Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Charlie Ellis The Green Park Inn.jpgCharlie Ellis at The Green Park InnCharlie Ellis at The Green Park Inn2024-06-28 18:00:002024-12-27 18:00:00Green Park Inn, Blowing RockGreen Park Inn, Blowing RockCharlie Ellis at Green Park Inn, Blowing Rock
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.
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Attendees should bring their own seating and brown bagging alcohol is permitted.
Food Truck: TBA
These concerts are weather dependent.
2024 Music on the Lawn Full Concert List:
June 14th The Burnett Sisters Band
June 28th Blue Cactus
July 12th Mountain Home Bluegrass Boys
July 26th Woodie and the String Pullers
August 9th Slow Burn
August 23rd The Lucky Strikes Orchestra
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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/WataugaCountyFarmersMarket.jpgBoone NC Watauga County Farmers MarketBoone NC Watauga County Farmers Market2024-06-29 08:00:002024-10-26 08:00:00591 Horn in the West Dr. Boone, NC591 Horn in the West Dr. Boone, NCBoone NC Watauga County Farmers Market
The Watauga County Farmers Market, held in Boone NC, offers local produce, meats, and flowers plus live music, cooking demos and children's activities
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/AsheCountyFarmersMarket.jpgWest Jefferson Farmers MarketWest Jefferson Farmers Market2024-06-29 08:00:002024-10-26 08:00:00West Jefferson NCWest Jefferson NCWest Jefferson Farmers Market Ashe County NC
A covered open-air market located on the backstreet in West Jefferson. Fresh, locally grown produce, nursery plants, homemade baked goods and handmade crafts.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Sugar Mountain Saturday Scenic Lift Rides.jpgSugar Mountain Saturday Scenic Lift RidesSugar Mountain Saturday Scenic Lift Rides2024-06-29 10:00:002024-08-31 10:00:00Sugar Mountain Ski ResortSugar Mountain Ski ResortSugar Mountain Scenic Lift Rides
Ride the ski lift up to the top of Sugar Mountain on Memorial Day Weekend and Friday-Sundays through Labor Day. Take a picnic to enjoy the big views and hike out to the rocky summit. Mountain Bike Park open – riders take the lift up and then race down the trails to repeat.
Nohttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Bolick Kiln Opening.jpgAnnual Heritage Day and Kiln OpeningAnnual Heritage Day and Kiln Opening2024-06-29 10:00:002024-06-29 10:00:00Traditions Pottery, Lenoir NCTraditions Pottery, Lenoir NCAnnual Heritage Day and Kiln Opening at Bolick Pottery
Be present at 10am to see items fresh out of the kiln and check out the best selection of wood fired pottery! You'll find face jugs, swirl vases, pitchers, candlesticks and much more!
Enjoy live music all day, storytelling, and shop from other vendors during the event.
Shops will be open until 4 p.m.
Bring chairs, leave coolers and pets at home.
Email: sales@traditionspottery.com
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-06-29 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
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Shipley Farms Guided Walking Tour.jpgShipley Farms Guided Walking TourShipley Farms Guided Walking Tour2024-06-29 11:00:002024-09-28 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
25pphttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Carolina Comedy Magic Parlor.jpgCarolina Comedy Magic ParlorCarolina Comedy Magic Parlor2024-06-29 19:00:002024-09-28 19:00:00Chetola Resort, Blowing RockChetola Resort, Blowing RockThe Carolina Comedy Magic Parlor
An Evening of Laughter and Intimate Magic Entertainment with Lyndy Phillips
The Carolina Comedy Magic Parlor is not just a 75 minute magic show- it is an immersive experience that engages all the senses. As the show unfolds, Lyndy invites audience members to become part of the show, ensuring that each performance is uniquely tailored to the audience.
2024 Upcoming Summer Shows
May 25 • June 29 • July 13 August 24 • September 28
Showtime 7pm Saturdays (Doors open at 6:30pm)
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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.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Natalie Merchant 1900_Photo by Shervin Lainez.jpgNatalie Merchant Boone NCNatalie Merchant Boone NC2024-06-29 20:00:002024-06-29 20:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, Appalachian State University,Boone NCSchaefer Center for the Performing Arts, Appalachian State University,Boone NCAn Evening with Natalie Merchant: Keep Your Courage Tour
with live accompaniment by WESTERN PIEDMONT SYMPHONY
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Music on the Veranda Green Park Inn.jpgGreen Park Inn Music on the VerandaGreen Park Inn Music on the Veranda2024-06-302024-10-06Green Park Inn, Blowing RockGreen Park Inn, Blowing RockGreen Park Inn Music on the Veranda
Enjoy an evening of live music on the front veranda of the Historic Green Park Inn! Bring your own chair and enjoy live music that is local to the High Country. Free and open to the public. Find the current schedule on the Green Park Inn website.
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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
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Sugar Mountain Top 5 Summer Outdoor Activities.jpgSugar Mountain Sunday Scenic Lift RidesSugar Mountain Sunday Scenic Lift Rides2024-06-30 10:00:002024-09-28 10:00:00Sugar Mountain Ski ResortSugar Mountain Ski ResortSugar Mountain Sunday Scenic Lift Rides
Ride the ski lift up to the top of Sugar Mountain on Memorial Day Weekend and Friday-Sundays through Labor Day. Take a picnic to enjoy the big views and hike out to the rocky summit. Mountain Bike Park open – riders take the lift up and then race down the trails to repeat.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/1900_Fleck-Promo-1-by-Amanda-Tipton.jpgEastern Festival Orchestra with Bella FleckEastern Festival Orchestra with Bella Fleck2024-06-30 19:00:002024-06-30 19:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, Appalachian State University,Boone NCSchaefer Center for the Performing Arts, Appalachian State University,Boone NCEastern Festival Orchestra with special guest Béla Fleck
Experience a night of groundbreaking musical fusion as the Eastern Music Festival Orchestra, under the baton of Gerard Schwarz, collaborates with 16-time Grammy-winning banjo master Béla Fleck.
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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 Residence2024-07-01 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/Lees-McRae-Forum.jpgLees McRae Forum Summer Music SeriesLees McRae Forum Summer Music Series2024-07-01 17:00:002024-08-05 17:00:00Hayes Auditorium, Broyhill Theater, Lees McRae College, Banner Elk NC Hayes Auditorium, Broyhill Theater, Lees McRae College, Banner Elk NC Lees McRae Forum Summer Music Series, Banner Elk NC 2024
SHOWTIMES: 5:00 AND 7:30 PM
Monday night shows for 2024:
June 17: Shake Baby Shake (50's & 60's piano)
June 24: Rhinestone Cowgirls
July 1: Symphony of the Mountains
July 8: Believe: A Tribute to Cher
July 15: The Modern Gentleman
July 22: Seven Bridges: Ultimate Eagles Experience
July 29: The Sounds of Soul
August 5: Broadway to the Big Screen with Jenene Caramielo
SHOW INFORMATION: lmc.edu/forum
For questions or to purchase season tickets contact:
Forum Coordinator Elizabeth Roberts at 828-898-8748 forum@lmc.edu
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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 Residence2024-07-02 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
$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Afternoon+Art+placeholder.pngBlowing Rock Afternoon Art ClubBlowing Rock Afternoon Art Club2024-07-02 15:30:002024-12-10 15:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumChildren ages 6 - 10 are invited to join us for creative art-making activities through a variety of media, from watercolor to clay.
Members free / Non-members $5.
Space is limited, reservation required.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/farmersmarket.jpgKing Street MarketKing Street Market2024-07-02 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.