Trunk-or-Treat at Amorem
Amorem is partnering with Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living to host a Trunk-or-Treat!
It is located at 287 Bamboo Rd. in Boone and goes from 6-7:30pm.
Free
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Keeping Time: Fiddles, Banjos, Ballads, & Place-keeping at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin App State’s Trevor McKenzie to learn more about Appalachia’s music traditions as a form of creative place-keeping within the region. Place-keeping is the active care and maintenance of a place and its social fabric by the people who live and work there, according to the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture.
Registration Required
Artisan Market at Shoppes on the Parkway
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway for a local artisan market as well as great deals.
Free Entry
The Gibson Brothers at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThere’s a reason why Ricky Skaggs pulled Eric and Leigh Gibson off the stage at the Ryman two decades ago and offered to produce their debut record.
$17
A Gallery of Appalachian Culture at Lees McRae
Lees-McRae College 191 Main Street, Banner Elk, NCthe Stephenson Center for Appalachia will be presenting “A Gallery of Appalachian Culture” on Friday, Nov. 17. The walk-through exhibition will be set up in the Hayes Auditorium lobby following the end of Friday’s 2 p.m. matinee.
Free
Balsam Range and Atlanta Pops Orchestra at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesAward-winning Bluegrass group Balsam Range with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra perform live their recording “Mountain Overture”.
$35 – $42
An Evening with Pam Tillis at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesPam Tillis’ star continues to shine brightly in the 3rd decade of her career and is currently touring extensively on her own & with others. As the child of Country Music Royalty, Pam Tillis was determined from a young age to find her own way in music as a singer and songwriter.
$38 – $45
“Language of Angels” at Lees McRae Theatre
Lees-McRae College 191 Main Street, Banner Elk, NCAn eerie cycle of ghost stories, set in the cave country of North Carolina. After a young girl is lost in a cave on the edge of town, there is a Rashomon-like investigation of her disappearance and the fate of those who survive her.
$15
Thanksgiving Meal at Cupcrazed Cafe
Cupcrazed Cafe 146 Greenway Ct., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesCelebrate Thanksgiving at Cupcrazed Cafe. Let them do the cooking while you relax with family and friends in their cozy dining room.
$90.00
Black Friday Sales Weekend at Shoppes on the Parkway
Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesHead over to Shoppes on the Parkway for your Black Friday & After Thanksgiving Sales shopping. There will be live music and deep discounts!
Free Entry
Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCEnjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and see a sunrise from the top of the mountain. Sunrise is at 7:14 a.m. Nov. 25, 2023, and park gates open at 6:15 a.m.
$40
Annual Thanksgiving Kiln Opening at Bolick & Traditions Pottery
Traditions Pottery Studio 4443 Bolick Road, Blowing RockAlways the Saturday after Thanksgiving! Bolick and Traditions Pottery will host their Annual Thanksgiving Wood Kiln Opening on Saturday November 25. The groundhog style wood kiln will be unloaded at 10am on Saturday morning. Guests are encourage to be present at that time to watch the items being taken from the kiln and then make their selection.
FREE
ASU Home Football Game, Black Saturday & Senior Day
Kidd Brewer Stadium 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesApp State vs. Georgia Southern TIME IS TBA!!!
Christmas with The Embers at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe holiday season gets started with Christmas With The Embers featuring Craig Woolard! A great evening for the whole family, The Embers bring their signature sound to all your favorite holiday tunes.
$20
Crazy Christmas at Mystery Hill
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NCThis year, some mischievous elves have been tinkering with Santa’s Vortex Generator and they accidentally set it off early! Now, 12 of santa’s elves are scattered across our mysterious hillside and santa needs your help to bring them back.
Exhibition: Lee Hall – Immediate Landscapes
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesThis exhibition brings together a range of Hall’s compositions and begs the question, “What constitutes a landscape?” Moreover, why is landscape as a concept and signifier so persistent across the visual cultures of the past and present? In the case of Hall’s paintings and collages, the artist uses broad swaths of color to build her compositions which are at once visually dense while also flattening the dynamic vistas she interpreted.
Free Entry
4-Course Champagne Dinner at Cafe Violette
Cafe Violette 1132 Main St. Suite 102, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesThe Holiday Season is upon us and Cafe Violette is ready to celebrate! Head over to Cafe Violette for a 4-Course Champagne Dinner on December 8 at 6:30 pm.
