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Event Date

December 27, 2019 6:00 pm

Location

Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Admission

Every Friday & Saturday at the Chetola lakeside firepit from 7-10pm. Bonefire Nights feature live music, Smores packets, and cash bar. *Bonfires
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock.jpgBonfire NightsBonfire Nights2019-12-27 18:00:002019-12-31 18:00:00Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605Every Friday & Saturday at the Chetola lakeside firepit from 7-10pm. Bonefire Nights feature live music, Smores packets, and cash bar. *Bonfires are subject to be rented as Private Events or may be canceled due to inclement weather. If canceled, live music will relocate to Timberlake’s Restaurant.
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Event Date

December 28, 2019 7:00 pm

Location

Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC

Admission

Every Saturday at the lakeside firepit from 7-10pm. Featuring live music, Smores packets, and cash bar.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock - Copy.jpgBonfire NightBonfire Night2019-12-28 19:00:002019-12-29 19:00:00Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NCTimberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NCEvery Saturday at the lakeside firepit from 7-10pm. Featuring live music, Smores packets, and cash bar.
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Event Date

January 11, 2020 5:00 pm

Location

Beech Mountain

Admission

Yes

SmileOn ADG presents 2020 WinterFest Beer Festival, come celebrate winter indoors with an array of beers and good music! Must be 18 years
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/beech mountain winterfest beer festival.jpgBeech Mountain Winterfest Beer FestivalBeech Mountain Winterfest Beer Festival2020-01-11 17:00:002020-01-11 17:00:00Beech MountainBeech MountainSmileOn ADG presents 2020 WinterFest Beer Festival, come celebrate winter indoors with an array of beers and good music! Must be 18 years or older to attend this event. The Brews: Twelve different breweries with a great selection of craft brews. The Eats: The Beech Mountain Brewing Company Taproom and Grill will offer a selection of Americana food to compliment your brews. Food must be purchased separately. The Entertainment: The festival features live music on the main stage with The Harris Brothers playing at 5:15 p.m. and The Common Heart at 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The event ends at 9 p.m. Alcohol will be served from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Cause: This event benefits SmileOn ADG (Adam Davis Galleher). "To memorialize our son, brother, & friend by proudly making a difference in his name. SmileOn ADG aims to enhance the quality of life in The High Country by awarding grants and scholarships to schools, students, and other charitable organizations. May we continue to heal our hearts by helping others." The Lodging and Transportation: Beech Mountain Resort operates a free shuttle bus to and from the event to the following locations; Pinnacle Inn, Beech Alpen Inn, Top of Beech Inn, and 4 Seasons at Beech. Additional lodging can be found at Beech Mountain Chalet Rentals, Accommodations Center, and Beech Mountain Realty. Find more info at our website. Check out our Live Music! The Harris Brothers are music lovers! Their infinite live repertoire consists of any number of genres including traditional roots music, rock & roll, jazz, blues, Appalachian mountain music, to vintage country and bluegrass. A typical live show effortlessly shifts from original tunes to their own arrangements of songs from all sides of the Americana musical spectrum. Formed to invoke emotion through tone and energy, The Commonheart is a band configured of up and coming artists from the Pittsburgh area who came together to create a soulful sound for music lov
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Event Date

January 11, 2020 5:30 pm

Location

377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC 28607

Admission

free

2nd Saturday Celebration of the Arts Watauga County Arts Council, Boone NC *Event Cancelled until further notice* This free, family-friendly
freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/2nd Saturday Logo.jpg2nd Saturday Celebration of the Arts *CANCELLED2nd Saturday Celebration of the Arts *CANCELLED2020-01-11 17:30:002021-01-09 17:30:00377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC 28607377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC 286072nd Saturday Celebration of the Arts Watauga County Arts Council, Boone NC *Event Cancelled until further notice* This free, family-friendly event is the opening for four gallery exhibitions. It also features four artist demonstrations (including live music). The Gift Shop is open and refreshments are served.
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Event Date

