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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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. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.  This week: Beth Lyons and Waitsel Smith

LEES MCRAE FORUM SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
June 23, 5pm and 7:30pm, Hayes Auditorium, Lees McRae, Banner Elk
This week: DAYBREAK: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow

BOONE BIGFOOTS BASEBALL
June 24, 26, 28, 6:30, Appstate Smith Stadium, Boone
Cheer on the Boone Bigfoots as they play summer baseball at Appalachian State University's beautiful Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium.

KING STREET MARKET
June 24, 3:30-6:30, 126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone
Offers a wide array of local goods including produce, meats, flowers, bread, eggs, crafts, and more!

“MUTZ-MAG” AN APPALACHIAN TALE FOR CHILDREN
June 25 & 28, 10:00am, Hickory Ridge Homestead, Boone
Bring the whole family along for a journey full of adventure with our heroine Mutz-Mag. “Mutz-Mag” is an interactive play interpretation of an oral story that has been around for generations. You'll be seated on stage among the actors as the tale unfolds, so include a blanket or something to sit on in your traveling pack. $5

HISTORIC APPALACHIAN THEATRE TOUR
June 25, 3-4pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
Enjoy guided tours of the revitalized 1938 Art Deco Appalachian Theatre featuring a walk-through of the historic venue, insight into the theatre's past, and a 15-minute documentary chronicling the evolution of the theatre featuring first-hand perspectives. 

GRILLIN & CHILLIN        
June 25, 5:30-9pm, Caddyshack Café, Sugar Mountain Public Golf Club
Listen and dance to live music. 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.

HIKE BEECH- GUIDED HIKE
June 26, 10:00am, Buckeye Recreation Center, Beech Mountain
 free guided hike on the Red Fox Trail- hikes will be approximately 1-1/1/2 hours. Please bring water and wear appropriate footwear.

BLOWING ROCK FARMERS MARKET
June 26, 12-6pm, Antiques on Sunset, Blowing Rock
Head on over to 379 Sunset Drive (by Antiques on Sunset) and support your local farmers!

AVERY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
June 26, 3-6pm, Historic Banner Elk School, Downtown Banner Elk
Find fresh food locally grown, handmade soaps and textiles, live plants, local meats and cheeses and much more!

BANNER ELK MUSIC IN THE PARK
June 26, 6:30-8pm, Tate-Evans Park, Downtown Banner Elk
Small picnic coolers are allowed and please make sure all beverages are in plastic cups. Chairs or a blanket are recommended and may be laid out on the morning of the concert. The shows start at 6:30 p.m.; arrival at 6 p.m. is suggested to find parking. Bug repellant is not usually necessary here in the High Country; but it never hurts to have it, just in case. *No pets in concert area. This week: Adam Church Band

OLD TIME JAM
June 26, 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. 

AN EVENING WITH LAURA LINNEY
June 26: 7-10pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
A screening of the film “You Can Count On Me” with a post-film conversation with film & television star Laura Linney.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS- THE MUSICAL
June 26-29, 7:30-9:30pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
Little Shop is a brilliantly twisted sci-fi musical that serves up side-splitting humor along with chills and thrills. Ticket prices: Adult $24 and Children $8. Featuring a Grammy-nominated score, this cult classic will leave you screaming for more! See details on times:
June 26-28; 730 PM-- June 29; 2:00 PM

FAMILY FUN NIGHT
June 27, 5-8pm, The Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria, Beech Mountain
Includes live music (5:30 – 8:45 pm), a bounce house (4:00-7:30 pm) and outdoor movies (8:45 pm). The event is free with food and beverage available for purchase inside. (all events are weather dependent). Band this week: Robbie Quinn

JONES HOUSE SUMMER CONCERT
June 27, 5pm, Jones House, Downtown Boone
Concerts are free and open to the public, 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. This week: Will Easter & Midlife Trip

BACKSTREET CONCERT SERIES
June 27, 5:30-7pm, Backstreet Park, Downtown West Jefferson
Bring a chair and enjoy music from Whitetop Mountain Band.

SEVEN DEVILS MUSIC AT THE PARK
June 27, 6-8pm, The Park at Seven Devils, Seven Devils
Bring your own seating and brown bagging alcohol is permitted. Participate in the Seven Devils Summer Food Drive by bringing unopened nonperishable food items which will benefit local food pantry. Food Trucks on Site. These concerts are weather dependent. This week: Slow Burn

BALSAM RANGE
June 27, 7:30-9:30pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
Creatively blending bluegrass, folk, gospel and jazz resulting in a distinctive sound.

ASHE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
June 28, 8-1pm, Backstreet, Downtown West Jefferson
Always fresh and local!

WATAUGA COUNTY (BOONE) FARMERS MARKET
June 28, 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

ANNUAL HERITAGE DAY & KILN OPENING
June 28, 10-4pm, Traditions Pottery, Lenoir
Be present at 10am to see items fresh out of the kiln and check out the best selection of wood fired pottery! You'll find face jugs, swirl vases, pitchers, candlesticks and much more! Enjoy live music all day, storytelling, and shop from other vendors during the event. Shops will be open until 4 p.m. Bring chairs, leave coolers and pets at home. 

LAVENDER FARM OPEN HOUSE
June 28, 9-5pm, Thunder Moon Farms, Grassy Creek
Featuring you-pick fresh lavender, photo ops for families, shopping with us at our open air store, and getting closer to earth.
We will have both fresh and dried lavender, lots of lavender products, like lotions, balms, insect repellent and lots of other ways to destress your life. Also lavender lemonade to sip on, honey direct from the farm, comfortable chairs to rest in, and beautiful mountain air and sunshine to take in.

MUSIC ON THE PARKWAY
June 28, 12-4pm, Orchard at Altapass, Spruce Pine/ Blue Ridge Parkway
Live traditional music—from old-timey to bluegrass to classic country to folk—all on the newly renovated pavilion stage. Come have a seat and listen to great music performed by regional musicians. The views are unforgettable, and dancing is always encouraged.

BLUEBERRY BASH
June 28, 2-6pm, The Olde Store, Grassy Creek
Live Music at 4:00 PM: Don’t miss Taylon Hope and her band, straight from Nashville, bringing the tunes to keep the party going!
Fun for the Whole Family: Face Painting, Bubbles & Games, Fun Contests, Antique Popcorn Wagon, and more surprises in store!

TODD SUMMER CONCERT
June 28, 6-8pm, Cook Park, Todd
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. This week: The Lucky Strikes

AMOS LEE
June 28, 7:30 , Schaefer Center, AppState, Downtown Boone
Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter Amos Lee released his gold-selling self-titled first album in 2005 and has been known for his association with a long list of collaborators and touring partners, from Paul Simon and Bob Dylan to Zac Brown Band and Willie Nelson.

THE MUSEUM OF ASHE COUNTY HISTORY PRESENTS
June 28, 7:30, Museum of Ashe County History, Jefferson
Come enjoy a concert by world champion fiddler Tim Smith!   Smith is a former Bluegrass Cardinal who also spent time playing with Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Jim and Jesse, The Country Gentleman, and numerous other groups. This show will take place upstairs in the historic 1904 Ashe County Courtroom. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in the museum’s gift shop on the night of.

CONCERT ON THE LAWN
June 29, 5-8pm, Top of the Beech Inn, Beech Mountain
Chairs are available or bring your own. Food and drink are available for purchase (no outside food or drink). Pets on leashes are welcome.  This week: The Lucky Strikes