Press Releases
Art in the Park in Downtown Blowing Rock
For 61 years, Art in the Park has graced a monthly Saturday from May through October in North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town. The festival is in its second year on Park Avenue, an ideal location that intersects the town’s Main Street, allowing easy access to all of...
There’s Even More to SAVOR in Blowing Rock
SAVOR Blowing Rock returns to North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town from Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23. The2017 edition of SAVOR Blowing Rock includes an expanded range of seminars and events that feature regional culture, music, craft beers from local...
38th Annual Blowing Rock Trout Derby
The 38th Annual Blowing Rock Trout Derby will take place in and around North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town on Saturday, April 1, from sunrise to 4:00 p.m. No entry fees are required and no pre-registration is necessary. There is plenty of free parking available...
Blowing Rock WinterFest 2017
The 19th edition of WinterFest in Blowing Rock, from Thursday, January 26 through Sunday, January 29, will include more events and activities than ever before, from daytime to dusk and beyond. And, as always, it’s about contrast. On the warm side, chili cook-offs,...
Thanksgiving Through Christmas Events
Seasonal Celebrations Ongoing in North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town There’s a lot going on in Blowing Rock, North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town, between Thanksgiving and Christmas: It’s a fun, festive and family-friendly holiday destination. The Norman...
Fall Classic Cycling Race 2016
The Blowing Rock Fall Classic bike ride returns to the High Country on Saturday, September 24, joined by the Blue Ridge Ascent on Sunday, September 25. The two days of riding sets up an entire weekend of cycling on some of the region’s most scenic routes at one of the...
Third Blowing Rock Music Festival
The Blowing Rock Music Festival returns for a third year to The Blowing Rock in Blowing Rock on Saturday, September 17.Gates open at 10 a.m. and the music runs continuously from noon until sunset, with fireworks to follow (weather permitting). Tickets are $30 in...
Mayview Madness 5K on Labor Day Weekend
The 17th Annual Stick Boy Mayview Madness 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run takes place here on Saturday, September 3, right in the heart of a fun- and activity-filled Labor Day weekend. The 5k run starts at 8:30 a.m. adjacent to the American Legion Hall and finishes in front of...
Experience “Elizabeth Bradford: Time + Terrain” at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) is excited to announce the opening of “Elizabeth Bradford: Time + Terrain”, curated by Carla Hanzal. The exhibition will be on view from August 13 to November 19, 2016, with an opening reception on Thursday, September...
Art and Antiques Show Adds to Blowing Rock’s Summer Allure
The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM) presents its tenth annual Blowing Rock Art and Antiques Show Friday, July 29 through Sunday, July 31. This year’s event will include more than 5,000 square feet of show space with antique dealers along the east coast...