Animal Birthday Party!

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

Head to Grandfather 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.

Included with Admission

Summer Concert Series: Music in the Park 2025

Broyhill Park 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC

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

Free

Old Gods of Appalachia – VIP Meet & Greet

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

$100

Old Gods of Appalachia

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

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.

$34

Dizzy’s Business: the Creative Genius of Dizzy Gillespie

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

Presented by The High Country Jazz Festival

This program will provide an overview of the life and creative genius of ground breaking musician, Dizzy Gillespie. 

$8.00

Catherine Russell

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

Catherine Russell - Grammy Award-winning vocalist best known for her stunning vocal approach and interpretive works in blues and early jazz. A native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell...

$32 – $38

Adult Field Course: Exploring Grandfather Mountain’s Geologic Window

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

Join Anthony Love from Appalachian State University to learn about the geologic history captured within the rocks of Grandfather Mountain. Participants will be introduced to concepts of general geology, the shape of the land surface within the Grandfather region...

$60

Studio Saturdays: Beauford Delaney

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

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. Meet new friends and express your creative side.

FREE

Art in the Park

Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock NC, NC, United States

Art in the Park hosts some of the best local and regional artists! Craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more in this juried show.

Free Entry

Dizzy Gillespie Big Band

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

The Dizzy Gillespie Big Band is the direct descendant of the impact of Dizzy Gillespie and the tradition lives on, nurtured by Gillespie alumnus, executive director and producer, bassist John Lee. Together they continue to delight audiences around the world with the enduring power and freshness of Dizzy Gillespie’s music.

$36 – $44

Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series

Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park...

FREE

Artists in Residence: David Nelson Collins & Tunde Afolayan Famous

Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

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.

Free Entry