$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Classic Films App Theatre.jpgClassic Films @the App!Classic Films @the App!2023-01-10 19:00:002023-12-26 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.
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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.
$8 General Admission per household. Members (with Household Membership and above) are always freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Doodlebug Club BRAHM.jpgDoodlebug ClubDoodlebug Club2023-06-01 09:30:002024-01-04 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/Doodlebug Club Blowing Rock Art and History Museum.jpgDoodlebug ClubDoodlebug Club2023-06-01 09:30:002023-11-16 09:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumDoodlebug Club- 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.
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
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blowing Rock Farmers Market.jpgBlowing Rock Farmers MarketBlowing Rock Farmers Market2023-06-01 14:00:002023-09-07 14:00:00Blowing Rock Antiques, Sunset Drive, Blowing RockBlowing Rock Antiques, Sunset Drive, Blowing RockBlowing Rock Farmers Market 2023
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.
$5 Donation Suggestedhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/RedWhite&BluegrassJam.jpgThe Red, White & Bluegrass JamThe Red, White & Bluegrass Jam2023-06-01 18:00:002023-10-19 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!
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Instruction at 6pm, dance begins at 6:30!
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Square-Dance-at-Bascom-Lamar-Lunsfords-House-1-1200x922.jpegBlowing Rock Square DanceBlowing Rock Square Dance2023-06-01 18:00:002023-08-17 18:00:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumIf you have never square danced before or are a little rusty there will be instruction from 6 pm - 6:30 pm. Then the dance will kick off at 6:30 and last until about 8 pm.
Admission to the dance is free. Donations for the band are encouraged."
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Jones House Jams, Boone NC.jpgJones House JamsJones House Jams2023-06-01 19:30:002023-11-16 19:30:00The Jones HouseThe Jones HouseJones House Jams Old-Time Jam Downtown Boone NC
Please note the new time: Thursday from 7-10 PM. 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/Blue Ridge Fiber Fest Sparta NC.jpgBlue Ridge Fiber FestBlue Ridge Fiber Fest2023-06-02 09:00:002023-06-03 09:00:00Alleghany County (NC) Fairgrounds, 1375 US Highway 21N, Sparta, NC Alleghany County (NC) Fairgrounds, 1375 US Highway 21N, Sparta, NC Blue Ridge Fiber Fest, Sparta NC 2023
The Blue Ridge Fiber Fest brings together farmer, vendors and fiber artists for a celebration of the fiber arts.
Dozens of classes will be available - knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, basket marking and more. Demonstrations will include both traditional and modern fiber techniques as well as farming operations. Vendors from across the US will be present.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Beech Mountain Farmers Market.jpgBeech Mountain Farmers MarketBeech Mountain Farmers Market2023-06-02 14:00:002023-10-06 14:00:00Public Parking Lot, Beech MountainPublic Parking Lot, Beech MountainBeech Mountain Farmers Market
Fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants,microgreens, gourmet dog treats and farm raised beef are just a few of the local products available for purchase. The Farmers Market is a great way to kick off your Labor Day Weekend and enjoy one of the best views of the High Country. After the market, take a
hike on one of the mountain’s scenic trails or stop by one of our restaurants for dinner.
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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.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/jonesconcert.jpgJones House Summer ConcertsJones House Summer Concerts2023-06-02 17:00:002023-08-25 17:00:00Jones House, Downtown BooneJones House, Downtown BooneJones House Summer Concerts, 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.
2023 SUMMER CONCERT SCHEDULE:
June 2- Watauga Community Band
June 9– High County Jazz Festival & Will Boyd Quintet
June 16- Boonerang Music and Arts Festival
June 23- Drayton Aldridge Duo & Swingbillies of Boonetown
June 30- Ruby Goose & Traynham Family
July 7- Luke Mears Trio & Handlebar Betty
July 14- The Smoky Dunes & Shay Martin Lovette
July 21- Mason Jar Confessions & Sassafras
July 28- Gary McCullough, Sarah with an H & Brooks Forsyth
August 4- Two Bird Stone Duo & Scottish Fish
August 11- Barrett Davis Trio & Lund
August 18 – Doc Watson Day
The Mustard Cutters
David Grier & Jake Stargel
Laura Boosinger & Josh Goforth
August 25- Belleville Rendezvous & Todd Wright
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Family Fun Night- Brick Over Pizzeria.jpgFamily Fun Night Beech MountainFamily Fun Night Beech Mountain2023-06-02 17:30:002023-08-11 17:30:00Brick Oven Pizzeria, Beech MountainBrick Oven Pizzeria, Beech MountainFamily Fun Night Beech Mountain at Brick Over Pizzeria!