$120.00
Santa Visiting The Last Straw
The Last Straw 978 Main St, Blowing Rock, NCSanta will be visiting The Last Straw on Saturday, December 9 from 12-3 pm for photo opportunities. Bring your children and your pets!
Free
An Irish Christmas with John Doyle & Mick McAuley at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesInternationally acclaimed Irish guitarist John Doyle and Irish multi-instrumentalist Mick McAuley playing accordion, melodeon, concertina, whistles and guitar join together for the Joe Shannon's Mountain Home Music "Celtic Christmas".
$24.50
NOSW Holiday Open House at Lees McRae
NOSW, New Opportunity School for Women, is a part of Lees-McRae, and has a mission to improve the educational, financial, and personal circumstances of low-income women in the Southern Appalachian region. The college is hosting the organization’s annual Holiday Open House to celebrate NOSW and thank all community partners and supporters
Free
The Kruger Brothers “Holidays” at the Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesSince their formal introduction to American audiences in 1997, The Kruger Brothers’ remarkable discipline, creativity and their ability to infuse classical music into folk music has resulted in a unique sound that has made them a fixture within the world of acoustic music. The honesty of their writing has since become a hallmark of the trio’s work.
$25
Gingerbread House Decorating Class at Cupcrazed Cafe
Cupcrazed Cafe 146 Greenway Ct., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesGrab your friends and family and join Cupcrazed Cafe for a day of holiday cheer on December 16 from 3-5pm Gingerbread House Decorating Event! It's the perfect opportunity to bond, create memories, and indulge in some sweet treats.
$40
Christmas with Elvis at The Appalachian Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesCome enjoy holiday hits from the one & only King of Rock & Roll delivered by Matt Lewis, the Elvis tribute artist USA Today called "The Best in Las Vegas!"
$35
Weekends with Santa at The Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rock 432 The Rock Road, Blowing Rock, NCSanta and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the Blowing Rock from 12:30 - 3:00 PM every Saturday from 11/26 - 12/24. Children can come visit and tell them all about their wish list.
Free Entry
Holiday Midnight Blast Nights at Appalachian Ski Mountain
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NCAppalachian Ski Mtn. offers the region’s only late night skiing with special “Midnight Blast” sessions, offered every Friday & Saturday night all season long, with bonus holiday sessions the week after Christmas, Dec 26-31. Note the slopes close at 11:30 on December 31 to prepare for our annual Torchlight show & Fireworks Celebration.
Tunes at the Trout- Thursdays
The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop 922 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCCome enjoy live music in from 6 – 8 pm, no cover!
No Cover
Live: Charlie Ellis & Company – Fridays & Saturdays
Green Park Inn 9239 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NCFree concerts every Friday and Saturday night with local jazz musician Charlie Ellis! Enjoy the music in the lobby and sitting rooms of the beautifully restored Green Park Inn.
FREE
Live Music at Town Tavern- Fridays
Town Tavern Blowing Rock 1182 Main St, Blowing RockLive music every Friday night. All live music, karaoke, and special events are free entry unless otherwise noted on restaurant website.
no cover
Tweetsie Railroad: Tweetsie Christmas
Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NCTweetsie Christmas offers holiday activities the whole family will love, including a 20-minute nighttime train ride in an open-air car behind one of the park's historic steam locomotives on a three-mile route lined with over 1 million Christmas lights,
Live Music at Chetola- Wednesdays thru Saturdays
Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NCFree live music, Wednesday through Saturday! Performances from local musicians like The Lucky Strikes, Klee Liles, Edward Main, Andy Ferrell and more. Full live music schedule can be found at the website link below.
Free admission
Smith/Dakine Shred for the Cup Rail Jam
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NCApp Terrain Park will kick off the Signature Shred for the Cup Series on Sunday, January 7 with the Rail Jam!
The Shred for the Cup Series is the benchmark competition series in the region, with 3 events held throughout the winter season that test skiers & snowboarders skills in a variety of park disciplines (Rail Jam, Big Air, and Slopestyle).
Dan Tyminski Band
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThroughout his 30+ year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brothers’ Classic song, “I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou
$32
Maura Shawn Scanlin at The App Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesBoone native and now Boston-based fiddle player and songwriter Maura Shawn Scanlin is gaining notoriety among the Celtic and Acoustic music scenes across the country.
$24.50
Arbor/SPY Shred for the Cup Big Air
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NCThe second event of ATP’s signature Shred for the Cup Series, the Big Air, is scheduled for Sunday, January 21.
