Calendar of Events
| Dates and events are subject to change. Please call ahead prior to making final arrangements. Ongoing Events 2012 May-October Watauga County Farmers Market Saturdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m. May-October and Wednesdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m. June-Sept. Horn in the West Parking Lot. May-October Music on the Lawn at Ragged Gardens Friday evenings 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. www.ragged-gardens.com First Friday of Every Month Downtown Boone Art Crawl 5 p.m. Downtown Boone. June 8 -End October Gallery Crawl (2nd Friday each month) Downtown West Jefferson’s art district. 336-846-ARTS. www.ashecountyarts.org Jun 7-10, Jul 24-29, Jul 31- Aug. 5 Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Tate Show Grounds (June 7-10), Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve (Jul. 24-29, July 31-Aug. 5). 828-295-4700. Adm. June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 11 Blowing Rock Jazz Society Concert 7-9 p.m. $15 per person & $5 for students. Members free. Meadowbrook Inn. Reservations 828-295-4300. www.blowingrock.com. Jun 16, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 6 Art in the Park 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. American Legion Grounds, Blowing Rock. 828-295-7851. www.blowingrock.com. Concerts in the Park Live music in Memorial Park, Free! Sundays following Art in the Park,. 4-5:30 p.m. 828-295-7851 June 21- Aug. 30 Banner Elk Summer Concerts 6:30 p.m. and are held at the Tate Evans Town Park stage off Highway 194 behind the Bank of America. There will be raffle tickets sold for wonderful prizes and a cash drawing. There will be several food vendors from which to choose or you can bring your own. Come unwind with us, “shake a leg” on the dance floor, listen to great music and socialize with wonderful people. Friendly well-behaved dogs are permitted on a leash. June 15- Aug 11 Horn in the West Outdoor Drama Location: Horn in the West Amphitheatre, Boone. 828-264-2120. June 24 - July 28 An Appalachian Summer Festival Appalachian State University’s summer arts celebration. Boone. 800-841-ARTS. www.appsummer.org. June 2012 June, Every Tuesday-Sunday Tastings & Tours Join us for Tastings and Tours Tuesday thru Sunday, noon to 6pm. Banner Elk. 828-898-9090. www.bannerelkwinery.com. June 1-10 Day out with Thomas 25 minute ride with a full size Thomas the Tank Engine®. Meeting Sir Topham Hatt. Storytelling, Live Music, Build with MegaBloks®. www.tweetsie.com June 13 Birthday Party at Grandfather’s Animal Habitats 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Grandfather Mountain celebrates the birthdays of all the animals in the park with games, contests, crafts and surprises. www.grandfather.com. June 15-16 Rhododendron Festival Downtown Bakersville. www.bakersville.com. June 21 Canoe & Kayak Expedition You can bring your own canoe or kayak and all ages and abilities are welcome. Costs $5 per person. 828-387-3003. www.beechmtn.com June 24 88th Annual Singing on the Mountain All-day gospel sing and fellowship held in MacRae Meadows. Free. 800-468-7325. www.grandfather.com. June 26 Triad Stage Theatre Bus Trip: The Illusion ASU, An Appalachian Summer Festival. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.appsummer.org. 800-841-ARTS (2787). June 27 - July 1 Seussical, a Musical Lees-McRae Summer Theatre presents Seussical, a Musical based on the famous works of Dr. Seuss. 828-898-8709. www.blowingrock.com June 30 4th of July Festival and Parade Games, music, and fun! Plus the best small-town Main Street parade! Downtown Blowing Rock. 828-295-5222. June 30 47th Annual Roasting of the Hog Enjoy music while dining outdoors. Serving at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dark. 828-387-9283. www.beechmtn.com. July 2012 July, Every Tuesday-Sunday Tastings & Tours Join us for Tastings and Tours Tuesday thru Sunday, noon to 6pm. Banner Elk. 828-898-9090. www.bannerelkwinery.com. July 4 Banner Elk’s Independence Day Parade The Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Independence Day Parade down Main Street in Banner Elk. Parade will start at 11:00 and lineup begins at 10:15. The parade starts at the Lees-McRae College Library and ends at Tate-Evans Town Park. Please call the Chamber to register, or “Just BE There”. Following the parade, Kiwanis has a huge used book sale, rubber duck races, games for children of all ages, food and crafts in Tate-Evans Town Park. For more information, call the Chamber at 828-898-8398. July 4 Independence Day in Boone Procession down King Street. Floats, local celebrities, beauty queens, and fire engines. Afterwards, enjoy the merchant crawl and fireworks! 