High Country Events Calendar: This Week 2025 - events and festivals for Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, West Jefferson and Wilkesboro
This events calendar is updated weekly every Monday by the NC High Country Regional Visitor Center staff.  The newest print version is also available for pick up every Monday in the visitor center located between Boone & Blowing Rock.  Download to your phone for easy reference!

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ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Daily, 10-5pm, Edgewood Cottage, Blowing Rock
See artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.  This week: Cathy Futral and Lauren Waterworth

BOONE BIGFOOTS BASEBALL
June 2, 6:30, Appstate Smith Stadium, Boone
Cheer on the Boone Bigfoots as they play summer baseball at Appalachian State University's beautiful Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium. Today: vs Wilmington Sharks

KING STREET MARKET
June 3, 3:30-6:30, 126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone
Offers a wide array of local goods including produce, meats, flowers, bread, eggs, crafts, and more!

RED, WHITE & BLUEGRASS
June 3, 7pm, American Legion Hall, Blowing Rock
Enjoy live bluegrass music indoors from the area’s best performers!  $5 Donation requested. Food available.

HISTORIC APPALACHIAN THEATRE TOUR
June 4, 3-4pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
Enjoy guided tours of the revitalized 1938 Art Deco Appalachian Theatre featuring a walk-through of the historic venue, insight into the theatre's past, and a 15-minute documentary chronicling the evolution of the theatre featuring first-hand perspectives. 

GRILLIN & CHILLIN        
June 4, 5:30-9pm, Caddyshack Café, Sugar Mountain Public Golf Club
Listen and dance to live music. Top regional bands perform 6-9 PM. Free admission. Dinner and drinks are available to purchase beginning at 5:30. Lawn setting is also available so bring your own chair! Enjoy sunset panoramic mountain views.

BLOWING ROCK CHARITY HORSESHOW: SADDLEBRED SHOW
June 5-8, 9-4pm, Broyhill Equestrian Preserve, Blowing Rock
The glitz and glam lasts 4 days, with can't-miss classes like the Three and Five Gaited Open championships, the fine harness division, and roadster classes, with Hackney ponies competing alongside the American Saddlebreds in this division.

BLOWING ROCK FARMERS MARKET
June 5, 12-6pm, Antiques on Sunset, Blowing Rock
Head on over to 379 Sunset Drive (by Antiques on Sunset) and support your local farmers!

AVERY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
June 5, 3-6pm, Historic Banner Elk School, Downtown Banner Elk
Find fresh food locally grown, handmade soaps and textiles, live plants, local meats and cheeses and much more!

OLD TIME JAM
June 5, 7-10pm, Jones House, Downtown Boone
Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have - and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music but are asked to be respectful of the musicians. 

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND
June 6-8, Grandfather Mountain, Linville
This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours. Register online

BLUE RIDGE FIBER FEST
June 6-7, 9-5pm, Higgins Fairgrounds, Sparta
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.

BEECH MOUNTAIN FARMERS MARKET
June 6, 2-6pm, Public Parkway Lot, Beech Mountain
Fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, and farm raised beef are just a few of the local products that will be available for purchase. With a live DJ spinning tunes and giveaways, the market is more than just a string of local vendors, it is an experience.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT
June 6, 5-8pm, The Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria, Beech Mountain
Includes live music (5:30 – 8:45 pm), a bounce house (4:00-7:30 pm) and outdoor movies (8:45 pm). The event is free with food and beverage available for purchase inside. (all events are weather dependent). Band this week: Woodie & The String Pullers

FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL
June 6, 5-7pm, Downtown Boone
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.

JONES HOUSE SUMMER CONCERT
June 6, 5pm, Jones House, Downtown Boone
Concerts are free and open to the public, rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM. This week: Beppe Gambetta, Clay Lunsford & Matthew Weaver

BACKSTREET CONCERT SERIES
June 6, 5:30-7pm, Backstreet Park, Downtown West Jefferson
Bring a chair and enjoy music from Wayne Henderson.

