Classic Car Cruise-In at Shoppes on the Parkway

Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Head over to Shoppes on the Parkway to get your classic car fix! Located in the parking lot by Banana Republic from 10am-5pm.

Free Entry

Samuel & Ashley Burr at Artists in Residence

Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Bold color and thoughtful emotion are common threads in Samuel and Ashley’s collaborative paintings. Using colors and themes of the four distinct seasons, they hope to impart a sense of safety and solace with works inspired by old world simplicity.

Free Entry

Morgan McCarver at Artists in Residence

Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Morgan’s work is inspired by Victorian American women. Because women have historically been compared to delicate flowers, Morgan reinterprets that symbolism by allowing porcelain wildflower imagery to represent a woman’s inner strength.

Free Entry

Plein Air Festival – Wet Paint Show & Sale

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

After four days of painting "en plein air," painters are invited to display their completed works at the "Wet Paint" Art Show & Sale on Saturday, August 19th.

BRAHM: Square Dancing in Wilson Education Center

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

Join BRAHM for another Square Dance!

The dance will take place in the Wilson Education Center at BRAHM.

If you have never square danced before or are a little rusty there will be instruction from 6 pm - 6:30 pm. Then the dance will kick off at 6:30 and last until about 8 pm.

Free Entry

High Country Modern Quilt Guild at Artists in Residence

Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

The High Country Modern Quilt Guild was formed in 2016 for local artists who specialize in quilts with a modern twist. This week, twenty Guild members will offer creations to include wall hangings, quilted paintings, thread paintings, decorative stitched fabric bowls, placemats and table runners, baskets, rope bowls, hand bags, tote bags and one of a kind wearables.

Free Entry

Groovy Nights 2023: Simply the Best

Blowing Rock Country Club 200 Country Club Dr., Blowing Rock, NC

A variety show featuring the who's who of Blowing Rock. You never know what you're going to get! The public is welcome!

$40

Lee Harper at Artists in Residence

Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Lee’s oil paintings reflect “dancing on the canvas” and are full of motion and heavily pigmented color, brimming with vibrant energy.

Free Entry

Attic Sale at The Mustard Seed Market

The Mustard Seed Market 5589 US HWY 321, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Come by for 50% off plants, pots, and more at The Mustard Seed Market's Sale! Select houseplants, shrubs, perennials, annuals, exterior pottery, and decor will be marked down to 50% off during the sale period. These perennials and shrubs are perfect for planting this fall for next season's blooms. Availability is limited, and all items are first come first serve. The sale will take place in the lower parking lot on Aho Road.

Eat, Drink and Give Back at the Winery

Grandfather Winery 225 Vineyard Ln., Banner Elk, NC, United States

Head over to Grandfather Winery for a good cause! Support Casting Bread and help increase food security in Watauga County. Listen to the tunes of Soul Benefactor, sip some wine, and enjoy food from local Food Trucks. 

$50

Once in a Blue Moon Party at The Blowing Rock Attraction

The Blowing Rock Attraction 432 The Rock Road, Blowing Rock, NC

Celebrate the Blue Moon by enjoying special after-hours admission to The Blowing Rock Attraction, two beverages (beer & wine), and light refreshments. 

$40.00

High Country Climbing Film Screening with the Carolina Climbing Coalition

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

This evening will be focused on the dynamic world of High Country rock climbing. BRAHM will be joined by representatives the Carolina Climbers Coalition and filmmaker Andrew Kornylak to view three of his films about the climbing community.

Free