First Sunday 1/2 Night Special at App Ski

Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC

Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, and Mar. 2, tickets for Sunday’s 1/2 night session are only $12. Tickets must be purchased online by noon the day of the session to receive special rate. See you on the slopes!

$12

Studio Saturdays at BRAHM – Comic Art

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

In this month's workshop for tween/teens, led by BRAHM Educational Center Director Jennifer Garonzik and Appalachian State University’s comic-book professor Craig Fischer, explore how comics’ mix of words and pictures can tell any story.

Registration Required

Sit & Stitch at BRAHM

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.

Ready to start a new project? Why not try some winter weather items for folks heavily affected by the storm?

Free

Contra Dance at the American Legion Hall

American Legion Hall Wallingford Street, Blowing Rock, NC

No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable, low heeled shoes and dress in layers. New dancers are always welcome. We have a New Dancers’ Workshop before each dance.

$8 – $20

Blowing Rock WinterFest

Blowing Rock WinterFest Downtown, Blowing Rock, United States

Don't hibernate- celebrate! Join the entire village of Blowing Rock as we celebrate the fun side of winter! Lots of entertainment for all, from the icy Polar Bear Plunge to the Chili Challenge. Many events are free to attend, some are ticketed.

Tickets vary

Anna Buckner & Other Myths Artist Talk at BRAHM

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

Join BRAHM for an fun and engaging event with exhibiting artist Anna Buckner & BRAHM Curator of Exhibitions & Collections, Ian Gabriel Wilson. This program will be one part cocktail party, one part artist talk, and one part gallery tour.

$8.00

Children’s Council Gingerbread Building at Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC

Head over to Chetola Resort on Friday, January 24th, 2025 between 12-7pm and create your Gingerbread House Masterpiece! Kits are $25 a piece with extra supplies available for sale the day of the event.

$25

Cork & Canvas at BRAHM

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

Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by Arthur Lismer’s “A Clear Winter." Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvasses, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. A trained instructor will lead you step-by-step.

$50

Blowing Rock WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge

Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC

The 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

Cork & Canvas at BRAHM

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

Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by Arthur Lismer’s “A Clear Winter." Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvasses, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. A trained instructor will lead you step-by-step.

Blowing Rock WinterFest Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge

Blowing Rock School 130 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC

This 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

Blowing Rock WinterFest Beer Garden

Meadowbrook Inn 711 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC

Join 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