Mountainfilm on Tour and Winter Carnival at Lees McRae
Head over to Lees McRae College for Winter Carnival and Mountainfilm on Tour. The Carnival is free entry and Mountainfilm is $10 - $15.
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Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience at The App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesTerrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience- For over 40 years, two-time GRAMMY award winning, 8th generation Louisiana Creole, Terrance Simien, has been shattering the myths and often misinformation, about what his traditional Zydeco roots music is – and is not.
$25
BooneDocs Film Festival at The App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe 3rd Annual BooneDocs Film Fest presents a series of short form documentary films that share and celebrate life in Appalachia. This program will include the full slate of documentaries, filmmaker Q&A, and on-stage award presentations for "Judges' Choice" and "People's Choice" at the conclusion.
$12
Tanawha Trail Thru-Hike with Speckled Trout Outfitters
Speckled Trout Outfitters 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesExperience the Tanawha Trail through a guided hike. Speckled Trout Outifitters is offering the opportunity to hike this trail with an experienced guide
$35
Girls Go Shred Ladies Park Night at Appalachian Ski Mountain
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NCJoin Girls Go Shred for their final Ladies Park Night of the season on Saturday, February 24 from 7pm-9pm at Appalachian Ski Mountain! Admission to the event is free with the purchase of a lift ticket and open to women of all ages and abilities, both snowboarders and skiers.
Menu Premier Dinner at The Gamekeeper
The Gamekeeper 3005 Shulls Mill Rd, Boone, NCThe next menu premier takes us to the town of Hamelin Germany. The town is best known for the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin made famous by The Brothers Grimm. The Gamekeeper chose this region not only because of its beauty but it is also the hometown of a special friend of the restaurant.
$125.00
Charity Chef’s Night at Storie Street Grille
Storie Street Grille 1167 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Storie Street Grille on Thursdays in February for a delicious menu. 10% of the proceeds from 4:30 - 8:30 pm will go to support High Country Caregivers.
Ashley McBryde at The Schaefer Center
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesGRAMMY Award winner Ashley McBryde has made a name for herself with her standout, critically acclaimed albums, all of which found the Arkansas native straddling lines between traditional country, rock-tinged roots and point-blank biker-bar riffs, leading American Songwriter to boast her “music balances gutsy rocking with classic country, folk and even slight bluegrass influences.” With The Devil I Know Tour, the Grand Ole Opry member honed in and sharpened what it is she does best.
$43
Sam Bush at The App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesOn a Bowling Green, Kentucky cattle farm in the post-war 1950s, Bush grew up an only son, and with four sisters. His love of music came immediately, encouraged by his parents’ record collection and, particularly, by his father Charlie, a fiddler, who organized local jams.
$35
Sing & Swing at The Schaefer Center
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesFor over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center, under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture and arts education globally. The Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present great jazz programming, featuring up-and-coming musicians who have been identified as rising stars by Jazz at Lincoln Center.
$28
Town Birthday Party
American Legion 333 Wallingford Rd, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to the American Legion and celebrate Blowing Rock's 135th birthday! The public is invited so bring your friends too! There will be birthday cake, and a historical video on Blowing Rock.
Free
Meltdown Games at Appalachian Ski Mountain
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NCWinter isn’t over until we say it is! Join us for one last weekend of end-of-the-season silliness! Cardboard Box Derbies, Terrain Park Events, and our signature Pond Skim / Costume Contest are just part of the fun!
Socks in the Frying Pan at The App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThis youthful trio blend Irish traditional melodies with their own personal flair which has gained them critical acclaim and accolades including ‘New Band of the Year’ by the Irish Music Association.
$25
Blowing Rock Easter Egg Hunt
Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCWe have a HOPPY feeling about our Easter Egg Hunt this year!!
