High Country Events Calendar: This Week 2020 - 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.  Download to your phone for easy reference!

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For a printable .PDF of weekly events and available activities, click HERE

HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET
Nov 20- Dec 20, Fri-Sun @ 12-5, King Street, Boone
The King Street Art Collection, a project of the Watauga County Arts Council, will feature local arts and crafts perfect for holiday gifting. *Enjoy demonstrations on Sunday evenings from 3-5

WEST JEFFERSON NC TREE FEST
November 24- December 30, Ashe County Arts Council, West Jefferson
See 8 thematically decorated Christmas trees (starting Nov 24), Holiday gift shop with locally-made art and crafts onsite as well.

OH, CHRISTMAS TREE!
November 27, 6:30-11pm, Mystery Hill, Blowing Rock
Mystery Hill would like to welcome everyone to the first gathering of our Christmas light show. On November 27th as soon as dusk hits we will gather for hot chocolate and light up our property in awe. This will be a free event for everyone.

CHRISTMAS FARM TOURS
November 27-29, Mini farm tours take place every 30 minutes between 10am and 4pm
Apple Hill Farm, Banner Elk

CARLTON GALLERY OPEN HOUSE
November 27-28, 10am-5pm, Banner Elk
This exhibition features small works in paintings, decorative and functional pottery, basketry, gourds, wearable fiber, wood, glass, and jewelry by the many talented artisans in the gallery.

ASHE COUNTY HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET
November 27-28, 10-2pm
Backstreet, Downtown West Jefferson
Find unique gifts and holiday decorations.

WATAUGA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
November 28, 9am-12pm
Horn in the West Drive, Boone

SATURDAY'S WITH SANTA AT THE BLOWING ROCK
November 28, 29- December 5,6,12,13,19,20 @ 1-3pm
Enjoy a special visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy the clear winter views from North Carolina's Oldest Attraction. Free admission for one child and accompanying adult.

CHETOLA FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
November 29- January, Chetola Resort, Blowing Rock
Chetola Resort becomes a Winter Wonderland with over 50,000 dazzling lights around Chetola lake. Free to the public.

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