Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Hickory Furniture Mart Labor Day Sale.jpgHickory Furniture Labor Day SaleHickory Furniture Labor Day Sale2024-09-02 09:00:002024-09-02 09:00:00Hickory Furniture Mart, Hickory NCHickory Furniture Mart, Hickory NCHickory Furniture Labor Day Sale
Friday, 9am-6pm
Saturday, 9am-6pm
Sunday, 12pm-5pm
Monday, 9am-6pm
Join us this holiday weekend for 4 days of additional discounts and savings throughout the building. Freshen up your home with the latest colors, styles, and designs. Additional outlet savings and special discounts and promotions will also be offered inside our showrooms this weekend. Specific showroom offers will be available at each main entrance desk and will be posted online the week of the sale
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-09-02 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
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-09-03 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
$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Afternoon+Art+placeholder.pngBlowing Rock Afternoon Art ClubBlowing Rock Afternoon Art Club2024-09-03 15:30:002024-12-10 15:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumChildren ages 6 - 10 are invited to join us for creative art-making activities through a variety of media, from watercolor to clay.
Members free / Non-members $5.
Space is limited, reservation required.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/farmersmarket.jpgKing Street MarketKing Street Market2024-09-03 16:00:002024-10-29 16:00:00126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone126 Poplar Grove Connector, BooneKing Street Market is Boone's newest weekday farmer's market, offering fresh produce, eggs, meats, goat cheese, baked goods and value added foods from local farms, many of which, you won't see anywhere else in Watauga county. Local artists include scroll art and baskets, photography, tye dye, and organic skincare. There's music, special events, and food trucks too!
King Street Market is at 126 Poplar Grove Connector, just past Galileo's off King Street in downtown Boone.
$5 Donation Suggestedhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Red White Bluegrass Jam Blowing Rock NC.jpgThe Red, White & Bluegrass JamThe Red, White & Bluegrass Jam2024-09-03 18:00:002024-10-15 18:00:00American Legion Hall, Blowing RockAmerican Legion Hall, Blowing RockThe Red, White & Bluegrass Jam, Blowing Rock NC
Enjoy live bluegrass music from the areas best performers!
$5 Donationhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Red White Bluegrass Jam Blowing Rock.jpgRed, White & Bluegrass Jam Blowing Rock Red, White & Bluegrass Jam Blowing Rock 2024-09-03 19:00:002024-10-01 19:00:00American Legion, Blowing Rock NCAmerican Legion, Blowing Rock NCRed, White & Bluegrass Jam Blowing Rock
"The Best Ole-Time, Bluegrass, Folk & Gospel" Come to listen or bring your instrument and join right in. A minimum $5.00 donation at the door.
Wonderful music and fellowship .. Come on out and enjoy.
$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Classic Films App Theatre.jpgClassic Films @the App!Classic Films @the App!2024-09-03 19:00:002024-12-17 19:00:00Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCAppalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCClassic Films at Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone every Tuesday for $6! Find current films playing on the theatre website.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-09-04 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
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Shipley Farms Cattle Check.jpgShipley Farms TourShipley Farms Tour2024-09-04 11:00:002024-09-25 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
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Jones House Jams, Boone NC.jpgJones House JamsJones House Jams2024-09-04 19:30:002024-11-20 19:30:00The Jones HouseThe Jones HouseJones House Jams Old-Time Jam Downtown Boone NC
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.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Antlers and Acorns Boone NC.jpgAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters FestivalAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival2024-09-052024-09-08Downtown Boone NCDowntown Boone NCAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival brings together the wordsmiths, the weavers of chords and sharps and flats, the storytellers, the prophets, and the liars. The town is the venue, the bars and restaurants, the cafes, and the stage. Fans of words and music will walk the streets from one welcoming door to the next to hear their favorite singer/songwriter tell the stories of their songs, where they came from, and where they went.
The festival has both free and ticketed events. Head to their website for a full schedule.
$8 General Admission per household. Members (with Household Membership and above) are always freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blowing Rock NC Doodlebug Club BRAHM.jpgDoodlebug ClubDoodlebug Club2024-09-05 09:30:002024-11-21 09:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumPreschool-age children and a caregiver are invited to Doodlebug Club — a fun, educational art program focused on basic art skills (holding your paintbrush, identifying primary colors, shapes, textures, etc.). Elements of art are introduced through picture books and art projects.