January 13, 2020 7:00 pm

Location

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Admission

Free

Join us for the 35th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration featuring world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Nikki Giovanni.jpgNikki Giovanni MLK CommemorationNikki Giovanni MLK Commemoration2020-01-13 19:00:002020-01-13 19:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsJoin us for the 35th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration featuring world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni. Nikki Giovanni is a world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator. Over the past 30 years, her outspokenness, in her writing and in lectures, has garnered attention from around the globe. One of the most widely-read American poets, she prides herself on being "a Black American, a daughter, a mother, a professor of English." Determined and committed to the fight for civil rights and equality, Giovanni remains a strong voice of the Black community and dedicated to presenting the truth as she sees it. Her focus is on the individual, specifically, on the power one has to make a difference in oneself, and thus, in the lives of others. Over her illustrious career, Giovanni has penned more than 30 books for both adults and children, and earned numerous honors and awards for her work. The recipient of some 25 honorary degrees, she has been named Woman of the Year by Mademoiselle Magazine, Ladies Home Journal and Ebony Magazine. She was the first recipient of the Rosa L. Parks Woman of Courage Award, and she has also been awarded the Langston Hughes Medal for poetry.
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Event Date

January 18, 2020 11:00 am

Location

Museum of Ashe County History

Admission

Free

Join us as we welcome local crafter Becky Rose at the Museum of Ashe County History on Saturday, January 18th from 11 – 1. Becky will
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/corn husk dolls.jpgCorn Husk Dolls With Becky RoseCorn Husk Dolls With Becky Rose2020-01-18 11:00:002020-01-18 11:00:00Museum of Ashe County HistoryMuseum of Ashe County HistoryJoin us as we welcome local crafter Becky Rose at the Museum of Ashe County History on Saturday, January 18th from 11 – 1. Becky will be sharing the art of creating beautiful corn husk dolls. Come in and learn about this historic craft and even try your hand at creating a corn husk doll!
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Event Date

January 18, 2020 11:00 am

Location

Copper Barrel Distillery, North Wilkesboro

Admission

Wilkesboro Moonshine Heritage Day It's time... to embrace and celebrate the heritage that made Wilkes County famous. Grab your friends and family
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Wilkesboro Moonshine Heritage Day.jpgWilkesboro Moonshine Heritage DayWilkesboro Moonshine Heritage Day2020-01-18 11:00:002020-01-18 11:00:00Copper Barrel Distillery, North WilkesboroCopper Barrel Distillery, North WilkesboroWilkesboro Moonshine Heritage Day It's time... to embrace and celebrate the heritage that made Wilkes County famous. Grab your friends and family and join us for a fun-filled day with great live music, fabulous food trucks, local crafts and amazing stories about the Moonshine Capital of America.
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Event Date

January 20, 2020 7:00 pm

Location

Ashe Arts Council

Admission

Free

The Ashe County Arts Council will be sponsoring a community celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The celebration will highlight the
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/MLK Mike Wiley.jpgMLK Celebration with Mike WileyMLK Celebration with Mike Wiley2020-01-20 19:00:002020-01-20 19:00:00Ashe Arts CouncilAshe Arts CouncilThe Ashe County Arts Council will be sponsoring a community celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The celebration will highlight the message of Dr. King and his teachings of peace, unity and equality in our society. North Carolina actor Mike Wiley will be joining the celebration.
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Event Date

February 1, 2020 10:00 am

Location

Beech Mountain Sledding Hill

Admission

Free

Join us at the Beech Mountain Town Sledding Hill Saturday, February 2nd from 10-12 pm for games, snowmen, marshmallow-roasting, and more! Fun
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Beech Mountain Sled Hill Extravaganza.jpgBeech Mountain Sled Hill ExtravaganzaBeech Mountain Sled Hill Extravaganza2020-02-01 10:00:002020-02-01 10:00:00Beech Mountain Sledding HillBeech Mountain Sledding HillJoin us at the Beech Mountain Town Sledding Hill Saturday, February 2nd from 10-12 pm for games, snowmen, marshmallow-roasting, and more! Fun for the whole family-- no charge.
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Event Date

