JULY

1  An Appalachian Summer Festival presents the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Pops live at Farthing Auditorium on the campus of Appalachian State University at 8:00pm.  Call 800-841-ARTS or visit www.appsummer.org for more information.

4  Fireworks Extravaganza at Tweetsie Railroad. Celebrate 4th of July with a fireworks extravaganza at Tweetsie Railroad. Park open until 9:00pm. Parking at Tweetsie $5. Visit www.tweetsie.com or call 800-526-5740 for more information.

5  An Appalachian Summer Festival presents the Reduced Shakespeare Company: The Complete History of America (Abridged) live at Farthing Auditorium on the campus of Appalachian State University at 8:00pm.  Call 800-841-ARTS or visit www.appsummer.org for more information.

5  Mountainhome Music - Bluegrass & Brass live at the Blowing Rock School Auditorium at 8:00pm.  For more information call 828-964-3392 or visit  www.mountainhomemusic.com.

5-6  Blowing Rock Fourth of July Festival.  Enjoy games, magic shows, music, the 4th of July Parade and much more!  Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.

6  An Appalachian Summer Festival presents the Eastern Festival Orchestra live at Farthing Auditorium on the campus of Appalachian State University at 8:00pm.  Call 800-841-ARTS or visit www.appsummer.org for more information.

8  An Appalachian Summer Festival presents the Aspen Sante Fe Ballet live at Farthing Auditorium on the campus of Appalachian State University at 8:00pm.  Call 800-841-ARTS or visit www.appsummer.org for more information.

10-13  Grandfather Mountain 53rd Annual Highland Games at McRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain. Experience the annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans, including many events involving traditional dancing, piping, drumming, athletic achievement, music and Gaelic culture.  Visit www.gmhg.org or call 800-468-7325 for more information.

12  An Appalachian Summer Festival presents Cherish the Ladies live at Farthing Auditorium on the campus of Appalachian State University at 8:00pm.  Call 800-841-ARTS or visit www.appsummer.org for more information.

14  Monday Night Concert Series - Enjoy a free concert on the lawn by Broyhill Lake at 7:00pm.  Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.   

18  An Appalachian Summer Festival presents Doug Varone and Dancers live at Farthing Auditorium on the campus of Appalachian State University at 8:00pm. Call 800-841-ARTS or visit www.appsummer.org for more information.

19  Art in the Park - A juried arts and crafts show featuring over 100 artists takes place at the American Legion Grounds in Downtown Blowing Rock from 10am - 5pm.  

Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.

19  An Appalachian Summer Festival presents Judy Collins live at Farthing Auditorium on the campus of Appalachian State University at 8:00pm.  Call 800-841-ARTS or visit www.appsummer.org for more information.

19  Mountainhome Music - In the Beginning, Bluegrass: The Circuit Riders live at the Blowing Rock School Auditorium at 8:00pm.  For more information call 828-964-3392 or visit  www.mountainhomemusic.com.

20  An Appalachian Summer Festival presents the Eastern Festival Orchestra live at Farthing Auditorium on the campus of Appalachian State University at 8:00pm.  Call 800-841-ARTS or visit www.appsummer.org for more information.

23  An Appalachian Summer Festival presents The Count Basie Orchestra live at Farthing Auditorium on the campus of Appalachian State University at 8:00pm.  Call 800-841-ARTS or visit www.appsummer.org for more information.

   

25  Symphony on the Lawn at Chetola Resort with the Charlotte Philharmonic.  Enjoy great music with food and drinks on the lawn beside Chetola Lake.  The performance will be followed by an extravagant fireworks display. Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.

26  An Appalachian Summer Festival presents The Charlie Daniels Band live at the Holmes Convocation Center on the campus of Appalachian State University at 7:30pm.  A fireworks show will follow the concert.  Call 800-841-ARTS or visit www.appsummer.org for more information.

28  Monday Night Concert Series - Enjoy a free concert on the lawn by Broyhill Lake at 7:00pm.   Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.

30-Aug. 3  Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Hunter Jumper 1 - at Tate Show Grounds.  The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is one of the oldest horse show events in the country and has been a Blowing Rock tradition since 1923.  Visit www.blowingrockequestrian.com or call

828-295-4700 for more information.

AUGUST

2-3  Riders In The Sky at Tweetsie Railroad -  America's favorite cowboys will ride through the Blue Ridge Mountains when Riders In The Sky returns to Tweetsie Railroad with shows of Western harmony and comedy. High noon and 3:00pm show times. Visit www.tweetsie.com or call 800-526-5740 for more information.

4  Monday Night Concert Series - Enjoy a free concert on the lawn by Broyhill Lake at 7:00pm.   Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.

6-10  Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Hunter Jumper II at Tate Show Grounds.  The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is one of the oldest horse show events in the country and has been a Blowing Rock tradition since 1923.  Visit www.blowingrockequestrian.com or call

828-295-4700 for more information.

