Monday Night Concert Series
2026-07-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Broyhill Park, 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
The first concert of the series is held on July 6, 2026 and runs through August 3, 2026. The concerts are located at 173 Lakeside Dr. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 and are set up in the gazebo at Broyhill Park. They begin at 6:30 pm, run approximately one to two hours, and are free and open to the public. Performances will cover a little bit of everything from jazz, to country, to show tunes. Attendees will want to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating comfort.
2026 Concert Line Up!
July 6 – Scarlet Lemonade Band
July 13 – Steve Sensenig
July 20 – 3 Toe Possum
July 27 – Carmen Tate
Aug. 3 – Surefire

Please note that the lineup is subject to change.

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
2026-07-09 08:00 - 2026-07-12 16:00 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
Blaring bagpipes, astounding athletes, delicate dancers, rocking Celtic music and a spectacular highland setting makes this colorful celebration of Scottish culture the best highland games in America. Admission charged.
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Artists in Residence: Miriam Esteve & Waitsel Smith
2026-07-13 10:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
Miriam Esteve, Painter
Waitsel Smith, Painter
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Symphony
2026-07-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
A night under the stars filled with pop and orchestral music. Firework Finale!
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Alair Concert in the Park
2026-07-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Memorial Park, 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park, this year’s concert series benefits @HungerHealthCoalition’s A Simple Gesture Program.
From 1-3 PM, bring your family and friends to enjoy some great live music and to support the High Country community!
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Artists In Residence: David Nelson Collins & Dezi Beltran
2026-07-20 10:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
David Nelson Collins, Paint
Dezi Beltran, Photography
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Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Hunter/Jumper I
2026-07-21 09:00 - 2026-07-26 18:00 | Broyhill Equestrian Preserve, 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Competitors clear the course in several Classics and Jumper Divisions! Bring cash for entry and vendors.
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Blowing Rock Tour of Homes
2026-07-24 09:00 - 16:00 | St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church, 140 Chestnut Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Save the Date! Tour Blowing Rock’s most notable homes and gardens! Details TBA.
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Live Gem Cutting Demonstration
2026-07-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-11 11:00 - 14:00 | McCoy Minerals, 537 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to McCoy Minerals and see a rough stone cut into a brilliant gem! The demonstration will be from 11am-2pm and the gemstone will be raffled off to a lucky winner!
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Art in the Park
2026-07-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, 132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock NC, NC, 28605, United States
Blowing Rock Art in the Park celebrates six decades of shows! Enjoy fine art and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans. Artists are jury-selected and each show features a different set of artists, curated to present a wide variety of mediums. Find gifts and works for personal collections, functional beauties like furniture and cutlery, and wearable art like handcrafted jewelry and textiles. Artists’ tents line Park Avenue right in downtown Blowing Rock.
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K-9s in Flight - Frisbee Dogs!
2026-07-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Back by popular demand, the K9s In Flight® Frisbee Dog Show is one of Tweetsie’s most exciting (and heartwarming) special events. These incredible rescue dogs will wow you with big air tricks, fast-paced agility stunts, and crowd-pleasing entertainment.
Every dog in the show is a rescue who’s been given a second chance, and they’re now using their talents to entertain and inspire. The K9s In Flight team is passionate about animal rescue and adoption, and this show is a great way to support that mission while having a blast.
Bring your family, grab a seat, and get ready to enjoy the show.

Shows daily at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. in the Hacienda area.
Saturdays Only: Bonus show at 5:00 p.m.
Seating is first-come, first-served. Plan to arrive a few minutes early.

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Artists in Residence: Dee Edelman & Jack Hamrick
2026-07-27 10:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
Dee Edelman, Potter
Jack Hamrick, Painter
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Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Hunter/Jumper II
2026-07-28 09:00 - 2026-08-02 18:00 | Broyhill Equestrian Preserve, 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Competitors clear the course in several Classics and Jumper Divisions! Bring cash for entry and vendors!
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Artists in Residence: Evenlight Eagles & Beth Sain Shuford
2026-08-03 10:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
Evenlight Eagles, Leather
Beth Sain Shuford, Stained Glass
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Riders in the Sky
2026-08-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
For more than 40 years, The Riders In The Sky have been entertaining audiences of all ages, from the Grand Ole Opry to “Woody’s Roundup” in the movie “Toy Story 2.”, including two albums, both of which won GRAMMY Awards!
Children love this interactive musical show, parents enjoy the cowboy humor, and grandparents appreciate the nostalgic Western tunes. This is one of our most popular multi-generational events.

Two shows daily at 12:00 noon & 3:00 p.m. in the Hacienda area.
Seating is first-come, first-served
The band members will be available after the show to meet Guests and sign autographs.

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Artists in Residence: Fanjoy Labrenz, Lucas Hundley, and Crystal Hurt
2026-08-10 10:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
Fanjoy Labrenz, Photography, Video, Art
Lucas Hundley, Wood
Crystal Hurt, Watercolor
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Artists in Residence: Marcia Molnar & Susan Harris
2026-08-17 10:00 - 2026-08-23 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
Marcia Molnar, Photographer
Susan Harris, Potter
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Artists in Residence: Randi Robeson & Scott Ballard
2026-08-24 10:00 - 2026-08-30 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
Randi Robeson, Paint
Scott Ballard, Paint
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Railroad Heritage Weekend
2026-08-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Railroad Heritage Weekend is Tweetsie Railroad’s annual celebration of steam locomotive history and the heritage of the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad (ET& WNC). Join them for two days filled with hands-on train history and railroad heritage – perfect for families, train enthusiasts, and anyone who loves American railroads.
Step back in time during Railroad Heritage Weekend at Tweetsie Railroad!
This special event honors the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad—the origin of the famous “Tweetsie”—with a full weekend dedicated to railroad history.
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Artists in Residence: Wen Redmond & Beth Lyons
2026-08-31 10:00 - 2026-09-06 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
Wen Redmond, Mixed Media
Beth Lyons, Paint
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Alair Concert in the Park
2026-09-13 13:00 - 15:00
