The Gamekeeper: Celebrity Guest Chefs
2022-10-01 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | NC
The Gamekeeper is pleased to announce that they’ll be hosting Chefs Sidney and Alison Bond, owners of Le Calabash culinary school. They’ll be working side-by-side with Chef Tyler Smith and his crew to bring a taste of South Africa to the High Country. The Gamekeeper will be featuring their dishes alongside the Gamekeeper menu items to allow guests to mix and match as they please, or go all-in to explore four fabulous courses, each paired with South African wines.

BRAHM: Movies at the Museum: Dulatown
2022-10-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Image credit: Various branches of the Dula family come together at the Dulatown gravesite. Courtesy of Leslie Dula Mckesson.
About the film
Dulatown is a documentary short about a community in Lenoir, NC established from the land of a slave owner (Alfred Dula) bequeathed to his slave (Harriet) and their eight children. Dulatown remains home to the extended Dula clan and embraces its history at a bi-annual reunion where in recent years both African-American and White Dula relatives come together around their shared genealogy to acknowledge they have more in common than just a surname. Using contemporary interviews with members of the Dula family alongside historical images, this film weaves an insightful tale of history, family, race and identity.
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Buskers Fest in Boone
2022-10-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Boone, King Street, Boone, NC, 28605
The Watauga Arts Council is partnering with the Downtown Boone Development Association and the Jones House to present a First Friday Art Crawl like no other!
Head over to Downtown Boone to experience the arts in action as you walk the streets visiting the galleries, shops, and restaurants.
Artists, musicians, and performers will be on the streets from Turchin Center all the way down King Street. Explore the galleries and shops of downtown Boone and enjoy a rich experience along the way.
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Festival of the Frescoes
2022-10-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Glendale School Rd., Glendale Springs, NC, 28629, United States
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church – Home of Ben Long’s fresco, The Last Supper
Children’s activities, vendors, silent auction, music, Granny’s Attic, Bakery Booth, Arts & Crafts
For more info call: (336) 982-3076

Fraser's Ridge Homecoming
2022-10-20 09:00 - 2022-10-22 21:00 | Leatherwood Mountains Resort, 512 Meadow Rd, Ferguson, NC 28624, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
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 event includes events and a meet & greet with special guest Graham McTavish of the Outlander television series! Limited tickets available.
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High Country Breast Cancer Foundation 5k Walk/Run
2022-10-22 | NC
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 those in need who have been affected by breast cancer right here in the High Country! Registration includes a t-shirt. To receive a shirt by the 22nd make sure to register by September 30th!
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Jim Lauderdale at The App Theatre
2022-11-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, 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.
“It’s a constant challenge to try to keep making better and better records, write better and better songs. I still always feel like I’m a developing artist,” Lauderdale says. This may be a surprising sentiment from a man who’s won two Grammys, released 34 full-length albums, and taken home the Americana Music Association’s coveted Wagonmaster Award. But his forthcoming album “Game Changer” is convincing evidence that the North
Carolina native is only continuing to hone his craft.
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Red Bull Rail Yard at Appalachian Ski Mountain
2022-12-10 10:00 - 2022-12-11 23:00 | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
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! On the 10th, rookies and amateurs have the chance to qualify for the main event in the Open Qualifier and compete against the Pro’s the following day in the head to head finals. For updates and info on the event, check out redbull.com/railyard
Amateur division – must be 16 years or older. Under 18 must have parent to sign.
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BRAHM: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
2022-12-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, 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.
The tradition of engaging with works of art is known in poetry as ekphrasis (the Greek ek for out of + phrasis for expression). We invite you to learn how to use art as a springboard for your own poems, stories, and memoirs.
The workshop is open to writers at all stages of their careers and will offer poets a range of approaches to connect with a work of art in another medium.
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Photo Credit: photo by Sandra Davis, courtesy of Jaki Shelton Green.

BRAHM: Beavers: Our Natural Engineers with Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
2022-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, 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. Most importantly, discover and learn about their role as an indicator species in the ecosystem.
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Image Credit: Beaver. National Geographic Kids. Photo credit: Kwitkor, Dreamstime.

Chill at the Hill: Frozen Heart Adventure
2023-01-26 11:00 - 2023-01-29 19:00 | Mystery Hill, 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
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. Reservations are required and it is strongly recommended to reserve space prior to arrival.
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BRAHM: Banjos, Ballads, and Badmen: Sheila Kay Adams
2023-02-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Seventh-generation ballad singer, storyteller, and musician, Sheila Kay Adams will perform pieces from across her repertoire spanning oceans and generations. This event is guaranteed to be fun and engaging for the whole family.
The backup date for this event will be March 11th at 3pm.
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Image: Paulus Berensohn’s Journal

BRAHM: Grandfather Mountain's Slithery Friends
2023-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Cassie Petrilla from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation will be giving a talk at BRAHM to share information on the long, legless reptiles. Come learn about their critical role in the environment! Whether you prefer snakes from a distance, or value their scales close-up, you will walk away with a greater appreciation of these slithery animals.
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Chef's Night at Storie Street Grille - Tapas!
2023-03-02 17:30 - 21:30 | Storie Street Grille, 1167 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Storie Street Grille will be offering their Chef’s Night on Thursday nights in March. They will be serving up Tapas and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit F.A.R.M. Cafe in Boone.
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Chef’s Night Menu

