Blowing Rock Trout Derby
2025-05-03 | Broyhill Park, 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
For over four decades, we’ve been celebrating the opening of Trout Season with friendly competition and prizes! Prizes for kids and adults, with free entry and participation.
There will be some changes this year due to the after effects of Hurricane Helene. The adult categories will be catch and release only. More information to follow. Please check the website below for details.
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Blowing Rock Spring Market
2025-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Shoppes on the Parkway, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Bring the whole family out for a day full of supporting small businesses and enjoying the beautiful scenery of Blowing Rock. With over 30 vendors to shop from, an array of beverages, from smoothies to coffee & lemonade, and local food trucks. All while you enjoy shopping the premium outlets of Shoppes On The Parkway!
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Community Day - Make Your Own Needle-Felted Rocks
2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Sarah Vaughn, A Day. A Time., needle felted wool, 2020. Photo: Joshua White
Join BRAHM artist in residence Sarah Vaughn for a drop-in event creating needle-felted stones like those featured in her current BRAHM installation, Considerations. Throughout the last week of April interact with the artist during her residency week as she adds to the exhibition. To create your own felted stone, head down to the Wilson Education Center on our lower level between 2:00 and 4:00 pm on Saturday. All materials and instructions provided. Recommended for ages 10+
This event will be an all-day event and no registration is required for guests.
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Exhibition Reception for Young at Art
2025-05-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Thursday, May 8, 2025
5 to 6:30 pm
Alexander Community Gallery
Join BRAHM in celebrating the amazing young artists from Blowing Rock School. Thanks to a grant from the Blowing Rock Community Foundation as well as private donors, students in Kindergarten through Fourth grade visit BRAHM each month to learn about art history and current Museum exhibits. From Moai to Monet, their projects are inspired by famous works of art. Each student will have one artwork featured in the student show. The Young at Art Student Show will be open for the entire month of May in the Alexander Community Gallery on BRAHM’s upper level.
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Music on the Lawn
2025-05-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Inn At Ragged Gardens, 203 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
“Music on the Lawn” at The Inn at Ragged Gardens has become a much beloved outdoor concert series. Held each Friday from May through September (weather permitting), the event draws locals and visitors alike. It has grown in popularity over the years and attendance in the hundreds can be expected. A different band is featured every week and performances are from 5:30 until 8:30. A cash bar and lawn menu are available.
There is no charge for the concerts and guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and arrive early to secure a spot on the lawn. Please no pets, coolers or outside food and beverage. Each week a private non-profit organization is featured to educate and inform the public about their cause.
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Summer Ale Release Party
2025-05-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Blowing Rock Ale House, 152 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head over to the Blowing Rock Ale House for their Summer Ale Release Party! They will have live music from Redbud Bluegrass, special summer tees, and giveaways!
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Mother's Day Brunch Experience
2025-05-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Timberlake’s Restaurant, 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a special brunch at Timberlake’s Restaurant at Chetola Resort! Enjoy a delicious spread of fresh, seasonal dishes, including house-smoked salmon, made-to-order omelets, Eggs Benedict, and a variety of breakfast breads and pastries. Savor hearty options like roasted pork loin, seafood Newburg rice, and southern favorites such as creamy grits and sautéed green beans.
Finish the meal with indulgent desserts, from pecan pie to strawberry trifle and key lime torte. Set in a breathtaking location, this brunch offers the perfect atmosphere to celebrate the wonderful women in your life.
Reserve your spot today for an unforgettable Mother’s Day experience!
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Blowing Rock Community Library Association: Spring Social!
2025-05-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Blowing Rock Community Library, 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Head on over to the Historic Library on Main Street Blowing Rock for wine, appetizers, and dessert. Get to know your local library, learn about volunteer opportunities, and meet new friends!
Celebrate the Library and hear about the upcoming Summer Events!
RSVP to the library by calling 828-295-7000 or email blowingrocklibrary@gmail.com
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Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series
2025-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Memorial Park, 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park, this year’s concert series is a fundraiser for @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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Memorial Day Service
2025-05-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Memorial Park Gazebo, 1036 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Park Gazebo
The Memorial Day service honors all who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, especially those who hail from Blowing Rock. The program will feature remarks by the distinguished Major General William S. (Bill) Busby III, Mobilization Assistant to the Deputy Commander, United States Strategic Command.
All are invited to attend. The Blowing Rock Memorial Day service is sponsored by the Blowing Rock Civic Association.

