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

Beary Scary Halloween at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

Visit Grandfather Mountain for a day of nature programs about animals that some consider creepy and crawly! This fun-filled celebration includes an opportunity to trick-or-treat on the mountain and then watch special Halloween enrichments be given to the animals. Included with admission.

Pumpkin Carving at McCoy Minerals

McCoy Minerals 537 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Head on over to McCoy Minerals on October 26th from 12-3pm and enjoy carving your pumpkin! Bring your own pumpkin to the event, and McCoy Minerals will supply everything else. This event is free and open to the public. 

Free

Oktoberfest Celebration

Blowing Rock Ale House NC

Blowing Rock Brewing Company presents: Oktoberfest Celebration! There will be live music, feats of strength, and more!

ASU Home Football Game

Kidd Brewer Stadium 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC

App State Vs. Georgia State Kickoff at 1:00 PM

Blowing Rock Halloween Festival & Monster March

Main Street 1094 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation for tons of FREE fun with a full afternoon of spooky activities! From downtown trick-or-treating to the famous Monster March, this is among the best Halloween events for kids of ALL ages. Memorial Park, located right in the middle of downtown, is the center for all the fun!

Free

Fall From Grace at Lantern Farm

Lantern Farm Doe Meadows Dr., West Jefferson, NC, United States

Fall From Grace reveals the story of a young girl whose parents have mysteriously disappeared on All Hallows Eve in 1845. The family land has a cursed and ominous history that dates back centuries.

$22

Blowing Rock School Fall Festival

Blowing Rock School 130 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC

Head on over to the field next to Blowing Rock Elementary School for their Fall Festival. Bring a blanket and some chairs and get comfy! They will have great food options, carnival games, face painting, silent auctions, and more! 

$5