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UID:10005201-1787248800-1787252400@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Monuments & Mythmaking: Creating the American Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Art allows humans to imagine people and places they’ve met or visited\, but that imagining is always mediated by the artist and their own perspective. As early as the beginning of the nineteenth century\, Americans used visual art to imagine North American environments and their place within those landscapes. This talk will examine how artists\, tourism boosters\, politicians\, and others\, wielded landscape painting and photography to various ends\, including the dispossession of Indigenous lands\, imagining technological futures\, and the creation of the national park system in the United States. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/monuments-mythmaking-creating-the-american-landscape/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260821T230000
DTSTAMP:20260720T175024Z
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UID:10005216-1787335200-1787353200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:4th Annual Gatsby Gala
DESCRIPTION:Supporting the Appalachian Theatre’s Annual Fund and education initiatives.\nGatsby Soiree – Step out of the everyday and into a glittering evening of revelry! Guests are welcomed with lively games and cocktails crafted by celebrity bartenders.  Within the theatre\, indulge in a sumptuous 3-course onstage dinner prepared by Grandview catering. Gypsy jazz\, a lively auction\, and other surprises await. Guests receive free entry to the grand finale – Gatsby After Dark \nGatsby After Dark – As twilight deepens\, late night revelers arrive to indulge in the decadent dessert bar while enjoying an evening of themed entertainment. Venture upstairs to our speakeasy lounge to try your luck at the casino tables* or play Balcony BINGO*. Use your winnings to snag swell raffle prizes.\nGatsby After Dark tickets include a drink token and gaming chip. \n*gaming is for entertainment only\, no cash or cash prizes are awarded. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/4th-annual-gatsby-gala/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Night Events,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T155145Z
CREATED:20260720T155145Z
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UID:10005210-1787392800-1787407200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Nature & Forest Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Join Mattie Decker\, a certified forest therapy guide\, for a relaxing 2 to 2.5-hour stroll through the forest at Grandfather Mountain. Through a series of invitations\, you will have the opportunity to focus on being present in the moment\, deepening your connection with nature and community and enjoying the many gifts nature has to offer. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/nature-forest-therapy/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Educational,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Recreation/Outdoors,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260822T190000
DTSTAMP:20260717T192343Z
CREATED:20260717T192343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T192343Z
UID:10005202-1787421600-1787425200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Called to Response: Roger Zare Explores Horizon Line
DESCRIPTION:Composer Roger Zare responds to the Horizon Line exhibition with a concert of his original compositions. Zare will be joined by musicians from the Hayes School of Music and clarinetist Lucas Gianini\, who will perform works inspired by landscapes near and far. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/called-to-response-roger-zare-explores-horizon-line/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190511Z
CREATED:20260408T190511Z
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SUMMARY:Artists in Residence: Randi Robeson & Scott Ballard
DESCRIPTION: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! \nRandi Robeson\, Paint \nScott Ballard\, Paint \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/artists-in-residence-randi-robeson-scott-ballard/
LOCATION:Edgewood Cottage\, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Shopping,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260302T191212Z
CREATED:20260302T150354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T191212Z
UID:10004807-1787997600-1788026400@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Railroad Heritage Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Railroad Heritage Weekend is Tweetsie Railroad’s annual celebration of steam locomotive history and the heritage of the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad (ET& WNC). Join them for two days filled with hands-on train history and railroad heritage – perfect for families\, train enthusiasts\, and anyone who loves American railroads. \nStep back in time during Railroad Heritage Weekend at Tweetsie Railroad! \nThis special event honors the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad—the origin of the famous “Tweetsie”—with a full weekend dedicated to railroad history. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/railroad-heritage-weekend/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Tweetsie Railroad\, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Educational,Family,Featured,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T191737Z
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UID:10004853-1788170400-1788714000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Artists in Residence: Wen Redmond & Beth Lyons
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWen Redmond\, Mixed Media \nBeth Lyons\, Paint \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/artists-in-residence-wen-redmond-beth-lyons/
LOCATION:Edgewood Cottage\, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Shopping,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T155551Z
CREATED:20260720T150021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T155551Z
UID:10002062-1788256800-1790787600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch
