Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Are your precious family photos and/or papers stored in a shoe box under the bed? Are they in a trunk in the attic? Or, are they on your old 1997 Nikon Coolpix digital camera? Would you like to share them with family and preserve them for future generations but don’t know how? Join App State’s Kim Sims and Pam Mitchem for an engaging and interactive workshop to learn how to properly preserve important historical documents.
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 […]
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States
Folk legend Pete Seeger said, “John McCutcheon is not only one of the best musicians in the USA, but also a great singer, songwriter, and song leader. And not just […]
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 […]
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
BRAHM is hosting an open house this Fall to celebrate the Museum. Head over and chat with docents, meet the new director, and see Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance before it ends! Light refreshments including a cash bar will be available.
Appalachian State University’s University Forum Lecture Series presents Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed on Monday, Oct. 24 at 7pm in the Plemmons Student Union, Parkway Ballroom (4th Floor).
Tanger Outlets
278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC
Save this date and plan on having a full day of fun! Tanger's Classic Car Cruise-In is open to the public! Go as a participant or as a spectator and […]
Downtown Blowing Rock
132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Join Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation for tons of FREE fun with a full afternoon of spooky activities! From downtown trick-or-treating to the famous Monster March, this is among the […]
Tanger Outlets
278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC
Head to Tanger on Halloween for a Spooktacular time! They're brewing up wicked fun on Halloween Night. Fun family activities include trick-or-treating, DJ Taco on center stage, haunted games and activities, hayrides, meet and greet with local fire and police officers, fire pit relaxing and more! Complete the scavenger hunt card and then register to win a scary awesome basket of prizes! You're sure to have a Spooktacular experience at Tanger Outlets!
Tanger Outlets
278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC
Take home your own little piece of Blowing Rock from Tanger's new Handcrafted Art Walk at the Shoppes on the Parkway, a local artisan market held the first Friday and […]
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Join App State’s Todd Wright for an exciting examination of Louis Armstrong — famed trumpeter and vocalist and one of the most influential figures in jazz.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 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.
Tanger Outlet Courtyard
278 Shoppes on the Parkway Road, Blowing Rock, NC
WEATHER PERMITTING Enjoy live music, Artisan Market, Mookie’s Kettle Korn, Sidewalk Sales, Chalk Art, Courtyard Games and more as Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock celebrates style, savings, and the beginning of […]
This Holiday Market will include local crafts such as, ceramics, cupcakes, woodwork, candles, jewelry, and more! The Mustard Seed will also have a full selection of Holiday décor, gifts, Christmas trees, Holiday wreaths, garlands, and ornaments.
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
Join ASM the first weekend in December for their Anniversary Celebration, where they roll back ticket prices and offer both Saturday & Sunday Day Sessions for only $10!
Mast General Store Valle Crucis
3565 HWY 194 S., Sugar Grove, NC, United States
Jolly Old St. Nick is heading to the Original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis as he starts making his list and hearing out everyone’s Christmas wishes. Before he harnesses up the reindeer team and takes his sleigh to the sky, stop by and pay him a visit. Bring along your family’s littlest believers and well-behaved dogs for an unforgettable Christmas memory.
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
Join ASM the first weekend in December for their Anniversary Celebration, where they roll back ticket prices and offer both Saturday & Sunday Day Sessions for only $10!
Mast General Store Valle Crucis
3565 HWY 194 S., Sugar Grove, NC, United States
Jolly Old St. Nick is heading to the Original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis as he starts making his list and hearing out everyone’s Christmas wishes. Before he harnesses up the reindeer team and takes his sleigh to the sky, stop by and pay him a visit. Bring along your family’s littlest believers and well-behaved dogs for an unforgettable Christmas memory.
Downtown Blowing Rock
132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Join us in Blowing Rock for the Holiday Stroll, a celebration of winter and the Christmas season in December. It’s like a town-wide holiday open house! Shops are open late, many with special deals just for the season!
