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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LAMB CUDDLES
Daily, 10-4pm, Land of Milk and Honey Farm, Deep Gap
 Enjoy an hour of cuddle time in the pen with lambs. Our newborn lambs are in one large pen along with their mothers in one of the barns (bathroom provided in barn). We have time slots available every day - Saturdays 11:00-4:00, Sundays 1:00-4:00. *We have available times during the week but set these up to your needs - 828-773-6429

BLUE RIDGE CONSERVANCY APRIL AMPHIBO-HIKE
April 3, 10am, Green Knob Parking Area, Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock
The Green Knob Loop is 2.2 miles and moderately difficult. There are some steep sections and a few trees down. Since we'll be doing some birding, this hike will be slower than usual. Bring boots, hiking poles, snacks, water and binoculars. Email Jordan Sellers if you plan to attend the hike. [email protected]

OLD TIME JAM
April 3, 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. 

ASHES AND ARROWS
April 3, 7:30pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
Recently seen on NBC's America's Got Talent! Ashes & Arrows is a dynamic country/rock band born from the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, and alps of Arrowtown, New Zealand, is making waves with their captivating blend of strong harmonies, poignant lyrics, and infectious on-stage presence.

FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL
April 4, 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.

BOONE EARTH FILM FEST
April 4, 6:15pm, The Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
A series of short-form documentaries and a panel discussion with experts and filmmakers compose the program. Each film spotlights topics affecting the Appalachian region's plant, animal, and human life and ecological impact of climate change.

WATAUGA COUNTY (BOONE) FARMERS MARKET OPENING DAY
April 5, 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

CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE BUILDFEST
April 5, 9-2pm, Watauga High School, Boone
A HUGE, free community event featuring more than 80 hands-on STEAM activities for kids aged 2-12, a giant Cardboard City for kids 5 and up, Tiny Town for kids under 5, Touch a Truck, the Amazing Science Show, food for sale and much, much more.

SPRING FEST
April 5, 10-2pm, Mountain View Elementary, Jefferson
Spring Fest turns 40! Feature=ing more than a dozen hands-on art activities for children of all ages including: Clay Station, Face Painting, Space Themed Crafts, Balloon Animals, Professor Whizzpop Magic Show, The Interactive Theatre of Jef and more!

MARTHA SPENCER AND THE WONDERLAND COUNTRY BAND
April 5, 7:30pm, Ashe Civic Center, West Jefferson
“Appalachian music, through and through, with all the dynamism of a string band and the longing of a lovelorn country song.” – Rolling Stone CountryLed by Martha Spencer, the Wonderland Country Band includes Jamie Collins on bass/vocals, Lucas Pasley on fiddle/banjo/vocals and Jake Dwyer on percussion/washboard/dance.