Children have fun while being introduced to different art media, from watercolor to clay. A great program to introduce your child to art, develop fine motor and pre-literacy skills, and meet other children and parents.
ONLINE REGISTRATION is required. Registration opens two weeks before class dates.
Meets every First and Third Thursday morning of the month 9:30-10:30
Ages 2-5 and a caregiver
Max of 6 households or 8 individual students
$8 General Admission per household. Members (with Household Membership and above) are always free.https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blowing Rock Doodlebug Club BRAHM.jpgDoodlebug ClubDoodlebug Club2024-09-05 09:30:002024-12-05 09:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumDoodlebug Club BRAHM Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
Preschool-age children and a caregiver are invited to Doodlebug Club — a fun, educational art program focused on basic art skills (holding your paintbrush, identifying primary colors, shapes, textures, etc.). Elements of art are introduced through picture books and art projects.
Doodlebug Club is a great program to introduce your child to art and develop fine motor and pre-literacy skills while meeting other children and parents.
Cost: $8 General Admission. Online Registration Required.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-09-05 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
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blowing Rock Farmers Market.jpgBlowing Rock Farmers MarketBlowing Rock Farmers Market2024-09-05 14:00:002024-09-05 14:00:00Blowing Rock Antiques, Sunset Drive, Blowing RockBlowing Rock Antiques, Sunset Drive, Blowing RockBlowing Rock Farmers Market
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.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Antlers and Acorns Boone NC.jpgAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters FestivalAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival2024-09-062024-09-08Downtown Boone NCDowntown Boone NCAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival brings together the wordsmiths, the weavers of chords and sharps and flats, the storytellers, the prophets, and the liars. The town is the venue, the bars and restaurants, the cafes, and the stage. Fans of words and music will walk the streets from one welcoming door to the next to hear their favorite singer/songwriter tell the stories of their songs, where they came from, and where they went.
The festival has both free and ticketed events. Head to their website for a full schedule.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-09-06 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
$30-$75https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/BlueBearMusicFestivalBooneNC.jpgBlue Bear Music FestivalBlue Bear Music Festival2024-09-06 12:00:002024-09-07 12:00:00Blue Bear Mountain CampBlue Bear Mountain CampThe Blue Bear Music Festival takes place on 155 acres just outside of Boone. The event is rain or shine and features plenty of parking and camping options.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Beech Mountain Farmers Market.jpgBeech Mountain Farmers MarketBeech Mountain Farmers Market2024-09-06 14:00:002024-10-04 14:00:00Public Parking Lot, Beech MountainPublic Parking Lot, Beech MountainBeech Mountain Farmers Market
The 1st 100 attendees at each market will receive a free market shopping bag. We will have our usual samples and new this year a Farm Petting Zoo!
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.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/WestJeffersonGalleryCrawl.jpgWest Jefferson Gallery CrawlWest Jefferson Gallery Crawl2024-09-06 17:00:002024-10-11 17:00:00West Jefferson NCWest Jefferson NCWest Jefferson Gallery Crawl
Stroll the streets of historic downtown West Jefferson and enjoy the cool mountain breeze while listening to the comforting sounds of street musicians and popping in and out of downtown West Jefferson’s many galleries. Open house of numerous art galleries and studios in downtown West Jefferson.
A special Christmas-themed gallery crawl takes place the first Friday in December from 5-8 pm!
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Charlie Ellis The Green Park Inn.jpgCharlie Ellis at The Green Park InnCharlie Ellis at The Green Park Inn2024-09-06 18:00:002024-12-27 18:00:00Green Park Inn, Blowing RockGreen Park Inn, Blowing RockCharlie Ellis at Green Park Inn, Blowing Rock
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.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Boone NC First Friday Art Crawl.jpgBoone First Friday Art CrawlBoone First Friday Art Crawl2024-09-06 18:00:002024-11-01 18:00:00Downtown BooneDowntown BooneBoone First Friday Art Crawl
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.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Antlers and Acorns Boone NC.jpgAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters FestivalAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival2024-09-072024-09-08Downtown Boone NCDowntown Boone NCAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival brings together the wordsmiths, the weavers of chords and sharps and flats, the storytellers, the prophets, and the liars. The town is the venue, the bars and restaurants, the cafes, and the stage. Fans of words and music will walk the streets from one welcoming door to the next to hear their favorite singer/songwriter tell the stories of their songs, where they came from, and where they went.
The festival has both free and ticketed events. Head to their website for a full schedule.
