Blowing Rock Festivals Main Events 2026

The town of Blowing Rock may be small, but they have some great events!  Here are the top main events for 2026.  You can find more information on activities around Blowing Rock in our Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide.

• BLOWING ROCK WINTERFEST
  January 22-25, 2026, Various Venues in Blowing Rock
  Features live music, restaurant specials, ice carvings & more
  
  
• APP SKI MOUNTAIN MELTDOWN GAMES
  March 14-15, 2026
  Cardboard box derby, 3-man sled contest, railjam & more
  
  
• BLOWING ROCK TROUT DERBY
  TBA, Broyhill Lake
  Free, prizes and trophies- family friendly
  
  
• ART IN THE PARK
  May-Oct Second Weekend, Park Ave, Downtown Blowing Rock
  Juried art show Saturdays and free concert in the park Sundays
  
  
• BLOWING ROCK CHARITY HORSE SHOW
  June-Aug, Various Times, Broyhill Preserve
  Watch horses from around the world compete from the grandstand or box seats
  
  
• BLOWING ROCK INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL
  July 4, 2026 Downtown Blowing Rock
  Music in the park, games and Main Street parade @ 10am!
  
  
• SYMPHONY BY THE LAKE
  July 17, 2026,  Chetola Resort
  Symphony of the Mountains on the lawn by Chetola Lake, with fireworks
  
  
• PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
  August 16-19, 2026 Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
  The Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival is a four-day, open-enrollment plein air painting event. It takes place in the beautiful mountainous area surrounding the town of Blowing Rock
  
  
• BLOWING ROCK HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
  October 31, 2026 Downtown Blowing Rock
  Join Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation for downtown trick-or-treating after the famous Monster March. This event is among the best Halloween events for kids of ALL ages.
  
  
• BLOWING ROCK CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
  November 27-28, 2026, Downtown Blowing Rock
  

  Join us for hot chocolate, caroling, and visits with Santa. The festival is always the Friday after Thanksgiving, and is the perfect time to kick off your holiday and Christmas celebrating! Bring the whole family, or enjoy the romance of the lights and fun, jovial atmosphere with your significant other.

  The Blowing Rock Christmas Parade follows at 10am on the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year!

  
  
• APP SKI MTN NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS
  December 31, 2026, App Ski Mtn
  Fireworks, torchlight skiing and more! Moonlight ice skating from 10-12am