Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Antlers and Acorns Boone NC.jpgAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters FestivalAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival2024-09-062024-09-08Downtown Boone NCDowntown Boone NCAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival brings together the wordsmiths, the weavers of chords and sharps and flats, the storytellers, the prophets, and the liars. The town is the venue, the bars and restaurants, the cafes, and the stage. Fans of words and music will walk the streets from one welcoming door to the next to hear their favorite singer/songwriter tell the stories of their songs, where they came from, and where they went.
The festival has both free and ticketed events. Head to their website for a full schedule.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-09-06 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
$30-$75https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/BlueBearMusicFestivalBooneNC.jpgBlue Bear Music FestivalBlue Bear Music Festival2024-09-06 12:00:002024-09-07 12:00:00Blue Bear Mountain CampBlue Bear Mountain CampThe Blue Bear Music Festival takes place on 155 acres just outside of Boone. The event is rain or shine and features plenty of parking and camping options.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Beech Mountain Farmers Market.jpgBeech Mountain Farmers MarketBeech Mountain Farmers Market2024-09-06 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.
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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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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.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Charlie Ellis The Green Park Inn.jpgCharlie Ellis at The Green Park InnCharlie Ellis at The Green Park Inn2024-09-06 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.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Antlers and Acorns Boone NC.jpgAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters FestivalAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival2024-09-072024-09-08Downtown Boone NCDowntown Boone NCAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival brings together the wordsmiths, the weavers of chords and sharps and flats, the storytellers, the prophets, and the liars. The town is the venue, the bars and restaurants, the cafes, and the stage. Fans of words and music will walk the streets from one welcoming door to the next to hear their favorite singer/songwriter tell the stories of their songs, where they came from, and where they went.
The festival has both free and ticketed events. Head to their website for a full schedule.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/WataugaCountyFarmersMarket.jpgBoone NC Watauga County Farmers MarketBoone NC Watauga County Farmers Market2024-09-07 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
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A covered open-air market located on the backstreet in West Jefferson. Fresh, locally grown produce, nursery plants, homemade baked goods and handmade crafts.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/BlowingRockArtintheParkSeptember2018.jpgArt in the Park FallArt in the Park Fall2024-09-07 10:00:002024-09-07 10:00:00Blowing Rock, NCBlowing Rock, NCArt in the Park Fall Blowing Rock
Art in the Park was created in 1962 by a handful of area artists and craftspeople to showcase local talent. Today, Art in the Park is host to 90 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-09-07 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
General Admissionhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/GrandfatherMountainJuniorRangerDay.jpgGrandfather Mountain Junior Naturalist DayGrandfather Mountain Junior Naturalist Day2024-09-07 10:00:002024-09-07 10:00:00Grandfather MountainGrandfather MountainGrandfather Mountain Junior Naturalist Day
Grandfather Mountains Junior Ranger Program is now the Junior Naturalist Program — a new program for our new Conservation Campus! Activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12 to explore their environment and experience all that Grandfather has to offer.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Shipley Farms Guided Walking Tour.jpgShipley Farms Guided Walking TourShipley Farms Guided Walking Tour2024-09-07 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
$30-$75https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/BlueBearMusicFestivalBooneNC.jpgBlue Bear Music FestivalBlue Bear Music Festival2024-09-07 12:00:002024-09-07 12:00:00Blue Bear Mountain CampBlue Bear Mountain CampThe Blue Bear Music Festival takes place on 155 acres just outside of Boone. The event is rain or shine and features plenty of parking and camping options.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Concerts on the Deck Wilkesboro NC.jpgConcerts on the Deck WilkesboroConcerts on the Deck Wilkesboro2024-09-07 18:00:002024-10-19 18:00:00Yadkin Valley Marketplace, North WilkesboroYadkin Valley Marketplace, North WilkesboroConcerts on the Deck are held on 3rd Saturday of each month, from 6-10 p.m , May – October, at The Yadkin Valley Marketplace, located in the heart of historic downtown North Wilkesboro. The event features premier performers and a dance floor. FREE Admission
25pphttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Carolina Comedy Magic Parlor.jpgCarolina Comedy Magic ParlorCarolina Comedy Magic Parlor2024-09-07 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)
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Music on Main Sparta NC.jpgSparta Music on MainSparta Music on Main2024-09-07 19:00:002024-09-07 19:00:00Downtown SpartaDowntown SpartaMusic on Main in Downtown Sparta
Free, Fun, Family Friendly! Summer street party with merchants and galleries open late, free music on the street, in restaurants, and inside other venues, 7-9pm. Outdoor headliner concert at 7pm. Bring the family, gather with friends, meet new people!
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Music on the Veranda Green Park Inn.jpgGreen Park Inn Music on the VerandaGreen Park Inn Music on the Veranda2024-09-082024-10-06Green 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.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Antlers and Acorns Boone NC.jpgAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters FestivalAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival2024-09-082024-09-08Downtown Boone NCDowntown Boone NCAntlers and Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival brings together the wordsmiths, the weavers of chords and sharps and flats, the storytellers, the prophets, and the liars. The town is the venue, the bars and restaurants, the cafes, and the stage. Fans of words and music will walk the streets from one welcoming door to the next to hear their favorite singer/songwriter tell the stories of their songs, where they came from, and where they went.
The festival has both free and ticketed events. Head to their website for a full schedule.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-09-08 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/Sugar Mountain Top 5 Summer Outdoor Activities.jpgSugar Mountain Sunday Scenic Lift RidesSugar Mountain Sunday Scenic Lift Rides2024-09-08 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.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blowing Rock Outdoor Concerts.jpgBlowing Rock Outdoor ConcertsBlowing Rock Outdoor Concerts2024-09-08 16:00:002024-09-08 16:00:00Memorial Park, Blowing RockMemorial Park, Blowing RockBlowing Rocks Concert in the Park Series is an annual set of free outdoor concerts. Always on Sundays following Art in the Park, the performances offer entertainment from a variety of musical genres. Family-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music- all concerts begin at 4pm.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/On the Same Page Literary Festival WJ.jpgOn the Same Page Literary FestivalOn the Same Page Literary Festival2024-09-10 10:00:002024-09-14 10:00:00Downtown West JeffersonDowntown West JeffersonOn the Same Page literary Festival West Jefferson
Each year, the On the Same Page Festival takes on a unique theme and flavor. The theme is planned and intentional and provides a thread that is woven throughout the festival. The flavor is organic, developing naturally from the combination of people and special events that are part of the festival, as well as the spirit of the mountain community in which it is held. Readings, writing workshops, discussions, visual art, performance art, film, spoken word, craft, food, and more blend together each year to become the special experience that is On the Same Page.
