Event Date
2026-07-28
Location
Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Grounds
Admission
Yes, varies
Blowing Rock Horse Show Hunter-Jumper 2026
Watch the horses and their riders navigate the courses in several daily prize divisions!
Event Date
2026-08-01
Location
Historic Banner Elk School
Admission
Free
Banner Elk Art on the Greene August 2026
Browse dozens of tents loaded with top quality, handcrafted arts and crafts from regional and national artists in downtown Banner Elk.
Event Date
2026-08-02
Location
Fred's General Merchantile
Admission
Free
Summer Concerts at Fred's Gazebo | Beech Mountain 2026
Enjoy the High Country's finest Bluegrass from your lawn chair FREE of charge at Fred's Gazebo, located adjacent to Fred's General Mercantile.
Some chairs are provided but you can bring your own or a blanket.
Event Date
2026-08-02
Location
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort
Admission
Yes
Sugar Mountain Sunday Scenic Lift Rides
Ride the ski lift up to the top of Sugar Mountain on Memorial Day Weekend and Friday-Sundays through Labor Day. Take a picnic to enjoy the big views and hike out to the rocky summit. Mountain Bike Park open – riders take the lift up and then race down the trails to repeat.
Event Date
2026-08-02
Location
Edgewood Cottage, Blowing Rock
Admission
Free
Blowing Rock Artists in Residence 2026 is held at Edgewood Cottage, located beside the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum every week during the summer months! When you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2026 Schedule TBA
Event Date
2026-08-03
Location
Hayes Auditorium, Broyhill Theater, Lees McRae College, Banner Elk NC
Admission
Lees McRae Forum Summer Music Series, Banner Elk NC 2025
SHOWTIMES: 5:00 AND 7:30 PM
Monday night shows for 2026:
June 15: Aria Nouveau- classical crossover, Broadway
June 22: Decades in Duets- Hits from the ’60s to today
June 29: The Stranger- A Tribute to Billy Joel
July 6: Western Piedmont Orchestra
July 13: Stevie Mac- A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
July 20: Southern Cross- Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute
July 27: Electric Light Orchestra- 12 Piece Ensemble
August 3: Margaritas in Paradise- Jimmy Buffett Tribute
SHOW INFORMATION: lmc.edu/forum
For questions or to purchase season tickets contact:
Forum Coordinator Elizabeth Roberts at 828-898-8748 [email protected]
Event Date
2026-08-03
Location
Edgewood Cottage, Blowing Rock
Admission
Free
Blowing Rock Artists in Residence 2026 is held at Edgewood Cottage, located beside the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum every week during the summer months! When you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2026 Schedule TBA
Event Date
2026-08-03
Location
Mill Camp Wines & Ciders, Boone
Admission
Free
MILL CAMP FREE WALKING TOURS happen every Monday, 12 pm, at Mill Camp Wines & Ciders, Boone.
Take a casual, behind the scenes tour and learn about Mill Camp Wine & Ciders’ land, cellar, and history. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Call or text 828-222-3992. These tours are free and open to all ages!
Event Date
2026-08-04
Location
Yadkin Valley Marketplace, Downtown North Wilkesboro
Admission
Free
Wilkesboro Farmers Market, held at the Yadkin Valle Marketplace on Tuesdays all summer long, offers locally grown produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, canned goods, crafts and handmade items.
Event Date
2026-08-04
Location
Edgewood Cottage, Blowing Rock
Admission
Free
Blowing Rock Artists in Residence 2026 is held at Edgewood Cottage, located beside the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum every week during the summer months! When you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2026 Schedule TBA
Event Date
2026-08-05
Location
Sugar Mountain Caddyshack Cafe
Admission
Yes
Sugar Mountain Grillin and Chillin 2026
Listen and dance to live music on the deck of the Caddyshack Cafe at the Sugar Mountain Public Golf Club. 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.
2026 LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
5/25- Pressley Layton Band
6/03- Trout
6/10- Foscoe 4
6/17- DJ Pete
6/24- Johnson Brothers
7/01- Soul Benefactor
7/08- Chasing Phoenix
7/15- The Lucky Strikes
7/22- The Great Levelers
7/29- Cornbread Junkies
8/05- Collective
8/12- Smoking Joe
8/19- DJ Pete
8/26- Classic Highway
9/02- Kids in America Totally 80’s Tribute
9/09- Tanya and the Roadrunnerz
Event Date
2026-08-05
Location
Edgewood Cottage, Blowing Rock
Admission
Free
Blowing Rock Artists in Residence 2026 is held at Edgewood Cottage, located beside the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum every week during the summer months! When you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2026 Schedule TBA
Event Date
2026-08-06
Location
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce
Admission
Blowing Rock Farmers Market 2026 will be held on Thursdays at the Blowing Rock Chamber in downtown Blowing Rock from 12-4pm. Join us in Downtown Blowing Rock for the finest in fresh fruits, veggies, whole foods,eggs, honey, flowers, plants and meats from local farmers.
