High Country Events Calendar: This Week 2024 - 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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FORUM MUSIC SERIES
July 8, 5 & 7:30pm, Hayes Auditorium, Lees McRae College, Banner Elk
This week: The Modern Gentleman- With an extraordinary origin story starting out as members of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame band “The Four Seasons”, Landon Beard, Todd Fournier and brothers Brian Brigham and Brandon Brigham were almost predestined to become the MODERN voices of yesterday. 

PRIVATE GOAT FEEDING
Daily, Land of Milk & Honey Farm, Boone
30-minute, private experience, where you will bottle feed our 5 baby goat kids. Enjoy holding them and watching them jump around with glee after their tummies are full. Book online.

BLOWING ROCK CONCERTS
July 8, 7pm, Broyhill Park Gazebo, Blowing Rock
Concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for your comfort. This week: Abby Bryant and the Echoes

KING STREET FARMERS MARKET
July 16, 3:30-6:30pm, 126 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone
Offering fresh produce, eggs, meats, goat cheese, baked goods and value added foods from local farms, many of which, you won't see anywhere else in Watauga county. Local artists, crafts, live music, special events, and food trucks too!

BOONE BIGFOOTS SUMMER BASEBALL
July 16, 6:30pm, Smith Stadium, AppState, Boone
Cheer on the Boone Bigfoots as they play summer baseball as a part of the Coastal Plains League at Appalachian State University's beautiful Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium. Today: vs Forest City

FARM TOUR + CATTLE CHECK & FEEDING TOURS
Wednesdays & Saturdays, Farm tour @ 11, Cattle Check @ 4:30, Shipley Farms, Boone
Get an intimate at a local working farm! Cattle Checks & Feeding are perfect for families and children! - Reservations required

FROM THE MOUNTAINTOP: THE EDGAR TUFTS STORY
July 16-20, 7pm, Hayes Auditorium, Lees McRae College, Banner Elk
 What did Banner Elk, North Carolina, look like in the 1890s? With the vision of Edgar Tufts, a young seminary student, one tiny town gained a church, college, orphanage, and hospital. This original musical by the team who brought you "The Denim King: The Moses Cone Story," "America's Artist: The Norman Rockwell Story," and "The [W]right Sister" is presented after thoughtful research among the families who have lived here for generations. Using traditional mountain music mixed with a lyrical style, audiences will be moved and inspired by this great man. 

DOWNTOWN GETDOWN DRUM CIRCLE
July 17, 5:30-7:30pm, Jones House, Downtown Boone
"BYOD" - Bring Your Own Drum - or other instruments you can dance and groove with. The circle starts promptly at 5:30. Potential to continue at Jimmy Smith or Durham Park for those interested in continuing beyond 7:30.

GRILLIN & CHILLIN
July 17, 6pm, Caddyshack Café, Sugar Mountain
Listen and dance to live music on the deck of the Caddyshack Cafe at the Sugar Mountain Public Golf Club. 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 FARMERS MARKET
July 18, 2-6pm, Blowing Rock Antiques, Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock
Join us for the finest in fresh fruits, veggies, whole foods, eggs, honey, flowers, plants and meats from local farmers.

BELL-DENK-ISSERLIS TRIO
July 18, 7pm, Schaefer Center, Appstate, Downtown Boone
Hailed as a “dream team of performers” (Strings Magazine), violinist Joshua Bell, pianist Jeremy Denk, and cellist Steven Isserlis will come together to offer an unparalleled evening of Fauré chamber music. This summer marks the trio’s first U.S. appearance since their debut tour in 2019, where they received widespread praise for their “fresh and cohesive sensitivity and superb technical polish”

MUSIC IN THE PARK
July 18, 6:30pm, Tate Evans Park, Banner Elk
This week: Kids in America.  Vendors are on site and there is a raffle to support the series. No pets allowed in the concert area.

OLD TIME JAM
July 18, 7-9pm, 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. On warm evenings, circle up on the Jones House lawn and porch; on cooler evenings, move the things indoors to the parlor and galleries. Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music but are asked to be respectful of the musicians. After catching up and choosing a key the music will begin, with the last call for tunes coming around 9:45.

FINE ART & MASTER CRAFTS FESTIVAL
July 19-21, Friday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sugar Mountain Resort
This festival is strictly for fine art, master crafts & approved specialty/gourmet items. All artists will participate by invitation only via a juried process. 

JONES HOUSE SUMMER CONCERTS
July 19, 5pm, Jones House Lawn, Downtown Boone
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: Rob Nance & Time Sawyer

MUSICFEST IN SUGAR GROVE
July 19-20, Friday 4:30-10:30pm, Saturday 10am-10pm, Old Cove Creek School, Sugar Grove
This outdoor music festival features traditional and bluegrass bands. Food and merchandise vendors on site. Paid entry.

