Fall in Blowing Rock

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Start: 2025-02-16T10:00:00-05:00
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Fall Color Blog | Fall Activities | Fall Events

A note to our autumn visitors:

As the High Country recovers from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the 2024 Fall season is somewhat subdued but we are excited to welcome you! We appreciate your efforts to plan ahead and visit thoughtfully for your mountain getaway this season. Browse the events and activities below and please confirm the availability of any activity before traveling. Please note that many events will not proceed as planned and foliage has been affected in some areas as well. Call our information center at 828-295-4636 with any questions as we are happy to assist. Our downtown shops and restaurants, plus many several local attractions, are eager to welcome you, too! See you soon.

Fall Activities

Discover ideas for your autumn visit!

Blowing Rock Fall Bucket List

Leaf Looking in town and the surrounding areas. Blowing rock offers picturesque, storybook scenery that is enhanced by the colors of Fall. Head over to the Blowing Rock Attraction, the town’s namesake, and take in the majesty of the mountains.

Fall Festivals in the High Country

Fall events make the season extra festive! If you have missed a fall festival, note the timing of individual events to plan ahead for the following year. Dates change, but in general, each festival is held the same weekend in each year (ex: Woolly Worm Festival is the third weekend in October).

Blowing Rock Halloween Festival

Confirmed for 2024. Join Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation for tons of FREE fun with an evening of spooky activities! With downtown trick-or-treating and the famous Monster March, this is among the best Halloween events for kids of ALL ages.

High Country Halloween Roundup

There’s lot of Halloween fun in the High Country! Some is scary, some is just a little spooky.
Follow the title links for details about all these events!

What to Pack for a New or Longer Hike

One of Blowing Rock’s most beloved pastimes is hiking in the beautiful surrounding wilderness. When heading out to a short, familiar path, you can often just grab a water bottle and go. But sometimes you may be in the mood for exploring a new trail or taking a longer hike, and it’s always best to be prepared! What do you need for a new or longer hike?

Trails We Took in October

2023 is the Year of the Trail in NC, and we’ve extended our trail experiences into October! This month we hiked Emerald Outback at Beech Mountain, explored more of Tanawha Trail, took a group hike on Boone United Trail, and strolled around Valle Crucis Community Park.

Why Blowing Rock is Great for Leaf Viewing

It’s that time of year again. We are starting to see the changes of Fall here in the High Country. Blowing Rock is an excellent destination for fall color, some might say the best. There are a few reasons why our location is an ideal one with such vibrancy and it all comes down to variety.

Top 10 Fall Photos from 2022

Our 2023 Daily Fall Photos begin tomorrow, September 23, and we are so excited! As we prepare to kick off the new season, we are taking a look back at last year’s scenes. We’ve selected ten of our favorites to share with you! See our 10 Best Fall Photos of 2022 below.

Fishing Near Blowing Rock

The High Country’s beautiful streams, lakes, and rivers provide wildlife sanctuaries and many recreational opportunities- like fishing! The best times of year to fish for trout here in in the High Country are the spring, fall, and winter months, when the water temperature is between 45° and 65°. Our waters offer excellent opportunities for catching brown, brook, and rainbow trout.

Foggy Weather Suggestions

What do you do in Blowing Rock when the fog has set in and you can’t see the natural splendor? Read on for some local activity suggestions while you wait out a foggy day.

Family Friendly Choose & Cut Itinerary

Head to Blowing Rock for a family friendly choose & cut tree experience. Start the trip off with a stroll in our festively lit downtown. Don’t miss a twinkle light with this itinerary designed to maximize family fun!

8 Fun Picnic Spots in Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock is an excellent place to go on a picnic. Whether you’re looking for a romantic date, a fun lunch with friends, or a family memory, a picnic can be a great option. We’ve compiled a list of picnic locations in and around Blowing Rock that are beautiful and versatile!

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Fall Color Blog

More Fall activities and posts below the Color Blog!

Fall Color Update: October 24, 2024 – Blue Ridge Parkway

Oct 24, 2024

The Blue Ridge Parkway opened yesterday from Milepost 285 to Milepost 305. This includes many people’s favorite spots such as Beacon Heights, Rough Ridge, and Price Lake.

Fall Color Update: October 17, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

Even the leaves have felt the effects of Helene. Many of the trees at higher elevations lost their leaves due to the high winds. However, a bit of fall color is still developing here in the High Country.

Fall Color Update: October 31, 2023

Oct 31, 2023

Today is our last day of Daily Fall Photos for the season. We still have some leaves hanging on here and there, but predominantly the color has moved on to lower elevations. It has been a long season with color starting in late September and changing throughout the month of October.

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Fall Scenes

Fall Events

We add new events often so if you do not see many listed, check back soon.

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