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Junior Naturalist Day at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

Junior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome!

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

CANCELED – Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series

Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park, this year’s concert series is a food drive for @HungerHealthCoalition’s A Simple Gesture Program.

FREE

Book Signing at The Incredible Toy Co.

Incredible Toy Co. 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd. #20, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Saturday, Sept 14th at 10am - Eden Estabrook, author of Arnie the Armadillo Goes to Antarctica will be doing a book signing event.

Free

Contra Dance at the American Legion

American Legion Building 333 Wallingford Road, Blowing Rock, NC

Start the semester with a Contra Dance. Grab some friends and come on out to the dance. There's plenty of space on the floor, if you've been worried about crowds.

$10

September Full Moon Paddle at Price Lake

Price Lake Boat Rentals 3636 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Price Lake Boat Rentals will be offering canoes, double kayaks, and single kayaks for rent to enjoy paddling around Price Lake under the full moon! See Price Lake and the Blue Ridge Parkway from a whole new light. Registration is required ahead of time.

$35 – $45

Meet the Author: Tracey Enerson Wood at Blowing Rock Community Library

Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Tracey Enerson Wood is a published screenwriter and novelist who brings the stories of amazing women in history to life. Her latest novel, Katharine, the Wright Sister, spotlights one of the most overlooked women in history, and the sacrifices she made so others might fly.

Free

September Full Moon Paddle at Price Lake

Price Lake Boat Rentals 3636 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Price Lake Boat Rentals will be offering canoes, double kayaks, and single kayaks for rent to enjoy paddling around Price Lake under the full moon! See Price Lake and the Blue Ridge Parkway from a whole new light. Registration is required ahead of time.

$35 – $45

Pottery Demo at Moses Cone Manor

Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Lynn Jenkins will demonstrate wheel-thrown pottery techniques, as well as some of the ways she prepares the surfaces of her pots for firing.

Free

Grandfather Presents: Dr. Margaret Lowman Ph.D., aka CanopyMeg

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

One of the world’s first arbornauts, CanopyMeg devoted over four decades to exploring forest canopies. Her research and exploration have taken her to more than 40 countries, where she not only tirelessly saves forests but also mentors girls.

$25 – $60

Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K

Bistro Roca 143 Wonderland Trail, Blowing Rock, NC

Enjoy the scenic views of the Blue Ridge as you challenge yourself with a climb up Wonderland Trail Road along side other Blue Ridge Conservancy supporters.  Run the 3.1 miles as fast as you can knowing that sticky buns, coffee, and even beer await as you cross the finish line.

Fiber Adornments Demo at Moses Cone Manor

Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Hat-maker Julia Gaunt will be demonstrating how she adorns her hats with flowers made from wool and ribbon. She will also demonstrate some free motion sewing techniques for writing, drawing, and coloring with thread onto fabric!

Free

Book Signing at The Incredible Toy Co.

Incredible Toy Co. 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd. #20, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Saturday Sept 28th - Bucleigh Kernodle, author of I'd Love You Even if you Were a Pickle (and many other books) will be doing a signing event.

Free

ASU Home Football Game

Kidd Brewer Stadium 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

App State Vs. Liberty

Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

Embrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight, the park’s after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours, fireside tales and a chance to meet the park’s nighttime residents.

Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra at The Appalachian Theatre

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra (PRSO) is the leading professional ragtime orchestra in the United States. Under the direction of virtuoso Andrew Greene, PRSO recreates the syncopated stylings of a bygone era - Ragtime, Theater, and Dance music, along with underscoring classic silent films using an immense archive of over 15,000 original orchestral scores.

$25

CANCELLED – TroutFest

Speckled Trout Outfitters 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, United States +1 more

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HELENE!

PARKWAY CLOSED – Tapestry Weaving Demo at Moses Cone Manor

Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Sandy Adair will be demonstrating how she creates her large mountain landscapes on a tapestry loom. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.

Free

CANCELLED – 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

CANCELLED – Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series

Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park, this year’s concert series is a food drive for @HungerHealthCoalition’s A Simple Gesture Program.

FREE

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.

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

The Embers Terrace 124 Morningside Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

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

Myers Kitchen & Pantry 8146 Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

 “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

Mindfulness Meditation Group at BRAHM

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

Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric DeVere will be guiding the weekly meditation group.

Free

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, United States

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

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

Trick-or-Treat Event at Lantern Farm

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

Special family-friendly Trick or Treat event ($10) on the 31st from 6:30pm-9:00pm.  - This event has no actors!

$10

Vibrant Landscapes Workshop at BRAHM

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

Embark on a colorful journey into the world of vibrant landscape painting, where the beauty of nature comes alive on canvas. Led by acclaimed artist Lyudmila Tomova Clark, a.k.a. Lucy, this workshop invites you to explore the dynamic interplay of color, light, and form, as you learn to capture the essence of landscapes with energy and expression.

$349

ASU Home Football Game

Kidd Brewer Stadium 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

App State Vs. Old Dominion

Studio Saturdays at BRAHM: Cherokee Bears

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

Youth aged 12-18 are invited to join us at BRAHM every second Saturday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm this fall for directed studio time inspired by famous artists. Explore new styles and processes for making art. Meet new friends and express your creative side. Free for the community. Reservations encouraged.

Free