39th Rosen Sculpture Walk – An Appalachian Arts Festival

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

Join juror Joseph Bigley as he leads the outdoor tour of the 10 sculptures he selected as finalists for this year’s competition.

Free

Art in the Park

Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock NC, NC, United States

Art 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

Summer Exhibition Celebration

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

Museum Members and the general public are invited to join BRAHM on Saturday, July 12, from 5–7 pm for our Summer Exhibition Celebration. Exhibition celebrations are a great opportunity to see what's on view at the Museum and connect with others in the local community. Docents will be available in the galleries to provide insight and answer any questions about the art. 

Free Entry

Summer Rock Hound Tour

We'll be exploring a river that was widened by the recent floodwaters, searching for beautiful stones like citrine, peridot, moonstone, unakite, ruby, and sapphire. We've found these gems on the property before the hurricane, so it’s a great opportunity to learn what we look for when checking if a site is perfect for a rock-hounding adventure.

$40.00

Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series

Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park...

FREE

Artists in Residence: Jack Hamrick & JoAnn Pippin

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

This free art show allows people to browse art from local artists, meet the artist, and purchase art directly from the artisan. Artists are often glad to talk about their process and answer questions. Different artists will be featured each week from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends.

Free Entry

Raku Pottery Demonstration

Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Lynn Jenkins will demonstrate Raku pottery techniques. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process!

Free

How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies Film- An Appalachian Summer Festival

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

A man, driven by his desire for a multi-million-dollar inheritance, begins to care for his terminally ill grandmother. However, winning her favor will not be an easy task and he is not the only one with an eye on the money.

$10

Peabo Bryson – An Appalachian Summer Festival

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

Possessing a beautifully rich, almost operatic voice, two-time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson celebrates 50 years in music. Viewed in touring and pop culture as one of music’s iconic vocalists...

$25 – $55

How Art can Upgrade your Brain

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

Science is telling us daily about the incredible power of the brain, but not about how to tap into that incredible resource. In “How Art Can Upgrade Your Brain” you’ll learn:

fascinating and easy to understand information about your brain 

how art impacts the brain  

practical tools and techniques for your brain that you can use in your everyday life.

$8.00

Sit & Stitch

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

Bring your own supplies and projects to work on and workshop with the group! Bring friends or make new ones.

Free