Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Ashe Arts Council Tree Fest.jpgAshe Arts Council Tree FestAshe Arts Council Tree Fest2020-11-24 10:30:002020-12-30 10:30:00Ashe County Arts CouncilAshe County Arts CouncilCome visit the Ashe County Arts Council in Historic Downtown West Jefferson and see seven thematically decorated Christmas trees & miniatures art exhibit. Holiday gift shop with locally made art and crafts on-site as well.
$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/BRAHM Afternoon Art Club.jpgBlowing Rock Afternoon Art Club *CANCELLEDBlowing Rock Afternoon Art Club *CANCELLED2020-11-24 15:30:002020-12-29 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. Email: jennifer@blowingrockmuseum.org
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/High Country Turkey Trot Boone NC.jpgHigh Country Turkey Trot Boone NCHigh Country Turkey Trot Boone NC2020-11-26 09:00:002020-11-26 09:00:00Boone Greenway TrailBoone Greenway TrailAnnual High Country Turkey Trot - The LARGEST 5K in the High Country - takes place on Thanksgiving morning! Clawson-Burnley Park @ Boone Greenway Trail (off State Farm Rd)
Register for RACE or FUN RUN / WALK!
Adults/Teens: $30
Kids 12 & Under: $10 (includes logo magnet; does NOT include long-sleeve commemorative t-shirt. Register as an Adult/Teen size SM to receive a t-shirt)
T-shirt guaranteed ONLY for registrations PRIOR to Nov. 1st
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Nov. 17th
PRICES INCREASE Nov. 18th - Adults/Teens: $35; Kids 12 & Under: $15
$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blowing Rock Doodlebug Club.jpgBlowing Rock Doodlebug Club *CANCELLEDBlowing Rock Doodlebug Club *CANCELLED2020-11-26 10:30:002020-12-24 10:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumPreschool age children and a parent/guardian are invited to Doodlebug Club, a fun educational art program focused on basic art skills such as holding your paintbrush, the primary colors, or holding a pair of scissors while introducing them to different art mediums, from watercolors to clay. After clean up, it is story time! It’s a great way to introduce your child to art and meet other children and parents.
Every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Free for Museum members, $5 for non-members.
Space is limited. Call to reserve your spot today.
Photo credits: Rich Davis (c) 2009 www.pickanddraw.com
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Jones House Weekly Jam Boone NC.jpgJones House Weekly Jam CANCELLEDJones House Weekly Jam CANCELLED2020-11-26 19:30:002021-01-07 19:30:00The Jones House, King Street, Downtown BooneThe Jones House, King Street, Downtown BooneJones House Weekly Jam Downtown Boone NC
*Cancelled until further notice*
This event is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring an 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 10:50 PM.
For more information on Old-Time Jams,
contact Mark Freed, Cultural Resources Program Coordinator,
at mark.freed@townofboone.net or 828.268.6280
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Watauga Arts DT Gallery.jpgHoliday Artist Market King Street Art CollectiveHoliday Artist Market King Street Art Collective2020-11-27 12:00:002020-12-18 12:00:00585 West. King Street, Boone NC 28607585 West. King Street, Boone NC 28607Holiday Artist Market King Street Art Collective, Boone NC
Gallery and Holiday Artist Market
A Project of Watauga Arts Council
Address: 585 West. King Street. (Above Doe Ridge Pottery)
Hours: 12-5pm - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
November 20th-December 20th, 2020
Watauga-arts.org
**Art Demonstrations on Sunday from 3-5
FREEhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Christmas Blowing Rock.jpgBlowing Rock Christmas in the Park CANCELLEDBlowing Rock Christmas in the Park CANCELLED2020-11-27 14:00:002020-11-27 14:00:00Memorial Park Blowing Rock, NC 28605Memorial Park Blowing Rock, NC 28605Blowing Rock Christmas in the Park and Lighting of the Town 2020: Held in Memorial Park in Blowing Rock, Christmas in the park features Santa, games, carolers, hot chocolate and the lighting of the town tree!