9  Mountainhome Music - An Irish Blessing: Little Windows live at the Blowing Rock School Auditorium at 8:00pm.  For more information call 828-964-3392 or visit  www.mountainhomemusic.com.

10  Sunday Concert in the Park - Grandfather Mountain Highland Pipes and Drums perform at Memorial Park in downtown Blowing Rock.   Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.

 

16  Art in the Park - A juried arts and crafts show featuring over 100 artists takes place at the American Legion Grounds in Downtown Blowing Rock from 10am - 5pm.  

Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.

16  20th Annual Blowing Rock Country Club Community Service Day - Charity Golf and Tennis Tournament.  Come join your friends for a great day of golf and tennis, and at the same time support the wonderful community of Blowing Rock. There will be tournament prizes, a social hour, lunch, dinner, and much more!  Call Wayne at 828-295-7311 or Kathy at 828-295-9347 for more information. 

23  Mountainhome Music - Celtic & Classical: Puddingstone live at the Blowing Rock School Auditorium at 8:00pm.  For more information call 828-964-3392 or visit  www.mountainhomemusic.com.

31  Mountainhome Music - Annual Labor Day Salute: Mountainhome Bluegrass Boys live at the Blowing Rock School Auditorium at 8:00pm.   For more information call 828-964-3392 or visit  www.mountainhomemusic.com.

SEPTEMBER

6  High Country Bluegrass Festival at the High Country Fair Grounds in Boone.  Featuring Dailey & Vincent, Blue Highway, The Infamous Stringdusters and many more.  Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, kids 12 & under are free.   For more information call 828-733-8060 or visit www.highcountrybluegrassfestival.com

6-7  Tweetsie RailFan Weekend - Take a trip back in time behind Tweetsie's historic coal-fired steam locomotives.  Visit www.tweetsie.com or call 800-526-5740 for more information.

13  Art in the Park - A juried arts and crafts show featuring over 100 artists takes place at the American Legion Grounds in Downtown Blowing Rock from 10am - 5pm.  Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.

14  Sunday Concert in the Park - Hayes Graduate String Quartet performs at Memorial Park in downtown Blowing Rock.  Enjoy the fine musicians of the Hayes School of Music.  Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.

19-20  Second City: Greatest Hits at the Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center.  A sidesplitting performance by Chicago's famed sketch comedy troupe.  Visit www.brcac.org or call 828-295-9627 for more information.

21  Linda Lavin in "Songs and Confessions of a Former Waitress" at the Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center.  The star of TV sitcom’s Alice recalls her roots in the theater.  Visit www.brcac.org or call 828-295-9627 for more information.

27  The Richmond Ballet at the Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center.  The Richmond Ballet is considered one of the most innovative and impressive regional dance troupes in the country.  Visit www.brcac.org or call 828-295-9627 for more information.

OCTOBER

3-Nov 1  Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train- Location: Tweetsie Railroad: Safe, scary and fun for the whole family! Friday and Saturday nights only from Oct. 3 - Nov. 1-- advance tickets recommended.  Visit www.tweetsie.com or call 800-526-5740 for more information.

3-12  An Appalachian Summer Festival presents The Tempest live at the Hayes Performing Arts Center.  Presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company.  Visit www.brcac.org or call 828.295.9627 for more information.

4 Art in the Park - A juried arts and crafts show featuring over 100 artists takes place at the American Legion Grounds in Downtown Blowing Rock from 10am - 5pm.  Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.

5  Concert in the Park - Die Rheinlanders will treat the crowd to a bit of Oktoberfest.  The concert is free and open to the public in the Memorial Park in downtown Blowing Rock from 4pm - 5:30pm.  Call 828-295-7851 for more information.

4-5 Autumn at Oz Party at Beech Mountain - When October rolls around, see the top of Beech magically transform into the Land of Oz . The setting is complete with all your favorite people and places from Frank Baum’s silver screen classic. For more information and how to purchase tickets go to www.beechmountainchamber.com or contact the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce at (828) 387-9283 or (800) 468-5506.

18 30th Annual Valle Country Fair - The Valle Crucis Conference Center will be featuring juried craft booths, freshly pressed apple cider, hot-out-of-the-kettle apple butter, homemade jams & jellies, brunswick stew, chili, barbecue and more!  The fair will be from 9am - 4pm.  Visit www.vallecountryfair.org or call 828.936.4609 for more information.

18-19 31st Annual Woolly Worm Festival - Located in Banner from 10am-5pm.  Race a woolly worm in this annual festival that also includes entertainment, food, crafts and more! Visit www.woolyworm.com or call 800.972.2183 for more information.

25 Blowing Rock Halloween Festival - Downtown Blowing Rock is hosting an afternoon of games, hayrides, airwalks, and the Monster March. Great fun for the kids!  Wrap it up with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and moonlight scavenger hunting.  Call 828.295.5222 for more information.

25 3rd Annual Valle Crucis Punkin Festival - A kid-friendly event that's fun for young and old alike. Old-fashioned games, refreshments, and no-mess punkin carving will be at the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis from 11am - 3pm.  Call 828-963-6511 for more information.