High Country Events Calendar: This Week 2025 - 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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MERLEFEST
April 24-27, Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro
The festival hosts numerous artists, performing on 13 stages during the course of the four-day event, craft and food vendors, contests, family activities and more! Headliners include The Dead South, Bonnie Raitt, The Avett Brothers, Watchhouse and many more!

OLD TIME JAM
April 24, 7-10pm, 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. Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music but are asked to be respectful of the musicians. 

ASHE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
April 26, 8-1pm, Backstreet, Downtown West Jefferson
Always fresh and local!

WATAUGA COUNTY (BOONE) FARMERS MARKET
April 26, 8-12pm, Horn in the West, Boone
Find the freshest produce, meats, and flowers, plus unique artisan goods and much more at this 100% local producer only market. Live music, food trucks, cooking demonstrations and children's activities are featured weekly

NIGHT HIKE ON THE MOUNTAIN
April 26, 8:30pm, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, West Jefferson
Join a Park Ranger on a night hike. It will be a night filled with star gazing and the sounds of nocturnal animals.
Pre-registration is required. Please call the office at 336-246-96

SOUNDS OF NATURE- KIDS’ MUSIC DAY
April 26, 1-4pm, Grandfather Mountain, Linville
A fun-filled, nature-themed afternoon of music, where families and kids can groove to the sounds of nature. This interactive concert held in the Williams Outdoor Learning Space celebrates the beauty of the natural world, featuring lively performances, eco-themed songs, and hands-on activities that teach kids about conservation. Included with park admission. *Will more indoors if poor weather

THAW OUT
April 26, 1-10pm, High Country Fairgrounds, Boone
The festival will feature live music, carnival games, a silent disco, and plenty of vendors. Headliners include Waka Flocka Flame, Sidequest, and Congress.

IF4 2025 INT’L FLY FISHING FILM FESTIVAL
April 27, 6pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
IF4™ is the world’s leading fly-fishing film event with pre-film concert with Mad Tom and The Chubs.family!