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Watch the official lighting of the West Jefferson NC Christmas 2020 tree and thousands of lights around downtown West Jefferson. Stay for awhile and shop and dine in downtown West Jefferson
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Beech Mountain Holiday Market.jpgBeech Mountain Holiday MarketBeech Mountain Holiday Market2020-11-28 10:00:002020-11-28 10:00:00Buckeye Recreation Center, Beech MtnBuckeye Recreation Center, Beech MtnBeech Mountain Holiday Market 2020
Get a jump start on holiday arts and crafts at the Holiday Market held at Buckeye Recreation Center.
FREEhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/brparade.jpgBlowing Rock Christmas Parade CANCELLEDBlowing Rock Christmas Parade CANCELLED2020-11-28 10:00:002020-11-28 10:00:00Main StreetMain StreetBlowing Rock Christmas Parade 2020
Held on Main Street, the parade features community floats, music, antique cars, and much more!
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Watauga Arts DT Gallery 2.jpgHoliday Artist MarketHoliday Artist Market2020-11-28 12:00:002020-12-19 12:00:00585 West. King Street, Boone NC 28607585 West. King Street, Boone NC 28607Holiday Artist Market King Street Art Collective, Boone NC
Gallery and Holiday Artist Market
A Project of Watauga Arts Council
Address: 585 West. King Street. (Above Doe Ridge Pottery)
Hours: 12-5pm - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
November 20th-December 20th, 2020
Watauga-arts.org
**Art Demonstrations on Sunday from 3-5
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Santa at the Blowing Rock.jpgSanta at The Blowing RockSanta at The Blowing Rock2020-11-28 13:00:002020-12-20 13:00:00The Blowing RockThe Blowing RockSanta at The Blowing Rock 2020 Enjoy a special visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy the clear winter views from North Carolina's Oldest Attraction. Free admission for one child and accompanying adult.
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Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Watauga Arts DT Gallery 3.jpgKing Street Art Collective Holiday MarketKing Street Art Collective Holiday Market2020-11-29 12:00:002020-12-20 12:00:00585 West. King Street, Boone NC 28607585 West. King Street, Boone NC 28607Holiday Artist Market King Street Art Collective, Boone NC
Gallery and Holiday Artist Market
A Project of Watauga Arts Council
Address: 585 West. King Street. (Above Doe Ridge Pottery)
Hours: 12-5pm - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
November 20th-December 20th, 2020
Watauga-arts.org
**Art Demonstrations on Sunday from 3-5
$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/BRAHM Afternoon Art Club.jpgBlowing Rock Afternoon Art Club *CANCELLEDBlowing Rock Afternoon Art Club *CANCELLED2020-12-01 15:30:002020-12-29 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. Email: jennifer@blowingrockmuseum.org
$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blowing Rock Doodlebug Club.jpgBlowing Rock Doodlebug Club *CANCELLEDBlowing Rock Doodlebug Club *CANCELLED2020-12-03 10:30:002020-12-24 10:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumPreschool age children and a parent/guardian are invited to Doodlebug Club, a fun educational art program focused on basic art skills such as holding your paintbrush, the primary colors, or holding a pair of scissors while introducing them to different art mediums, from watercolors to clay. After clean up, it is story time! It’s a great way to introduce your child to art and meet other children and parents.
Every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Free for Museum members, $5 for non-members.
Space is limited. Call to reserve your spot today.
Photo credits: Rich Davis (c) 2009 www.pickanddraw.com
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Jones House Weekly Jam Boone NC.jpgJones House Weekly Jam CANCELLEDJones House Weekly Jam CANCELLED2020-12-03 19:30:002021-01-07 19:30:00The Jones House, King Street, Downtown BooneThe Jones House, King Street, Downtown BooneJones House Weekly Jam Downtown Boone NC
*Cancelled until further notice*
This event is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring an 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 10:50 PM.
For more information on Old-Time Jams,
contact Mark Freed, Cultural Resources Program Coordinator,
at mark.freed@townofboone.net or 828.268.6280
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Watauga Arts DT Gallery.jpgHoliday Artist Market King Street Art CollectiveHoliday Artist Market King Street Art Collective2020-12-04 12:00:002020-12-18 12:00:00585 West. King Street, Boone NC 28607585 West. King Street, Boone NC 28607Holiday Artist Market King Street Art Collective, Boone NC
Gallery and Holiday Artist Market
A Project of Watauga Arts Council
Address: 585 West. King Street. (Above Doe Ridge Pottery)
Hours: 12-5pm - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
November 20th-December 20th, 2020
Watauga-arts.org
**Art Demonstrations on Sunday from 3-5
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Boone Christmas Tree Lighting.jpgBoone Jones House Christmas Tree Lighting Boone Jones House Christmas Tree Lighting 2020-12-04 17:00:002020-12-04 17:00:00The Jones HouseThe Jones HouseCelebrate the beginning of the holiday season at the Jones House with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting!
