Press Releases
Blowing Rock WinterFest Celebrates 25 Years
2023 brings the 25th Blowing Rock WinterFest, with a calendar full of seasonal activities. Don’t hibernate- celebrate! Jan 26 – Jan 29.
The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge Wins Multiple Tripadvisor Awards
Trip Advisor has named The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge a top dining destination. In their 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards, the online travel review giant ranked The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge as #1 Date Night Restaurant and #2 Fine Dining Restaurant in...
Local Artist Katherine Lile Writes Crafting Book; Launch Party September 24
Visitors to The Mountain Thread Company in Blowing Rock will often find the owner, Katherine Lile, enthusiastically sharing her crafting knowledge with curious and aspiring crafters. In Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects, available this September, Katherine shares even more of her unique expertise.
New Ownership at Victorian Inn Blowing Rock
The Victorian Inn Blowing Rock Announces New Ownership with Special Plans and Events The Victorian Inn Blowing Rock is now owned by Stony Point Hospitality, a hospitality company that focuses on boutique properties and vacation rentals in unique markets. The Victorian...
Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival is Back
BRAHM (Blowing Rock Art & History Museum) will host their annual Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival from August 16-20, 2022, concluding in the Wet Paint Sale on August 20, 2022, from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Be on the lookout August 16-20th and you may notice scores of...
Blowing Rock TDA Welcomes New Staff
BLOWING ROCK, NC (June 2022) - The Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has welcomed two new promotions professionals to its team! Lindsay Garcia and Tyler Graves are getting settled into their roles just ahead of the summer season. Both new staff members...
BRCHS Nominated for Hall of Fame
The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show has been nominated for the National ShowHunter Hall of Fame. The show has been selected as one of the top ten shows in the country for 2021. Inaddition, the show’s featured event, The Blowing Rock Hunter Derby, has been named among...
Chetola Resort Cancels 2022 Polar Bear Plunge; Other WinterFest Events Still On
Concerns over COVID-19 safety and extreme weather forecasted for Saturday, January 29 have led to the cancelation of the 2022 Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Resort. As the centerpiece of the annual Blowing Rock WinterFest, the Polar Bear Plunge has often taken place in...
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum to Host WFDD’s Photo of the Year Exhibition
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) will host WFDD’s Photo of the Year contest, taking place in the Alexander Community Gallery from February 8th to March 19th. Beginning in February, BRAHM will display 53 images taken from the surrounding region, all...
Valle Country Fair Returns Live in 2021
VALLE CRUCIS, NC — The celebratory shouts that went up when it was announced that the 2021 Valle Country Fair would be back live and in-person could have rivaled the enthusiasm that burst forth when Noah threw open the doors and let all his passengers off of the ark!...