3T Mixer Ride at Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters 7593-B Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to the 3T Mixer Ride, Thursday, May 11th from 10am to 12pm starting from Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters.
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BRAHM: POP-UP: Andy Warhol & The Portrait Impulse with Hank Foreman
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesForeman’s talk will provide an overview of the relationship of support between The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts.
The Slocan Ramblers at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesRooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene.
$25
Artisan Market & Mother’s Day Sales
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway for an Artisan Market and great Mother's Day sales.
Free Entry
Blowing Rock Community Library Association: Spring Social!
Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead on over to the Historic Library on Main Street Blowing Rock for wine, appetizers, and dessert. Get to know your local library, learn about volunteer opportunities, and meet new friends.
Free Entry
Classic Car Cruise-In at Shoppes on the Parkway
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway to get your classic car fix! Located in the parking lot by Banana Republic from 10am-5pm.
Free Entry
3T Demo Day at Valle Crucis Community Park
Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Rd., Banner Elk, NC, United StatesHead over to 3T Demo Day, Saturday, May 13th from 10am to 5pm at Valle Crucis Community Park (Herrick Pavilion).
Free Entry
Exhibit: A Hundred Years of Horses
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesCelebrating the Centennial of the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show In 1923, one of Blowing Rock’s most beloved traditions began as a small tournament on the hill behind Green Park […]
Free Entry
Blowing Rock Farmers Market
Blowing Rock Antiques 379 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesBlowing Rock Farmers Market is back and at a new location! Thursdays from May 18 to October 2023 from 2-6 PM. The ever beloved flower bouquets will be back along with many new vendors!
Free Entry
BRAHM: Square Dancing in Wilson Education Center
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin BRAHM for another Square Dance!
The dance will take place in the Wilson Education Center at BRAHM.
If you have never square danced before or are a little rusty there will be instruction from 6 pm - 6:30 pm. Then the dance will kick off at 6:30 and last until about 8 pm.
Free Entry
ZDayZ Car Show
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway to see this annual car show! 10am - 5pm by Banana Republic.
Free Entry
BRAHM: Cork & Canvas
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesLearn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by Van Gogh's Three Sunflowers. Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvasses, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. Our trained instructor will lead you step by step.
$45 – $50
Music on the Lawn
Inn At Ragged Gardens 203 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NCFree outdoor concerts every Friday evening, weather permitting! Enjoy classic country, blues, bluegrass, and other genres in an always-changing lineup. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Drinks and snacks available for purchase. See link for performance listings!
Free Entry
Art in the Park
Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesArt in the Park hosts some of the best local and regional artists! Craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more in this juried show.
Free Entry
Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series
Memorial Park Gazebo 1036 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesFamily-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music- all concerts begin at 1pm on Sundays following Art in the Park shows.
FREE
BRAHM: Spring Plein Air Workshop with Kim Abernethy
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesAre you ready to get outside and paint? Pack up those brushes and join NC artist, Kim Abernethy, for 3 days of plein air painting in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. In this class, Kim will share her method for creating dynamic landscape paintings outdoors.
$290 – $315
BRAHM: Sustainable Tourism – What is it really?
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin App State’s Dr. Carol Kline to answer the questions: What does sustainability mean in tourism? How can we achieve more of it? And why would we even want to?
Registration Required
Memorial Day Block Party & Sales Weekend
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway for live music and great sales.
Free Entry
Exhibit: Artists Alley: Building a Creative Community in Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesThis exhibition illustrates an essential, animating force in Blowing Rock's artistic history: the small community of Artists Alley.
Free Entry
J. McLaughlin Sip & Shop Benefitting the Blowing Rock Community Library
J. McLaughlin 1081 Main St, Blowing Rock, NCThe Blowing Rock Community Library is celebrating 100 years this year. In honor of this, J. McLaughlin has dedicated a Sip & Shop experience to benefit the Library. 15% of the proceeds will benefit this amazing Community Library.
Free Entry
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at the Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesAll across America and around the world, audiences have fallen in love with these two sophisticated Southern gentlemen and the high-energy show featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.
$15 – $35
Artists in Residence Begins
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCFree art shows in Blowing Rock! Daily through Labor Day, new artists every Monday.
Meet different High Country artists each week. Buy original art directly from artists- Art for every interest and budget.
Free Entry
Memorial Day Service
Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCVice Admiral, Sean Pybus, will speak. He is USN retired, and a former Commander of U.S. Navy Seals. He is highly decorated, and has served with distinction in Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. All are invited to attend.
FREE
Rhododendron Ramble at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities.
Community Band Concert at Memorial Park Gazebo
Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCThe community band will be playing their hard practiced pieces in the Gazebo at Memorial Park from 2-4 pm on the last Sunday of the month.