828-262-4532. July 6-7 Christmas in July This festival, in its 26th year, features great music and crafts from local area artists, food and fun for all ages. Street Party evening of July 6, Festival July 7, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.. West Jefferson. 336-846-9196. www.christmasinjuly.info July 8 Music in the Vineyard 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. Enjoy beautiful music performed live. Bring a blanket, buy a bottle of award-winning wine. Free. www.raffaldini.com. July 12-15 Grandfather Mountain 57th Annual Highland Games McRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain. Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans. 800-468-7325. July 13-14 Musicfest in Sugar Grove Now in its 15th year. 828-297-2200. July 13-20 See How They Run, a Comedy Lees-McRae Summer Theatre. 828-898-8709. www.blowingrock.com. July 21-29 K-9s in Flight Frisbee Dogs Tweetsie Railroad, Shows Daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. 800-526-5740. www.blowingrock.com July 25 Annual Barn Dance 800-468-5506. www.beechmtn.com. July 27-29 The Grandfather Campout Camp in MacRae Meadows and take part in day and night activities led by Grandfather’s naturalists and interpretive rangers. 828-733-4326. www.grandfather.com.
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August 2012 Every Tuesday-Sunday Tastings & Tours Join us for Tastings and Tours Tuesday thru Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Banner Elk. 828-898-9090. www.bannerelkwinery.com. Aug. 2-5 North Carolina Mineral and Gem Festival Dealers from around the world present fine jewelry, minerals, fossils and more. Spruce Pine. 800-227-3912. www.ncgemfest.com August 3-5 BRAHM Art & Antiques Weekend Event View hundreds of beautiful antiques and art pieces at this annual exhibition and sale presented by the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. Blowing Rock School. 828-295-9099. www.blowingrock.com. Aug. 4 31st Annual Crafts on the Green 828-387-4838. www.beechmtn.com. Aug. 12-17 ‘Groovy Nights’ Variety Show Blowing Rock Country Club, Fun Variety Show with refreshments. Part of the Blowing Rock Country Club’s Community Day fundraiser, benefitting the Blowing Rock Community Club. Three shows! 828-295-9347. www.blowingrock.com. Aug. 22 Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest Experience Bavarian culture with music, food and beverages plus local crafts, children’s activities, dancing, hayrides and life rides. Sugar Mountain. 800-SUGARMT. www.skisugar.com September 2012 Sept. 2 Mile High Kite Festival on Beech Mountain. Beech Mountain. 828-387-9283. www.beechmtn.com. Sept. 8 Kidfest 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Grandfather Mountain. Guided hikes, games, storytellers, music and fun. Included with park admission. www.grandfather.com. Sept. 22 Bakersville Creek Walk Arts Festival On the Creek Walk, Bakersville. www.bakersville.com. www.creekwalkfestival.com. October 2012 In October Ghost Train Friday and Saturday nights. www.tweetsie.com Oct. 6-7 Autumn at Oz Fun festival at the top of Emerald Mountain with food, live music, Wizard of Oz trivia and costumes. 