Festivals and Events

Spring Home Show 2024

Spring Home Show in Blowing Rock  to be Held on May 8 at the American Legion Building.  he Blowing Rock Chamber is excited to announce a Spring Home Show event to be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The show will be held at the American Legion Building (333 Wallingford…
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Blowing Rock Womens Show with Martin House Gallery 2024

Blowing Rock Womens Show with Martin house Gallery.  August 8 to 10, 2024.  Celebrating Women Artists! Presented in partnership with Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge at the Blowing Rock American Legion. There will be music and guests speakers. 10am to 5pm See www.https://blowingrock.com/event/blowing-rock-womens-show-with-martin-house-gallery/ for more information
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Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival 2024

We are pleased to announce that BRAHM will again host the Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival in 2024! 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 2024

This 54 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 2024

Festival starts on Friday 5th starts the festival and Saturday 6th continues the festival and parade.  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…
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Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town 2024

The lighting of the Town is Friday November 29 & 30, 2024.  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…
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Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk 2024

The Woolly Worm Festival celebrates its over 47 years on October 19th and 20th, 2024.   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 2024

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.  Then at the end of the day we  have a bon fire in memorial park.  This…
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Blowing Rock Farmers Market 2024

Farm fresh produce, meat and whole foods at The Blowing Rock Farmers Market. Every Thursday, 4 – 6pm May 16 – October, 2024. rain or shine! Ample parking is available at the American Legion Parking Facility. Vendors may include: •Ripshin Goat Dairy, with a variety of fresh chevre •Pasta Wench…
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St. Mary Tour of Homes in Blowing Rock 2024

The 2024 Blowing Rock Tour of Homes, sponsored by St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church, is back and in person!! Five lovely and unique homes on Chestnut Street will be offered on Friday, July 26th.The tour begins at 9:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM. Advanced tickets are $30…
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