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!
Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating how to make Native American Flutes. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.
This free, family-friendly community event features the iconic rubber duck race, children’s activities, music, vendors, and more—bringing together families, local businesses, and supporters for a day of celebration and connection while raising critical support for Casting Bread’s food programs across the High Country.
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.
This one-of-a-kind event features 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!
Taste and sip your way around one of the most charming mountain villages you’ll ever experience – Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Expert guides will lead you to all the best restaurants, while exploring local art and history along the way.
Musical ambassador and interpreter of “America’s” music, Wycliffe Gordon is one of the world’s most renowned and award-winning jazz trombonists touring today. His signature sound and mastery of the plunger mute have helped solidify his impressive musical career.
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park...
Emmet Cohen is a leading jazz pianist and composer, celebrated for his artistry and commitment to the traditions and future of jazz. A recognized prodigy who began piano at age three, Cohen blends technical mastery with deep musical expression.
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!
Local Lynn Jenkins will be demonstrating how to make pottery at Flat Top Manor. The demonstrations will be held on the front porch from 10am-4pm.
Feel free to ask the artist about their process!
In this program, you'll hear from the artists who instructed and participated in the exhibition, learn about the process of implementing a federally funded project following a natural disaster, and the bonds that were formed in the process.