ARS POETICA II Reception at BRAHM

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

Come celebrate the artists and poets of ARS POETICA II exhibition! The reception will include an awards ceremony to announce the pairings chosen for the two Judges' Choice Awards as well as the People's Choice Award. Light refreshments will be available.

Free

Appalachian Roadshow with Special Guest Bryan Sutton

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

Appalachian Road Show - is a visionary acoustic ensemble, bringing new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, bluegrass and folk songs, as well as offering innovative original music, all presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian regions of the United States.

$15 – $38

Sip & Shop at J. McLaughlin

J. McLaughlin 1081 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC

Head over to J. McLaughlin and enjoy sips and light bites with 15% of the proceeds benefitting Casting Bread Food Pantry! From 12-5pm on November 15

Free Entry

Wake of the Flood at The Appalachian Theatre

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

Join us for, WAKE OF THE FLOOD: A BENEFIT FOR AND BY APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS, at 7:30 PM on Friday, November 15, at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country. This concert will support our community's recovery with proceeds benefiting the NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund.

$20

Snowbelle Soiree at Fairway Cafe

The Carolina Snowbelles are pleased to announce the rescheduled date for their first annual Carolina Snowbelle Soirée. The fundraising event will take place at the Fairway Cafe & Venue at 433 Fairway Drive on November 16, 2024 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

$65

High Country Jazz Society: ASU Jazz Ensemble

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

The ASU Jazz Ensemble I will be playing for us at the Appalachian Theatre. The first half of the concert will be regular big band jazz tunes. The second half will be holiday jazz music.

$25

Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town

Blowing Rock Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Blowing Rock’s Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town celebration is an annual holiday event that you are sure to love. Join us for hot chocolate, caroling, and visits with Santa.

Free

Tweetsie Christmas

Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

Enjoy a nighttime train ride among thousands of dazzling lights, visit with Santa in his life-size gingerbread house, spin through the night on classic amusement rides, roast s'mores over an open fire, delight in home-made fudge, and find the perfect Christmas gift at one of our many retail shops.

$40 – $60

Festival of Lights at Chetola

Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC

Chetola Resort features a sparkling display of lights each winter season! The “Festival of Lights” is free and open to the public, and you are invited to enjoy thousands of dazzling illuminations throughout the resort.  As you drive or stroll around Chetola Lake, view glittering ice skaters, “Rudolph” reeling in a big fish, strolling carolers and many more captivating holiday scenes.

Free

Blowing Rock Christmas Parade

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

The best small-town parade you'll find anywhere! Celebrate the Christmas season with us as Main Street hosts a parade of decorated vehicles, dancing, costumes, and more. A 10am start time gets you in the holiday spirit for the rest of the day!

Free

Quilt Sale & Children’s Story Time at Blowing Rock Community Library

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

The Blowing Rock Community Library will be hosting a quilt sale to benefit the Library from 11am-4pm. They will also have a Hot Chocolate Story Time free for the kids after the Christmas Parade at 11am.

Free Entry