Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/farmersmarket.jpgKing Street MarketKing Street Market2024-07-30 16:00:002024-10-29 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.
$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Classic Films App Theatre.jpgClassic Films @the App!Classic Films @the App!2024-07-30 19:00:002024-12-17 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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The performance runs Tuesdays through Saturday at 8:00pm. The house gates open at 7:30.
Get ready for an exciting trip back in time, to the 18th Century North Carolina high country before and during the Revolutionary War when the 13 colonies threw off British rule to establish the United States of America.
Since 1952, Horn in the West has offered thrilling outdoor entertainment to generations of Americans. Loved by young and old alike, Horn in the West is located in the heart of Boone, North Carolina in the Daniel Boone Park.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-07-31 10:00:002024-09-08 10:00:00Edgewood Cottage, Blowing RockEdgewood Cottage, Blowing RockWhen you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2024 Schedule:
-May 27- June 2:
Skip Sickler, Photography + Morgan McCarver, Ceramics
- June 3-9:
Waitsel Smith, Painting + Kathryn Regel, Mixed Media
- June 10- June 16:
Paul Hunter Speagle, Oil + Patrick Richardson, Oil
- June 17- June 23:
Pat Chesire, Photography + Amalia Yosefa, Painting
- June 24 - 30:
Theresa Gloster, Folkart + Pat Miller, Fiber Art
- July 1- 7:
Earl Davis, Painting + Thomas Rowell, Photography
- July 8-14:
Ricky Evans, Painting and Photography + Bobbie Kelly, Painting and pastels
- July 15-21:
Frederick Craig Franz, Painting + Gina Marrale, Painting
- July 22-28:
Susan March Payne, Painting and quilts + Lonnie Webster, Photography
- July 29- August 4:
Jack Hamrick, Painting + Joann Pippin, Painting
- August 5-11:
Blue Ridge Fiber Guild, Fiber + Alysa Cantor, Ceramics
- August 12-18:
Scott Ballard, Painting + Randi Robeson, Painting
- August 19-25:
Brad Gates, Pointillism + Lee Harper, Painting
- August 26- Sept 1:
Jim Magruder, Photography + Sue Wilders, Painting
- September 2-8:
Lucas Hundley, Woodworking + Crystal Hurt, Painting, Shadowbox Art
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On Animal Enrichment Day, guests will see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. An enrichment is a special treat, new toy or even an unfamiliar scent given to the animals to break up their routines and help keep them active and intellectually stimulated. Visitors can enjoy watching enrichment demonstrations, talk directly with keepers and participate in family-oriented games and crafts.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Shipley Farms Cattle Check.jpgShipley Farms TourShipley Farms Tour2024-07-31 11:00:002024-09-25 11:00:00Shipley Farms, Boone NCShipley Farms, Boone NCJoin us for a 45 minute Shipley Farms Tour to learn what makes our products stand out, and see first hand how responsible farming practices make all the difference for our animals, our environment, and the flavor of our beef. Travel back in time through our history of farming in the Appalachians, and learn about how its been done for over 150 years!
TOUR RATES:
Adult (12 and Above) $15
Senior and Military $13
Children (4 - 12) $8
Children (Under 4) Free
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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.
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The performance runs Tuesdays through Saturday at 8:00pm. The house gates open at 7:30.
Get ready for an exciting trip back in time, to the 18th Century North Carolina high country before and during the Revolutionary War when the 13 colonies threw off British rule to establish the United States of America.
Since 1952, Horn in the West has offered thrilling outdoor entertainment to generations of Americans. Loved by young and old alike, Horn in the West is located in the heart of Boone, North Carolina in the Daniel Boone Park.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Jones House Jams, Boone NC.jpgJones House JamsJones House Jams2024-07-31 19:30:002024-11-20 19:30:00The Jones HouseThe Jones HouseJones House Jams Old-Time Jam Downtown Boone NC
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.
$8 General Admission per household. Members (with Household Membership and above) are always free.https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blowing Rock Doodlebug Club BRAHM.jpgDoodlebug ClubDoodlebug Club2024-08-01 09:30:002024-12-05 09:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumDoodlebug Club BRAHM 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.
Doodlebug Club is a great program to introduce your child to art and develop fine motor and pre-literacy skills while meeting other children and parents.
Cost: $8 General Admission. Online Registration Required.
$8 General Admission per household. Members (with Household Membership and above) are always freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blowing Rock NC Doodlebug Club BRAHM.jpgDoodlebug ClubDoodlebug Club2024-08-01 09:30:002024-11-21 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
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-08-01 10:00:002024-09-08 10:00:00Edgewood Cottage, Blowing RockEdgewood Cottage, Blowing RockWhen you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2024 Schedule:
-May 27- June 2:
Skip Sickler, Photography + Morgan McCarver, Ceramics
- June 3-9:
Waitsel Smith, Painting + Kathryn Regel, Mixed Media
- June 10- June 16:
Paul Hunter Speagle, Oil + Patrick Richardson, Oil
- June 17- June 23:
Pat Chesire, Photography + Amalia Yosefa, Painting
- June 24 - 30:
Theresa Gloster, Folkart + Pat Miller, Fiber Art
- July 1- 7:
Earl Davis, Painting + Thomas Rowell, Photography
- July 8-14:
Ricky Evans, Painting and Photography + Bobbie Kelly, Painting and pastels
- July 15-21:
Frederick Craig Franz, Painting + Gina Marrale, Painting
- July 22-28:
Susan March Payne, Painting and quilts + Lonnie Webster, Photography
- July 29- August 4:
Jack Hamrick, Painting + Joann Pippin, Painting
- August 5-11:
Blue Ridge Fiber Guild, Fiber + Alysa Cantor, Ceramics
- August 12-18:
Scott Ballard, Painting + Randi Robeson, Painting
- August 19-25:
Brad Gates, Pointillism + Lee Harper, Painting
- August 26- Sept 1:
Jim Magruder, Photography + Sue Wilders, Painting
- September 2-8:
Lucas Hundley, Woodworking + Crystal Hurt, Painting, Shadowbox Art
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blowing Rock Farmers Market.jpgBlowing Rock Farmers MarketBlowing Rock Farmers Market2024-08-01 14:00:002024-09-05 14:00:00Blowing Rock Antiques, Sunset Drive, Blowing RockBlowing Rock Antiques, Sunset Drive, Blowing RockBlowing Rock Farmers Market
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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The Banner Elk Concerts are a tradition and each year friends, neighbors and visitors meet weekly in the park for a great selection of bands, and lots of dancing. Local food, wine and beer vendors will be on site. Bring a chair or blanket to sit.
