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These events are free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring an acoustic instrument to participate in the jams or listen and observe the fiddle tunes and folk songs in a close-up and casual environment. Each week, various musicians from the local community, as well as visitors, gather throughout the Jones House. After catching up and choosing a key, the music begins until the "last call for tunes" comes around 9:45.
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2024 Schedule:
-May 27- June 2:
Skip Sickler, Photography + Morgan McCarver, Ceramics
- June 3-9:
Waitsel Smith, Painting + Kathryn Regel, Mixed Media
- June 10- June 16:
Paul Hunter Speagle, Oil + Patrick Richardson, Oil
- June 17- June 23:
Pat Chesire, Photography + Amalia Yosefa, Painting
- June 24 - 30:
Theresa Gloster, Folkart + Pat Miller, Fiber Art
- July 1- 7:
Earl Davis, Painting + Thomas Rowell, Photography
- July 8-14:
Ricky Evans, Painting and Photography + Bobbie Kelly, Painting and pastels
- July 15-21:
Frederick Craig Franz, Painting + Gina Marrale, Painting
- July 22-28:
Susan March Payne, Painting and quilts + Lonnie Webster, Photography
- July 29- August 4:
Jack Hamrick, Painting + Joann Pippin, Painting
- August 5-11:
Blue Ridge Fiber Guild, Fiber + Alysa Cantor, Ceramics
- August 12-18:
Scott Ballard, Painting + Randi Robeson, Painting
- August 19-25:
Brad Gates, Pointillism + Lee Harper, Painting
- August 26- Sept 1:
Jim Magruder, Photography + Sue Wilders, Painting
- September 2-8:
Lucas Hundley, Woodworking + Crystal Hurt, Painting, Shadowbox Art
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Blowing Rock Antiques Parking Lot, Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock from 2-6pm
Join us in Downtown Blowing Rock for the finest in fresh fruits, veggies, whole foods,eggs, honey, flowers, plants and meats from local farmers.
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The Banner Elk Concerts are a tradition and each year friends, neighbors and visitors meet weekly in the park for a great selection of bands, and lots of dancing. Local food, wine and beer vendors will be on site. Bring a chair or blanket to sit.
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This juried art festivals features an eclectic gathering of unique hand-crafted wares from top artists and master crafters, held in front of the ski lodge.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-08-16 10:00:002024-09-08 10:00:00Edgewood Cottage, Blowing RockEdgewood Cottage, Blowing RockWhen 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.
2024 Schedule:
-May 27- June 2:
Skip Sickler, Photography + Morgan McCarver, Ceramics
- June 3-9:
Waitsel Smith, Painting + Kathryn Regel, Mixed Media
- June 10- June 16:
Paul Hunter Speagle, Oil + Patrick Richardson, Oil
- June 17- June 23:
Pat Chesire, Photography + Amalia Yosefa, Painting
- June 24 - 30:
Theresa Gloster, Folkart + Pat Miller, Fiber Art
- July 1- 7:
Earl Davis, Painting + Thomas Rowell, Photography
- July 8-14:
Ricky Evans, Painting and Photography + Bobbie Kelly, Painting and pastels
- July 15-21:
Frederick Craig Franz, Painting + Gina Marrale, Painting
- July 22-28:
Susan March Payne, Painting and quilts + Lonnie Webster, Photography
- July 29- August 4:
Jack Hamrick, Painting + Joann Pippin, Painting
- August 5-11:
Blue Ridge Fiber Guild, Fiber + Alysa Cantor, Ceramics
- August 12-18:
Scott Ballard, Painting + Randi Robeson, Painting
- August 19-25:
Brad Gates, Pointillism + Lee Harper, Painting
- August 26- Sept 1:
Jim Magruder, Photography + Sue Wilders, Painting
- September 2-8:
Lucas Hundley, Woodworking + Crystal Hurt, Painting, Shadowbox Art
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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.
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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.
Summer Concerts at the Jones House 2024
June 7: High Country Jazz Festival – Keith McCutchen Trio
June 14: Boonerang Music & Arts Festival
June 21: Evie Ladin, The Wilder Flower
June 28: Junaluska Gospel Choir, Soul Benefactor
July 5: Tanawha Family Band Camp
July 12: Will Willis, Pressley Laton Band
July 19: Rob Nance, Time Sawyer
July 26: Mark Bumgarner, Erin Williams Banks, Kattagast
August 2: Boone Trail Band, The Dollar Brothers
August 9: Susan Pepper, Tim McWilliams & William Ritter
August 16: Doc Watson Day - Starts at 5pm - Tucker Conner, Jack Lawrence & Patrick Crouch, Wayne
Henderson & friends, The Burnett Sisters Band
August 23: Sarah DeShields, Big Daddy Love Acoustic Trio
August 30: The Moon and You, Fwuit
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The Jones House and the Town of Boone celebrate Doc Watson Day with a free concert dedicated to his memory. The Jones House invites musicians who played with Doc and who are inspired by his work to the lawn to perform at the annual Doc Watson Day Celebration.
2024 Performers:Tucker Conner, Jack Lawrence & Patrick Crouch, Wayne Henderson & friends, The Burnett Sisters Band
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Enjoy free concerts every Friday and Saturday night with local jazz musician Charlie Ellis! Mr. Ellis is an accomplished musician that has appeared in concert with Ramsey Lewis and Herbie Mann. Enjoy the music in the lobby and sitting rooms of the beautifully restored Green Park Inn. The Divide Tavern is open to the public.
