Blowing Rock Festivals Main Events 2021

The town of Blowing Rock may be small, but they have some great events!  Here are the main events for 2021 (updated for Covid).  You can find more information on activities around Blowing Rock in our Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide.

• BLOWING ROCK WINTERFEST
  January 28-31
  Features live music, restaurant specials, ice carvings & more
  
  
• APP SKI MOUNTAIN MELTDOWN GAMES
  March 20-21
  Cardboard box derby, 3-man sled contest, railjam & more
  
  
• BLOWING ROCK TROUT DERBY
  April 3 *pending 2021
  Free, prizes and trophies- family friendly
  
  
• ART IN THE PARK
  May-Oct Second Weekend
  Juried art show Saturdays and free concert in the park Sundays
  
  
• BLOWING ROCK CHARITY HORSE SHOW
  June-Aug *pending-may be closed to the public due to Covid
  Watch horses from around the world compete from the grandstand or box seats
  
  
• BLOWING ROCK INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL
  July 3-4 *pending 2021
  Music in the park, games and Main Street parade
  
  
• SYMPHONY BY THE LAKE
  
  
• PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
  
  
• BLOWING ROCK HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
  
  
• BLOWING ROCK CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
  
  
• CHOOSE & CUT SEASON
  
  
• ANNUAL KILN OPENING
  
  
• APP SKI MTN NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS