Calendar of Events
| ON-GOING EVENTS 2011 Jun 9-12, Jul 26-31, Aug 2-7 Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is one of the oldest horse show events in the country and has been a Blowing Rock tradition since 1923. Tate Show Grounds (June 9-12), Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve (Jul. 26-31, Aug. 2-7). 828-295-4700. Admission. June 6, July 10, Aug. 14, 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. Thursdays June - Oct. 20 Blowing Rock Farmers Market Every Thurs. 4-6 p.m. Wallingford Street. 828-295-7851. Farm fresh produce, meat and whole foods. Rain or shine! www.blowingrock.com. Jun 11, Jul 16, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 1 Art in the Park 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. American Legion Grounds, Blowing Rock. A juried art and craft show. 828-295-7851. www.blowingrock.com. First Saturday of Every Month Broyhill Inn’s Seafood Buffet Features all kinds of seafood. $28.95 + tax. Call to make reservations, 1-800-951-6048 or local 828-262-2204. 5:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. First Friday of Every Month Downtown Boone Art Crawl 5 p.m. Enjoy cruising through the unique art galleries and shops of downtown Boone. Many stops will provide hors d’oeuvres or live music while you browse. June 10-End October Gallery Crawl (2nd Friday each month) Downtown West Jefferson’s art district features more than a dozen galleries and craft shops and musicians playing on the street. 336-846-ARTS. www.ashecountyarts.org June 17- Aug. 13 Horn in the West Outdoor Drama Location: Horn in the West Amphitheatre. Loved by young and old, the Horn in the West drama is located in the heart of Boone, North Carolina in one of the most beautiful outdoor theatres in the country. This adventure, from our nation’s heritage, has offered thrilling outdoor entertainment to generations of Americans since it premiered in 1952. 828-264-2120. July 1-30 An Appalachian Summer Festival Appalachian State University’s summer arts celebration features an exciting mix of music, dance, theater and visual arts. Named one of the “top ten events of the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society. ASU, Boone. 800-841-ARTS. www.appsummer.org. July 1- Sept. 5 Weekend Scenic Lift Rides Lift rides are available every Sat. & Sun. from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Bring the whole family, a picnic lunch, your mountain bike, or just a friend & enjoy a breathtaking 45-min. roundtrip lift- ride to Sugar’s 5,300 foot peak. Special weekday rides: July 1, July 4, Sept. 5. Sugar Mountain. 800-SUGARMT. www.skisugar.com. July 2-Aug. 27, Sept. 3-Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Dec. 31 Ceramics Exhibits Ceramics & Baskets Exhibits (July 2-Aug. 27), Ceramics & Paintings Exhibits (Sept. 3-Oct. 29) & Ceramics Exhibit (Nov. 5-Dec.31) 3 new exhibits. Crimson Laurel Gallery. Bakersville NC. brette@bakersville.com. www.bakersville.com. JUNE 2011 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 1-3, 5-13 Grandfather Mountain’s Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble Grandfather Mountain. 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. 800-463-7325. www.grandfather.com. June 2-5 Return to Mitford Join author Jan Karon for a celebration of the Mitford series! Downtown Blowing Rock. 828-295-7851. www.blowingrock.com. June 3-5 Nature Photography Weekend Grandfather Mountain. Hear presentations from top nature photographers in the evenings and photograph spectacular scenery and native animals during the day. Additional Cost. www.grandfather.com. June 3-12 Day Out with Thomas Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock, 800-526-5740. www.tweetsie.com. June 4 National Trails Day Volunteer Project Grandfather Mountain. Come help us maintain Grandfather’s trails and let the backcountry rangers share their knowledge of and passion for Grandfather Mountain. Free admission for volunteers. www.grandfather.com. June 