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First Friday Art Crawl – Downtown Boone at 5:30 pm, 828-262-4532 |
6 |
The Jones House presents watercolors by Barbara and Joseph Barnes. 6:30pm-8:30pm, Free. Downtown Boone, 828-264-1789 |
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26-29 |
8th Annual Blowing Rock Winterfest – Fine the Wine Auction, Dog Sledding, and Live Bluegrass to the Chili Cook-Off, Kids’ Activities, Ice Carving and the Polar Plunge in Chetola Lake, there’s something for everyone! 877-295-7801, Blowing Rock. |
27 |
The Walker Center presents Rhonda Vincent & The Rage – A music celebration of traditional bluegrass roots. 8 pm. Call 336-838-6260 for details. Wilkesboro |
29 |
Sugar Mountain Resort hosts the High Country Series Giant Slalom. Entry fee $5, must purchase a lift ticket. |
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1-28 |
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1-end of season |
Snowshoe Guided Tours at Sugar Mountain Resort – Snowshoe tours will be offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3pm and Saturday at 9am and 3pm. The program includes a 1 hour tour and top of the line snowshoe rentals. Cost is $15. 828-898-4521, Sugar Mountain. |
7-end of season |
Ladies Day Out - Every
Monday. Ladies ski free, including ski rentals (excluding MLK and President's
Day) Beech Mountain Ski Resort 800-438-2093 |
2- end of season |
Ladies Day Out - Every
Tuesday and Wednesday. The program includes a full-day lift ticket and a
group lesson. Sugar Mountain Resort 828-898-4521 |
3 |
The Turchin Center hosts a reception for the Art & Tech Student Show showcasing ceramics and glass. Call 828-262-3017 for more information. Boone |
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11 |
Frasers Restaurant hosts Valentine's Day Special Dinner serving an all inclusive special dinner menu. $38 per person. For reservations call 336-246-5222, West Jefferson. |
11-12 |
Sugar Mountain Resort hosts a Slalom Race for College Students. Competition begins at 9 am. 800-784-2768, Sugar Mountain. |
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14 |
The Broyhill Inn hosts Valentine's Sweetheart Evening - Romantic fireside dining and live entertainment! $30 per person. Reservations strongly suggested by calling: 828-262-2204. Boone. |
14-19 |
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17 |
The Walker Center presents the Tony Award winning production Mame! Don’t miss the spectacular costumes, choreography and unforgettable songs. 8 pm. Call 336-838-6260 for details. Wilkesboro |
25 |
8th Annual Mexican Winter Madness -Beech Mountain Ski Resort - Come for an evening of festivities with proceeds to benefit The Huega Center, a research and support group organization to combat MS. Call 800-438-2093 for details. |
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1 to end
of season |
Snowshoe Guided Tours at Sugar Mountain Resort – Snowshoe tours will be offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3pm and Saturday at 9am and 3pm. The program includes a 1 hour tour and top of the line snowshoe rentals. Cost is $15. 828-898-4521, Sugar Mountain. |
1-4 |
Appalachian Performing Arts presents the Appalachian Dance Ensemble - This annual Spring concert showcases choreography from faculty, students, featuring modern, ballet, and jazz in a variety of pieces. Shows at 8 pm at Valborg Theatre. Call 828-262-3063 for tickets. |
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The Walker Center presents Emile Pandolfi – One of the today’s finest pianists applies classical techniques to Broadway, popular and classical music. 8 pm. Call 336-838-6260 for details. Wilkesboro |
6-30 |
The Walker Center presents Emile Pandolfi – One of the today’s finest pianists applies classical techniques to Broadway, popular and classical music. 8 pm. Call 336-838-6260 for details. Wilkesboro |
13-26 |
Late Season Rates at Appalachian Ski Mountain - These rates are in effect every Thanksgiving weekend through mid-December, too! Save approximately 15% on lift ticket prices! 800-322-2373, Blowing Rock |
17 |
Mountainhome Music St. Patrick's Day Concert at the Blowing Rock Stage Company Theatre in Blowing Rock. Show begins at 8 pm. Featuring the Morris Family from Winston-Salem. For more information call 828-964-3392, Blowing Rock. |
25-26 |
Meltdown Games at Appalachian Ski Mountain - The Meltdown Games offer a whole new take on what fun can be. Cardboard Box Derbies, Pond Skimming and The Big Air Jump Contest are just part of the fun at Appalachian Ski Mtn! Call 800-322-2373, or click here for details. |
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Blowing Rock Trout Derby - 6AM til 5PM, Saturday & Sunday - No pre-registration necessary - Public waters only, no ponds - Fishing at Mayview Lake (Broyhill Park) for children 11 and under and persons with disabilities - Fish weighed and measured at the American Legion Building. Trophies & prizes awarded, 4:30PM Sunday - Free 828-295-7851 |
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Opening Day for Trout Fishing - Watauga County |
5-9 |
Appalachian Performing Arts presents Closets Are For Clothes - Funny, heart-wrenching, and exhilirating, this compilation of true coming out stories reveal a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Wed-Sat at 8pm and Sun at 2pm at Valborg Theatre. Call 828-262-3063 for tickets. |
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Easter EGG-Stravaganza in Downtown Boone. Call 828-262-4532 for more information. Boone |
27-30 |
MerleFest – The Americana Music Celebration. Enjoy music, dancing, contests, pickin’, raffles, art & craft vendors and much more! Call 800-343-7857 for ticket information. Wilkesboro |
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May-Oct. |