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The performance runs Tuesdays through Saturday at 8:00pm. The house gates open at 7:30.
Get ready for an exciting trip back in time, to the 18th Century North Carolina high country before and during the Revolutionary War when the 13 colonies threw off British rule to establish the United States of America.
Since 1952, Horn in the West has offered thrilling outdoor entertainment to generations of Americans. Loved by young and old alike, Horn in the West is located in the heart of Boone, North Carolina in the Daniel Boone Park.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-08-02 10:00:002024-09-08 10:00:00Edgewood Cottage, Blowing RockEdgewood Cottage, Blowing RockWhen you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2024 Schedule:
-May 27- June 2:
Skip Sickler, Photography + Morgan McCarver, Ceramics
- June 3-9:
Waitsel Smith, Painting + Kathryn Regel, Mixed Media
- June 10- June 16:
Paul Hunter Speagle, Oil + Patrick Richardson, Oil
- June 17- June 23:
Pat Chesire, Photography + Amalia Yosefa, Painting
- June 24 - 30:
Theresa Gloster, Folkart + Pat Miller, Fiber Art
- July 1- 7:
Earl Davis, Painting + Thomas Rowell, Photography
- July 8-14:
Ricky Evans, Painting and Photography + Bobbie Kelly, Painting and pastels
- July 15-21:
Frederick Craig Franz, Painting + Gina Marrale, Painting
- July 22-28:
Susan March Payne, Painting and quilts + Lonnie Webster, Photography
- July 29- August 4:
Jack Hamrick, Painting + Joann Pippin, Painting
- August 5-11:
Blue Ridge Fiber Guild, Fiber + Alysa Cantor, Ceramics
- August 12-18:
Scott Ballard, Painting + Randi Robeson, Painting
- August 19-25:
Brad Gates, Pointillism + Lee Harper, Painting
- August 26- Sept 1:
Jim Magruder, Photography + Sue Wilders, Painting
- September 2-8:
Lucas Hundley, Woodworking + Crystal Hurt, Painting, Shadowbox Art
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Beech Mountain Farmers Market.jpgBeech Mountain Farmers MarketBeech Mountain Farmers Market2024-08-02 14:00:002024-10-04 14:00:00Public Parking Lot, Beech MountainPublic Parking Lot, Beech MountainBeech Mountain Farmers Market
The 1st 100 attendees at each market will receive a free market shopping bag. We will have our usual samples and new this year a Farm Petting Zoo!
Fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants, cut flowers, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, jewelry, art, crafts and farm raised beef/pork/lamb/eggs are just a few of the local products available for purchase. Ample parking and one of the best views of the High Country add to your shopping experience. After the market, take a hike on one of the mountain’s scenic trails or stop by one of our restaurants for lunch or dinner.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/WestJeffersonGalleryCrawl.jpgWest Jefferson Gallery CrawlWest Jefferson Gallery Crawl2024-08-02 17:00:002024-10-11 17:00:00West Jefferson NCWest Jefferson NCWest Jefferson Gallery Crawl
Stroll the streets of historic downtown West Jefferson and enjoy the cool mountain breeze while listening to the comforting sounds of street musicians and popping in and out of downtown West Jefferson’s many galleries. Open house of numerous art galleries and studios in downtown West Jefferson.
A special Christmas-themed gallery crawl takes place the first Friday in December from 5-8 pm!
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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.
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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.
Summer Concerts at the Jones House 2024
June 7: High Country Jazz Festival – Keith McCutchen Trio
June 14: Boonerang Music & Arts Festival
June 21: Evie Ladin, The Wilder Flower
June 28: Junaluska Gospel Choir, Soul Benefactor
July 5: Tanawha Family Band Camp
July 12: Will Willis, Pressley Laton Band
July 19: Rob Nance, Time Sawyer
July 26: Mark Bumgarner, Erin Williams Banks, Kattagast
August 2: Boone Trail Band, The Dollar Brothers
August 9: Susan Pepper, Tim McWilliams & William Ritter
August 16: Doc Watson Day - Starts at 5pm - Tucker Conner, Jack Lawrence & Patrick Crouch, Wayne
Henderson & friends, The Burnett Sisters Band
August 23: Sarah DeShields, Big Daddy Love Acoustic Trio
August 30: The Moon and You, Fwuit
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Family Fun Night- Brick Over Pizzeria.jpgFamily Fun Night Beech MountainFamily Fun Night Beech Mountain2024-08-02 17:30:002024-08-16 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/Boone NC First Friday Art Crawl.jpgBoone First Friday Art CrawlBoone First Friday Art Crawl2024-08-02 18:00:002024-11-01 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.
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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.