Starting at 5:45 PM, the Watauga High School Honors Choir and the Women’s Chamber will perform a medley of holiday music on the Jones House porch at 5:45 P.M.
Following their performance, Mayor Rennie Brantz and Town Council members will officially begin the holiday season in Boone by lighting the Jones House Christmas Tree at 6:30 P.M. with the help of the Appalachian State Sustainable Energy Society.
At 6:45 P.M, Split Rail Records, Appalachian State’s student-run record label, will host the Christhanakwanzika singer-songwriter showcase in the Mazie Jones Gallery featuring Jack Marion, Mairead Wyatt, Logan Hefner, and the High Country Jazz Collective.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Boone Festive First Friday Kyra Aulani.jpgBoone Festive First FridayBoone Festive First Friday2020-12-04 17:00:002020-12-04 17:00:00Downtown Boone NCDowntown Boone NCMake plans to come Downtown for festive, family-friendly fun activities!
We will have carolers and cloggers, orchestras and snowmen, Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as a community Christmas tree lighting!
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Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Boone First Friday Holiday Art Crawl.jpgBoone First Friday Holiday Art CrawlBoone First Friday Holiday Art Crawl2020-12-04 18:00:002020-12-04 18:00:00Downtown Boone NCDowntown Boone NCCelebrate the beginning of the Holiday season with shopping, music and art in downtown Boone NC
Free and Paid Eventshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/EnsembleStageItsAWonderfulLife.jpgBanner Elk Small Town ChristmasBanner Elk Small Town Christmas2020-12-04 18:30:002020-12-06 18:30:00Banner Elk NCBanner Elk NCSchedule of Events for 2019
Friday, Dec. 6
6:30 p.m. – Christmas Tree Lighting & Caroling at Corner on Main Park
7:00 p.m. – A Banner Elk Christmas musical variety show at Historic Banner Elk School
Saturday, Dec. 7
8:30 a.m. – 5K YMCA Reindeer Run in Tate-Evans Park
9:00 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Dunn’s Deli (through 10:30 a.m.)
9:00 a.m. – Holiday Market at Evans Auditorium at Lees-McRae College (through 5 p.m.)
10:00 a.m. – Christmas at Apple Hill Alpaca Farm (through 4 p.m.; tour purchase required)
2:00 p.m. – Banner Elk Polar Plunge at Wildcat Lake (plungers need to arrive at 1 p.m.)
6:00 p.m. – Parade of Lights on Main Street (ending with festivities in Tate-Evans Park)
Sunday, Dec. 8
All Day – Choose & Cut Christmas Trees at Avery County tree farms (get a free tree with Choose & Cut lodging package)
10:00 a.m. – Christmas at Apple Hill Alpaca Farm (through 4 p.m.; tour purchase required)
2:00 p.m. – A Banner Elk Christmas musical variety show at Historic Banner Elk School
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Banner Elk Christmas Tree Lighting.jpgBanner Elk Christmas Tree LightingBanner Elk Christmas Tree Lighting2020-12-04 18:30:002020-12-04 18:30:00Banner Elk NCBanner Elk NCChristmas Tree Lighting & Caroling at Corner on Main Park in downtown Banner Elk. Following is the Ensemble Stage performance "A Banner Elk Christmas" just down the street!
$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Appalachian Ski Mountain.jpgApp Ski Anniversary WeekendApp Ski Anniversary Weekend2020-12-05 08:00:002020-12-06 08:00:00App Ski Mtn, Blowing RockApp Ski Mtn, Blowing RockPRICE: $5 Ski Tickets for Day Session
Celebrate Appalachian Ski Mountain's 58th year of family fun as they roll back tickets to 1962 prices!
$5 Ski Tickets for the Day Session Saturday & Sunday (9am-4pm) ONLINE ONLY OFFER