BACKSTREET CONCERTS
July 19, 5:30-7pm, Backstreet Park, West Jefferson
Cabin Creek Band will be playing some old time mountain music.  Bring a chair!  Food trucks on site.

SYMPHONY BY THE LAKE
July 19, 6pm, Chetola Resort, Blowing Rock
Opening music begins at 5:30PM with the featured performance beginning at 7:30PM. You are also welcome to bring your own picnic including beer and wine to enjoy on the lawn. Chairs and blankets are welcome; no grills, umbrellas or tables that would obstruct the view of those behind you, please.

LIVE: CHARLIE ELLIS
July 19-20, 6-9pm, Green Park Inn, Blowing Rock
Free concerts every Friday and Saturday night with local jazz musician Charlie Ellis! The Divide Tavern is open to the public.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT
July 19, 4-7:30pm, Brick Oven Pizzeria, Beech Mountain
Live music (5:30-8:30) and a bounce house for the kids(4pm-7:30pm). The event is free, and food and beverage are available for purchase. (This is an outdoor event and is weather dependent).

ENSEMBLE STAGE: MINDGAME
July 19-28, 7pm, Old Banner Elk School, Banner Elk
This is a puzzle-box of a play. A thriller that actually manages to thrill, and a very dark comedy that twists and spirals towards a completely unexpected ending. This is one play where seeing isn't quite believing.

WILKESBORO FARMERS MARKET
July 20, 7:30-12pm, Yadkin Valley Marketplace, North Wilkesboro
Join us at the Wilkes County Farmers' Market for the Opening Day of the 2024 Season!

BOONE FARMERS MARKET
July 20, 8-12pm, Horn in the West, Boone
Offers local produce, meats, and flowers plus live music, cooking demos and children's activities

ASHE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
July 20, 8-12pm, Backstreet, West Jefferson
Features fresh seasonal produce grown locally, complemented by juried crafts handmade by Ashe County artisans. Special Activities: Extension 4-H Earth Day Activity, Kid & Youth Corner, Music By Horseplay

SCENIC LIFT RIDES
July 20, 10-6pm, Sugar Mountain Resort, Sugar Mountain
Ride the scenic Summit Express lift to the top or navigate the downhill bike trails. Open 10 AM-6 PM.

TODD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
July 20, 6 pm, Cook Park, Todd
This Week: Sassafras. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Large tents will be set up to protect concert goers from sun or rain. Food and beverages are available for purchase. 

LIVE MUSIC AT THE BARNYARD
July 20, 6-8pm, Mast Farm Inn, Valle Crucis
This Week: Pigeon River Messenger. Join us every Saturday at the Mast Farm Inn for live music accompanied by our barnyard animals! We will have corn hole, hotdogs, drinks, and more!

CONCERTS ON THE DECK
July 20, 6pm, Yadkin Valley Marketplace, Wilkesboro
This Week: A double dose of rock 'n' roll   with ZZ Top Notch and Pandora's Box The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute. Food trucks will serve delicious bites, and you can enjoy social district beverages sold on-site or from downtown businesses. Leashed pets are welcome to join in on the fun!   Coolers are okay, but please don't bring glass or outside alcohol.

CANDLELIGHT GHOST TOURS
July 20, 7:30pm, Wilkes Heritage Museum, Wilkesboro
Tours begin at 7:30 pm and begin in the front courtyard of Wilkes Heritage Museum. You can reserve your spot for Candlelight Ghost Tours over the phone at (336) 667-3171 during regular business hours (Mon - Fri, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm). Prepayment is required to book your reservation, so please have your payment information ready before calling.

ST PAUL AND THE BROKEN BONES
July 20, 8pm, Schaefer Center, Appstate, Boone NC
St. Paul & The Broken Bones consists of Paul Janeway (vocals), Jesse Phillips (bass), Browan Lollar (guitar), Kevin Leon (drums), Al Gamble (keyboards), Allen Branstetter (trumpet), Chad Fisher (trombone), and Amari Ansari (saxophone). The eight-piece ensemble burst into the world with their 2014 debut, Half the City, establishing a sound that quickly became a calling card and landing the band a slew of major festivals including Lollapalooza, Coachella and Glastonbury.

FULL MOON FLOAT
July 20, 8:30pm, Price Lake Boat Rentals, Blue Ridge Parkway
Ever wanted to paddle Price Lake by moonlight? Now is your chance! Price Lake Boat Rentals is now offering full moon paddles twice per month. Registration is required ahead of time. Moonrise will be at 9:07 PM.