Mining for a Purpose Fundraiser

Doc's Rocks Gem Mine 111 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

100% of money Raised goes directly to cancer patients via the Cancer Patient Emergency Fund at Seby B. Jones Cancer Center in Boone. The money helps the patients with what they need while in treatment so they can focus on getting better, not on financial issues. No Administration fees, no advertising fees- fundraising as it should be! Over $22,000 raised in 2019. Stay tuned for more info! Website

Drive Green! Electric Vehicle Showcase at Tanger Outlets

Tanger Outlets 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC

It's time to get "plugged in"! Celebrate National EV Week at Tanger's annual Electric Vehicle Showcase, sponsored by Blue Ridge Energy!  Electric Vehicles offer an increasingly attractive option to reduce the cost of "filling up" your tank! Interested in learning more? Meet with local EV owners and educate yourself on the science and sustainability behind these super cool vehicles. Then determine which one is right for you! Explore more regarding sustainability and how you can help impact the environment in which you drive at this fun-filled event. Also on site will be over 20 local artisans and live music on center stage by Bryan Osborne and the Ashe Mountain Boys 12 PM -3 PM! You won't want to miss it! Website

Free Entry

The Gamekeeper: Celebrity Guest Chefs

Gamekeeper Restaurant 3005 Shulls Mill Road, Boone, NC

The Gamekeeper is pleased to announce that they'll be hosting Chefs Sidney and Alison Bond, owners of Le Calabash culinary school.

BRAHM: Blowing Rock Garden Club Presents – GMOs in the Garden

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

What are GMOs and should you be concerned about them? In this presentation, Dr. Annkatrin Rose will explain the science behind genetic modification and address some common misleading claims and misconceptions about their uses, as well as some recent developments in genome editing technology and its applications

$8

BRAHM: Movies at the Museum: Dulatown

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

Dulatown is a documentary short about a community in Lenoir, NC established from the land of a slave owner (Alfred Dula) bequeathed to his slave (Harriet) and their eight children.

$8

Buskers Fest in Boone

Downtown Boone King Street, Boone, NC

The Watauga Arts Council is partnering with the Downtown Boone Development Association and the Jones House to present a First Friday Art Crawl like no other!

Head over to Downtown Boone to experience the arts in action as you walk the streets visiting the galleries, shops, and restaurants. 

Artists, musicians, and performers will be on the streets from Turchin Center all the way down King Street. Explore the galleries and shops of downtown Boone and enjoy a rich experience along the way.

Free Entry

Music on the Lawn

Inn At Ragged Gardens 203 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC

Free outdoor concerts every Friday evening, weather permitting! Enjoy classic country, blues, bluegrass, and other genres in an always-changing lineup. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Drinks and snacks available for purchase. See link for performance listings!

FREE

Mast Store Americana Music Series at App Theatre

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

The Tommy Emmanuel concert is part of the recently-announced Mast Store Americana Music Series on the Doc Watson Stage of the Appalachian Theatre. This series is intended to be an ongoing, year-round program of artists and events celebrating the genre unique to our country. The ”C.G.P.” after Emmanuel’s name stands for “Certified Guitar Player.” This designation assigned by the late Chet Atkins recognizes guitar players who excel far beyond the normal line of playing. Atkins handed this title to only to four guitar players in his lifetime, with the first one presented to Emmanuel. Website

$44

Beech Mountain: Family Fall Flannel Fest and Leaf Looker Hayride

Buckeye Recreation Center 1330 Pine Ridge Rd., Beech Mountain, NC, United States

Head on over to Family Fall Flannel Fest and Leaf Looker Hayride for: Hayrides, apple cider, logger games, pie bake off, and more activities! Don't forget to wear your flannel! 

Free Entry

Festival of the Frescoes

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 120 Glendale School Rd., Glendale Springs, NC, United States

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - Home of Ben Long's fresco, The Last Supper Children's activities, vendors, silent auction, music, Granny's Attic, Bakery Booth, Arts & Crafts For more info call: (336) 982-3076  

BRAHM: Preserving Your Family Photos and Papers

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

Are your precious family photos and/or papers stored in a shoe box under the bed? Are they in a trunk in the attic? Or, are they on your old 1997 Nikon Coolpix digital camera? Would you like to share them with family and preserve them for future generations but don’t know how? Join App State’s Kim Sims and Pam Mitchem for an engaging and interactive workshop to learn how to properly preserve important historical documents.

Free

Fraser’s Ridge Homecoming

Leatherwood Mountains Resort 512 Meadow Rd, Ferguson, NC 28624, Blowing Rock, NC

Located just east of Blowing Rock, this event celebrates the history of Jamie & Claire's North Carolina backcountry wilderness through workshops, hands-on activities, music, food and much more. The two-day event includes events and a meet & greet with special guest Graham McTavish of the Outlander television series! Limited tickets available. Website