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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261017T160000
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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:20261031T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261031T200000
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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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