4 A Taste of Italy Join in a total immersion in the food, wine and culture of the distinctive regions of Italy led by Barbara Raffaldini. No admission fee. RSVP at eventplanning@raffaldini.com. www.raffaldini.com. June 10-11 A Cool Five Race Weekend Pre-race pasta dinner, live music, games, activities, motivational speaker, 5 mile race & 1.5 mile fun run/walk. Buckeye Recreation Center. Beech Mountain, NC. 828-387-3003. www.beechmtn.com. June 13-25 Benefit Exhibition and Auction Benefit for Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery. 828-295-9099. www.blowingrock.com June 15 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 17-19 Rhododendron Festival Downtown Bakersville. www.bakersville.com. June 18 “Miles of Flower” Garden Tour & Symposium 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Blowing Rock. 828-295-0550. Presented by the Blowing Rock Garden Club. www.blowingrock.com. June 25 Kiddo Fishing Derby One of Beech Mountain’s annual events that is open to all ages 4 to 12. Free. 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. 828-387-9283. www.beechmtn.com June 26 87th 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 Bus Trip: Masquerade ASU, An Appalachian Summer Festival. www.appsummer.org. 800-841-ARTS (2787). June 27-July 3 I Do, I Do Lees-McRae Summer Theatre presents I Do, I Do a musical about love & marriage at the Hayes Auditorium in Banner Elk, NC. 828-898-8709. www.blowingrock.com. JULY 2011 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 1-2 Christmas in July This festival, in its 25th year, features great music and crafts from local area artists, food and fun for all ages. Street Party July 1, Festival July 2. West Jefferson. 336-846-9196. www.christmasinjuly.info July 1-4 Fourth of July Sports Shop Sale 50% off everything in the shop. NO EXCEPTIONS! 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sugar Mountain. 800-SUGARMT. www.skisugar.com. July 2 48th 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 2 4th of July Festival and Parade Games, music, and fun! Plus the best small-town Main Street parade! Downtown Blowing Rock. 828-295-5222. July 2 Town-Wide Garage Sale Town of Bakersville. www.bakersville.com. July 3 Bluegrass, Bagpipes, and Burgers Chetola Lake, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 800-243-8652. www.chetola.com. July 4 Independence Day in Boone Experience small town America at its finest with a procession down King Street. Complete with floats, local celebrities, beauty queens, and fire engines. Afterwards, enjoy the merchant crawl and fireworks! 828-262-4532. July 7-10 Grandfather Mountain 56th Annual Highland Games McRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain. Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans. 800-468-7325. July 8 The Grizzly Bike Ride 65-mile bike ride. Grandfather Mountain. 800-468-7325. July 8-9 Musicfest in Sugar Grove Now in its 14th year. 828-297-2200. July 9 Music in the Vineyard 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. Enjoy beautiful music performed live on the Piazza at Raffaldini Vineyards! Bring a blanket, buy a bottle of award-winning wine, and enjoy this wonderful experience! Free. www.raffaldini.com. July 13-18 Swing, The Musical Lees-McRae Summer Theatre. 828-898-8709. www.blowingrock.com. July 16 Annual Barn Dance 800-468-5506. www.beechmtn.com. July 16 Storytelling Festival Spruce Pine, NC. www.bakersville.com. July 22 Symphony at Chetola An elegant evening and tradition in Blowing Rock. Enjoy the symphony by the lake at Chetola Resort. 7 p.m. www.blowingrock.com. 800-243-8652. July 23 St. Mary Tour of Homes Annual fundraiser tour of outstanding Blowing Rock homes. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. St.Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church, Blowing Rock. www.blowingrock.com. Admission. July 28-31 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. www.blowingrock.com. 828-295-9099. Admission.