Come join us in Memorial Park on Saturday, March 23rd at 10:00AM sharp! There will be three different age groups, so look for the signage in our park:
Free
One For the Foxes at The App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesDave Curley, Tadhg Ó Meachair & Joanna Hyde form an exciting and dynamic transatlantic trio that presents a rousing blend of Irish and American folk music, having already won over audiences on both sides of the ocean.
$18
Burgers and Brewsday at Storie Street Grille
Storie Street Grille 1167 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Storie Street Grille on Tuesdays for a plethora of burgers and 30% off beers to go with it.
Linville Gorge Loop Backpacking with Speckled Trout Outfitters
Speckled Trout Outfitters 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesThe Speckled Trout Outfitters will be taking backpackers who want to start the season off with a challenge to the Linville Gorge Wilderness to backpack the “Is That All You Got?!” Loop.
$400
Comedy with Jen Kober at The App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesJen Kober is originally from Lake Charles, LA, and has energetically bounded onto the national stage bringing crowds to their feet with her original blend of stand-up, story telling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy.
$17
Blowing Rock Trout Derby
Broyhill Park 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesFor over four decades, we've been celebrating the opening of Trout Season with friendly competition and prizes! Prizes for kids and adults, with free entry and participation.
Free
Tweetsie Railroad Opening Day
Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NCThe familiar "Tweet, tweet!" of Tweetsie Railroad's historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives will be heard throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains once again when Tweetsie opens its doors for the 2024 season. Featuring a family-friendly Wild West Adventure for children of all ages.
Experience the Solar Eclipse at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCA total solar eclipse, one of nature’s most spectacular sights, is coming to North America on April 8. Weather permitting; a partial eclipse will be visible at Grandfather Mountain.
$20
Indigo Girls at The Schaefer Center
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesReleased in 1989, Indigo Girls’ eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history.
$48
Emmet Cohen Trio
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesMultifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards, and a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition.
$25
The Spice & Tea Exchange Celebrates 10 Years!
The Spice & Tea Exchange 1087 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesThe Spice & Tea Exchange has been open in Blowing Rock for 10 years! To celebrate this Anniversary they will be hosting a 10% off everything in the store sale (excluding sale items)
Free Entry
IF4 2024 – The International Fly Fishing Film Festival at The App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesIF4™ is the world’s leading fly-fishing film event, consisting of films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe and showcases the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly fishing. It is the gathering place of the fly-fishing community and a celebration of friendship, fly-fishing stories and stoke.
$10 – $15
Snarky Puppy at The Schaefer Center
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesSnarky Puppy is a collective of sorts with as many as 20 members in regular rotation. At its core, the band represents the convergence of both black and white American music culture with various accents from around the world. Japan, Argentina, Canada and the United Kingdom all have representation in the group’s membership. But more than the cultural diversity of the individual players, the defining characteristic of Snarky Puppy’s music is the joy of performing together in the perpetual push to grow creatively.
$43
Outdoorswoman Night with The Speckled Trout Outfitters at Rhodes Motor Lodge
Rhodes Motor Lodge 1377 Blowing Rock Road, Boone, NC, United StatesOutdoorswoman Night Spring Edition! On April 25th, join the hiking team of Speckled Trout Outfitters at the Canteen at Rhodes Motor Lodge for an evening of celebrating the women of the High Country!
Free Entry
2024 Cheers for Charity at The Mustard Seed Home
The Mustard Seed Home 312 Green St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesMustard Seed Home is proud to host an evening of champagne and shopping in April, all in support of Project HEAL. This national non-profit is a beacon of hope, providing life-saving support through free treatment placements, free insurance navigation help, and cash assistance grants, ensuring equitable access to eating disorder treatment.
Free Entry
Night of Jazz at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesPerformances by: the Watauga High School Jazz Band, Watauga Community Bands Swing Set Jazz and Appalachian State University's Jazz Ensembles I and II.