Event Date
2026-08-06
Location
Beech Mountain
Admission
Free
Join the Beech Mountain Buckeye Recreation staff on a Free Guided Hike on one of the many trails on Beech Mountain. Hikes are bi-weekly and always start at 10am.
Event Date
2026-08-06
Location
Edgewood Cottage, Blowing Rock
Admission
Free
Blowing Rock Artists in Residence 2026 is held at Edgewood Cottage, located beside the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum every week during the summer months! When you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2026 Schedule TBA
Event Date
2026-08-06
Location
Old Banner Elk School
Admission
Yes
Avery County Farmers Market 2026 is a weekly farmers market held on Thursdays in Banner Elk in Avery County, North Carolina. Best place for local produce, meats and more in the High Country.
Event Date
2026-08-06
Location
Tate Evans Park, Banner Elk
Admission
Free
Banner Elk Summer Concerts 2026 Schedule at Tate-Evans Park
take place every Thursday evening in the summer months. Food trucks are on site. Bring a chair or sit on the provided benches.
Event Date
2026-08-07
Location
Downtown Boone
Admission
Free
Boone First Friday Art Crawl | Downtown Boone Art & Gallery Walk. Check out the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts on King Street, as well as the Mazie Jones Gallery in the Jones House Community Center. Art exhibits and wine tastings are in various downtown shops and restaurants.
Event Date
2026-08-07
Location
Jones House, Downtown Boone
Admission
Free
Jones House Summer Concerts 2026, Downtown Boone NC Free Music
Join us on the lawn for free musical performances from some of your favorite local and regional acts. Concerts will be held weekly on Fridays starting at 5:00 PM June- August.
Event Date
2026-08-07
Location
West Jefferson NC
Admission
Free
West Jefferson Backstreet Concerts 2026 Series features top local performers from the area and beyond bring an enjoyable, casual evening to the town performing a variety of music ranging from bluegrass to soulful blues. The event is Free.
Event Date
2026-08-07
Location
Public Parking Lot, Beech Mountain
Admission
Free
Beech Mountain Farmers Market 2026
From June through October 2026, on the first Friday of every month, Beech's much-loved Farmers Market pops up in the public parking lot next to the Sledding Hill
Fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants, cut flowers, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, jewelry, art, crafts and farm raised beef/pork/lamb/eggs are just a few of the local products available for purchase. Ample parking and one of the best views of the High Country add to your shopping experience. After the market, take a hike on one of the mountain’s scenic trails or stop by one of our restaurants for lunch or dinner.
Event Date
2026-08-07
Location
Brick Oven Pizzeria, Beech Mountain
Admission
Free
Family Fun Night Beech Mountain at Brick Oven Pizzeria!
Family fun nights include live music, bounce houses, and movies under the stars (weather depending). All for FREE!
Event Date
2026-08-07
Location
The Park at Seven Devils
Admission
Free
Seven Devils Music on the Lawn 2026 Schedule Dates. Attendees should bring their own seating and brown bagging alcohol is permitted. Concerts are every other Friday. Food trucks will be on site.
*These concerts are weather dependent*
2026 Music on the Lawn Full Concert List:
June 5th Soul Benefactor
June 19th Holler Choir
July 3rd Surefire
July 17th Jeff Little Trio
July 31st The Collective
August 14th Woodie and the String Pullers
August 28th The Extraordinaries
Event Date
2026-08-07
Location
Edgewood Cottage, Blowing Rock
Admission
Free
Blowing Rock Artists in Residence 2026 is held at Edgewood Cottage, located beside the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum every week during the summer months! When you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2026 Schedule TBA
Event Date
2026-08-07
Location
Downtown Boone NC
Admission
No
The Art of Walking with Friends of the Blue Ridge.
Join the Friends of the Blue Ridge for a walk on various Boone trails on First-Fridays. After the walk, the group will check out the Art Crawl in downtown Boone. Free but registration is required. Email [email protected]
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