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UID:10004805-1786190400-1786201200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Riders in the Sky
DESCRIPTION:For more than 40 years\, The Riders In The Sky have been entertaining audiences of all ages\, from the Grand Ole Opry to “Woody’s Roundup” in the movie “Toy Story 2.”\, including two albums\, both of which won GRAMMY Awards! \nChildren love this interactive musical show\, parents enjoy the cowboy humor\, and grandparents appreciate the nostalgic Western tunes. This is one of our most popular multi-generational events. \n\nTwo shows daily at 12:00 noon & 3:00 p.m. in the Hacienda area.\nSeating is first-come\, first-served\nThe band members will be available after the show to meet Guests and sign autographs.\n\nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/riders-in-the-sky/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Tweetsie Railroad\, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260816T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T152052Z
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SUMMARY:Artists in Residence: Fanjoy Labrenz\, Lucas Hundley\, and Crystal Hurt
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! \nFanjoy Labrenz\, Photography\, Video\, Art \nLucas Hundley\, Wood \nCrystal Hurt\, Watercolor \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/artists-in-residence-fanjoy-labrenz-lucas-hundley-crystal-hurt/
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:20260814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182620
CREATED:20260406T162525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T162525Z
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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-4/
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:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182620
CREATED:20251212T161609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T171933Z
UID:10004723-1786788000-1786809600@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-4-2/
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:20260816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182620
CREATED:20260303T150633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164356Z
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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/concert-in-the-park-4/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 1036 Main Street\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Featured,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182620
CREATED:20260408T185617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T185617Z
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SUMMARY:Artists in Residence: Marcia Molnar & Susan Harris
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! \nMarcia Molnar\, Photographer \nSusan Harris\, Potter \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/artists-in-residence-marcia-molnar-susan-harris/
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:20260824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260830T170000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260829T180000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182620
CREATED:20260408T191737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T191737Z
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:20260911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182620
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:20260609T182620
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:20260609T182620
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:20260609T182620
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:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260925T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182620
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:20260609T182620
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:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182620
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:20260609T182620
CREATED:20260526T140658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T175417Z
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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:20260609T182620
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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