Storie Street Grille: SNIP Foundation Fundraiser
2022-09-02 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Storie Street Grille, 1167 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
During dinner hours, Storie Street Grille will donate 10% of all proceeds to support SNIP Foundation’s local Humane Society efforts. SNIP provides financial aid to offer mass, low-cost spay & neuter clinics and educational programs.
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Autumn at Oz
2022-09-09 10:00 - 2022-09-11 17:00 | Land Of Oz, 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC, 28604
Image Credit: www.landofoznc.com
“Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my!” The Land of Oz theme park opens up to celebrate all things Wizard of Oz on weekends this September.
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Porsche Concours at First Baptist Church
2022-09-10 11:00 - 13:30 | First Baptist Church, 350 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
On Saturday, September 10, the Appalachian Region of the Porsche Club of America will hold a Porsche Concours (car show) at the First Baptist Church. The show is open to the public, and there will be about 40 Porsches from the 50’s to current models on display from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Come by and see the cars and talk cars with a bunch of Porsche enthusiasts!

Blue Ridge Conservancy 5k and Fun Run
2022-09-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Blowing Rock Parks & Rec, 145 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Held on some of the most beautiful roads in the High Country, you will be sure to enjoy the breathtaking views through the town of Blowing Rock. After the race, hang out at Bistro Roca Restaurant to refuel with snacks and attend the awards ceremony. Register online!
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The Maker's Nest at Birdies Coffee & Treats
2022-09-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Birdies Coffee & Treats, 3737 US HWY 321, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Join Birdies in celebrating all things handmade & handcrafted in the High Country!
Birdies Coffee & Treats 1st Annual Maker’s Nest will showcase 10+ local artisans and their work.
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BRAHM: African American Contributions to Southern Appalachian Dance
2022-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Image Credit: Christian Friedrich Mayr. Kitchen Ball at White Sulphur Springs, Virginia. 1838. Oil on canvas. North Carolina Museum of Art.
The music and dance traditions of southern Appalachia have often been portrayed as a culture that was brought to the U.S. from the British Isles. In fact, they have multicultural roots. They are a blend of earlier European, African, and Native American traditions, and they reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of America. In this presentation, we will identify some of the many contributions of African Americans to these uniquely “American” traditions.
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The Gamekeeper: Celebrity Guest Chefs
2022-10-01 17:00 - 20:30 | NC
The Gamekeeper is pleased to announce that they’ll be hosting Chefs Sidney and Alison Bond, owners of Le Calabash culinary school. They’ll be working side-by-side with Chef Tyler Smith and his crew to bring a taste of South Africa to the High Country. The Gamekeeper will be featuring their dishes alongside the Gamekeeper menu items to allow guests to mix and match as they please, or go all-in to explore four fabulous courses, each paired with South African wines.

BRAHM: Movies at the Museum: Dulatown
2022-10-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Image credit: Various branches of the Dula family come together at the Dulatown gravesite. Courtesy of Leslie Dula Mckesson.
About the film
Dulatown is a documentary short about a community in Lenoir, NC established from the land of a slave owner (Alfred Dula) bequeathed to his slave (Harriet) and their eight children. Dulatown remains home to the extended Dula clan and embraces its history at a bi-annual reunion where in recent years both African-American and White Dula relatives come together around their shared genealogy to acknowledge they have more in common than just a surname. Using contemporary interviews with members of the Dula family alongside historical images, this film weaves an insightful tale of history, family, race and identity.
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Buskers Fest in Boone
2022-10-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Boone, King Street, Boone, NC, 28605
The Watauga Arts Council is partnering with the Downtown Boone Development Association and the Jones House to present a First Friday Art Crawl like no other!
Head over to Downtown Boone to experience the arts in action as you walk the streets visiting the galleries, shops, and restaurants.
Artists, musicians, and performers will be on the streets from Turchin Center all the way down King Street. Explore the galleries and shops of downtown Boone and enjoy a rich experience along the way.
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Festival of the Frescoes
2022-10-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Glendale School Rd., Glendale Springs, NC, 28629, United States
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church – Home of Ben Long’s fresco, The Last Supper
Children’s activities, vendors, silent auction, music, Granny’s Attic, Bakery Booth, Arts & Crafts
For more info call: (336) 982-3076