Summer Kickoff Event
2025-05-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Shoppes on the Parkway, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Stop by Shoppes on the Parkway on Memorial Day weekend for Live Music, Guest Entertainers, and Holiday Sales.
Live music on Saturday with local musician Keith Stroud.
Twist the Balloon Man will be making free balloon characters at The Incredible Toy Co. from 12-2
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Zine Community Workshop
2025-05-24 12:30 - 16:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Use collage, drawing, journaling, and painting to express your healing journey and vision for the future. Create a “zine” format vision board collage with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Expressive Arts Consultant and Educator Andi Gelsthorpe for this FREE workshop. Ages 16+
All materials and snacks provided.
This class is funded by the North Carolina Arts Council Hurricane Helene Relief Grants for Organizations in Western North Carolina.
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Rhododendron Rambles at Grandfather Mountain
2025-05-24 13:00 - 13:30 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair and stroller accessible. Meet outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Staff naturalists will also have a display inside Wilson Center. Read more about our species of rhododendron.
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Artists in Residence: Barb Capeletti & Robert Dennis
2025-05-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Weekly Summer Art Shows in Historic Edgewood Cottage​
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.
This week’s artists:
Barb Capeletti – Watercolor
https://www.BarbCapeletti.com/works
Instagram: @BarbCapelettiFineArt
Robert Dennis – Acrylic
This program is presented by The Blowing Rock Historical Society
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Artists in Residence Begins
2025-05-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Free art shows in Blowing Rock! Daily through Labor Day, new artists every Monday.
Meet different High Country artists each week. Buy original art directly from artists- Art for every interest and budget. Located inside Historic Edgewood Cottage on Main St. one block south of Town Tavern.
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Remaking the Mayview Manor with Dan Nance
2025-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Join BRAHM on Thursday, May 29, at 11 am for a talk about the Mayview Manor diorama, with artist Dan Nance. In this program, Dan will take us through his artistic practice of historically accurate works. Audiences will get to see behind-the-scenes footage of Dan reconstructing the Mayview Manor at an 80th of the scale.
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Grandfather by Night - Twilight Hike
2025-05-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) and experience the mountain as never before!
The evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge, where participants can explore and observe sunset from this lofty vantage point. During this time, park educators will be on hand to discuss the unique flora and crepuscular (active during twilight) fauna that call Grandfather home.
In-park transportation is provided. Each Grandfather by Night event is limited to 24 participants. Advance registration is required. Please note: This event is for individuals eight years of age and older.
This event is a Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike.
The Twilight Hike version will include a hike after sunset to discuss and look for the creatures that are more active after the sun goes down. The group will explore a unique forest ecosystem from top to bottom in search of salamanders, owls, flying squirrels, fireflies and any other creatures they might come across. The Twilight Hike program is not accessible to guests with limited mobility. Participants signed up for this version will need to participate in the hike, as staying behind while the rest of the group hikes is not possible.
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Artists in Residence: Cathy Futral & Lauren Waterworth
2025-06-02 10:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Weekly Summer Art Shows in Historic Edgewood Cottage​
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.
This week’s artists:
Cathy Futral – Watercolor & Acrylic
www.CathyFutral.com
​Instagram: @CathyFutral
Lauren Waterworth – Oil
www.LaurenWaterworthArt.com
Instagram: @LaurenWaterworthArt
This program is presented by The Blowing Rock Historical Society.
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Stories from Here: High Country Documentary Film
2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Join App State’s Dr. Beth Davison for a screening of five short documentaries that showcase the stories of locals. After the screening, there will be a Q&A session with filmmakers.
List of Short Films:
Mod-1 (runtime 11:00) – by Aaron Barlow
Above the Mountain Majesties (runtime 12:23) -by Beth Davison
The Nature of Art – (runtime 4:30) – by Beth Davison
Cane Boil – (runtime 5:32) by Sammy Osmond
Julian Price Park – (runtime 8:16) by Laci Broom
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Nature Photography Weekend
2025-06-06 08:00 - 2025-06-08 15:00 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours.
This revamped version of the popular weekend will include changes to better welcome all levels of photographers, making it more fun and engaging for all – while better connecting participants with the wonders and unique ecology of Grandfather Mountain. This year, more than ever, we hope to not only help participants learn about photography, but to also inspire them to preserve the natural world. Activities begin Friday evening and conclude Sunday midday.
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Day Out With Thomas
2025-06-06 10:00 - 18:00 | Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
All aboard for an unforgettable adventure! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is rolling into Tweetsie Railroad for Day Out With Thomas: Party Tour, and you’re invited to join the fun!
This one-of-a-kind event brings families together to celebrate 80 years of Thomas & Friends™ with a special 20-minute train ride behind a talking Thomas the Tank Engine. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, interactive activities, and a full day of fun at North Carolina’s first theme park!
Event Highlights:

Take a ride with Thomas! Enjoy a 20-minute interactive train ride behind the world’s most famous blue engine.
Meet Sir Topham Hatt and pose for a memorable photo.
Join the party! Explore the all-new ‘Party Zone’ featuring games, activities, and surprises.
Shop exclusive Thomas & Friends™ merchandise at our special event gift shop.
Capture the moment with themed photo opportunities.
Enjoy all of Tweetsie Railroad’s attractions, including live shows, classic amusement rides, panning for gold, and meeting the animals in Deer Park Zoo!

