Festivals and Events

Horn in the West 2026

The nation’s oldest Revolutionary War outdoor drama returns to the Daniel Boone Amphitheater June 26 through August 8, Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 PM. Gates open at 7 pm. Live battle scenes. Music. Firelight. History under the stars. See https://www.horninthewest.com/ for more information.
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Boonerang Music and Arts Festival 2026

Boonerang Music & Arts Festival celebrates Boone, North Carolina with a free downtown street festival; this community homecoming brings Boone-connected artists and fans together every third weekend in June to Boonerang back to the place we love.  June 19 – 21, 2026 See https://www.boonerangfest.com/
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BRAHM Gala 2026

BRAHM Gala is on August 15, 2026, 6pm to 9pm See www.blowingrockmuseum.org for more infomation.
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Mile of Flowers: Garden Tour 2026

Mile of Flowers will be taking place on June 27, 2026.  Enjoy a guided tour of Blowing Rock most prominent gardens.  $35.00.  See www.blowingrock.com for more information.
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Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival 2026

We are pleased to announce that BRAHM will again host the Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival in 2026! With Blowing Rock as the epicenter for this festival, artists are invited to take advantage of the beautiful High Country setting, set up their easels, and paint “en plein .  This year…
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Monday Night Concert in the Park 2026

This 55 year tradition continues in spirit and song with town sponsored concerts in the Broyhill Park Gazebo on the Lake.  Singers return with great vigor & variety, and the magic of the music.Free to the public. Also available for dinner concerts & very special occasions. Call Blowing Rock Parks…
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4th July Festival and Parade 2026

Festival starts on Saturday 4th continues the festival and parade, 10am to 4pm.  Join the Town of Blowing Rock for our annual festival and small-town parade! Held on the weekend closest to Independence Day. Enjoy festivities all weekend long, with free entertainment, music and games, and the Main Street parade…
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Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town 2026

Christmas in the Park in Blowing Rock NC
The lighting of the Town is Friday November 27, 2026.  The Town of Blowing Rock celebrates the holiday season and lights the town! Join in the fun with free entertainment, music, and visits with Santa. The annual Christmas Parade makes its way down Main Street. Then, watch as the Mayor…
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Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk 2026

The Woolly Worm Festival celebrates its over 49 years on October 17th and 18th, 2026.   The residents of Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain villages have celebrated the coming of the snow season with The Woolly Worm Festival. The event is hosted by the Avery Chamber of Commerce.  The third…
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Halloween Festival and Monster March 2026

The Halloween Festival and Monster March is located downtown Blowing Rock. This festival  consists of Monster March of the children down main street,  trick or treat on main street for the children and many more activities.   This is event is always the Saturday near Halloween. Halloween Festival Schedule of Events October…
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