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AUGUST 2011 August, 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. Aug. 3-8 The Sound of Music Lees-McRae Summer Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. 828-898-8709. www.blowingrock.com. Aug. 4-7 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 Aug. 7 30th Annual Crafts on the Green 828-387-4838. www.beechmtn.com. Aug. 20-21 Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic Two-day seminar that covers the nuts & bolts of making good photographs. Designed for the serious amateur, this event brings in professionals to share tips & techniques for making better photographs. www.grandfather.com. Aug. 26 Tweetsie Railroad Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Blowing Rock. 800-526-5740. www.tweetsie.com. Aug. 26-27 5th Annual Boone Bluegrass Festival www.highcountrybluegrassfestival.com. 828-733-8060. Aug- 26-27 Music on the Mountaintop Large scale music festival, offering first class entertainment as well as educational awareness on current environmental issues. The Old High Country Fairgrounds. www.musiconthemountaintop.com. Aug. 27 Music in the Vineyard 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.. Enjoy beautiful music performed live on the Piazza at Raffaldini Vineyards! Bring a blanket, buy a bottle of award-winning wine, and enjoy this wonderful experience! Free. www.raffaldini.com. SEPTEMBER 2011 Sept. 3 Leatherwood’s Labor Day Blues 4 B’s: blues, bluegrass, bbq, and bonfire. Plus horses & fun events! All day. Leatherwood Mountains, south of Blowing Rock. 800-462-6867. www.blowingrock.com. Sept. 5 Mile High Kite Festival on Beech Mountain Beech Mountain. 828-387-9283. www.beechmtn.com. Sept. 9-10 Carolina Mountains Literary Festival Burnsville, NC. www.bakersville.com. www.cmlitfest.org. Sept. 10 Kidfest 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Grandfather Mountain. Get kids excited about the nature and culture of the NC Mountains through fun and entertaining activities. Guided hikes, games, storytellers, music and fun. Included with park admission. www.grandfather.com. Sept. 17 41st Annual Girl Scout Day Grandfather Mountain. All Girl Scouts and troop leaders admitted free w/ proof of membership. Discount for other family members. Staff naturalists provide free nature programs throughout the day. 800-468-7325. www.grandfather.com. Sept. 17 Italian Festival Raffaldini Vineyards, 450 Grace Rd., Ronda. 336-835-9463. www.raffaldini.com. Sept. 24 Bakersville Creek Walk Arts Festival On the Creek Walk, Bakersville. www.bakersville.com. www.creekwalkfestival.com. OCTOBER 2011 Oct. 1 Grand Opening of the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum! The long-awaited opening of Blowing Rock’s very own Art & History Museum, just behind the historic Edgewood Cottage on Main Street. Main Street at Chestnut, Blowing Rock. www.blowingrock.com. 828-295-9099. Oct. 1 Brushy Mountain Apple Festival One of the largest one-day arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast. Downtown North Wijesboro. 336-984-3022. www.applefestival.net. Oct. 2-3 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. 7-9 Heritage Festival Celebration of Bakersville county’s 150th anniversary! Arcadia Authors Conference. www.bakersville.com. Bakersville & Spruce Pine. Oct. 8-9 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 Oct. 15 Valle Crucis Farm Punkin Festival Sponsored by Holy Cross Episcopal Church, it is all about fun for all ages…especially kids. You’’ find old-fashioned games like Apple Bob, Hoop La, and Punkin Sack Races in addition to “no mess” Punkin Carving. Live music and a bake sale round out the activities for the day. 828-963-5399. Oct. 15 Valle Country Fair A huge bazaar. Valle Crucis Conference Center. 828-963-4609. www.vallecountryfair.org Oct. 16-17 Woolly Worm Festival Fun-filled family weekend with entertainment, crafts, food and a worm race to predict the forthcoming winter weather. Banner Elk. 828-898-5605. www.woollyworm.com. Oct. 29 Blowing Rock Halloween Festival Downtown Blowing Rock. Trick-or-treating, scavenger hunt, and the Monster March! 828-295-5222. Oct. 29 Artists Day Raffaldini Vineyards. Peruse the work of local artists in our Tuscan villa! No admission fee. 336-835-9463. www.raffaldini.com. NOVEMBER 2011 Late November Ski Beech Opens 828-387-2011 Nov. 18-20 Wedding Show of the NC Mountains All you need to plan your destination wedding in the mountains! Limited tickets available. Meadowbrook Inn. 828-295-4300. www.blowingrock.com. Nov. 25 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 25- 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. 26 Christmas Parade Blowing Rock’s annual holiday celebration on Main Street. 828-295-5222. www.blowingrock.com. Nov. 26- 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 2011 Dec. 1-24 Choose and Cut Festival (see Nov. 26) Dec. 3-4 VOSCA Holiday Open House Join Raffaldini Vineyards and the Vineyards of Swan Creek as we celebrate the holidays. Music, chestnut roasting, wine tasting, and more! Give the gift of wine to the ones you love. 336-835-9463. www.raffaldini.com. Dec. 10-11 SugarFest 2011! Latest equipment ready for rental, fireworks, food, drinks, dancing, giveaways and more. Sugar Mountain. 828-898-4521. www.skisugar.com. Dec. 16 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. 17 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. 28 Beech Mountain’s Hayride and Bonfire Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce at 800-468-5506. |