The Shred for the Cup Series is the benchmark competition series in the region, with 3 events held throughout the winter season that test skiers & snowboarders skills in a variety of park disciplines (Rail Jam, Big Air, and Slopestyle).
Blowing Rock WinterFest
Celebrate the fun side of winter in Blowing Rock! Enjoy signature events like the Ice Sculpture Stroll, WinterFest Beer Garden, the Chili Challenge, and more! See details at the official website: blowingrockwinterfest.com
Free Paleo Putt-Putt at Doc’s Rocks
Doc's Rocks Gem Mine 111 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NCFor some extra WinterFest fun, head over to Doc's Rocks and enjoy a free round of mini golf with any activity purchase.
Free with activity purchase
Bacon Cooker Demonstrations for WinterFest at Bolick & Traditions Pottery
Bolick & Traditions Pottery (Main St.) 1155 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesWant to get your bacon crispy withouth pulling out the skillet? Look no further because Bolick & Traditions Pottery has got you covered. With their microwavable bacon cooker, you can cook your bacon deliciously crispy every time. They will be showcasing their bacon cooker during WinterFest and giving out samples to show how excellent the bacon comes out.
Free
Jazz at WinterFest at The Green Park Inn
Green Park Inn 9239 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NCJazz at WinterFest is back! Get ready for an evening of Jazz at the Historic Green Park Inn. Start the evening by relaxing to the sounds of Charlie Ellis and Company playing in our lobby from 4:00pm to 6:30pm (no charge). Then dine with us in the Chestnut Grille where the Todd Wright quartet will start at 6:30 pm.
$39.95
USASA Boarder / Skier X at Appalachian Ski Mountain
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NCThe USASA series is back once again in NC on January 27 & 28! This event series is open to both skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a seasoned ripper or beginner, we invite you to come out and experience a well run, super fun, and safe event series this winter.
Blowing Rock WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge
Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NCThe Polar Bear Plunge takes place at Chetola Resort every year. The brave of heart dress up and plunge into the lake to support the charity of their choice. It is free entry to watch and costs $35.00 to plunge.
$35.00
Blowing Rock WinterFest Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge
Blowing Rock School 130 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NCThis year the Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge is taking place at the Blowing Rock School Gym! Participating restaurants will be serving their special chili on Saturday, January 27th and donating a portion of the proceeds to local nonprofits!
$10.00
WinterFest Railroad Spike Knife Making Demonstrations at McCoy Minerals
McCoy Minerals 537 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesFor a little extra WinterFest Fun, head over to McCoy Minerals on January 27th from 11:00am to 4:00pm. There will be Railroad Spike Knife Making Demonstrations.
Free Entry
Blowing Rock WinterFest Beer Garden
Meadowbrook Inn 711 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin us for the Annual WinterFest Beer Garden! This year’s event will feature fantastic local breweries from all around. WinterFest’s motto is “Don’t Hibernate, Celebrate!” and that’s precisely what we’ll be doing at the WinterFest Beer Garden. Join us at the Meadowbrok Inn in the Four Seasons Ball Room to sample the special selections of beer from our Local Breweries.
$35.00
Blowing Rock WinterFest Wine Tasting & Auction
Green Park Inn 9239 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NCExperience an exceptional selection of international and NC wines! The tasting begins at 3 pm on Saturday; auction immediately follows at 5 pm. Register for the auction as wine will be only one of the many types of items on the bidding block, vacation packages, and lots more!
$35.00
Blowing Rock WinterFest Pancake Breakfast
Blowing Rock School 130 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NCDo not miss your chance to grab some delicious pancakes at the WinterFest Pancake Breakfast! The event will be inside the Blowing Rock School (Cafeteria) on Sunday, January 29, 2023. The pancakes will be available from 8 am – 10am.
$12
Blowing Rock WinterFest Winter Paws Dog Show
Blowing Rock School 130 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NCGet out of the dog house and join us for the WinterPaws Dog Show on Sunday, January 28 from 1:00-3:00. Show off your four-legged best friend or just come to see the cutest dogs around!
$5
Girls Go Shred Ladies Night at Appalachian Ski Mountain
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NCJoin Girls Go Shred for their first Ladies Park Night of the season on Saturday, February 3rd 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.
Alice Gerrard & Friends
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesOld-time and bluegrass musician Alice Gerrard has championed traditional music for close to 60 years. Beginning with her trailblazing early duo recordings with Appalachian singer and activist Hazel Dickens, the 89-year-old’s Gerrard channels many modes of creative expression pulled from her unmatched archive of inspiration.
$15