Free
Memorial Day Ceremony at Boone Mall
Boone Mall 1180 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NCYour High Country Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will conduct the 15th Annual Memorial Day Commemoration at the Boone Mall on Monday 29 May 2023.
Free
The Embers Featuring Craig Woolard
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe Embers are truly one of the finest entertainment experiences of our lifetime. Come to their show and they will put JOY in your step, LOVE in your heart and BEACH MUSIC in your soul!
$15 – $18
Artisan Market at Shoppes on the Parkway
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway for an Artisan Market.
Free Entry
Sip & Shop at J. McLaughlin
J. McLaughlin 1081 Main St, Blowing Rock, NCIn honor of National Cancer Survivor Day, shop from 12-5 pm on June 2nd and 15% of proceeds will go to Watauga Country Cancer Resource Alliance. Enjoy lite bites and sips.
Free Entry
National Trails Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCFrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a variety of interpretive tables and programming at the Woods Walk on topics such as how to plan a hike, Leave No Trace, essential items needed in a backpack and more.
All-Day Rhododendron Ramble at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCCelebrate the rhododendron blooms with guided rambles, kids crafts and special displays. See the blossoms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities.
140th Anniversary of the Original Mast General Store
Mast General Store Valle Crucis 3565 HWY 194 S., Sugar Grove, NC, United StatesHead over to the original Mast General Store to enjoy FREE popcorn throughout the day and join in on a special tour of the Original Mast Store led by Lisa Cooper, who spent four years living in the store when her parents re-opened the historic location in the 1980s. Tours are limited to 15 people and are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Free Entry
Exploration at the Extremes at Appalachian State University
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesNational Geographic Society CEO Jill Tiefenthaler will give the keynote address at the 2023 Appalachian Energy Summit, hosted by Appalachian State University’s Office of Sustainability on Wednesday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts.
Free
Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show – Saddlebred
Broyhill Equestrian Preserve 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NCThe Saddlebred classes are loaded with chrome and flash. The atmosphere at a Saddlebred show is electric, with teams shouting encouragement and rooting for their favorites.
Tweetsie Railroad: Day Out With Thomas
Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NCTickets for Day Out With Thomas include one ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, all Thomas-themed activities and one full day of admission to Tweetsie Railroad.
$40 – $60
Nature Photography Weekend at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCThis popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on breakout sessions, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery and native animals before and after regular business hours.
High Country Jazz Festival: The Jazz Swing Feel at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesWhat exactly is “Swing?” Join BRAHM for a morning of music education with Jazz Studies professor, Todd Wright.
$8
High Country Jazz Festival: The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe Legendary Count Basie Orchestra®, directed by Scotty Barnhart, with guest vocalist Carmen Bradford, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9
$37 – $45
Art in the Park
Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesArt in the Park hosts some of the best local and regional artists! Craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more in this juried show.
Free Entry
High Country Jazz Festival: Emmet Cohen Trio at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe Emmet Cohen Trio takes to the App Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10. Cohen is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist and winner of the 2019 American Pianists Award.
$35 – $42
Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series
Memorial Park Gazebo 1036 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesFamily-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music- all concerts begin at 1pm on Sundays following Art in the Park shows.
FREE
High Country Jazz Festival: The Reggie Buie Group at Chetola Resort
Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NCAt 5:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, June 11, The Reggie Buie Group, will perform under the tent at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock.
$25
Cathy Futral at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCCathy Futral is an artist who favors watercolor and acrylic mediums, often plein air or working from photographs of her extensive travel in the U.S. and abroad.
Free Entry
Lucas Hundley at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCFunction, beauty, feeling and fun drive Lucas’s work. His hope is that the energy he invests in every piece flows to the users and enriches their lives. Whether his creations are functional or decorative, the wood he uses is sourced responsibly from local woodlands.
Free Entry
Lauren Waterworth at Artists in Residence
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCLauren Waterworth grew up in Watauga County and has lived in western North Carolina most of her life. She minored in Studio Art at Appalachian State before earning a Master’s Degree in Geology from Texas A&M University.
Free Entry
Animal Birthday Party at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCJoin Grandfather Mountain to celebrate the birthdays of their resident animals with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The park’s wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants.
Summer Concert Series: Music in Broyhill Park
Broyhill Park 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NCHead over to Broyhill Park for Live music and a great time. The music plays from 5-7 pm. Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers. Free entry and parking at Broyhill Park. Sponsored by the Blowing Rock Civic Association.
Free
Boonerang Kick-Off: The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe Boonerang Music & Arts Festival Kick-off Concert
Featuring: Kruger Bros. , Jeff Little Trio, and Burnett Sisters Trio
$20.50