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SUMMARY:Artists in Residence: Evenlight Eagles & Beth Sain Shuford
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! \nEvenlight Eagles\, Leather \nBeth Sain Shuford\, Stained Glass \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/artists-in-residence-evenlight-eagles-beth-shuford/
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:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260806T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T185433Z
UID:10004600-1786039200-1786042800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Cocktails with the Curator: Take Up & Barbara Grennell
DESCRIPTION:This cocktail with the curator will feature two exhibitions: Barbara Grennell: Mountain Tapestries and Take-Up: Intergeneration Textiles & Weaving Community in Watauga County. Patrons can expect one part gallery tour\, two parts conversation\, and a splash of cocktail party. This event is limited to 20 people.\n\nIan Gabriel Wilson-Rhodes\, BRAHM Curator of Exhibitions and Collections in conversation with Kayla Reische\, BRAHM Education Outreach Coordinator. Kayla has been the project lead on the IMLS exhibition. In addition to learning about the artwork\, Kayla will take us through the two year long project that led to the development of the IMLS exhibition. \nRegistrations are required. Non-alcoholic options will be available upon request. \nFree for Members; $8 General Admission \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/cocktails-curator/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260807T160000
DTSTAMP:20260717T185819Z
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UID:10005199-1786107600-1786118400@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Botanical Paper Carolina Lily Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Blowing Rock’s natural history and a bit of botany\, as you create a life-size paper model of North Carolina’s state official state wildflower\, the Carolina Lily (Lilium michauxii). All materials and tools will be provided\, and at the end of this three-hour workshop\, guests will take home their creation in a vase\, ready for display. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/botanical-paper-carolina-lily-workshop/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260716T201123Z
CREATED:20260716T201123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T201123Z
UID:10005197-1786122000-1786132800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:The Shared Table: Daingerfield's + Peppervine
DESCRIPTION:The Shared Table: Daingerfield’s + Peppervine. \nFeatured Guest Chef: Chef Matt Deering of Peppervine Restaurant\, recipient of the 2024 North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Chef of the Year Award\nWhen: Friday\, August 7\, 2026\nWhere: Daingerfield’s Fine Dining at Westglow Luxury Resort & Spa\nMenu: An exclusive three-course collaborative menu thoughtfully paired with wines selected to complement each course.\nPrix Fixe Dinner: $125 per person\, including wine pairings.\nReservations: Available through OpenTable or by calling (828) 295-1635. \nThis event brings together two celebrated restaurants and two visionary chefs for an unforgettable evening of collaboration\, creativity\, exceptional cuisine\, and breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain views.
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/the-shared-table-daingerfields-peppervine/
LOCATION:Daingerfield’s\, 224 Westglow Cir.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Restaurants,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260720T153558Z
CREATED:20260720T150901Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Naturalist Day
DESCRIPTION:Junior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12\, but all ages are welcome! Events are included with admission. Grandfather recommends that those planning to attend purchase their tickets to the park online in advance here. \nGuests will also be able to meet some critters up close and personal around the Wilson Center! \nGrandfather Mountain’s daily program schedule will also be in full swing! Find more details about these daily programs here. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/junior-naturalist-day/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Educational,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260717T190024Z
CREATED:20260717T153319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T190024Z
UID:10005128-1786190400-1786194000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: A Slow Art Experience
DESCRIPTION:Take time for yourself for a special series we are calling Lunch & Learn: A Slow Art Experience. \nWhat is Slow Art?  \nMost of us stroll through an art gallery\, pausing at a piece of art for a few moments before moving on to the next\, like some form of visual buffet. Slow Art as a concept was created to encourage us all to stay with the art for a little longer\, savor\, and soak it in. The hope is that we not only see more\, but also get to know the works in greater detail. Exploring artworks more slowly can help us to form more stories\, feelings\, and opinions about the works. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/lunch-learn-a-slow-art-experience/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Food,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260302T190721Z
CREATED:20260302T134234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T190721Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260415T152052Z
CREATED:20260408T181502Z
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UID:10004850-1786356000-1786899600@blowingrock.com
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:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260717T190447Z
CREATED:20260717T154827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T190447Z