Family fun nights include live music, bounce houses, and movies under the stars (weather depending). All for FREE!
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/artcrawl.JPGBoone First Friday Art CrawlBoone First Friday Art Crawl2023-06-02 18:00:002023-11-03 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.
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Movies will be shown starting at sunset on a 33-foot wide screen on the concert lawn. Admission to Movies on Main and all games are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Concessions will be available for purchase.
2023 Movie Lineup:
May 12: The Aristocats
June 9: Puss in Boots
July 7: Encanto
August 11: Minions, The Rise of Gru
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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
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/AsheCountyFarmersMarket.jpgWest Jefferson Farmers MarketWest Jefferson Farmers Market2023-06-03 08:00:002023-10-28 08:00:00West Jefferson NCWest Jefferson NCWest Jefferson Farmers Market Ashe County NC 2023
A covered open-air market located on the backstreet in West Jefferson. Fresh, locally grown produce, nursery plants, homemade baked goods and handmade crafts.
FREEhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Kids Fishing.jpgBeech Mountain Kiddo Fishing DerbyBeech Mountain Kiddo Fishing Derby2023-06-03 09:00:002023-06-03 09:00:00Lake Coffee 111 Lakeledge Road , Beech Mountain NCLake Coffee 111 Lakeledge Road , Beech Mountain NCBeech Mountain Kiddo Fishing Derby
This is a wonderful time to get outside and enjoy spending time with family. With a stocked lake full of trout and other fish, you are bound to catch something. Even if you do not, all children go home with a prize!
Derby will take place at Lake Coffee, and is for Children 12 and under only. Prizes are awarded for various categories, and there is no charge.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Summmer Starter.pngAshe History Museum Summer StarterAshe History Museum Summer Starter2023-06-03 10:00:002023-06-03 10:00:00Museum of Ashe County History, JeffersonMuseum of Ashe County History, JeffersonOn June 3rd, 2023 the Museum of Ashe County History will host a Summer Starter, an open house event
featuring the Over Mountain Victory Trail Association. Come celebrate the upcoming summer season
with a community dish tasting, book sale, exhibit dedication, and living history encampment.
During this event visitors will have an opportunity to sample dishes from the Ashe County cookbook,
“Steeped in History,†tour the museum’s newest exhibit titled Love, Loss, and Basketball: The 1965 Ashe
Central Basketball Team, enjoy live music, and more.
Special guests that day will include members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association, who will be
setting up an 18th century militia encampment on the museum’s grounds. The OMVTA is a nonprofit
organization, who work to tell the story of the Appalachian militiamen who participated in the Battle of
Kings Mountain, and educate the public about 18th century life.
This event is FREE and open to the public and will take place on the museum’s grounds located at 301
East Main Street in Jefferson, NC. For more information regarding this event call the Museum of Ashe
County History at (336) 846-1904.
General Admissionhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/1972333_10152349733459750_322975369_n.jpgApple Hill Farm Alpaca Shearing DayApple Hill Farm Alpaca Shearing Day2023-06-03 10:00:002023-06-03 10:00:00Apple Hill Farm, Banner Elk NCApple Hill Farm, Banner Elk NCApple Hill Farm Alpaca Shearing Day
Viewing by RESERVATION ONLY
Have you ever wondered what it’s like when an alpaca gets a hair cut? Join us for Alpaca Shearing Day and see for yourself! Make a reservation for a one hour time-slot. You’ll get a front row view of the whole process of shearing, fleece sorting, and more.
