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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...

Chili & Chilly WinterFest Returns to Blowing Rock

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 Chili Cookoff provide the fire, while the...

Blowing Rock Wins Platinum, Gold, Silvers in Blue Ridge Country Poll

Adding to its recent media accolades, Blowing Rock has won four awards in Blue Ridge Country magazine’s 2013 Best of the Mountains poll. Blowing Rock won Platinum for Art in the Park/Best Arts/crafts Show, Gold for Best Main Street and Silvers for Best Arts Town and...