High Country Events Calendar: This Week 2024
High Country Events Calendar: This Week 2024 - 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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KING STREET FARMERS MARKET
September 10, 3:30-6:30pm, 126 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone
Offering fresh produce, eggs, meats, goat cheese, baked goods and value added foods from local farms, many of which, you won't see anywhere else in Watauga county. Local artists, crafts, live music, special events, and food trucks too!
FARM TOUR + CATTLE CHECK & FEEDING TOURS
Wednesdays & Saturdays, Farm tour @ 11, Cattle Check @ 4:30, Shipley Farms, Boone
Get an intimate at a local working farm! Cattle Checks & Feeding are perfect for families and children! - Reservations required
JERRON PAXTON
September 11, 6-8pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
Jerron Paxton may be one of the most versatile musicians of our day. He sings and plays banjo, guitar, piano, fiddle, harmonica, Cajun accordion, and the bones. Paxton has an eerie ability to transform traditional jazz, blues, folk, and country into the here and now, and make it real. In addition, he mesmerizes audiences with his humor and storytelling.
BLOWING ROCK FARMERS MARKET
September 12, 2-6pm, Blowing Rock Antiques, Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock
Join us for the finest in fresh fruits, veggies, whole foods, eggs, honey, flowers, plants and meats from local farmers.
OLD TIME JAM
September 12, 7-9pm, Jones House, 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. On warm evenings, circle up on the Jones House lawn and porch; on cooler evenings, move the things indoors to the parlor and galleries. Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music but are asked to be respectful of the musicians.
AUTUMN AT OZ
September 13-15, 10-4pm, Land of Oz, Beech Mountain
Celebrating over 50 Years. Join the fun of one of the world’s largest Wizard of Oz festivals! Skip down the Yellow Brick Road atop Beech Mountain – one mile high in the sky – where you are literally over the rainbow. This is the only event of its kind where you are immersed into the magical Land of Oz and meet your favorite characters from the classic story. Explore unique arts & crafts vendors, delicious varieties of food and beverages, and live performances! *Most times sold out!
BASS LAKE STROLL
September 13, 10:30-12pm, Bass Lake, Hwy 221, Blowing Rock
Join Ranger Sharon for a stroll around Bass Lake to learn about the history of the Moses H. Cone country estate and workers.
BLOOMS & BUTTERFLIES
September 13, 3-4:30pm, Cone Manor Front Porch, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 294, Blowing Rock
Help Ranger Julie survey the butterflies seen along the carriage trial from the Cone Manor House to the Cone Cemetery while also discussing the currently blooming flowers. (Stroll is .9 miles to gravesite. Afterwards you can opt to walk back with Julie or continue to the Flat Top fire tower.)
GALLERY CRAWL
September 13, 5-7pm, downtown West Jefferson
Galleries, shops, restaurants, and businesses alive after five showing new artwork and new products. This event is free and open to the public. Gallery Maps available at the Ashe Arts Center.
GRANDFATHER BY NIGHT
September 13, 7-9pm, Grandfather Mountain, Linville
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset,and experience the mountain as never before! Advance tickets required.
THE LOVE LIST
September 13-14 @ 7:30, 15 @ 2pm, Ensemble Stage, Historic Old Banner Elk School
When a gypsy woman has a perennial bachelor create a list of the top ten qualities in a mate and his "Ideal Woman" suddenly arrives on his doorstep he realizes his list could use a few revisions. This hilarious, new comedy reminds us---Be careful what you wish for. (CONTAINS SUGGESTIVE LANGUAGE
LIVE: CHARLIE ELLIS
September 13-14, 6-9pm, Green Park Inn, Blowing Rock
Free concerts every Friday and Saturday night with local jazz musician Charlie Ellis! The Divide Tavern is open to the public.
TODD COMMUNITY DANCE
September 13, 7:30, Todd Mercantile, Todd
No experience needed, no partner needed! Live music, all ages welcome.
WILKESBORO FARMERS MARKET
September 14, 7:30-12pm, Yadkin Valley Marketplace, North Wilkesboro
Join us at the Wilkes County Farmers' Market for the Opening Day of the 2024 Season!
BOONE FARMERS MARKET
September 14, 8-12pm, Horn in the West, Boone
Offers local produce, meats, and flowers plus live music, cooking demos and children's activities
ASHE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
September 14, 8-12pm, Backstreet, West Jefferson
Features fresh seasonal produce grown locally, complemented by juried crafts handmade by Ashe County artisans. Special Activities: Extension 4-H Earth Day Activity, Kid & Youth Corner, Music By Horseplay
3RD ANNUAL MAKER’S NEST
September 14, 9-3pm, Birdies Coffee, Hwy 321 S, Blowing Rock
The Maker's Nest event has grown over the years and features a variety of thoughtfully handpicked local artisans. Creative work ranges from jewelry, soaps, weaving, quilted jackets, pottery, house plants, patch hats, and more.
33RD ANNUAL OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY CELEBRATION
September 14, 10-1pm, Museum of North Carolina Minerals, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 331, Spruce Pine
The National Park Service will be commemorating the Overmountain Men and their journey across the Appalachian Mountains to the pivotal battle at Kings Mountain on October 7th, 1780, during the Revolutionary War. Black Powder demonstration at 11 & 12:30pm
WKSK LIVE RADIO SHOW
September 14, 11-12pm, Ashe Civic Center, West Jefferson
Live Old Time and Bluegrass Show onstage. Come see host Tom Hartman and his special cues the Whitetop Mountain Band. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted!
STOMP AND BREW & ULTIMATE CAR CRUISE-IN
September 14, 12-4pm, Downtown West Jefferson
Come celebrate the talent of brewers and vintners of the region and learn a little bit about the art and science of craft brewing and winemaking! Tastings, food and craft vendors, live music and classic cars on-site.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE BARNYARD
September 14, 6-8pm, Mast Farm Inn, Valle Crucis
Join us every Saturday at the Mast Farm Inn for live music accompanied by our barnyard animals! We will have corn hole, hotdogs, drinks, and more! This week: Watkins
BLACK LIGHT MINE TOUR
September 14, 8:30pm, Emerald Village, Little Switzerland
Experience the magical world of the Bon Ami Mine at night! On 10 special nights each year we offer guided night-time black light tours in the mine, beginning at dark. See vivid greens, reds, and blues come to life before your eyes!
CONE APPLE ORCHARD & DAIRY TOUR
September 15, 1-3;30pm, Moses Cone Carriage Barn, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 294, Blowing Rock
Experience the magical world of the Bon Ami Mine at night! On 10 special nights each year we offer guided night-time black light tours in the mine, beginning at dark. See vivid greens, reds, and blues come to life before your eyes!
