Mystery Hill – Community Spirit Pass

Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

Local residents can head over to Mystery Hill for a FREE ticket to lift the spirits. It includes the Anomaly Tour, Hall of Mystery, Bubblerama, Native American Artifact Museum, 1903 Dougherty House Museum, & Bull Ride Challenge.

Free Entry

CANCELLED – Sugar Mountain Resort’s Oktoberfest

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, NC

Enjoy a two-day Oktoberfest from 10:00am until 5:00pm in the North Carolina Mountains. The festival features live Bavarian music by the Harbour Towne Fest band, German and American food & beverages, a children’s fun center, hay rides; local & regional craft fair, lift-rides on the Summit Express chairlift, a winter sports shop sale, lodging specials and much, much more.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED – Fall Color Ramble at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

From October 5 through 13, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included in your admission ticket.

Woolly Worm WEBFEST

Banner Elk Shawneehaw Ave S, Banner Elk, NC

The in-person event cannot take place, but join in the fun and support from afar with the Woolly Worm Webfest!

$10

High Country Hurricane Relief at Hotel Embers

Come out to Hotel Embers for an afternoon of music and raffles. All raffle proceeds, and a portion of food and beverage proceeds benefit the Hospitality House of Northwest NC.

High Country Boil at Myers Kitchen & Pantry

 “HIGH COUNTRY BOIL”  Dinner

(Butter poached Tiger Shrimp, Chili Rubbed Salmon, corn on the cob , Kielbasa sausage, new potatoes, garlic cheddar biscuits)

Two High Country Chefs come together to raise money for Western North Carolina: Burt Myers (Myers Kitchen and Pantry) & Jessica Clearwater (Moondance Catering)

$16

Alex Hallmark in Four Seasons

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Alexander Hallmark (1949–2021) was an artist and longtime resident of Blowing Rock. Deeply embedded in this community, his career in the studio, though developed later in life, produced many of the works of public art that serve as visual anchors throughout this village and the wider High Country.

Free Entry

Pre-Season Sale at Appalachian Ski Mountain

Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC

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!

Free Entry