UID:10005131-1786640400-1786647600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Cork & Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere\, inspired by The Eiffel Tower by Georges Seurat. Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials\, including canvases\, acrylic paint\, brushes\, and aprons\, are provided. A trained instructor will lead you step-by-step.\nWine\, beer\, and light snacks are complimentary. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/cork-canvas-4/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260717T190813Z
CREATED:20260717T190813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T190813Z
UID:10005200-1786644000-1786647600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Exploring Horizon Line: Art and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Elizabeth Chew will consider how art shaped Americans’ perceptions of the American Revolution. Works of art created during and after the war enabled Americans (first as colonists\, then as citizens of a new country) to picture the stories and heroes of the fight for independence. Furthermore\, works by artists Charles Willson Peale\, John Singleton Copley\, John Trumbull\, and others provided Americans with a shared origin story for their new nation. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exploring-horizon-line-art-and-the-american-revolution/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260611T194402Z
CREATED:20260406T144126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T194402Z
UID:10004831-1786665600-1786924799@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Murder Mystery Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Murder Mystery Weekend at Meadowbrook Inn (August 14-16\, 2026)\nGuests enjoy a two-night stay paired with a three-day interactive mystery experience where everyone becomes part of the story. The package includes meals\, cocktail receptions\, and the final mystery reveal on Sunday morning. Rates start at $499 per person. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/murder-mystery-weekend/
LOCATION:Meadowbrook Inn\, 711 Main St\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T162525Z
CREATED:20260406T162525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T162525Z
UID:10004836-1786705200-1786716000@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-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:20260513T171933Z
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:20260815T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260815T220000
DTSTAMP:20260720T174315Z
CREATED:20260720T174315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T174315Z
UID:10005215-1786822200-1786831200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Tommy Emmanuel\, CGP: Living in the Light Tour
DESCRIPTION:More than sixty years into his storied career as one of the modern era’s most accomplished and versatile guitarists\, Tommy Emmanuel is still hungry for adventure. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/tommy-emmanuel-cgp-living-in-the-light-tour/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260717T191018Z
CREATED:20260413T151711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T191018Z
UID:10005082-1786888800-1786892400@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Docent Focus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join one of BRAHM’s docents for a special kind of tour that narrows your field of view to one exhibition for an hour. Learn about the artists\, the creation of works\, and the inside story of the exhibit. \nSpaces are limited\, sign up early!  \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/docent-focus-tour/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260303T164356Z
CREATED:20260303T150633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164356Z
UID:10001019-1786885200-1786892400@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/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:20260408T185617Z
CREATED:20260408T185617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T185617Z
UID:10004851-1786960800-1787504400@blowingrock.com
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:20260820T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T154512Z
CREATED:20260720T154512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T154512Z
UID:10005209-1787243400-1787256000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Grandfather Presents: Buddy Huffaker & Stan Temple
DESCRIPTION:The Aug. 20 presentation is titled “Aldo Leopold’s Legacy: A conversation on land ethic and conservation.” Join a fireside chat with Huffaker\, Temple (joining virtually) and Jesse Pope\, president and CEO of Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation on endangered species and the land ethic. Temple will share stories from his lifetime of work on conservation efforts to save endangered species across the world\, including one right here at Grandfather Mountain. Huffaker and Pope will chat about Leopold’s Land Ethic today\, why it continues to be important and what challenges are being faced at Grandfather. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/grandfather-presents-buddy-huffaker-stan-temple/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260717T191451Z
CREATED:20260717T191451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T191451Z
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
CREATED:20260720T174949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T175024Z
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T155145Z
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T190511Z
UID:10004852-1787565600-1788109200@blowingrock.com
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
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: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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