DESCRIPTION:All throughout September\, guests are invited to join Grandfather Mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission. \nRaptors are birds of prey\, such as hawks\, eagles\, owls and vultures. The telltale signs of the raptor are sharp talons\, a hooked upper bill and keen eyesight. While some raptors remain in place during winter\, most will travel south\, where food is more abundant. Because it sits along the eastern escarpment of the Appalachian Mountains\, and its rocky peaks generate strong thermal uplifts and allow excellent visibility\, Grandfather Mountain is a prime viewing spot for this phenomenon. \nPerhaps the most dramatic visual display comes courtesy of the broad-winged hawk\, which migrates in groups of hundreds or thousands\, called kettles. Those sightings are most common around the second or third week of September. Grandfather Mountain is one of more than 300 Hawk Watch sites officially designated by the Hawk Migration Association of North America. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/hawk-watch/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Attractions,Educational,Fall,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Recreation/Outdoors,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260903T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T160113Z
CREATED:20260720T160113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T160113Z
UID:10005211-1788453000-1788465600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: Eleanor Spicer Rice
DESCRIPTION:Eleanor Spicer Rice\, Ph.D.\, is an entomologist\, award-winning author\, and nationally recognized science communicator whose work explores the surprising connections between people and the natural world. She earned her doctorate in entomology from North Carolina State University and has since authored more than ten books\, including the acclaimed DEADLIEST series and Ants: Workers of the World. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/grandfather-presents-eleanor-spicer-rice/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T163731Z
CREATED:20260406T163731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T163731Z
UID:10004837-1789124400-1789135200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Live Gem Cutting Demonstration
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/live-gem-cutting-demonstration-5/
LOCATION:McCoy Minerals\, 537 Main St.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T172028Z
CREATED:20251212T162114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T172028Z
UID:10004724-1789207200-1789228800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Presented by 4 Forty Four. \nBlowing Rock Art in the Park celebrates six decades of shows! Enjoy fine art and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans. Artists are jury-selected and each show features a different set of artists\, curated to present a wide variety of mediums. Find gifts and works for personal collections\, functional beauties like furniture and cutlery\, and wearable art like handcrafted jewelry and textiles.  Artists’ tents line Park Avenue right in downtown Blowing Rock. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/art-in-the-park-5-2/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce\, 132 Park Ave\, Blowing Rock NC\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Featured,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Romantic Getaways,Shopping,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260303T165012Z
CREATED:20260303T165012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T165012Z
UID:10004814-1789304400-1789311600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Alair Concert in the Park
DESCRIPTION: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 benefits @HungerHealthCoalition’s A Simple Gesture Program. \nFrom 1-3 PM\, bring your family and friends to enjoy some great live music and to support the High Country community!  \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/alair-concert-in-the-park/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Featured,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T141547Z
CREATED:20260507T140005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T141547Z
UID:10002247-1789462800-1789837200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Plein Air Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival is a four-day\, open enrollment plein air painting event. It takes place in the beautiful mountainous area surrounding the town of Blowing Rock in western North Carolina\, from September 15 to September 19\, 2026. The festival aims to bring painters together from around the world to paint outside in the fresh air while getting to know each other and sharing their work. The event prompts applicants to explore the unique Blowing Rock architecture\, spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views\, and overall Appalachian feel of one of the most scenic areas in the country. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/plein-air-festival-3/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Featured,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260720T175700Z
CREATED:20260720T175700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T175700Z
UID:10005217-1789673400-1789680600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Bronwyn
DESCRIPTION:Bronwyn – Grammy-winning fiddle virtuoso Bronwyn is stepping into the spotlight. After several years of wowing audiences as the fiddler for Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway\, the 2x IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year is striking out on her own – fronting a band for the first time and bringing her voice to the forefront. Known for her fiery fiddle playing and pure\, rootsy singing\, Bronwyn’s debut vocal album ‘I Built A World’ earned her a Grammy nomination this past February\, and American Songwriter calls her “a world-class fiddler with a golden voice.” \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/bronwyn/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Night Events,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260925T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T152529Z
CREATED:20260511T152529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T152529Z
UID:10005106-1790362800-1790377200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Tweetsie's Ghost Train®
