High Country Events Calendar: This Week 2025
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: Bernie Rosage Jr. and Earl Davis
LEES MCRAE FORUM SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
July 7, 5pm and 7:30pm, Hayes Auditorium, Lees McRae, Banner Elk
This week: So Good – The Neil Diamond Experience
MONDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
June 30, 6:30, Broyhill Park Gazebo, Downtown Blowing Rock
Attendees will want to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating comfort. This week: Toe Possum, Krista Joe, and Amy Marie.
BOONE BIGFOOTS BASEBALL
July 7,8, 10, 12,13 @ 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
July 8, 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!
HISTORIC APPALACHIAN THEATRE TOUR
July 9, 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
July 9, 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.
TESSA LARK, JOSHUA ROMAN, EDGAR MEYER
July 9, 7:30pm, Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, Boone
Bass virtuoso and seven-time Grammy award winner Edgar Meyer, genre-crossing Kentucky-born violinist Tessa Lark, and eclectic cellist Joshua Roman take us on an exhilarating romp through selections by Bach and Edgar Meyer, including a brand-new work composed especially for this trio.
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES
July 10-13, MacRae Meadows, Linville
One of the premier Scottish Highland celebrations featuring the largest clan gathering in the world! Celebrate Celtic culture with music, dance & competition, food and crafts over 4 days.
BLOWING ROCK FARMERS MARKET
July 10, 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
July 10, 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!
HORN IN THE WEST
July 10-12, 6pm, Horn in the West, Boone
This year, the show will occur Thurs-Sat at the Hickory Ridge History Museum cabins while the Daniel Boone Amphitheatre is undergoing renovations to prepare for a spectacular 2026 season, celebrating 250 years of independence in America. Get ready for an exciting trip back in time, to the 18th Century North Carolina high country before and during the Revolutionary War when the 13 colonies threw off British rule to establish the United States of America
SUMMER CONCERT IN THE PARK
July 10, 6:30pm, Tate-Evans Park, Banner Elk
This week: 70’s Kids. Food vendors are on site and there is a raffle to support the series. No pets allowed in the concert area. 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.
OLD TIME JAM
July 10, 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.
A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER
July 10, 7pm, Appalachian Theater, Downtown Boone
The country’s number one Denver tribute artist, Vigil embodies the late great music icon in look as well as voice with an unforgettable performance. Denver's own lead guitarist, Steve Weisberg, has described Vigil's act as uncanny.
FULL MOON PADDLE
July 10-11, 8:30pm, Price Lake Boat Rentals, Blowing Rock Blue Ridge Parkway
Ever wanted to paddle Price Lake by moonlight? Now is your chance!
JONES HOUSE SUMMER CONCERT
July 11, 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: Red Bud + Sammy Osmond & the No-Hellers
FRIDAY ART CRAWL
July 11, 5-7pm, Downtown West Jefferson
Downtown galleries, shops and restaurants will have late hours and specials.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
July 11, 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).
SEVEN DEVILS MUSIC IN THE PARK
July 11, 6pm, The Park at Seven Devils
Attendees should bring their own seating and brown bagging alcohol is permitted. Concerts are every other Friday. Food trucks on site! *These concerts are weather dependent* This week: The Burnett Sisters
DOC & ROSA LEE WATSON MUSICFEST
July 11, 7-11pm, Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, Downtown Boone
Join us for this fundraising show featuring several long-time friends of MusicFest - Charles Welch, Scythian and The Kruger Brothers! All proceeds will directly support Doc & Rosa Lee Watson MusicFest and its future festivals.
LISA LOEB & JOAN OSBORNE
July 11, 7:30pm, Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, Boone
Two unmistakable voices of the 90s,team up for a special evening marking the 30th anniversaries of their breakthrough albums — Loebs Tails and Osbornes Relish. Revisit the songs that shaped a generation, alongside new music and career-spanning fan favorites
ASHE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
July 12, 8-1pm, Backstreet, Downtown West Jefferson
Always fresh and local!
WATAUGA COUNTY (BOONE) FARMERS MARKET
July 12, 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
ART IN THE PARK
July 12, 10-5, Park Ave, Downtown Blowing Rock
the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more.
FAIRY DAY
July 12, 1-4, Daniel Boone Native Gardens, Boone
This is a fun event for the entire family and participants are encouraged to wear costumes. All fairies, elves and superheroes welcome! Face painters, fairy hair, dancers and music + vendors. $5 adults, under 17 free
MUSIC ON THE PARKWAY
July 12, 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.
PEACHERINE RAGTIME ORCHESTRA
July 12, 7:30pm, Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, Downtown Boone
The country’s leading Ragtime Music Orchestra sets the stage and plays the score LIVE with classic silent films of the era!
VILLAGE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
July 12, 7pm, Outdoor Stage, Village of Banner Elk
The free concert takes place on the outdoor stage between Sorrento’s Italian Bistro and Bayou Smokehouse.
CONCERT ON THE LAWN
July 13, 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.
HEATHER HEADLEY AND THE WESTERN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
July 13, 7:30pm, Schaefer Center of the Performing Arts, Boone
Tony and Grammy winner Heather Headley, accompanied by Western Piedmont Symphony and a 12-piece choir, performs a selection of popular tunes from the Broadway and pop songbooks.