$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Classic Films App Theatre.jpgClassic Films @the App!Classic Films @the App!2023-01-10 19:00:002023-12-26 19:00:00Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCAppalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCClassic Films at Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone every Tuesday for $6! Find current films playing on the theatre website.
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Enjoy free concerts every Friday and Saturday night with local jazz musician Charlie Ellis! Mr. Ellis is an accomplished musician that has appeared in concert with Ramsey Lewis and Herbie Mann. Enjoy the music in the lobby and sitting rooms of the beautifully restored Green Park Inn. The Divide Tavern is open to the public.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/banner elk green.jpgArt on the GreenArt on the Green2023-05-28 10:00:002023-05-28 10:00:00Historic Banner Elk SchoolHistoric Banner Elk SchoolArt on the Greene Banner Elk features quality handmade arts and crafts from select regional and national artisans.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/farmersmarket.jpgKing Street MarketKing Street Market2023-05-30 16:00:002023-10-24 16:00:00126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone126 Poplar Grove Connector, BooneKing Street Market is Boone's newest weekday farmer's market, 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 include scroll art and baskets, photography, tye dye, and organic skincare. There's music, special events, and food trucks too!
King Street Market is at 126 Poplar Grove Connector, just past Galileo's off King Street in downtown Boone.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Boone NC Drum Circle.jpgBoone NC Drum CircleBoone NC Drum Circle2023-05-31 17:30:002023-08-30 17:30:00Jones House, Downtown BooneJones House, Downtown BooneBoone NC Drum Circle
A weekly event (weather permitting) centered on rhythm and movement at The Jones House in downtown Boone. People of all ages and musical abilities can come together in a safe space for fun collective improvisation.
"BYOD" - Bring Your Own Drum - or other instruments you can dance and groove with. The circle starts promptly at 5:30. Potential "after party" at Jimmy Smith or Durham Park for those interested in continuing beyond 7:30.
$8 General Admission per household. Members (with Household Membership and above) are always free.https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Doodlebug Club Blowing Rock Art and History Museum.jpgDoodlebug ClubDoodlebug Club2023-06-01 09:30:002023-11-16 09:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumDoodlebug Club- Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
Preschool-age children and a caregiver are invited to Doodlebug Club — a fun, educational art program focused on basic art skills (holding your paintbrush, identifying primary colors, shapes, textures, etc.). Elements of art are introduced through picture books and art projects.
Children have fun while being introduced to different art media, from watercolor to clay. A great program to introduce your child to art, develop fine motor and pre-literacy skills, and meet other children and parents.
ONLINE REGISTRATION is required. Registration opens two weeks before class dates.
Meets every First and Third Thursday morning of the month 9:30-10:30
Ages 2-5 and a caregiver
Max of 6 households or 8 individual students
$8 General Admission per household. Members (with Household Membership and above) are always freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Doodlebug Club BRAHM.jpgDoodlebug ClubDoodlebug Club2023-06-01 09:30:002024-01-04 09:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumPreschool-age children and a caregiver are invited to Doodlebug Club — a fun, educational art program focused on basic art skills (holding your paintbrush, identifying primary colors, shapes, textures, etc.). Elements of art are introduced through picture books and art projects.
Children have fun while being introduced to different art media, from watercolor to clay. A great program to introduce your child to art, develop fine motor and pre-literacy skills, and meet other children and parents.
ONLINE REGISTRATION is required. Registration opens two weeks before class dates.
Meets every First and Third Thursday morning of the month 9:30-10:30
Ages 2-5 and a caregiver
Max of 6 households or 8 individual students
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blowing Rock Farmers Market.jpgBlowing Rock Farmers MarketBlowing Rock Farmers Market2023-06-01 14:00:002023-09-07 14:00:00Blowing Rock Antiques, Sunset Drive, Blowing RockBlowing Rock Antiques, Sunset Drive, Blowing RockBlowing Rock Farmers Market 2023
Blowing Rock Antiques Parking Lot, Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock from 2-6pm
Join us in Downtown Blowing Rock for the finest in fresh fruits, veggies, whole foods,eggs, honey, flowers, plants and meats from local farmers.