Fraser's Ridge Homecoming
2022-10-20 09:00 - 2022-10-22 21:00 | Leatherwood Mountains Resort, 512 Meadow Rd, Ferguson, NC 28624, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Located just east of Blowing Rock, this event celebrates the history of Jamie & Claire’s North Carolina backcountry wilderness through workshops, hands-on activities, music, food and much more. The two-day event includes events and a meet & greet with special guest Graham McTavish of the Outlander television series! Limited tickets available.
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High Country Breast Cancer Foundation 5k Walk/Run
2022-10-22 | NC
This year’s event is back in person! Walk your 5K October 22nd and tag HCBCF in your pictures on social media! Registration is $20 and every bit goes to helping those in need who have been affected by breast cancer right here in the High Country! Registration includes a t-shirt. To receive a shirt by the 22nd make sure to register by September 30th!
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Jim Lauderdale at The App Theatre
2022-11-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
At any given time, you’re likely to find Jim Lauderdale making music, whether he’s laying down a new track in the studio or working through a spontaneous melody at his home in Nashville. And if he’s not actively crafting new music, he’s certainly thinking about it.
“It’s a constant challenge to try to keep making better and better records, write better and better songs. I still always feel like I’m a developing artist,” Lauderdale says. This may be a surprising sentiment from a man who’s won two Grammys, released 34 full-length albums, and taken home the Americana Music Association’s coveted Wagonmaster Award. But his forthcoming album “Game Changer” is convincing evidence that the North
Carolina native is only continuing to hone his craft.
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Red Bull Rail Yard at Appalachian Ski Mountain
2022-12-10 10:00 - 2022-12-11 23:00 | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
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.

Watercolor Art Class at Chetola Resort
2023-01-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Create your own original watercolor greeting cards with artist, Mark Anderson, as well as some new friends at Chetola Resort on Saturday, January 14 from 2 pm to 4 pm. $25 per person includes a beautiful set of 12 watercolors, a mixing palette, a complete set of 10 artist brushes, and professional watercolor card stock. Everyone is welcome. Call Jenn at 828-295-5517 to sign up!

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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USASA Boarder/Skier X at Appalachian Ski Mountain
2023-01-28 10:00 - 2023-01-29 22:00 | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
The USASA series is back at Appalachian Ski Mountain once again on January 28 & 29! This event series is open to both skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a seasoned ripper or beginner, they invite you to come out and experience a well run, super fun, and safe event series this winter. There will be tons of prizes, raffles, great food, live music, not to mention a chance to qualify for the USASA Nationals in Colorado!
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Hearts on the Hill at Mystery Hill
2023-02-10 11:00 - 2023-02-19 19:00 | Mystery Hill, 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Do something different this Valentine’s Day and head on over to Hearts on the Hill! Each of the activities offered in the Hearts on the Hill package was selected with couples in mind. This package is sold per couple and delivers $80 in savings compared to purchasing a la carte. Grab your Valentine and enjoy the following activities:

Team building at the Bull Ride Challenge– Nothing brings loved ones together like the shared experience of getting thrown off a mechanical bull!
Photo Shoot at Professor Finnegan’s Old Time Photos– Photographers will capture the perfect images of you and your honey dressed up in the old-fashioned fashions and you can save 10% off any prints purchased during your session.
Three rounds at Tomahawk Hill– Cupid isn’t the only one with perfect aim! You and your honey will learn how to throw tomahawks then score each other to determine the winner.
Gem mining at Prospector Hill– One of you probably wants a rock for Valentine’s Day anyway, so let’s just cut to the chase! Each of you will get a bucket to sift through at one of our indoor sluices and you can keep anything you’d like.
Coupon for buy one, get one Over the Top Milkshake– Enjoy a treat as sweet as your significant other! They’ll give you a coupon to redeem anytime during the month of February, so you can get your milkshakes whenever it works for you!

Here is the link to purchase this ticket: Hearts on the Hill

President's Day Family Weekend at Appalachian Ski Mountain
2023-02-17 10:00 - 2023-02-20 22:00 | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
App Ski has scheduled some family time for you!
Its a four day weekend of family fun at Appalachian Ski Mtn. Online ticket deals, special ice skating sessions, fun food and more will be offered to celebrate the holiday at ASM!
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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
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.

Appalachian Ski Mountain: St. Patrick's Day Rail Jam & Costume Contest
2023-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Presented by the Alpine Ski Shop at Appalachian Ski Mountain, this rail jam and costume contest is guaranteed to be fun and festive! Make sure to wear your green hat!
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BRAHM: Latin Dance Boone Social
2023-04-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
6 – 6:30 Beginner Lesson
During the beginner lesson, we will go over the basic steps for salsa and bachata so you can start having fun. The Beginner’s Lesson will overview basic stepping patterns for Salsa and Bachata and apply them to a few basic partnered dancing moves so even beginners can start having fun on the dance floor.
6:30 – 9 Social Dancing
From 6:30 – 9 pm the dance floor will be open for social dancing including Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue and Rueda de Casino.
A cash bar with beer, wine and mojitos will be available for patrons over 21. Soda and water will be available for patrons under 21.
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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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