800-468-5506. www.beechmtn.com. Oct. 6 Heritage Festival Celebration of Bakersville county’s 150th anniversary! Arcadia Authors Conference. www.bakersville.com. Bakersville & Spruce Pine. Oct. 13 Boone Heritage Festival Always the 2nd Saturday of October! Celebrating Appalachian and Daniel Boone heritage with 18th century living history demonstrations, craft vendors, music jam sessions, children’s activities and live music and storytelling. www.booneheritage.blogspot.com Oct. 19-20 Woolly Worm Festival Fun-filled family weekend with entertainment, crafts, food and a worm race. Banner Elk. 828-898-5605. www.woollyworm.com. Oct. 20 The Bonfire Bash and Spooky Stroll Will thrill guests with frightening ghost stories told by firelight and guided walks through the pitch-black woods and a spooky cemetery. Local storytellers lead the night’s eerie tales rich in Appalachian folklore. www.grandfather.com. Oct. 20 Valle Crucis Farm Punkin Festival Sponsored by Holy Cross Episcopal Church, it is all about fun for all ages…especially kids. Punkin Carving, live music and a bake sale. 828-963-5399. Oct. 20 Valle Country Fair A huge bazaar. Valle Crucis Conference Center. 828-963-4609. www.vallecountryfair.org Oct. 27 Halloween Festival and Monster March Downtown Blowing Rock. Trick-or-treating, scavenger hunt, and the Monster March! 828-295-5222. November 2012 Nov. 23 Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town Visit with Santa, drink hot chocolate, and witness the ceremonial Lighting of the Town. Memorial Park on Main Street, Blowing Rock. 828-295-5222. www.blowingrock.com. November 23- Jan. 31 Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock’s Festival of Lights Spectacular display of more than 50,000 lights, horse carriage rides and other holiday festivities. 828-295-5500. www.chetola.com Nov. 23-24 Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town Blowing Rock’s annual holiday celebration on Main Street. 828-295-5222. www.blowingrock.com. Nov. 24- Dec. 24 Choose and Cut Festival Begin a family tradition by visiting a Christmas tree farm in the mountains. Find area farms at www.ncchristmastrees.com. 828-262-5826. December 2012 Dec. 1 SugarFest 2012! Latest equipment ready for rental, fireworks, food, drinks, dancing, giveaways and more. Sugar Mountain. 828-898-4521. www.skisugar.com. Dec. 14 An Evening of Holiday Cheer 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Join carol singers in musical cheer while looking for the perfect holiday gift! Winter refreshments, caroling, & a visit from the Italian Christmas character, La Befana! She will read her story fireside @ 7. www.raffaldini.com. Dec. 15 Visit with Santa and Trim the Tree Visit with Santa in the Gazebo, free Hot Chocolate and cookies. Bring a Christmas tree ornament (preferably homemade) and help decorate the small tree next to the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce. 800-468-5506. Dec. 29 Beech Mountain’s Hayride and Bonfire Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce at 800-468-5506. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve on the Slopes Appalachian Ski Mountain. www.appskimtn.com. January 2013 January 24-27 WinterFest Join the Village of Blowing Rock as we celebrate the fun side of winter at the 15th Annual Blowing Rock Winterfest! From the Chili Cook-Off to WinterPaws, from the icy Polar Plunge to WinterFeast, there’s something for all age groups at Blowing Rock Winterfest. Shop with Blowing Rock Merchants. Dine in our cozy restaurants! Free Hot Chocolate & Hayrides! FREE SNOW! www.blowingrockwinterfest.com February 2013 February and March Fire on the Rock Competition Dining The “Got To Be NC” Competition Dining Series is unlike any other dinner experience in the country! Taste course-by-course during a series of 15 dinner competitions hosted in four regions of the state throughout the year. Each evening, two restaurants “battle” it out side by side in a single elimination, “Iron Chef”-style format. As our guest, you get to savor a six-course menu (three courses from each chef without knowing whose food you’re tasting) created around a “secret” North Carolina ingredient. The secret ingredient is revealed to the chefs only an hour before they start cooking and it must be used in each of their three courses. www.competitiondining.com. April 2013 April 10-14 Blue Ridge Wine Festival Proud to present an excellent line-up of North Carolina wineries, as well as a wide variety of regional, domestic, and international wines. www.blueridgewinefestival.com. |