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Attendees should bring their own seating and brown bagging alcohol is permitted.
Food Truck: TBA
These concerts are weather dependent.
2024 Music on the Lawn Full Concert List:
June 14th The Burnett Sisters Band
June 28th Blue Cactus
July 12th Mountain Home Bluegrass Boys
July 26th Woodie and the String Pullers
August 9th Slow Burn
August 23rd The Lucky Strikes Orchestra
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In a Massachusetts Irish pub, the kegs are tapped as Connor, Maeve and Dev discuss religion, beer, whether truth really exists, differences between the Irish and Irish-Americans, the value of good fish & chips, and the capacity of stout to explain most of life. (CONTAINS SUGGESTIVE LANGUAGE)
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A covered open-air market located on the backstreet in West Jefferson. Fresh, locally grown produce, nursery plants, homemade baked goods and handmade crafts.
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The Watauga County Farmers Market, held in Boone NC, offers local produce, meats, and flowers plus live music, cooking demos and children's activities
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The ride offers options of 56 miles, 72 miles, and 100 mile rides-- all including scenic stretches on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
FREEhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/fineartsandmastercraftsfestivalbannerelk.jpgAugust Fine Art and Master Crafts FestivalAugust Fine Art and Master Crafts Festival2024-08-17 10:00:002024-08-18 10:00:00Sugar Mountain ResortSugar Mountain ResortAugust Fine Art and Master Crafts Festival, Sugar Mountain NC
This juried art festivals features an eclectic gathering of unique hand-crafted wares from top artists and master crafters, held in front of the ski lodge.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Sugar Mountain Saturday Scenic Lift Rides.jpgSugar Mountain Saturday Scenic Lift RidesSugar Mountain Saturday Scenic Lift Rides2024-08-17 10:00:002024-08-31 10:00:00Sugar Mountain Ski ResortSugar Mountain Ski ResortSugar Mountain 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.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-08-17 10:00:002024-09-08 10:00:00Edgewood Cottage, Blowing RockEdgewood Cottage, Blowing RockWhen 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.
2024 Schedule:
-May 27- June 2:
Skip Sickler, Photography + Morgan McCarver, Ceramics
- June 3-9:
Waitsel Smith, Painting + Kathryn Regel, Mixed Media
- June 10- June 16:
Paul Hunter Speagle, Oil + Patrick Richardson, Oil
- June 17- June 23:
Pat Chesire, Photography + Amalia Yosefa, Painting
- June 24 - 30:
Theresa Gloster, Folkart + Pat Miller, Fiber Art
- July 1- 7:
Earl Davis, Painting + Thomas Rowell, Photography
- July 8-14:
Ricky Evans, Painting and Photography + Bobbie Kelly, Painting and pastels
- July 15-21:
Frederick Craig Franz, Painting + Gina Marrale, Painting
- July 22-28:
Susan March Payne, Painting and quilts + Lonnie Webster, Photography
- July 29- August 4:
Jack Hamrick, Painting + Joann Pippin, Painting
- August 5-11:
Blue Ridge Fiber Guild, Fiber + Alysa Cantor, Ceramics
- August 12-18:
Scott Ballard, Painting + Randi Robeson, Painting
- August 19-25:
Brad Gates, Pointillism + Lee Harper, Painting
- August 26- Sept 1:
Jim Magruder, Photography + Sue Wilders, Painting
- September 2-8:
Lucas Hundley, Woodworking + Crystal Hurt, Painting, Shadowbox Art
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Art in the Park was created in 1962 by a handful of area artists and craftspeople to showcase local talent. Today, Art in the Park is host to 90 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Shipley Farms Guided Walking Tour.jpgShipley Farms Guided Walking TourShipley Farms Guided Walking Tour2024-08-17 11:00:002024-09-28 11:00:00Shipley Farms, Boone NCShipley Farms, Boone NCJoin us for a 45 minute Shipley Farms Tour to learn what makes our products stand out, and see first hand how responsible farming practices make all the difference for our animals, our environment, and the flavor of our beef. Travel back in time through our history of farming in the Appalachians, and learn about how its been done for over 150 years!
TOUR RATES:
Adult (12 and Above) $15
Senior and Military $13
Children (4 - 12) $8
Children (Under 4) Free
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In a Massachusetts Irish pub, the kegs are tapped as Connor, Maeve and Dev discuss religion, beer, whether truth really exists, differences between the Irish and Irish-Americans, the value of good fish & chips, and the capacity of stout to explain most of life. (CONTAINS SUGGESTIVE LANGUAGE)
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Price Lake Boat Rentals Blue Ridge Parkway.jpgPrice Lake Full Moon Float Blue Ridge ParkwayPrice Lake Full Moon Float Blue Ridge Parkway2024-08-17 20:30:002024-08-18 20:30:00Price Lake Boat Rentals, Blue Ridge ParkwayPrice Lake Boat Rentals, Blue Ridge ParkwayEver wanted to paddle Price Lake by moonlight? Now is your chance! Price Lake Boat Rentals is now offering full moon paddles twice per month. Registration is required ahead of time. Moonrise will be at 9:07 PM. This is the night of the full moon.
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Enjoy an evening of live music on the front veranda of the Historic Green Park Inn! Bring your own chair and enjoy live music that is local to the High Country. Free and open to the public. Find the current schedule on the Green Park Inn website.
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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.