DESCRIPTION:The spooktacular season of Tweetsie’s Ghost Train® Halloween Celebration\, a popular fall family tradition\, begins Friday\, September 25\, and continues every Friday and Saturday night through October 31. It’s safe\, spooky fun for the whole family. \nDaytime guests can still enjoy all of Tweetsie’s Wild West adventures\, rides and attractions. . . but when the sun goes down\, the park gets a full makeover complete with costumed characters\, decorations\, music and Halloween-themed attractions. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/tweetsies-ghost-train/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Tweetsie Railroad\, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Fall,Family,Halloween,MAIN CALENDAR,Night Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180635Z
CREATED:20260526T180635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T180635Z
UID:10005151-1790416800-1790524800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Julia Gaunt will be demonstrating her fiber arts. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.\nVisitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/fiber-arts-demonstration/
LOCATION:Moses Cone Manor\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Moses Cone,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260720T161727Z
CREATED:20240408T153557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T161727Z
UID:10002056-1790447400-1790458200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight
DESCRIPTION:Embrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight\, the park’s after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours\, fireside tales and a chance to meet the park’s nighttime residents. \nThe evening begins around the glow of a bonfire at the Woods Walk Picnic Area as night falls. Guests will then have the opportunity to partake in three unique experiences as the group splits up and alternates between the different parts of the mountain. These activities include a trek (via shuttle) to atop the mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge\, as well as a visit to the Mildred the Bear Animal Habitats for a behind-the-scenes tour in which guests get to experience the mountain in a similar fashion as its nocturnal critters. The tour is conducted using red-light flashlights\, with an emphasis placed on the guests’ sensory experience while getting up close with the park’s bears\, otters\, elk and cougars. An educational focus is also placed on how the animals may use their senses of smell or eyesight to navigate or hunt at night. \nGroups will then descend back to the Woods Walk Picnic Area to gather around the fire\, roast s’mores and hear folktales from one of the mountain’s naturalists or educators. \nHours are 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event is open to 50 participants\, and tickets are $50 for general admission or $42 for Bridge Club members. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/creatures-of-the-night-bonfire-delight/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Educational,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR,Night Events,Recreation/Outdoors,Recreation/Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261001T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T162402Z
CREATED:20260720T162402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T162402Z
UID:10005213-1790872200-1790884800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: Margaret Lowman\, Ph.D.\, aka CanopyMeg
DESCRIPTION:One of the world’s first arbornauts\, CanopyMeg devoted over four decades to exploring forest canopies. Her research and exploration have taken her to more than 45 countries\, on all seven continents\, where she not only tirelessly saves forests but also mentors girls. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/grandfather-presents-margaret-lowman-ph-d-aka-canopymeg/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Educational,Fall,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T163011Z
CREATED:20260720T163011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T163011Z
UID:10005214-1790964000-1790971200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Sunset at the Swinging Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Grandfather Mountain\, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation\, is offering a sunset experiences in 2026. These special events\, titled “Sunset at the Swinging Bridge\,” will provide guests with the rare opportunity to be in the park outside of regular operating hours and to hopefully experience a lovely sunrise from the bridge’s lofty vantage point. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/sunset-at-the-swinging-bridge/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Attractions,Educational,Fall,Family,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Recreation/Outdoors,Romantic Getaways
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T172132Z
CREATED:20251212T162553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T172132Z
UID:10004725-1791021600-1791043200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Presented by 4 Forty Four. \nBlowing Rock Art in the Park celebrates six decades of shows! Enjoy fine art and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans. Artists are jury-selected and each show features a different set of artists\, curated to present a wide variety of mediums. Find gifts and works for personal collections\, functional beauties like furniture and cutlery\, and wearable art like handcrafted jewelry and textiles.  Artists’ tents line Park Avenue right in downtown Blowing Rock. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/art-in-the-park-6-2/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce\, 132 Park Ave\, Blowing Rock NC\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Fall,Family,Featured,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Romantic Getaways,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T175417Z
CREATED:20260526T140658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T175417Z
UID:10002488-1791453600-1791648000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Broom Making Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Peter Werner will be demonstrating traditional Appalachian broom-tying\, which is how he creates his whisks\, cake testers\, and large sweepers. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.\nVisitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/broom-making-demonstration-2/