February 1, 2020 5:30 pm

Location

377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC 28607

Admission

free

2nd Saturday Celebration of the Arts Watauga County Arts Council, Boone NC *Event Cancelled until further notice* This free, family-friendly
freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/2nd Saturday Logo.jpg2nd Saturday Celebration of the Arts *CANCELLED2nd Saturday Celebration of the Arts *CANCELLED2020-02-01 17:30:002021-01-09 17:30:00377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC 28607377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC 286072nd Saturday Celebration of the Arts Watauga County Arts Council, Boone NC *Event Cancelled until further notice* This free, family-friendly event is the opening for four gallery exhibitions. It also features four artist demonstrations (including live music). The Gift Shop is open and refreshments are served.
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Event Date

February 1, 2020 7:00 pm

Location

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Admission

$35-$45

A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift
$35-$45https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lyle Lovett Boone NC.jpgLyle Lovett and his Acoustic GroupLyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group2020-02-01 19:00:002020-02-01 19:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsA singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.
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Event Date

February 5, 2020 7:00 pm

Location

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Admission

Yes

The mission of A.I.M., under the artistic direction of choreographer Kyle Abraham, is to create an evocative interdisciplinary body of work.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/AIM Boone NC.jpgA.I.M.A.I.M.2020-02-05 19:00:002020-02-05 19:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsThe mission of A.I.M., under the artistic direction of choreographer Kyle Abraham, is to create an evocative interdisciplinary body of work. Born into hip-hop culture in the late 1970s and grounded in Abraham’s artistic upbringing in classical cello, piano, and the visual arts, the goal of the movement is to delve into identity in relation to a personal history. The work entwines a sensual and provocative vocabulary with a strong emphasis on sound, human behavior and all things visual in an effort to create an avenue for personal investigation and exposing that on stage. A.I.M is a representation of dancers from various disciplines and diverse personal backgrounds. Combined together, these individualities create movement that is manipulated and molded into something fresh and unique. “Abraham is a stylish, highly formal dancemaker, but his dances have a touch of real life and grit to them, and it’s that quality that captures our attention.” — Marina Harss, DanceTabs, October 2017
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Event Date

February 5, 2020 7:30 pm

Location

Jones House Community Center, Downtown Boone

Admission

$20

Traditional Cajun Music Comes to the High Country! All the way from Lafayette, Louisiana, Blake Miller & the Old-Fashioned Aces will perform
$20https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blake Miller Jones House Concert.jpgBlake Miller Jones House Indoor ConcertBlake Miller Jones House Indoor Concert2020-02-05 19:30:002020-02-05 19:30:00Jones House Community Center, Downtown BooneJones House Community Center, Downtown BooneTraditional Cajun Music Comes to the High Country! All the way from Lafayette, Louisiana, Blake Miller & the Old-Fashioned Aces will perform an indoor concert in the Mazie Jones Gallery. This talented trio will bring a traditional, but fresh, Cajun sound to the stage, with classic tunes featuring guitar, fiddle, and accordion. These bilingual bayou balladeers are Cajun to the core, providing what they refer to as "comfort food for the Cajun music fan." Those mountaineers unfamiliar with this French-Louisiana style will find commonalities with Appalachian bluegrass and country traditions, but also will be delighted by the infectious rhythms and unfamiliar melodic styles and vocal intonations. $20 per person (40 seat limit) Advanced reservation recommended Concerts begin at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. FOR RESERVATIONS: Contact Brandon Holder (828) 268-6280 or brandon.holder@townofboone.net
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Event Date

February 7, 2020 7:00 pm

Location

Crossnore, NC

Admission

Free

Crossnore Jams are held in the “Meeting House” in the center of town on the first Friday of the month throughout the year from 7:00
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/CrossnoreJam.jpgCrossnore JamCrossnore Jam2020-02-07 19:00:002020-11-06 19:00:00Crossnore, NCCrossnore, NCCrossnore Jams are held in the “Meeting House” in the center of town on the first Friday of the month throughout the year from 7:00 t0 9:00. Jesse Smith provides lively Jam Sessions that are free and open to all. Bring a musical instrument or just come to listen and enjoy the evening with Jesse and friends.
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Event Date