MARTY STEWART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES
June 6, 7:30pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy-winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree.

HELPING HANDS CONCERT
June 6, 7pm, Hayes Auditorium, Lees McRae College, Banner Elk
The concert features Country Music Hall of Famer Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers and bluegrass stars Darin & Brooke Aldridge.

EQUINOX ORCHESTRA: BEATLES TO BOURBON STREET
June 6, 7pm, Walker Center, Wilkesboro
All across America and around the world, audiences have fallen in love with these two sophisticated Southern gentlemen and the high-energy show featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.

ASHE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
June 7, 8-1pm, Backstreet, Downtown West Jefferson
Always fresh and local!

WATAUGA COUNTY (BOONE) FARMERS MARKET
June 7, 8-12pm, Horn in the West, Boone
Find the freshest produce, meats, and flowers, plus unique artisan goods and much more at this 100% local producer only market. Live music, food trucks, cooking demonstrations and children's activities are featured weekly

KIDDO FISHING DERBY
June 7, 9-12pm, Lake Coffey, Beech Mountain
Free for children 12 & under. Participants should bring their own pole & tackle to compete. They will have gift bags for all participants. Registration will be in person at Lake Coffey. For more information, call 828-387-3003.

DAN’L BOONE DAY
June 7, 10-2pm, Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, Boone
Step back in time and celebrate National Daniel Boone Day in the town that bears his name! Join us at Hickory Ridge History Museum for a day filled with hands-on history, living historical interpreters, and colonial craft demonstrations that bring the 18th century to life.

ALPACA SHEARING DAY
June 7, 11am, Apple Hill Farm, Banner Elk
Viewing by RESERVATION ONLY. Have you ever wondered what it is like when an alpaca gets a hair cut? Join us for Alpaca Shearing Day and see for yourself! You will get a front row view of the whole process of shearing, fleece sorting, and more.

WKSK LIVE RADIO SHOW
June 7, 11am, Ashe Civic Center, West Jefferson
The duo, Lucas Pasley and Kyle Dean Smith will be the special music guest. This live radio concert event is free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted.

PIPES ON THE PARKWAY
June 7, 12-4pm, Orchard at Altapass, Spruce Pine/ Blue Ridge Parkway
Set amidst a stunning heirloom apple orchard perched along the Blue Ridge Parkway, this event offers a unique blend of history and harmony, with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop. Music Lineup: Queen City Pipes & Drums, Jig is Up, Open Celtic Session

ART IN THE PARK
June 7, 3-4pm, Picnic Shelter, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, Jefferson
This is an hour-long program and is free to the public. If you have any question about the program, call (336) 246-9653.

MUSIC ON MAIN
June 7, 5-9pm, Main Street, Sparta
Bring a chair, or just your dancin’ shoes, and meet us on Main for a night to remember! June Local Opener Bands (5-7pm): Red River Dawn, Blues Nomads, StevieMack, Wild Hares, and Bullhead Mountain Boys! Headliner: Lazy Man Dub Band

COOLEST CORNER ASHE BASH
June 7, 6pm, Ashe County Government Complex, Jefferson
This year: International Bluegrass Music Association multi-award winners Darin & Brooke Aldridge will kick off the evening with the melodious bluegrass and gospel that have earned them national attention and opportunities to play at the Grand Ole Opry over 50 times. After a short intermission, enjoy the return of crowd favorites, Scythian! Their high-energy blend of Celtic and Appalachian roots music will get you on your feet, laughing and dancing into the night! On-site food vendors, free parking, and free shuttles beginning at 5:00 pm. Guests are invited to bring a chair, but no alcohol or pets are allowed.

CONCERT ON THE LAWN
June 8, 5-8pm, Top of the Beech Inn, Beech Mountain
Chairs are available or bring your own. Food and drink are available for purchase (no outside food or drink). Pets on leashes are welcome.  This week: The King Bees