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Step into a Wild West Christmas town at Tweetsie Railroad! Join us for an unforgettable holiday experience in North Carolina’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests of all ages can enjoy a real train ride behind a historic steam locomotive, twinkling lights, sing-along carols, and festive family activities.
$45 – $65
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.
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Building Sweet Futures: Gingerbread Competition. All proceeds go to Watauga County Children's Council. |
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Join App Ski Mountain and ring in 2026 in style! Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, fireworks, and torchlight skiing. 
These seasoned musicians are not just performers; they are magicians, weaving soaring melodies, lush harmonies, and irresistibly tight grooves into every note. Imagine yourself swaying to the rhythm, captivated by the enchanting tunes, as Thurston Howell transforms any event into a lively spectacle.
$26.40 – $31.89
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Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric DeVere will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
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App Terrain Park will kick off the Signature Shred for the Cup Series on Sunday, January 4 with the Rail Jam! |
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Youth aged 12-18 are invited to join us at BRAHM every second Saturday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm this winter and spring for directed studio time inspired by famous artists. Explore new styles and processes for making art.
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We launched Park Affair with a clear mission: to build a space in the terrain park where women could feel confident, empowered, and unstoppable. In just a few years, this vision has evolved into a thriving community united by common values. |
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Featuring Stand-up Comic Dale Jones. With over 25 years in the making – Dale accentuates his machine gun style delivery with a healthy dose of animated faces and then combines that with quick improvisations and well placed physical comedy. Basically he leaves the audience wishing they had his energy. His shows are always a night you won’t soon forget.
$49 – $64
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NouN Improv Comedy has been providing Appalachian State’s campus with laughter throughout the years. The improv group performs on campus and provides a comedic outlet for students and audiences alike.
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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.
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A beloved WinterFest tradition, WinterFeast @ Chetola’s Timberlake’s Restaurant brings together some of Blowing Rock's finest restaurants for an unforgettable evening of food and festivities. There will be two seatings for this event, one at 5:00 pm and one at 7:30pm.
$85
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In a career spanning four continents and four decades, internationally acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty has created over two hundred majestic sculptures out of nothing more than saplings. Bending Sticks offers an intimate portrait of Dougherty...
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Stroll through Blowing Rock and see all the gorgeous ice sculptures! Artisan Ice Sculptures is one of only five Master Ice Carvers in the United States. Ice sculptures will be on display in front of businesses in town. Creativity abounds with our sculptures!
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Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by A. Y. Jackson's "Smart River (Alaska)". Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvases, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided.
$50.00
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One part performance, one part lecture. Jazz is Democracy is an exploration of the American-original musical genre, Jazz, and the American experiment, democracy.
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A highlight of Blowing Rock WinterFest, presented by Hendrick Automotive, the Polar Bear Plunge is guaranteed to be a chillingly good time! Jumpers raise money for local non-profits by dressing up and taking a dive into Chetola's lake.
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Head over to Village Thrift after the Polar Bear Plunge and enjoy a complimentary cup of cider or cocoa as well as homemade cookies! Village thrift will be open from 10am-3pm and all proceeds go to fund local scholarships through the Blowing Rock Women's Club.
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Experience amazing artisans from juxtaposing backgrounds in Memorial Park on Saturday, January 24th from 10am-5pm. As a part of WinterFest, presented by Hendrick Automotive, a metal pour and our yearly ice carving demonstration will be happening simultaneously for an entirely new Fire & Ice Exhibition.
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The Shred for the Cup Series is the benchmark competition series in the region, with 3 events held throughout the winter season that test skiers & snowboarders skills in a variety of park disciplines (Rail Jam, Big Air, and Slopestyle).
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WinterPaws returns to Blowing Rock WinterFest with a fun and furry celebration for pet lovers! This year’s event is proudly sponsored by the Watauga Humane Society, bringing adorable adoptables, community engagement, and plenty of wagging tails to the winter festivities.
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The USASA series is back once again in NC on Jan 31 & Feb 1 ! This event series is open to both skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a seasoned ripper or beginner, we invite you to come out and experience a well run, super fun, and safe event series this winter.
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“Girl Climber” Director and Filmmaker, Jon Glassberg will be present to introduce his film and participate in a short panel on the convergence of climbing, recreation, conservation, and community. Jon lived, and climbed, in Boone from 2002 – 2009 and graduated with two degrees from AppState.
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