Jon Pardi Concert
2026-07-25 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Kidd Brewer Stadium, 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, 28607
Multi-Platinum hitmaker Jon Pardi is coming to the Carolinas to celebrate the peak of summer in the High Country, as the “Mr. Saturday Night” star will headline a July 25 concert in Kidd Brewer Stadium. Known for selling out shows across the country, Pardi will bring his honky-tonk swagger to the home of the App State Mountaineers for the first time.
Six of Pardi’s 14 singles on the Billboard charts have reached No. 1, including “Head Over Boots,” “Dirt on My Boots,” “Heartache Medication” and “Last Night Lonely.”
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Artists in Residence: Dee Edelman & Jack Hamrick
2026-07-27 10:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
Dee Edelman, Potter
Jack Hamrick, Painter
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Effortless Entertaining with DeeDee Dalrymple
2026-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Daingerfield’s, 224 Westglow Cir., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Join acclaimed speaker, author, and hospitality expert DeeDee Dalrymple for an inspiring presentation on the art of gracious hospitality and effortless entertaining.
Drawing from her book Effortless Entertaining and years of experience helping others create meaningful gatherings, DeeDee will share practical tips, creative ideas, and simple strategies for welcoming family and friends with confidence and ease.
Following the presentation, guests will have the opportunity to purchase DeeDee’s book and enjoy a personal book signing and meet-and-greet with the author.
Whether you love hosting or simply want to create more memorable moments with those you care about, this special event offers inspiration, practical advice, and a fresh perspective on bringing people together.
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Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Hunter/Jumper II
2026-07-28 09:00 - 2026-08-02 18:00 | Broyhill Equestrian Preserve, 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Competitors clear the course in several Classics and Jumper Divisions! Bring cash for entry and vendors!
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Animal Enrichment Day
2026-07-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
On Animal Enrichment Day, guests see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. An enrichment is a special treat, new toy or even an unfamiliar scent given to the animals to break up their routines and help keep them active and intellectually stimulated. Watch enrichment demonstrations, talk directly with keepers and participate in family-oriented games and crafts. Included with admission. Activities kick off at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and adjacent Wildlife Habitats.
Can’t come to the event but still want to provide a special treat for Grandfather animals? Those interested in gifting them some of their favorite items can do so by checking out the mountain’s animal enrichment wish list featuring appropriate toys and supplies. Donors can purchase an item online and have it delivered straight to Grandfather Mountain for immediate enjoyment.
Animal lovers can also contribute through the mountain’s Adopt-an-Animal Program. Honorary adopters receive a photo of their animal, certificate of adoption, informational sheet about the animal’s life and more!
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Framing the Mountains
2026-07-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Framing the Mountains: The Hudson River School Vision and the Blue Ridge Parkway
Dr. Houck Medford, Founder and CEO Emeritus of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will discuss how the Parkway evolved as a “ten league canvas painted with a comets tail” to become “America’s Favorite Journey.”
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Brass Transit
2026-07-30 19:30 - 22:00 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Chicago Tribute Band – Brass Transit goes far beyond just replicating the songs; they embody the music. They recently produced their first (self-titled) album, taking songs by other top rock artists from the seventies and recording them with horns in the Chicago style. The result is a fresh approach to some of the greatest hits of the era.
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Introduction to Nature Journaling
2026-07-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Blue Ridge Conservancy, 416 Aho Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
In coordination with BRAHM’s exhibit “Field Studies,” we will be hosting a nature journaling workshop at the Blue Ridge Conservancy Conservation Campus at 416 Aho Road, Blowing Rock.
BRAHM Education Director Jennifer Garonzik will lead participants on a nature journaling exploration of the BRCCC streamside property. Participants will explore the local ecosystem plants and wildlife through observation, sketching in pencil, watercolor pencil, ink and wash on paper. Sketchbooks and art materials will be provided for this workshop. Bring a packed lunch to enjoy together from 12:00-1:00 in the BRCCC classroom.
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Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain
2026-08-01 05:30 - 07:30 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and see a sunrise from the top of the mountain. Park gates open at 5:30 a.m. Due to safety regulations, participants may only visit the Mile High Swinging Bridge area during the event. The Top Shop gift shop and restrooms will be accessible during this time.
Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a flashlight or headlamp and wear heavy jackets, hats, gloves and rubber-soled shoes. Spring and summer mornings can still be surprisingly very chilly at the top of Grandfather Mountain!
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Artful Yoga
2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Join BRAHM on your mat to explore elements of current works on exhibit as we move through an all levels yoga class. You’ll meet in the community room with a slide show featuring different works each week. Classes will be led by Suzie Taylor, BRAHM docent + certified yoga teacher. With over two decades of yoga training, Suzie is passionate about alignment both on + off our mats.
Bring your own mats. Registration is required for this class.
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Sit & Stitch
2026-08-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Bring your own supplies and projects to work on and workshop with the group! Bring friends or make new ones.
Ready to start a new project? Sit and Stitch will meet the first Saturday of every month.
Admission is free for everyone.
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The Jayhawks
2026-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Over the course of four decades and countless memorable live shows, country roots-rock band The Jayhawks have soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans, and peers in the process. Since 2014, The Jayhawks have enjoyed a career resurgence, touring constantly and releasing three memorable albums — including Paging Mr. Proust, a true classic co-produced by Peter Buck (REM) — while collaborating with the likes of Ray Davies and Wesley Stace. In early 2025, the band announced that work had begun on their 12th studio album, slated to come out in 2026, which will be the 40th anniversary of the release of their first album. 2026 has officially been designated as “The Year of the Hawk.”
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Artists in Residence: Evenlight Eagles & Beth Sain Shuford
2026-08-03 10:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
Evenlight Eagles, Leather
Beth Sain Shuford, Stained Glass
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Cocktails with the Curator: Take Up & Barbara Grennell
2026-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
This cocktail with the curator will feature two exhibitions: Barbara Grennell: Mountain Tapestries and Take-Up: Intergeneration Textiles & Weaving Community in Watauga County. Patrons can expect one part gallery tour, two parts conversation, and a splash of cocktail party. This event is limited to 20 people.

Ian Gabriel Wilson-Rhodes, BRAHM Curator of Exhibitions and Collections in conversation with Kayla Reische, BRAHM Education Outreach Coordinator. Kayla has been the project lead on the IMLS exhibition. In addition to learning about the artwork, Kayla will take us through the two year long project that led to the development of the IMLS exhibition.
Registrations are required. Non-alcoholic options will be available upon request.
Free for Members; $8 General Admission
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Botanical Paper Carolina Lily Workshop
2026-08-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Learn about Blowing Rock’s natural history and a bit of botany, as you create a life-size paper model of North Carolina’s state official state wildflower, the Carolina Lily (Lilium michauxii). All materials and tools will be provided, and at the end of this three-hour workshop, guests will take home their creation in a vase, ready for display.
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The Shared Table: Daingerfield's + Peppervine
2026-08-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Daingerfield’s, 224 Westglow Cir., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
The Shared Table: Daingerfield’s + Peppervine.
Featured Guest Chef: Chef Matt Deering of Peppervine Restaurant, recipient of the 2024 North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Chef of the Year Award
When: Friday, August 7, 2026
Where: Daingerfield’s Fine Dining at Westglow Luxury Resort & Spa
Menu: An exclusive three-course collaborative menu thoughtfully paired with wines selected to complement each course.
Prix Fixe Dinner: $125 per person, including wine pairings.
Reservations: Available through OpenTable or by calling (828) 295-1635.
This event brings together two celebrated restaurants and two visionary chefs for an unforgettable evening of collaboration, creativity, exceptional cuisine, and breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain views.

Junior Naturalist Day
2026-08-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
Junior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome! Events are included with admission. Grandfather recommends that those planning to attend purchase their tickets to the park online in advance here.
Guests will also be able to meet some critters up close and personal around the Wilson Center!
Grandfather Mountain’s daily program schedule will also be in full swing! Find more details about these daily programs here.
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Lunch & Learn: A Slow Art Experience
2026-08-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Take time for yourself for a special series we are calling Lunch & Learn: A Slow Art Experience.