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Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
2025-06-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives – Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy-winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree Marty Stuart picks up where he left off on Altitude, his first new album in five years, exploring a cosmic country landscape populated by dreamers and drifters, misfits and angels, honky-tonk heroes and lonesome lovers. There’s a desert flare to the music here, a sweeping, spacious feel that conjures up wide-open horizons and endless stretches of two-lane highway, and the production is raw and cinematic to match, tipping its cap both to Bakersfield and Laurel Canyon as it balances jangle and twang in equal measure. While it would be easy for an artist as accomplished as Stuart to rest on his laurels, Altitude instead showcases the work of a searcher with an insatiable appetite for growth and reflection, one whose ambition, much like his keen wit and rich imagination, only seems to grow with each and every release.
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Artists in Residence: Crystal Hurt & Lucas Hundley
2025-06-09 10:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00 | Edgewood Cottage, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Weekly Summer Art Shows in Historic Edgewood Cottage​
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.
This week’s artists:
Crystal Hurt – Watercolor
www.CrystalHurt.com
Instagram: @ArtByCrystalHurt
Lucas Hundley – Wood
www.LucasJHundley.com
Instagram: @Hundley_Woodworking
This program is presented by The Blowing Rock Historical Society.
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Blowing Rock Community Library Association Meeting
2025-06-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Blowing Rock Community Library, 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Wednesday, June 11, Community Room at 10:30 am
Guest Speaker: Stephan Dragisic, Executive Director, BRAHM
This event is free and open to the public!
Please visit our library website for more info.

Animal Birthday Party!
2025-06-11 11:00 - 15:30 | Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
Join Grandfather Mountain to celebrate the birthdays of our resident animals with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The park’s wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants. Millie the Bear, the mountain’s mascot, will make special appearances throughout the day. Events begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 3:30 p.m. Join for one activity or all. Included with admission.
Also participate in our ongoing daily programs. See the full list.
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Full Moon Paddle on Price Lake
2025-06-11 20:30 - 23:00 | Price Lake Boat Rentals, 3636 Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, 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 in a whole new light. Registration is required ahead of time. Life jackets, paddles, and head lamps will be provided on site. Dogs are not allowed during Full Moon Paddles.
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40th Anniversary Celebration
2025-06-12 10:00 - 2025-06-15 19:00 | Sunset Tee’s & Hattery, 1117 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605, United States
Sunset Tee’s & Hattery on Main Street is starting its 40th year this Thursday!
They’re celebrating all weekend with a special giveaway, too: a purchase of $40 or more will earn shoppers a raffle ticket for ten $40 gift certificates and one $400 gift certificate. The drawing will be on Sunday, June 15!

Summer Concert Series: Music in the Park 2025
2025-06-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Broyhill Park, 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Head over to Broyhill Park (173 Lakeside Dr.) for a free concert! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the sounds of local artists in a serene setting. 5-7 pm
June 12 – Harris Brothers
July 10 – Smokin’ Joe Randolph
Aug. 14 – The King Bees
Sponsored by the Blowing Rock Civic Association.

Old Gods of Appalachia - VIP Meet & Greet
2025-06-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
An additional add-on VIP ticket includes a brief meet and greet with Steve and Cam before the show and a tour exclusive merch bundle.
**The VIP Meet & Greet ticket does not include admission to the live event. This requires an additional ticket purchase for each event.**
$100 each (tax & service fees included)
LIMITED 60 TICKET QUANTITY!
General Admission – Meet & Greet Experience
Doors open at 6 p.m.

VIP ticketholders will receive:
– A laminate
– Merch bundle to be picked up at the box office upon arrival
– Exclusive access to a pre-show meet & greet with the cast
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Old Gods of Appalachia
2025-06-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Live Storytelling Performance
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. / Lobby doors open at 7 p.m.
Reserved Adult – $34* each Student $15* each (valid student ID shown at lobby box office to purchase)
*taxes & processing fees included
Old Gods of Appalachia is an eldritch horror fiction podcast set in an Alternate Appalachia, a world where these mountains were never meant to be inhabited. This world feels eerily similar to the hills and hollers we’ve grown up with, but there are some tell-tale differences. Names of towns and counties may be altered. Historical events slide forward or backward in time. And then, of course, there are the monsters. Our live show includes a staged storytelling performance similar to an old time radio play, featuring show creators Steve Shell and Cam Collins, a rotating cast of professional actors, and live musical performances.
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