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Instruction at 6pm, dance begins at 6:30!
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Square-Dance-at-Bascom-Lamar-Lunsfords-House-1-1200x922.jpegBlowing Rock Square DanceBlowing Rock Square Dance2023-06-01 18:00:002023-08-17 18:00:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumIf you have never square danced before or are a little rusty there will be instruction from 6 pm - 6:30 pm. Then the dance will kick off at 6:30 and last until about 8 pm.
Admission to the dance is free. Donations for the band are encouraged."
$5 Donation Suggestedhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/RedWhite&BluegrassJam.jpgThe Red, White & Bluegrass JamThe Red, White & Bluegrass Jam2023-06-01 18:00:002023-10-19 18:00:00American Legion Hall, Blowing RockAmerican Legion Hall, Blowing RockThe Red, White & Bluegrass Jam, Blowing Rock NC
Enjoy live bluegrass music from the areas best performers!
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Jones House Jams, Boone NC.jpgJones House JamsJones House Jams2023-06-01 19:30:002023-11-16 19:30:00The Jones HouseThe Jones HouseJones House Jams Old-Time Jam Downtown Boone NC
Please note the new time: Thursday from 7-10 PM. These events are free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring an acoustic 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 9:45.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blue Ridge Fiber Fest Sparta NC.jpgBlue Ridge Fiber FestBlue Ridge Fiber Fest2023-06-02 09:00:002023-06-03 09:00:00Alleghany County (NC) Fairgrounds, 1375 US Highway 21N, Sparta, NC Alleghany County (NC) Fairgrounds, 1375 US Highway 21N, Sparta, NC Blue Ridge Fiber Fest, Sparta NC 2023
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.
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Fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants,microgreens, gourmet dog treats and farm raised beef are just a few of the local products available for purchase. The Farmers Market is a great way to kick off your Labor Day Weekend and enjoy one of the best views of the High Country. After the market, take a
hike on one of the mountain’s scenic trails or stop by one of our restaurants for dinner.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/jonesconcert.jpgJones House Summer ConcertsJones House Summer Concerts2023-06-02 17:00:002023-08-25 17:00:00Jones House, Downtown BooneJones House, Downtown BooneJones House Summer Concerts, Downtown Boone NC Free Music
Join us on the lawn for free musical performances from some of your favorite local and regional acts. Concerts will be held weekly on Fridays starting at 5:00 PM June- August.
2023 SUMMER CONCERT SCHEDULE:
June 2- Watauga Community Band
June 9– High County Jazz Festival & Will Boyd Quintet
June 16- Boonerang Music and Arts Festival
June 23- Drayton Aldridge Duo & Swingbillies of Boonetown
June 30- Ruby Goose & Traynham Family
July 7- Luke Mears Trio & Handlebar Betty
July 14- The Smoky Dunes & Shay Martin Lovette
July 21- Mason Jar Confessions & Sassafras
July 28- Gary McCullough, Sarah with an H & Brooks Forsyth
August 4- Two Bird Stone Duo & Scottish Fish
August 11- Barrett Davis Trio & Lund
August 18 – Doc Watson Day
The Mustard Cutters
David Grier & Jake Stargel
Laura Boosinger & Josh Goforth
August 25- Belleville Rendezvous & Todd Wright
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Top local performers from the area and beyond bring an enjoyable, casual evening to the town performing a variety of music ranging from bluegrass to soulful blues. The event is Free.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Family Fun Night- Brick Over Pizzeria.jpgFamily Fun Night Beech MountainFamily Fun Night Beech Mountain2023-06-02 17:30:002023-08-11 17:30:00Brick Oven Pizzeria, Beech MountainBrick Oven Pizzeria, Beech MountainFamily Fun Night Beech Mountain at Brick Over Pizzeria!
Family fun nights include live music, bounce houses, and movies under the stars (weather depending). All for FREE!
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/artcrawl.JPGBoone First Friday Art CrawlBoone First Friday Art Crawl2023-06-02 18:00:002023-11-03 18:00:00Downtown BooneDowntown BooneBoone First Friday Art Crawl
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.