What is Slow Art?
Most of us stroll through an art gallery, pausing at a piece of art for a few moments before moving on to the next, like some form of visual buffet. Slow Art as a concept was created to encourage us all to stay with the art for a little longer, savor, and soak it in. The hope is that we not only see more, but also get to know the works in greater detail. Exploring artworks more slowly can help us to form more stories, feelings, and opinions about the works.
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Riders in the Sky
2026-08-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
For more than 40 years, The Riders In The Sky have been entertaining audiences of all ages, from the Grand Ole Opry to “Woody’s Roundup” in the movie “Toy Story 2.”, including two albums, both of which won GRAMMY Awards!
Children love this interactive musical show, parents enjoy the cowboy humor, and grandparents appreciate the nostalgic Western tunes. This is one of our most popular multi-generational events.

Two shows daily at 12:00 noon & 3:00 p.m. in the Hacienda area.
Seating is first-come, first-served
The band members will be available after the show to meet Guests and sign autographs.

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Artists in Residence: Fanjoy Labrenz, Lucas Hundley, and Crystal Hurt
2026-08-10 10:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
Fanjoy Labrenz, Photography, Video, Art
Lucas Hundley, Wood
Crystal Hurt, Watercolor
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Cork & Canvas
2026-08-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by The Eiffel Tower by Georges Seurat. Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvases, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. A trained instructor will lead you step-by-step.
Wine, beer, and light snacks are complimentary.
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Exploring Horizon Line: Art and the American Revolution
2026-08-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
In this talk, Elizabeth Chew will consider how art shaped Americans’ perceptions of the American Revolution. Works of art created during and after the war enabled Americans (first as colonists, then as citizens of a new country) to picture the stories and heroes of the fight for independence. Furthermore, works by artists Charles Willson Peale, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, and others provided Americans with a shared origin story for their new nation.
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Murder Mystery Weekend
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Meadowbrook Inn, 711 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Murder Mystery Weekend at Meadowbrook Inn (August 14-16, 2026)
Guests enjoy a two-night stay paired with a three-day interactive mystery experience where everyone becomes part of the story. The package includes meals, cocktail receptions, and the final mystery reveal on Sunday morning. Rates start at $499 per person.
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Live Gem Cutting Demonstration
2026-08-14 11:00 - 14:00 | McCoy Minerals, 537 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to McCoy Minerals and see a rough stone cut into a brilliant gem! The demonstration will be from 11am-2pm and the gemstone will be raffled off to a lucky winner!
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Art in the Park
2026-08-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, 132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock NC, NC, 28605, United States
Presented by 4 Forty Four.
Blowing 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.
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Tommy Emmanuel, CGP: Living in the Light Tour
2026-08-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
More than sixty years into his storied career as one of the modern era’s most accomplished and versatile guitarists, Tommy Emmanuel is still hungry for adventure.
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Docent Focus Tour
2026-08-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Join one of BRAHM’s docents for a special kind of tour that narrows your field of view to one exhibition for an hour. Learn about the artists, the creation of works, and the inside story of the exhibit.
Spaces are limited, sign up early!
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Alair Concert in the Park
2026-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Memorial Park, 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park, this year’s concert series benefits @HungerHealthCoalition’s A Simple Gesture Program.
From 1-3 PM, bring your family and friends to enjoy some great live music and to support the High Country community!
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Artists in Residence: Marcia Molnar & Susan Harris
2026-08-17 10:00 - 2026-08-23 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
Marcia Molnar, Photographer
Susan Harris, Potter
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Grandfather Presents: Buddy Huffaker & Stan Temple
2026-08-20 16:30 - 20:00 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
The Aug. 20 presentation is titled “Aldo Leopold’s Legacy: A conversation on land ethic and conservation.” Join a fireside chat with Huffaker, Temple (joining virtually) and Jesse Pope, president and CEO of Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation on endangered species and the land ethic. Temple will share stories from his lifetime of work on conservation efforts to save endangered species across the world, including one right here at Grandfather Mountain. Huffaker and Pope will chat about Leopold’s Land Ethic today, why it continues to be important and what challenges are being faced at Grandfather.
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