$10
Saved: Objects of the Dead – A Discussion on Art, Creativity, and Greif, with Jody Servon
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin artist Jody Servon for a discussion about embracing creativity while grieving. Her book and collaborative project, Saved: Objects of the Dead (Artsuite, 2023)
Registration Required
VoiceMale: For One Note Only at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesVoiceMale: For One NOTE Only! A night of acapella music!
$12
The Del McCoury Band at The App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesEven among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages, and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams, Del is the living link.
$35 – $42
3T Showroom Social at Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters 7593-B Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesCome check out the 3Ts in our Showroom and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts!
Free Entry
3T Mixer Ride at Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters
Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters 7593-B Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesRide with other 3T enthusiasts!
Adam Church with Pressely Layton Band at The App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesHometown favorite returns to the AppTheatre stage. Adam Church, an Appalachian native, has been pursuing his music career for about 10 years. He grew up in Foscoe, NC, where he found his love for music, listening to the likes of Eric Church which inspired his own dream of pursuing music.
$20
Modern Alchemy of the Heart at The Art of Living Retreat Center
Art of Living Retreat Center 639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NCDo you feel continually pulled in multiple directions, often distracted from your inner calling?
Are you longing to reconnect to your inner wisdom and rise as the sacred self-leader of your most authentic and joyful life?
3T Demo Day at Valle Crucis Community Park
Valle Crucis Community Park 2892 Broadstone Rd., Banner Elk, NC, United StatesCome out and ride a 3T! See what it's all about for yourself!
Free
Blowing Rock Library Association – Spring Social!
Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesExplore Blowing Rock's historic library and learn about summer programs and volunteer opportunities. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.
Free
Art in the Park
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock NC, 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 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCMark your calendars for the 2024 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park, this year’s concert series is a food drive for @HungerHealthCoalition’s A Simple Gesture Program.
FREE
Rocket Run: Bubble & Fun Run at Davant Field
Davant Field & Rotary Pavilion 245 Clark St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesBlowing Rock School is hosting a new annual event with its first-ever Rocket Run on May 24, 2024 from 3 to 6pm at Davant Field. As a start to the summer, the fun-run style event will include a bubble run, food trucks, music, games, bounce houses, a photo booth and more.
Free Entry
Carolina Comedy Magic Parlor at Chetola Resort
Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NCAn Evening of Laughter and Intimate Magic Entertainment with Lyndy Phillips The Carolina Comedy Magic Parlor is not just a 75 minute magic show; it's an immersive experience that engages all the senses.
$24.95
Fairy Hair Flare Pop Up at The Funky Tulip
The Funky Tulip 1128 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesNeed a little added sparkle in your life? Fair Hair Flare is here to do just that. Add a little sparkle to your hair with options for every budget. Appointments are appreciated, but walk ups will be welcome as well!
$20 – $60
Skip Sickler at Artists in Residence – Edgewood Cottage
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCPhotography has been a natural companion to Skip’s love of nature. It’s been over 50 years since Skip received his first 35 mm camera.
Free Entry
Morgan McCarver at Artists in Residence – Edgewood Cottage
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NCMorgan works in porcelain to create beautiful delicate and intricate functional and decorative art. Come enjoy Morgan’s work from May 27 through June 2 at Edgewood Cottage in Blowing Rock.
Free Entry
Memorial Day Ceremony at Boone Mall
Boone Mall 1180 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NCThe High Country Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will conduct the 16th Annual Memorial Day Commemoration at the Boone Mall.
Free
Cruise Planners Wine & Cheese Event at Sunset & Vine
Sunset & Vine 150 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesCome out on May 29th at 2:00 pm to learn about exciting travel opportunities and enjoy some wine and cheese!
Free Entry
Fly Tying Night at the Speckled Trout Outfitters
Speckled Trout Outfitters 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead on over to the Speckled Trout Outfitters for a night of tying your own flys! The $25 entry fee covers materials, tools, one drink, and a $25 gift card!
$25