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
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!
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 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.
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 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.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States
“Frosty” tells the musical adventure of a young orphan named Billy who discovers magic in a stolen hat. When he places the hat on a snowman’s head, that snowman comes to life.
Mast General Store Valle Crucis
3565 HWY 194 S., Sugar Grove, NC, United States
olly Old St. Nick is heading to the Original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis as he starts making his list and hearing out everyone’s Christmas wishes. Before he harnesses up the reindeer team and takes his sleigh to the sky, stop by and pay him a visit. Bring along your family’s littlest believers and well-behaved dogs for an unforgettable Christmas memory.
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
Appalachian Ski Mountain's slopes will be open from 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, December 25. The day will serve as a fundraiser for Appalachian Ski Mtn’s ski patrol. Customers who purchase their tickets online before midnight on Dec. 24 will receive a 50 percent discount!
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
Grab a ski or skate reservation and ring in the new year right. Reserve your spot for the firework show and torchlight skiing! The cafeteria will be serving up delicious breakfast food too!
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC
Head to Grandfather Mountain and ring in an epic New Year on Sunday, Jan. 1, with the first sunrise of 2023. This special event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and on a holiday.
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
The WFDD 2022 Photo of the Year exhibition showcases all 52 submissions that were chosen as Photo of the Week last year and gives visitors the opportunity to vote for their favorites.
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
App Terrain Park’s Ladies Park sessions highlight a custom terrain park area with features specifically designed for learning and progression that will be open to ladies only. Trick tip coaches are on hand for the event to offer advice if needed.
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
App Terrain Park kicks off the Signature Shred for the Cup Series on Sunday, January 8 with the Rail Jam!
The Shred for the Cup Series has become the benchmark competition series in the region, with 3 events held throughout the winter season that test skiers & snowboarders skills in a variety of park disciplines (Rail Jam, Big Air, and Slopestyle).
Chetola Resort
185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC
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.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States
John McEuen was a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. This California-native’s group brought forth a new era in folk music, collaborating with timeless legends such as Earl Scruggs, Merle Travis, Vassar Clements, Mother Maybelle Carter, and Doc Watson.
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
BRAHM is staying open late on Thursdays, so why not join us for a movie? To Spring From the Hand: the Life and work of Paulus Berensohn, provides an in depth look into the influential artist.
This film is in association with our exhibition Earth & Fowl: Chickens and Other Poultry in Clay
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC
The second event of App Ski’s signature Shred for the Cup Series, the Big Air, is scheduled for Sunday, January 22.
The Shred for the Cup Series has become the benchmark competition series in the region, with 3 events held throughout the winter season that test skiers & snowboarders skills in a variety of park disciplines (Rail Jam, Big Air, and Slopestyle).
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Head over to the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum along with project artists and collaborators in closing the Trash Trout Picture Show exhibition Tuesday, January 24, at 6 PM in BRAHM's Alexander Community Gallery.
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Geometry with Feeling will feature the work of Ida Kohlmeyer (1912–1997), most recognized for her role in the vanguard of abstract painting in the American South.
Join us in Blowing Rock for WinterFest! Many fan-favorite events will be back including WinterFeast, the Polar Bear Plunge, the Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge, the Beer Garden, and much more! Many of our local restaurants and attractions will be running specials or special programming during this time.
Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
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.
Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
There is something for everyone to love at The Outpost! Stop by Mystery Hill and hear Appalachian stories & music, enjoy arts & crafts, and watch science kit demos. Guests can leave with their handmade crafts and/or take home science kits to keep the fun going after WinterFest ends.
Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
3..2..1..GO! Head over to Mystery Hill throughout WinterFest to race WinterDucks and see who reigns supreme. Winners of each heat will receive a prize! This event takes place multiple times a day.
Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
The Winterhawk Tournament is an annual event where the best axe throwers complete to win the Winterhawks Trophy, one of two magical axes that are rumored to give good fortune to those who wield them.