As of Wednesday, October 23, the Blue Ridge Parkway is open between Blowing Rock and Beacon Heights near Grandfather Mountain! Post-Helene assessments have been completed on this portion of the Parkway so it’s now open for safe travel. The Grandfather Mountain...
Blowing Rock businesses are open and eager to serve you! Visitor support is vital to the survival of our local tourism-based economy, so your visit contributes to area recovery. But our broader community is still recovering from Hurricane Helene and the impact to the...
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. Some trees that were predominantly green have kept their leaves...
Though the storm is over, recovery is ongoing. As most of our visitors know, the fall leaf season is vital to businesses in the High Country, but that kind of robust economic activity isn’t possible as we enter October. Additionally, lots of our local businesses...
The NC High Country was devastated by Hurricane Helene on September 27. We are so grateful for the outpouring of concern for our town and our community. Blowing Rock was incredibly fortunate through the storm; many of our neighbors are still in dire situations. Learn...
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. Often still green when...
Next Student TourFriday, November 8, 202412pm-6pm Tour the hospitality industry in neighboring Blowing Rock Meet hospitality business owners & employers Operations Q&As Ideal for Hospitality & Tourism Management Students FREE TOUR!Transportation and snacks...
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...
The 2024 Blowing Rock Halloween Festival is confirmed and will take place on Saturday, October 26. 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...
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! In Blowing Rock: Blowing Rock Halloween Festival Saturday, October 26, from 3:00 to 8:30pm. FREE activities...
