Raku Pottery Demonstration

Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United States

John Turner will demonstrate Raku pottery techniques. 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!

Free
Blowing Rock Farmers’ Market

Blowing Rock Farmers’ Market

Antiques on Sunset 379 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, United States

Blowing Rock Farmers Market is back! Every Thursday starting May 8 through October 2025 from 1-5 PM.  Head on over to 379 Sunset Drive (by Antiques on Sunset) and support your local farmers!

Free Entry

Cork & Canvas: Van Gogh

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

Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by Van Gogh’s Farmhouse in a Wheat Field. Each participant goes home with a finished work of art.

$50.00

Tunes at the Trout – Thursdays

The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop 922 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC

Head over to The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop to get your tunes fix and hear some live music! Thursdays from 6-8pm.

Boonerang Music & Arts Festival

Downtown Boone King Street, Boone, NC

This family friendly event has free admission. You can expect to find live music from over 25 bands at 4 outdoor stages, an art vendor market with over 60 vendors, 3 locations for beverages, and food, a kid zone, silent disco, and activities for all ages!

Free Entry

Summer Art Show

American Legion Building 333 Wallingford Road, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join the Martin House Gallery at their annual Summer Art Show on June 20–21, where art comes to life before your eyes. Watch master artists create live, connect with the creative minds behind the work, and immerse yourself in an atmosphere filled with live music, delicious local bites, and the vibrant spirit of summer.

Free Entry
Music on the Lawn

Music on the Lawn

Inn At Ragged Gardens 203 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC

“Music on the Lawn” at The Inn at Ragged Gardens has become a much beloved outdoor concert series. Held each Friday from May through September (weather permitting), the event draws locals and visitors alike.

Free Entry

Helping Hands Concert Series presents: John Oates & Jim Lauderdale

Hayes Auditorium 191 Main St. W, Banner Elk, NC, United States

All artists are donating their time to raise money for Hurricane Helene victims in the greater Banner Elk area. The concerts are organized by the non-profit Elk River Helping Hands, with proceeds distributed directly to hurricane victims in Avery and Watauga counties.

Artists in Residence: Allise Whitworth & Thomas Rowell

Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This free art show allows people to browse art from local artists, meet the artist, and purchase art directly from the artisan. Artists are often glad to talk about their process and answer questions. Different artists will be featured each week from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends.

Free Entry

Mile of Flowers: Garden Tour

Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Mark your calendars! Mile of Flowers will be taking place on June 27, 2025. Enjoy a guided tour of Blowing Rock's most prominent gardens.

$35

BRAHM: 2025 Summer Luncheon

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

BRAHM's annual Summer Luncheon will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025. Save the date! More information to follow. 

Nina Campbell Afternoon Tea

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

The Museum is very excited to host Nina Campbell as our speaker and special guest at this year’s BRAHM Summer Luncheon, Cocktail Buffet and Afternoon Tea.

$75