Press Releases
WinterFest 2015 Tempts Travelers: “Don’t Hibernate. Celebrate!”
WinterFest in Blowing Rock brings together the elements of fire and ice, set in the winter beauty of one of Travel & Leisure magazine’s “prettiest winter towns.” Bonfires, toasted marshmallows, warm hospitality and the Chilly Chili Cook-off provide the fire, while...
A Picture-esque Look at Holiday Tradition in Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock has been named North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town, one of America’s Prettiest Winter Towns, and its Main Street has been selected a Great Place in North Carolina. Add to those accolades the cool crispness of late fall, the warmth of small-town...
Prognosticator Reprognosticates: “Brilliant” Fall Color Now Possible
After early predictions of a less-than-spectacular leaf season in the High Country, Western Carolina University Associate Professor of Biology Kathy Matthews has recently changed her mind: “The weather patterns that we have been having in Western North Carolina in...
A Bit of Fall Color Arriving Earlier Than Usual In and Around Blowing Rock
Weekly Updates to Begin Mid-September, Dailies October 1. It’s always a tricky task to accurately predict fall color in the High Country in terms of arrival, peak and vividness of hues…but it’s safe to predict that fall color in and around North Carolina’s Prettiest...
Photos Needed for 2015 Blowing Rock Community Calendar
Images of Native Flora & Fauna to be Included in 2015 Edition. The Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority is issuing a photo call for images to be included in the Town’s 2015 Community Calendar. The calendar’s photo theme will be “flora & fauna,” and will...
Beach Blast on the Blue Ridge Set for Saturday, Sep. 13
On Saturday, September 13, the Blue Ridge Mountain Club will present Beach Blast on the Blue Ridge, featuring beach music by The Catalinas and the Band of Oz, with opening act Owen Campbell. Tickets are $28 in advance and $35 at the door. “The Catalinas and the Band...
Before the Fall: September Swings in Blowing Rock
When the leaves begin to turn in October in the High Country of North Carolina, those in the know head for Blowing Rock, where fall color is augmented by the attractions of North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town. But truly insider travelers make their way to Blowing...
15th Annual Mayview Madness 5k Set for Saturday, Sep. 20
The fog-shrouded 2013 running of the Stick Boy Mayview Madness 5k race drew more than 360 runners, the largest in race history. This year’s event ~ the 15th annual 5k and the recently added one-mile kids fun run ~ takes place here on Saturday, September 20. Proceeds...
Anticipating a Long, Hot Summer? Cool Off in Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock, North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town, is also one of the Southeast’s coolest through the summer months. Average high monthly high temperatures for the High Country travel destination are as follows: June, 73; July, 76; August, 74; September, 69. ‘Nuff...
WNC Shriners Return to Blowing Rock
The WNC Shriners are making what has become an annual pilgrimage to Blowing Rock, bringing their Summer Ceremonial and attendant parade to the town May 30 through June 1. On Saturday, May 31, the traditional Shriners Parade will take place along Main Street starting...