High Country Events Calendar This Week 2026 - events and festivals for Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, West Jefferson and Wilkesboro
This events calendar is updated weekly every Monday by the NC High Country Regional Visitor Center staff.  The newest print version is also available for pick up every Monday in the visitor center located between Boone & Blowing Rock.  Screenshot to your phone for easy reference!

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Daily, 10-5pm, Edgewood Cottage, Blowing Rock
See artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. This week: Lee Harper and Theresa Gloster

KING STREET MARKET
June 9, 3:30-6:30pm, 126 Poplar Grove Connector, Downtown Boone
Enjoy delicious honey and jams, farm fresh produce and bread, skin care, plants and crafts available every week!

ANIMAL BIRTHDAY PARTY
June 10, 11am-3pm, Grandfather Mountain, Linville
Celebrate the birthdays of our resident animals with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The park’s wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants.

GRILLIN & CHILLIN
June 10, 5:30-9pm, Caddyshack Café, Sugar Mountain
Listen and dance to live music on the deck of the Caddyshack Cafe at the Sugar Mountain Public Golf Club. Top regional bands perform 6-9 PM. Free admission. Dinner and drinks are available to purchase beginning at 5:30. Lawn setting is also available so bring your own chair! Enjoy sunset panoramic mountain views.

FREE GUIDED HIKE
June 11, 10am, Buckeye Recreation Center, Beech Mountain
Join the Beech Mountain Buckeye Recreation staff on a Free Guided Hike on the Falls Trail.

FREE CRAFT DEMONSTRATION
June 11, 10-4pm, Moses Cone Manor, BRP, Blowing Rock
Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating the making and playing of Native American style wooden flutes. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process!

THURSDAY MARKET
June 11, 12-4pm, Blowing Rock Chamber Grounds, Downtown Blowing Rock
The finest in fresh fruits, veggies, whole foods, eggs, honey, flowers, plants and meats from local farmers.

AVERY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
June 11, 3-6pm, Historic Banner Elk School Grounds, Banner Elk
Local produce, meats and more

OLD TIME JAM
June 11, 7-10pm, Jones House Community Center, Downtown Boone
Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have - and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music but are asked to be respectful of the musicians.

SHREK: THE MUSICAL
June 11-16, Hayes Auditorium, Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk
June 12–14 at 2 p.m. and June 11, 13, and 16 at 7 p.m. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

SUNSET WILDFLOWER HIKE
June 11, 7-8pm, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, West Jefferson
This 2-mile loop hike, led by a park ranger, will begin at the summit picnic area.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT
June 12, 5-9pm, Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria, Beech Mountain
Family fun nights include live music, bounce houses, and movies under the stars (weather depending). All for FREE!

JONES HOUSE SUMMER CONCERTS
June 12, 5:30pm, Jones House Community Center, Downtown Boone
This week: Carl Ratliff Quartet (Jazz). Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.

GALLERY CRAWL
June 12, 5-7pm, Downtown West Jefferson
A walking tour of downtown galleries, shops and restaurants with the best in art, music and food. Free and open to the public.

SPYRO GYRA
June 12, 7:30pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
For over five decades, this legendary jazz fusion band has thrilled audiences worldwide with its unique blend of jazz, R&B, Latin, and pop.

ENSEMBLE STAGE PRESENTS: BURN
June 12-21, Historic Banner Elk School
The story follows three old friends—Robert, Samira, and David—who reunite after the death of their fourth friend, Paul, a famed horror writer. Robert's wife, also a novelist, disappeared five years prior, a mystery that still haunts him. They are met by Eve, Paul's estranged daughter, whom they have never met. What begins as a warm reunion quickly devolves as Eve starts to reveal unsettling, private details about their pasts, leading to chaos and the unveiling of cold secrets. Show schedule: June 12, 13, 16, 19, 20 @ 7:30pm June 14, 21 @ 2pm

WATAUGA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
June 13, 8-12pm, Horn in the West Parking Lot, Boone
Offers local produce, meats, and flowers plus live music, cooking demos and children's activities

ASHE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
June 13, 8-1pm, Backstreet Park, Downtown West Jefferson
Come fill your baskets with fresh local produce, homemade baked goods, and one-of-a-kind creations from talented artisans & crafters

ART IN THE PARK
June 13, 10-4pm, Park Ave, Downtown Blowing Rock
Art in the Park is host to 90 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.

LIVE MUSIC
June 13, 2-4pm, Historic Orchard at Altapass, Blue Ridge Parkway
Live traditional music on the newly renovated pavilion stage every Saturday from 2-4pm. Come have a seat and listen to great music performed by regional musicians. The views are unforgettable, and dancing is always encouraged.

TODD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
June 13, 6-8pm, Cook Park, Todd
This week: The Lucky Strikes (Oldies).  Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Large tents will be set up to protect concert goers from sun or rain. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

CONCERT IN THE COMMONS
June 13, 6-8pm, Carolina West Wireless Commons, Wilkesboro
This Week: Heart & Billy Joel Tributes. Live Music - Food Trucks - Free Admission

CAROLINA COMEDY MAGIC PARLOR
June 13, 7pm, Mysterium, Boone
Step into Lyndy’s Magic Parlor for a mind-blowing magic and comedy show. No big stage or production. No rabbits or tigers. Only a masterful blend of clean humor, sleight of hand, and tons of audience involvement performed in an intimate setting.

WYCLIFFE GORDON
June 13, 7:30pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
Musical ambassador and interpreter of “America’s” music, Wycliffe Gordon is one of the world’s most renowned and award-winning jazz trombonists touring today.

EMMETT COHEN TRIO
June 14, 3pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
Leading jazz pianist and composer, celebrated for his artistry and commitment to the traditions and future of jazz. A recognized prodigy who began piano at age three, Cohen blends technical mastery with deep musical expression.

CONCERTS ON THE LAWN
June 14, 5-8pm, Top of the Beech Hotel, Beech Mountain
This week: Ed Main. Some chairs are available or bring your own. Food and drink are available for purchase (no outside food or drink). Pets on leashes are welcome.