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.
Read MoreBlowing 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…
Read MoreMonday 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…
Read MoreChristmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town 2026
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…
Read MoreMoses H. Cone Memorial Park
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, near Blowing Rock, North Carolina on the Blue Ridge Parkway, preserves the country estate of Moses Cone, a prosperous textile entrepreneur, conservationist, and philanthropist of the Gilded Age. Its centerpiece is Flat Top Manor, a gleaming white 20-room, 13,000 square foot mansion built in 1901…
Read MoreSymphony by the Mountains in Blowing Rock 2026
The Symphony by the Mountains has become a favorite summer event. The dates of the symphony for this year is Friday, July 17, 2026. The Symphony moves to a new location at Appalachian Ski Mountain. Bring a picnic, or sample delicious foods prepared by Chetola’s chef. Immerse yourself in the…
Read MoreMerleFest 2026
MerleFest is on April 23 to 26, 2026 on the campus of Wilkes Community College in North Wilkesboro, NC. MerleFest was founded in 1988 in Memory of Eddy Merle Watson as a fundraiser for Wilkes Community College and to celebrate “traditional plus” music. MerleFest, which began in 1988, is about the…
Read MoreAppalachain Summer Festival 2025
An Appalachian Summer Festival is a multi- and inter-disciplinary arts festival presenting and producing programs in music, theatre, dance, film and visual arts.Starts July 12, 2025 to July 31, 2025. The festival will forge a unique national identity through artistic excellence, innovative programming, commissioning new works, and educational opportunities. By…
Read MoreSunday Concert in the Park 2026
Hemlock Inn is located downtown Blowing Rock one block from the museum. Hemlock Inn offers Blowing Rock lodging for the Blowing Rock attraction and other festivals and events. Check out Blowing Rock accommodations and the specials that we have going on right now on Blowing Rock lodging and Blowing Rock…
Read MoreSchaefer Center for the Performing Arts
The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts is a 1,684-seat multi-use auditorium located on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. The Center features orchestra and balcony level seating and a proscenium stage. The Schaefer Center is also home to the Catherine J. Smith Gallery. To…
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