Pre-Season Sale at Appalachian Ski Mountain
2024-10-25 10:00 - 2024-11-03 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Alpine Ski Shop’s 27th annual preseason sale begins October 25, make plans to come out and take advantage of the huge savings on all your winter needs.
Slopeside at Appalachian Ski Mtn., you will find everything from skis and snowboards to helmets, accessories, and children’s clothing, all discounted up to 70% off!
Mon-Thurs: 10am – 6pm
Fri & Sat (25 & 26): 10am – 8pm
Fri & Sat (1 & 2): 10am – 6pm
Sun: 12 Noon – 6pm
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Vibrant Landscapes Workshop at BRAHM
2024-11-01 10:00 - 2024-11-03 17:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Lyudmila Tomova Clark, Before the Storm

Embark on a colorful journey into the world of vibrant landscape painting, where the beauty of nature comes alive on canvas. Led by acclaimed artist Lyudmila Tomova Clark, a.k.a. Lucy, this workshop invites you to explore the dynamic interplay of color, light, and form, as you learn to capture the essence of landscapes with energy and expression.

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Live Nativity Event at Rumple Presbyterian
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Rumple Memorial Presbyterian, 1218 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Rumple Presbyterian Church will be hosting a live Nativity scene during the town’s Holiday Stroll on Friday, December 13 from 5-7pm. There will be real animals and they will be offering cookies and cider!
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Exhibit: Dail Dixon - Modern at Scale
2025-01-01 11:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Dail Dixon, Chairs for Various Moods from the series Chairs for Marilyn, 1999, oak, poplar, and nails. On loan from William Blankinship. Photo: Artie Dixon
Dail Dixon, FAIA, is an architect, craftsman, and a modernist at heart. This installation, featuring works from his woodworking studio, explores how this celebrated North Carolina architect, known for his innovative design sensibilities, translates modernist principles into playful, functional artworks. Dixon’s birdhouses—originally developed to benefit the Penland School of Craft—are more than whimsical objects; they reflect a refined mastery of proportion, material, and form. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Case Study Houses and a family history of birdhouse design, Dixon’s work bridges architecture and craft, modernity and tradition.
This exhibition also includes Dixon’s chair designs, lovingly crafted each year for his late sister, and his speculative patent models that blend humor with inventive problem-solving. Together, these pieces highlight Dixon’s enduring commitment to creating objects that are as thoughtful as they are delightful, embodying his belief in design’s power to enhance our everyday lives.

Modern at Scale offers a glimpse into Dixon’s creative practice. While many of the structures he has designed throughout his architectural career often remain unseen—private residences that are not accessible to the general public—the sculptural and speculative objects seen here provide viewers an opportunity to appreciate the breadth of his design thinking and the fluid boundaries between art, architecture, and craft.
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Exhibit: Anna Buckner: And other Myths
2025-01-01 12:00 - 2025-07-06 17:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Anna Buckner, Small Frogs, 2024, found fabric on stretcher (24 x 24in.)
Anna Buckner is a painter in the most expanded sense. An interdisciplinary artist and maker, she creates compositions at the intersection of textile patterning, graphic design, and painting. And other Myths is a body of work that leverages the storytelling potential of quilting within the context of painterly composition and design precision. The works defy easy categorization, blending the enticing textures and nostalgic palettes of found fabric with the elevated presentation of a stretched canvas. These images are deeply personal yet universally resonant in their spare iconography.
And other Myths speaks to the all-too-human impulse to self-mythologize. To mythologize is to place something—objects, narratives, or even ourselves—within the stratosphere of the gods, a universal framework to make sense of the challenging and unknown. We tell ourselves stories about our actions and their motivations in an effort to understand our choices and, hopefully, make wiser ones in the future. Buckner self-mythologizes in these quilt paintings to navigate the complexities of new motherhood, finding meaning in the both joyful and overwhelming experience of new life and parenthood. Her studio practice is marked by a self-conscious interrogation of the prevailing systems of logic in painting, language, fiber, and education. In this body of work, she turns that perceptive eye around and onto herself.
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First Sunday 1/2 Night Special at App Ski
2025-01-05 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-02 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-02 17:00 - 22:00 | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Ski or Ride for only $12 on the first Sunday of each month
Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, and Mar. 2, tickets for Sunday’s 1/2 night session are only $12. Tickets must be purchased online by noon the day of the session to receive special rate. See you on the slopes!
Online Reservations Required
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Exhibit: Storyboard to Storybook at BRAHM
2025-01-17 11:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Symeon Shimin, Zeely, 1967, from Zeely by Virginia Hamilton, published 1967 by New York: Macmillan
This exhibition celebrates the artists behind beloved children’s books of the mid-20th century, offering a glimpse into the creative process of illustration and storytelling. Featuring over 30 original illustrations, collages, and preparatory drawings, the exhibition highlights the interplay between image and text in crafting indelible narratives. Spanning the 1950s through the 1980s, these works explore themes of identity, heritage, and imagination, while reflecting the shifting cultural landscape of the time.
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Anna Buckner & Other Myths Artist Talk at BRAHM
2025-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Join BRAHM for an fun and engaging event with exhibiting artist Anna Buckner & BRAHM Curator of Exhibitions & Collections, Ian Gabriel Wilson. This program will be one part cocktail party, one part artist talk, and one part gallery tour.
Patrons 21 years of age or older will receive one cocktail. Non-alcoholic options will be provided.
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Ski Patrol Candidate Recruitment Days at App Ski
2025-01-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Interested in joining the Appalachian Ski Patrol? Register for one of the Candidate Recruitment Days, where participants can get a close look behind the scenes at what being a Ski Patroller is all about.
Pre-registration is required, call the main office to sign up 828-295-7828
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Drawing to Tell Stories at BRAHM
2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Christine Nishiyama, I CAN DRAW, doodle
Children’s books are a unique form of storytelling in that the illustrations do not just reiterate the story told in the text, but are instead an integral part of the narrative. In a picture book, the words and pictures must work together to tell the story. Join local book illustrator Christine Nishiyama for a short slide show presentation and a drawing workshop on the power of pictures and how we all can draw, no matter our age, experience, or skill level. This workshop is for general audiences of all ages.
This program is presented in collaboration with High Country Humanities.
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Valentine's Mix & Match Egg Rolls at Egg Rollin'
2025-02-11 11:00 - 2025-02-14 17:00 | Egg Rollin’, 310 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Mix and match 4 egg rolls for $14. Mix and match 2 dessert egg rolls for $7. An additional 10% discount will be given for town employees.
Special runs from February 11-14, 2025.
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Romantic Prix Fixe Dinner at Cafe Violette
2025-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Cafe Violette, 1132 Main St. Suite 102, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Celebrate love with Café Violette on Valentine’s Day! They will be serving a romantic 4 course prix-fixe dinner for $95/ person. Reservations are required. You can RSVP online and they will call you to confirm. You can also call 828-414-9989 directly for a reservation.
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Prix Fixe Valentine's Day Dinner at The Embers
2025-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | The Embers Restaurant, 124 Morningside Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Get a dinner reservation at The Embers restaurant for Valentine’s Day and enjoy a special pre-fixe menu. Click here for more details.