August 26, 2021 6:00 pm - November 30, -0001 6:00 pm

Location

Online

Admission

bout the Book: In 2016, headlines declared Appalachia ground zero for America's "forgotten tribe" of white working class voters. Journalists
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/rgrgwrg.jpgBRAHM Book Club: What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia by Elizabeth Catte, Ph.DBRAHM Book Club: What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia by Elizabeth Catte, Ph.D2021-08-26 18:00:00-0001-11-30 18:00:00OnlineOnlinebout the Book: In 2016, headlines declared Appalachia ground zero for America's "forgotten tribe" of white working class voters. Journalists flocked to the region to extract sympathetic profiles of families devastated by poverty, abandoned by establishment politics, and eager to consume cheap campaign promises. What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia is a frank assessment of America's recent fascination with the people and problems of the region. The book analyzes trends in contemporary writing on Appalachia, presents a brief history of Appalachia with an eye toward unpacking Appalachian stereotypes, and provides examples of writing, art, and policy created by Appalachians as opposed to for Appalachians. The book offers a must-needed insider's perspective on the region. (148 pages) Buy from Foggy Pine Books - https://www.foggypinebooks.com/store/p1714/9780998904146.html#/
 
Event Date

September 16, 2021 11:00 am - November 30, -0001 11:00 am

Location

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

Admission

The harvest of wild American ginseng has been an integral part of Appalachian history and culture for over 300 years. As one of the world’s
Scholars & Scones - GinsengScholars & Scones - Ginseng2021-09-16 11:00:00-0001-11-30 11:00:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumThe harvest of wild American ginseng has been an integral part of Appalachian history and culture for over 300 years. As one of the world’s most popular herbal remedies, ginseng is revered in China, where its roots have been consumed for its purported immune-system enhancing and energy-boosting qualities for millenia. While large scale plantations of shade-cultivated ginseng are grown in Wisconsin and Ontario for export to Asia, the cryptic, shade-loving plant grows naturally in the rich mountain forests of western North Carolina. Each fall, locals hit the woods in search of the plant to dig its unique root, which can fetch up to $1,000 per pound. Overharvest and poaching are now threatening this native plant and the traditions that many in the region hold dear. In his presentation, “Roots in Appalachia”, Dr. Jim Hamilton will discuss the significance of ginseng to western North Carolina, its role in local and global markets, and other cultural nuances of ‘seng.
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Event Date

September 17, 2021 4:00 pm - November 30, -0001 4:00 pm

Location

Admission

$45 general admission | $40 for Museum members

Join us as we paint inspired by Tom Thompson's "The Jack Pine" in a relaxed atmosphere. Each participant goes home with a finished work of
$45 general admission | $40 for Museum membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/the jack pine.pngCork & Canvas: Tom Thompson's "The Jack Pine"Cork & Canvas: Tom Thompson's "The Jack Pine"2021-09-17 16:00:00-0001-11-30 16:00:00Join us as we paint inspired by Tom Thompson's "The Jack Pine" in a relaxed atmosphere. Each participant goes home with a finished work of art inspired by a famous work. All materials, including canvasses, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. Our trained instructor will lead you step by step. Wine, beer and light snacks are complimentary. Cost: $45 general admission | $40 for Museum members (not yet a member? join today and save!) Online ticket purchase is required in advance of the event. There is limited seating available, so register today!
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Event Date

September 18, 2021 10:00 am - November 30, -0001 10:00 am

Location

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

Admission

$105/BRAHM members; $120/non members

WHEN: Saturday, September 18, 2021 10:00PM - 2:00PM IDEAL FOR: Teens and Adults PRICE: $105/BRAHM members; $120/non members ABOUT
$105/BRAHM members; $120/non membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Screen Shot 2020-07-13 at 12.53.59 PM.pngBeautiful Needle Felted LandscapesBeautiful Needle Felted Landscapes2021-09-18 10:00:00-0001-11-30 10:00:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumWHEN: Saturday, September 18, 2021 10:00PM - 2:00PM IDEAL FOR: Teens and Adults PRICE: $105/BRAHM members; $120/non members ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Attendees will learn to needle felt a beautiful landscape using dyed wool roving. Using only barbed needles, students learn to turn a pile of fluff into a memorable scene of our amazing mountains. No experience needed and all are welcome. Kits will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring photos of their favorite mountain scene to use as inspiration. A complete instruction booklet and resource list is also included.
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Event Date

