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Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series! Six shows in Memorial Park, all 1pm – 3pm. Free, family-friendly and casual- bring a lawn chair or blanket. This year’s concert series is a food drive for the Hunger and Health...
Trails We Took In April

Trails We Took In April

2023 is the Year of the Trail in NC, and we’re extending our trail experiences into April! This month we’ve added some more strenuous trails as the weather improves and becomes more predictable. Please remember to always pack plenty of water and snacks,...
Improvement Projects on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Improvement Projects on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Your National Park is getting some much-needed repairs through 2025! Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act, these repairs will help ensure that the Blue Ridge Parkway remains open and available to future generations. Work will be phased with a staggered series of...
Blowing Rock History Walk

Blowing Rock History Walk

The Blowing Rock History Walk opens June 1, 2023! This new downtown feature presents 21 History Stations. Each station offers images and narratives of events, people, and places in Blowing Rock history on a bronze relief plaque atop a handsome stone pillar. Each...
Trails We Took In March

Trails We Took In March

2023 is the Year of the Trail in NC, and we’re extending our trail hiking experiences into March! We’re starting with a handful of varied trails that are good to enjoy in winter and early spring due to easy access. Please remember to always pack plenty of...
43rd Blowing Rock Trout Derby on April 1

43rd Blowing Rock Trout Derby on April 1

The 43rd annual Blowing Rock Trout Derby will take place in Blowing Rock on Saturday, April 1, from sunrise to 4:00pm.  No entry fees are required for this family-friendly event. The Blowing Rock Trout Derby has celebrated the opening of trout season for over four...
The Blue Ridge Craft Trail

The Blue Ridge Craft Trail

Blowing Rock has a rich history of being called home by artisans and artists alike. There is something about the atmosphere that uplifts and inspires people and that includes artisans of all stripes. The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s Blue Ridge Craft Trail, a...