Valentine's Saturday Brunch at The Embers
2025-02-15 11:00 - 14:00 | The Embers Restaurant, 124 Morningside Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Missed Valentine’s Dinner? Make it up on Saturday with a romantic brunch at The Embers. Click here for more details.

Exhibit - Considerations: An Installation by Sarah Vaughn
2025-02-25 11:00 - 2025-08-10 17:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
February 15 – August 10, 2025 | Atwell Gallery
Sarah Vaughn’s Considerations invites visitors to step into a landscape of thousands of carefully crafted glass river rocks. Made using techniques like blowing, flame-working, casting, and laminating, these fragile stones are stacked and arranged to create an immersive installation that explores how we experience and remember the world around us. Each glass rock represents a moment in time—some tied to personal memories, others shaped from reclaimed glass, blending stories of loss and creation.
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Write to be Fully Alive at BRAHM
2025-03-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
This March take some time for yourself by joining BRAHM for Write to be Fully Alive.
Nancy Dorrier will lead freewriting workshops every Saturday in March, from 11:30 am to 1 pm. You’re welcome to attend one, some, or all.
Nancy thinks of freewriting as a meditation practice. When we allow time for silence (and writing), what matters bubbles to the surface, and we discover direction that we miss when we’re caught up in the rush of life.
We invite you to join us and use the time to discover being fully alive!
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Shaft Weaving and Bound Weave Rugs at BRAHM
2025-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Participants need to have some basic knowledge of weaving and be able to warp their looms prior to this workshop. Weavers will explore a variety of boundweave techniques while weaving a sampler of different designs and color combinations. They will be able to design and weave a larger rug independently after completing the workshop.
To register for this event please call Kayla Reische at 828-295-9099 ext. 3014
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Songwriter Sessions: Zoe & Cloyd at BRAHM
2025-03-06 18:00 - 19:00
Thursday March 6 at 6 pm join BRAHM for an artist talk with musical duo Zoe & Cloyd. In this program they will explore their musical journeys, expand upon their artistic process, and share the stories behind the songs. We’ll learn about meaning behind the melodies and Zoe & Cloyd’s unique blend of bluegrass, klezmer and jazz they call “klezgrass” .
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Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame at BRAHM
2025-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Music is an important thread in the fabric of our culture. It is a universal language that speaks to the soul and inspires us to collaborate and contribute to the melody. To highlight the importance of musical traditions in our region, the Wilkes Heritage Museum created the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. Centrally located in the museum, the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame exists to showcase and preserve the rich musical heritage of the greater Blue Ridge Mountains from northern Georgia to northern Virginia. The Hall of Fame educates, defines, and interprets the history of music and musicians in all genres from the region with exhibits and an annual celebration of inductees. Wilkes Heritage Museum Director, Jennifer Furr, will discuss the creation of the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame and how it links our region together.
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Chilean Wine Dinner at Timberlake's Restaurant
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Timberlake’s Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Special Wine Dinner at Timberlake’s Restaurant
March 19, 2025
Indulge in an unforgettable evening at Timberlake’s Restaurant, where Executive Chef Tony Bates has meticulously crafted a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Join Timberlake’s as they present an exclusive Chilean Wine Dinner, featuring a curated selection of exceptional wines from Casas del Bosque Winery, located in the renowned Casablanca Valley of Chile.
Throughout the evening, you’ll savor expertly paired dishes that highlight the rich, diverse flavors of Chilean cuisine, complemented by the distinctive and award-winning wines from this prestigious winery. Each course is thoughtfully designed to enhance the nuances of the wines, creating a harmonious blend of taste and texture that will elevate your dining experience.
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Blowing Rock's Newest Fresco Program at BRAHM