September 25, 2021 12:30 pm - November 30, -0001 12:30 pm

Location

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

Admission

$90/BRAHM members; $105/non members

WHEN: Saturday, September 25, 2021 12:30PM - 4:00PM IDEAL FOR: Ages 14 and up PRICE: $90/BRAHM members; $105/non members ABOUT THE
$90/BRAHM members; $105/non membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/broom.pngMaking a Turkey Wing BroomMaking a Turkey Wing Broom2021-09-25 12:30:00-0001-11-30 12:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumWHEN: Saturday, September 25, 2021 12:30PM - 4:00PM IDEAL FOR: Ages 14 and up PRICE: $90/BRAHM members; $105/non members ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Participants in this session will learn how to make a turkey wing broom. Cull processed hurl, separate the hurl into nine sections, tie sequentially into the shape of a wing, and fasten the handle using broom corn stalks. Included in this session also will be information about the history of broom making, the plant (sorghum vulgare), sources of both broom corn and twine, and other possible types or styles of brooms.
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Event Date

October 4, 2022 11:00 am - November 30, -0001 11:00 am

Location

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane

Admission

$0 Members/$8 Non-members

What are GMOs and should you be concerned about them? In this presentation, Dr. Annkatrin Rose will explain the science behind genetic modification
$0 Members/$8 Non-membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ArabidopsisFlowerMutants.jpegBlowing Rock Garden Club Presents: GMOs in the gardenBlowing Rock Garden Club Presents: GMOs in the garden2022-10-04 11:00:00-0001-11-30 11:00:00Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens LaneBlowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens LaneWhat are GMOs and should you be concerned about them? In this presentation, Dr. Annkatrin Rose will explain the science behind genetic modification and address some common misleading claims and misconceptions about their uses, as well as some recent developments in genome editing technology and its applications. The presentation will be supplemented with posters prepared by students from the Capstone course on Genetic Engineering at Appalachian State University.
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Event Date

January 29, 2023 2:30 pm - January 25, 2020 2:30 pm

Location

Ashe Civic Center

Admission

Yes

The Kruger Brothers will return to West Jefferson at the Ashe Civic Center!
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Kruger Brothers Ashe Civic Center 1.jpgKruger BrothersKruger Brothers2023-01-29 14:30:002020-01-25 14:30:00Ashe Civic CenterAshe Civic CenterThe Kruger Brothers will return to West Jefferson at the Ashe Civic Center!
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Event Date

February 18, 2023 5:00 pm - November 30, -0001 5:00 pm

Location

Grandfather Mountain, Linville NC

Admission

Yes

Sunset at the Swinging Bridge, Grandfather Mountain Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/sunset-at-the-swinging-bridge.jpgSunset at the Swinging BridgeSunset at the Swinging Bridge2023-02-18 17:00:00-0001-11-30 17:00:00Grandfather Mountain, Linville NCGrandfather Mountain, Linville NCSunset at the Swinging Bridge, Grandfather Mountain Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and see a sunset from the top of the mountain. Your event ticket includes an entire day’s access to Grandfather Mountain, with regular park hours being 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trails close at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., all sunset eventgoers should head to the top of the mountain. There are no event ticket discounts for folks who do not want to access the park during regular park hours. Sunset is at 6:12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Due to safety regulations, eventgoers are only permitted to view the sunset from the Swinging Bridge area. The Top Shop gift shop and restrooms will be accessible during the event. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring flashlights/headlamps and wear heavy winter jackets, hats, gloves and rubber-soled shoes. All Sunset at the Swinging Bridge participants will need to exit the park’s gates by 7 p.m. A picture-perfect sunset, unfortunately, cannot be guaranteed.
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