-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Chetola Resort’s Lakeside Tent, 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, 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.
Returning by popular demand for the live music is the award-winning 8-piece Motown band, “The Business.”
Event check-in begins at 5:00pm on September 14, 2023.
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Tour of the Globe - Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
2023-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters, 7593-B Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, 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 (Next door to Rhoddie).
All paces are welcome, but you are expected to know the route and be self-supported. We will have one regroup at the bottom of the Globe Road descent and one mid-ride regroup in Edgemont. Gravel bikes are highly recommended, but cross-country mountain bikes with fast rolling tread will also work well.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35173118
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356 by the Lake
2023-09-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, 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. Over 140 Porsche 356 cars from all over the United States and Canada will attend this special one day event. Visitors for this event are encouraged to park at The Shoppes on the Parkway and access Chetola through the pedestrian entrance. This event is free to the public!
Also you will see groups of Porsche 356’s driving through Main St on Friday September 22 from 9:30 – 11:00 am on their route to The Blowing Rock attraction.

2nd Annual Maker's Nest at Birdies
2023-09-23 09:00 - 14:00 | Birdies Coffee & Treats, 3737 US HWY 321, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
We are celebrating all things handmade & handcrafted in the High Country with the 2nd Annual Maker’s Nest!
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!
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The Trip to Bountiful at Blowing Rock School Auditorium
2023-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Blowing Rock School Auditorium, Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote
Presented by Blue Ridge Community Theatre
Blowing Rock School Auditorium – 160 Sunset Dr. 28605
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Carved Pumpkin Contest at Cabin Fever
2023-10-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Cabin Fever, 915 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Bring your pre-carved pumpkin to Cabin Fever between 11:00am – 12:00pm. Judging will be at 2:30pm and winners will be announced at 3:00pm.
Cash Prizes Awarded:
1st Place = $250
2nd Place = $150
3rd Place = $100
Cabin Fever is located at 915 Main St.
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Trunk-or-Treat at Amorem
2023-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 | NC
Amorem is partnering with Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living to host a Trunk-or-Treat!
It is located at 287 Bamboo Rd. in Boone and goes from 6-7:30pm.

"Language of Angels" at Lees McRae Theatre
2023-11-15 20:30 - 22:30 | Lees-McRae College, 191 Main Street, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
An eerie cycle of ghost stories, set in the cave country of North Carolina. After a young girl is lost in a cave on the edge of town, there is a Rashomon-like investigation of her disappearance and the fate of those who survive her.
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Thanksgiving Meal at Cupcrazed Cafe
2023-11-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Cupcrazed Cafe, 146 Greenway Ct., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Cupcrazed Cafe. Let them do the cooking while you relax with family and friends in their cozy dining room.
***$90.00 Price includes event, 20% gratuity, and taxes.
Service will include 4 Courses Family Style:
Appetizers with Fresh Baked Bread and Herb Butter
Course 2 (Choice): Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Lobster Bisque Harvest Salad
Course 3: 3 Sides and Stuffing 3 Meats – Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Ham, and Hanger Steak with an herb compound butter
Course 4 (Choice): Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Apple Cheesecake Bourbon Pecan Pie Tart Pumpkin Pie
Course 5: Goodie Bag with morning pastry box to go.
***the menu subject to change on availability.
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Black Friday Sales Weekend at Shoppes on the Parkway
2023-11-24 11:00 - 2023-11-26 18:00 | Shoppes on the Parkway, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to Shoppes on the Parkway for your Black Friday & After Thanksgiving Sales shopping. There will be live music and deep discounts!
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