2025-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church has unveiled two frescoes by renowned artist, Ben Long. These frescoes depict the 23rd Psalm. Join us to learn how the frescoes made it to Rumple and their plans for the future of fresco. This discussion will feature Kathy Beach, Pastor at Rumple Memorial Presbyterian and Jim Walters, fresco scholar and driving force behind the fresco making its way to Blowing Rock.
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Hatch Show Print: Every Poster Tells a Story at BRAHM
2025-04-12 14:30 - 15:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Hatch Show Print is a letterpress poster and design shop located in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1879, HSP is still designing and printing over 700 jobs a year, using the original wood type found on countless posters advertising live music, carnivals, circuses, and vaudeville and minstrel shows of years gone by, combined with hand carved imagery that spans the history of the shop. Though the 145 year old business is known for its twentieth century country music posters, the work the shop has put out over five generations in operation reflects changes in technology, communication arts, and commerce, as well as the evolution of popular entertainment.
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Greek Wine Dinner
2025-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Cafe Violette, 1132 Main St. Suite 102, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Get ready for warmer weather with a culinary trip to Greece! Featuring wine from Kellogg Selections.
Hosted by Joseph Schwabauer – Four courses of Greek wine & cuisine
$95 per person
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Meet the Easter Bunny!
2025-04-19 10:00 - 18:00 | Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
The Easter Bunny is heading to Tweetsie Railroad Easter weekend. Bunny hop along with the Easter Bunny during Diamond Lil’s Can-Can Revue shows in the Tweetsie Palace at 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm.
After the show, the Easter Bunny will be available for a meet, greet, and photos.
This special event is included with a Daily Admission Ticket.
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Doc Watson A Life in Music: Book Discussion at BRAHM
2025-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Join Author Eddie Huffman as he takes us through is new book, Doc Watson: A Life In Music. Huffman will take us through the process of researching and writing the book and sharing some of his favorite stories about the man, the myth, the legend of the Blue Ridge, Doc Watson.
Pick up your copy of the book in advance at Firelight Book and Candle in Blowing Rock. If you aren’t able to pick up your copy ahead of time, Firelight will have representatives at the event selling copies.
This event is made possible through a grant from America 250 NC, an initiative by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. This event is co-presented with Firelight Book and Candle in Blowing Rock.
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Easter Brunch
2025-04-20 08:00 - 14:00 | Timberlake’s Restaurant, 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Celebrate Easter in style with a festive brunch buffet at Chetola Resort and Timberlakes Restaurant! Start your meal with a selection of freshly baked Cinnamon Rolls, Danishes, Doughnuts, and Breakfast Breads, along with a vibrant Fruit Display. Enjoy made-to-order Omelets and Waffles at the breakfast stations, complemented by classic favorites like Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, and Grits.
For the main course, enjoy carved Ham, Leg of Lamb with Pear Mint Chutney, Blackened Grouper, Fried Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Glazed Carrots, and Mac & Cheese. Finish with indulgent desserts like Carrot Cake, Cheerwine Cake, Bread Pudding, Sweet Potato Pie, and Lemon Chess Pie. Celebrate Easter with a perfect blend of delicious food and festive cheer at Chetola Resort!
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Easter Brunch
2025-04-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Daingerfield’s, 224 Westglow Cir., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Daingerfield’s still has a few spots open for Easter brunch! They’ve put together a lovely menu, and are excited to share this special day with you.
Easter Brunch will feature a carefully crafted menu, showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients and indulgent dishes, all in the elegant setting of Daingerfield’s. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a memorable holiday with your loved ones.
When and Where:

Date: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
Location: Daingerfield’s at Westglow Resort & Spa

How to Book: Online booking is available on Daingerfield’s website or through the OpenTable app. For any additional questions or help with your booking, please contact (828) 295-4463 or dining@westglow.com. booking and cancellation policies will apply.