LOCATION:Moses Cone Manor\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Moses Cone,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T180133Z
CREATED:20260526T141127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T180133Z
UID:10002489-1792058400-1792252800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Cottonwood Bark Carving Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Tom Gow will be demonstrating how he carves whimsical cottages out of the thick bark of fallen cottonwood trees. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.\nVisitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/cottonwood-bark-carving-demonstration/
LOCATION:Moses Cone Manor\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Moses Cone,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260720T180526Z
CREATED:20260720T140113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T180526Z
UID:10001773-1792227600-1792252800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Valle Country Fair
DESCRIPTION:The annual Valle Country Fair is a sure favorite among locals and visitors. Local food and crafts fill the space\, while musicians and demonstrators entertain all day. Admission is free\, but bring cash for parking and easy shopping. \nTip: If you plan to attend both Valle Country Fair and Woolly Worm Festival on Saturday\, arrive as close to 9am as possible to the event you choose to attend first! Traffic is typically very heavy for late morning and mid-day arrivals. To attend both festivals and best avoid waiting in traffic lines\, attend Valley Country Fair on Saturday and Woolly Worm Festival on Sunday and arrive early at both. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/valle-country-fair-2/
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Romantic Getaways,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260720T180919Z
CREATED:20260720T145107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T180919Z
UID:10001772-1792231200-1792339200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Woolly Worm Festival
DESCRIPTION:Banner Elk looks forward to welcoming you to the 48th Annual Woolly Worm Festival hosted by the Avery County Chamber of Commerce and Banner Elk Kiwanis! Head over on October 17& 18\, 2026 in Banner Elk\, North Carolina for woolly worm races\, craft and food vendors\, live entertainment\, children’s activities\, and so much more. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/woolly-worm-festival/
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Romantic Getaways
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261031T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T151327Z
CREATED:20260720T140043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T151327Z
UID:10001606-1793467800-1793476800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Blowing Rock Halloween Festival & Monster March
DESCRIPTION:Join Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation for tons of FREE fun with an evening of spooky activities! Enjoy downtown trick-or-treating\, the famous Monster March\, and a costume contest! This is among the best Halloween events for kids of ALL ages. Memorial Park\, located right in the middle of downtown\, is the center for all the fun! \n2025 SCHEDULE: Subject to Change in 2026 \n5:45pm – Monster March – Main Street is closed for a costume parade\, and everyone is invited to showcase their costume! Line up at 5:30pm at American Legion. The Monster March starts at Park Avenue and continues to Ginny Stevens Lane (near Town Tavern and the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum) \n6pm – Trick or Treat on Main Street –  Directly following the Monster March\, kids are invited to go door to door at participating businesses for candy and treats! Main Street remains closed for the first 15 minutes or so\, to give plenty of time for Monster March participants to make their way to the sidewalks. \n7pm – Costume Contest with DJ Taco- Meet at the Memorial Park gazebo to enjoy music and the contest! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/blowing-rock-halloween-festival-monster-march/
LOCATION:Main Street\, 1094 Main Street\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Featured,Halloween,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260720T181227Z
CREATED:20260720T141153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T181227Z
UID:10001793-1795780800-1795804200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town
DESCRIPTION:Blowing Rock’s Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town celebration is an annual holiday event that you are sure to love. Join us for hot chocolate\, caroling\, and visits with Santa. The festival is always the Friday after Thanksgiving\, and is the perfect time to kick off your holiday and Christmas celebrating! Bring the whole family\, or enjoy the romance of the lights and fun\, jovial atmosphere with your significant other. \nThe Blowing Rock Christmas Parade follows at 10am on the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/christmas-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Memorial Park\, 1036 Main Street\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family,Featured,Girls Getaways,HOLIDAYS,MAIN CALENDAR,Romantic Getaways,Shopping,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260720T181558Z
CREATED:20260720T142146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T181558Z
UID:10001794-1795860000-1795863600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Blowing Rock Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION:The best small-town parade you’ll find anywhere! Celebrate the Christmas season with us as Main Street hosts a parade of decorated vehicles\, dancing\, costumes\, and more. A 10am start time gets you in the holiday spirit for the rest of the day! \nNo parking along Main Street before the parade ensures good visibility and safety. The parade runs from the intersection at 221/Yonahlossee Road (by Mellow Mushroom) to Ginny Stevens Lane (by Rumple Church). \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/blowing-rock-christmas-parade/
LOCATION:Main Street\, 1094 Main Street\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Fall,Family,Featured,HOLIDAYS,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Winter
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