Appalachian Ski Mountain: Heroes on the Mountain
2023-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Appalachian Ski Mountain will honor those who have served with a special session on March 3 & 4. This will be the 8th annual Heroes on the Mountain Event.
Additional Details and schedule coming soon.
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BRAHM: Deciphering Doc Watson
2023-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Image: Doc Watson at the MusicFest ‘N Sugar Grove, 2011. Photo by Matt Sellers.
In this talk, BRAHM will explore Doc Watson’s life, influences, style, and look at his legacy. This lecture will be a mix of music, film, family stories, and ethnomusicology.
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Happy Birthday Blowing Rock!
2023-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Conference Center, 1818 Goforth Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
We are celebrating 134 years with a hometown birthday and potluck dinner. All of Blowing Rock is invited to bring a covered dish or dessert. Kids are welcome and there will be activities for them. Casting Bread is the charity of choice and we are asking that guests please bring canned goods and a donation to support their efforts.

Fundraiser Chef's Night at Storie Street Grille
2023-04-06 16:30 - 20:30 | Storie Street Grille, 1167 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Storie Street Grille is bringing back their Thursday night Chef’s Night menus. They will be serving up delicious tapas and a portion of the proceeds from their special menu will go to benefit a local charity of their choosing!
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OASIS Fundraiser at The Speckled Trout Restaurant
2023-04-27 11:00 - 20:00 | Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop, 922 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
All day, 10% of all proceeds at The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop go to benefit OASIS.
Live Music from 6-8 pm
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BRAHM: Wild & Scenic Film
2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Wild & Scenic is a short documentary about Wilson Creek, which is located in Caldwell County, North Carolina, and is known for its wild and scenic beauty but has had a history of ecological destruction due to timber harvesting. Now the area is used by many from all over the state for daily outdoor recreation such as biking, fishing, rafting and camping. Due to the lack of waste infrastructure, high traffic, and ecological abuse, a team of devoted volunteers have started a non-profit to keep the river clean.
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Image: A Clean Wilson Creek logo designed by Wes Waugh.

Responder Wellness Coalition Concert Featuring Adam Church at Appalachian Ski Mountain
2023-04-28 20:00 - 21:30 | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Responder Wellness Coalition Concert for the Cause – In Rememberance of Logan Fox and Chris Ward – Featuring Adam Church
Please join the Responder Wellness Coalition for a night of community, remembrance, and music in support of the wellness of our first responders, to benefit their coalition, and to honor Logan Fox and Chris Ward. All are welcome💙. “Donate What You Want” for General Admission.
Gates open at 7:00 PM
Concert begins at 8:00 PM
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Classic Car Cruise in At Shoppes on the Parkway
2023-04-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Shoppes on the Parkway, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to Shoppes on the Parkway to get your classic car fix! Located in the parking lot by Banana Republic from 10am-5pm.
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3T Showroom Social at Hellbender Bed & Beverage
2023-05-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Hellbender Bed & Beverage, 239 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to the 3T Showroom Social, Wednesday, May 10th from 6pm to 9pm at Hellbender Bed and Beverage hosted by Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters. Enjoy delicious food and beverages, networking with fellow cyclists and perusing of the 3T Bike showroom. The 2023 3T Bikes will be on display in the dining room of Hellbender. Delicious Hellbender appetizers, burger sliders, tacos, and vegetarian sandwiches as well as beer, wine, cider and non-alcoholic drinks will be served.
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3T Mixer Ride at Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
2023-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters, 7593-B Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to the 3T Mixer Ride, Thursday, May 11th from 10am to 12pm starting from Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters. Enjoy a 22-mile mixed surface ride on a route highlighting some of the best back roads near Blowing Rock with several miles of gravel through National Park land.
Call ahead and book a 3T Bike to enjoy the ride on. After the ride, go to Hellbender Bed and Beverage for food and beverages.
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Classic Car Cruise-In at Shoppes on the Parkway
2023-05-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Shoppes on the Parkway, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States

BRAHM: Square Dancing in Wilson Education Center
2023-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Image: Courtesy of Ballad of America
Join 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.
Admission to the dance is free. Donations for the band are encouraged.
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ZDayZ Car Show
2023-05-19 10:00 - 2023-05-20 17:00 | Shoppes on the Parkway, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to Shoppes on the Parkway to see this annual car show! 10am – 5pm by Banana Republic.
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High Tea- Local Fundraiser
2023-06-16 14:00 - 15:30 | NC
High tea with all the trimmings, presented in a private home in downtown Blowing Rock. Dress tea party festive! Proceeds from June event to benefit Mercy Ships and Rescue Life; July event proceeds go to Mercy Ships and Water for life. Call Dena at 828-292-0035 for details and reservations. Address provided upon reservation.

Classic Car Cruise-In at Shoppes on the Parkway
2023-06-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Shoppes on the Parkway, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to Shoppes on the Parkway to get your classic car fix! Located in the parking lot by Banana Republic from 10am-5pm

International Day of Yoga at The Art of Living Retreat Center
2023-06-21 16:00 - 19:30 | Art of Living Retreat Center, 639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NC, 28607
Celebrate International Day of Yoga on The Art of Living Retreat Center’s beautiful Boone Campus. Experience a sample of their R&R program featuring yoga, meditation, and great food. Cost is $20.
