Press Releases
32nd Annual Symphony By The Lake
Now in its 32nd year, the Symphony by the Lake will return to Chetola Resort for the centerpiece event of the summer on Friday, July 26th. The theme, A Journey of Imagination, will be reflected in the musical selections as well as the décor of some of the 30 patron...
2019 Welcomes New Summer Art Events in Blowing Rock
The arts have always been a natural fit in the Blue Ridge village of Blowing Rock, where a wealth of natural beauty inspires artistic expression and appreciation. This year brings two new special art events to add to a rich cultural calendar! For the first time ever,...
Art in the Park 2019 Season Begins
Now in its 57th year, Blowing Rock’s Art in the Park continues to present an incredible diversity of artistic media. The monthly Saturday event, which runs from May through October, sets up downtown on Park Avenue. More than 90 artisans will be at each show, adjacent...
Blowing Rock: Small Town For Adventure!
Climbing at Ship Rock- Photo by Jaron Moss For the second year in a row, Blowing Rock has been voted a Top 10 Small Town for Adventure by the readers of USA Today! A selection of 20 towns was decided by a panel of experts, then the final ten were decided by popular...
Mile of Flowers Returns in June!
On Friday, June 28, the Blowing Rock Garden Club will host its sixth bi-annual Mile of Flowers, giving participants a chance to explore several public and private gardens in downtown Blowing Rock. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Memorial Park Gazebo and end...
BR Historical Society Helps Cone Restoration
On April 3rd, the Blowing Rock Historical Society (BRHS) presented the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation with a $3500 check for restoration projects at the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. This donation was from the proceeds of BRHS's 2018 Artists in Residence (AiR) program....
40th Annual Trout Derby on April 6!
The 40th annual Blowing Rock Trout Derby will take place in Blowing Rock on Saturday, April 6, from sunrise to 4:00pm. No entry fees are required and no pre-registration is necessary. This event has celebrated the opening of trout season for four decades now,...
National Recognition for Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show
For the second consecutive year, the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show (BRCHS) has been chosen as one of the top ten hunter-jumper shows in the nation. Being selected for this honor automatically positions Blowing Rock as a nominee for the National Hunter Show of the...
New Fun at This Year’s WinterFest!
Each time the annual WinterFest Polar Plunge rolls around, the wacky costumes are always a big highlight. The most elaborate or ridiculous just might get awarded the Golden Plunger. At the 2019 edition of Blowing Rock WinterFest, on Thursday, January 24 through...
19th Annual Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K
The 19th Annual Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run takes place here on Saturday, September 22. The event, formerly known as the Mayview Madness 5K, still traverses the Mayview neighborhood in Blowing Rock. The 5K run, sponsored by Stick Boy Bread Company,...