Sugar Mountain: All
Hiking and Biking Trails Open through October. |
6-27 |
Watauga County Farmer’s Market - Saturdays 7am-noon Horn in the West Drive,
Fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, crafts, canned goods. Local vendors. Come early for best selection. Open every Saturday May-Oct.25 |
5 |
Tweetsie Railroad Opens for the Season! Tweetsie will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Call 800-526-5740 for more information. Blowing Rock |
19 |
The Walker Center presents Dionne Warwick – Listen to the international music legend with nearly sixty charted hits at 8 pm. Call 336-838-6260 for more information. Wilkesboro |
20 |
Blue Ridge Celtic Festival - The 3rd annual festival will feature several well-known bands, a great variety of artisans, vendors, heritage demonstrations, dancing, children's activities and an evening concert. 800-243-8652, Blowing Rock |
26 |
Tweetsie Railroad now open 7 days a week! Call 800-526-5740 for more information. Blowing Rock |
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Orchard at Altapass Annual Memorial Day Party - The Orchard provides homemade barbecue, water, tea, paper goods. The musicians offer music all day. You bring your family and friends and covered dishes to share, large enough for your group and some of the musicians. 888-765-9531 |
Late May-late June |
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June-Aug |
Horn in the West - Outdoor Drama in Boone - Enjoy the compelling story of Daniel Boone
and settlers of America in their journey westward. You are surrounded by
majestic 200-year old oaks and entertained with story, song and dance under
the starts. (Closed Mondays) 828-264-2120 |
June-Sept. |
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2-4 |
Nature Photography
Weekend - Hear presentations from top nature photographers in the
evenings and photograph spectacular scenery during the day. Registration Required. Call 800-468-7325 |
3-12 |
Tweetsie Railroad -50th Annual
- Day Out with Thomas - Spend a day with Thomas the Tank Engine and
Sir Topham Hatt. Take a 20-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine!
Advance tickets required to ride on Thomas. Order online at www.tweetsie.com
or call 800-526-5740 |
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28-July 2 |
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre presents A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - Tickets are $23 for adults and $12 for children and students; Saturday matinee tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for children and students. For more information call 828-898-8709, Banner Elk. |
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Entire month of July |
An
Appalachian Summer Festival - ASU's annual summer arts celebration,
featuring an exciting mix of music, dance, theatre, an visual arts programs.
Named one of the 'top ten events in the Southeast' by the STS. 800-841-ARTS |
July-Sept. |
Sugar Mountain -
Weekend Lift Rides - Saturday and Sunday, 10 am until 5 pm. Bring
your mountain bike, a picnic lunch, the whole family or just a friend, and
enjoy the breathtaking 45 minute lift ride of the scenic High Country. Sugar
Mountain Resort: Banner Elk. 800-784-2768 |
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Week-
ends |
Street Dances - A DJ playing music from the 50's to the present in front of Town Hall.
Free. Beech Mtn., 800-468-5506 |
1-2 |
Independence Weekend in the Mountains Fine Art & Craft Show at the Great Train Robbery & Emporium. Sponsored by Mountain Top Promotions. Call 828-733-0675 for more information, Banner Elk. |
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The Bear: Assault on Grandfather. A five-mile road race that climbs 1,568 feet in elevation from Linville to the summit of Grandfather Mountain. 828-263-5207, Grandfather Mountain |
6-9 |
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The Grandfather Mountain Marathon. Billed as “America’s Toughest” marathon. 828-263-5207, Grandfather Mountain |
14-20 |
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre presents Forever Plaid - One of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory. Tickets are $23 for adults and $12 for children and students; Saturday matinee tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for children and students. For more information call 828-898-8709, Banner Elk. |
21-23 |
2nd Annual Summer Extravaganza at the Boone Mall - Fine art, fine crafts & country craft show. Sponsored by Mountain Top Promotions. For more information call 828-733-0675, Boone. |
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Week-
ends |
Street Dances -
A DJ playing music from the 50's to the present in front of Town Hall. Free.
Beech Mtn., 800-468-5506 |
2-7 |
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre presents Crazy for You - A high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists and fabulous dance. Tickets are $23 for adults and $12 for children and students; Saturday matinee tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for children and students. For more information call 828-898-8709, Banner Elk. |
19-20 |
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Rods in the Park Classic Car, Truck & Vintage Bike Show. Over 45 classes from Antique pre-30’s through 1989. MacRae Meadows. Admission charged. Rain date Sept. 2. 828-963-2723. |
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Tweetsie Railroad open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through October 29th. Call 800-526-5740 for more information. Blowing Rock |
2-3 |
Labor Day Weekend in the Mountains at the Great Train Robbery & Emporium. Fine Arts & Craft Show. Sponsored by Mountain Top Promotions. Call 828-733-0675 for more information, Banner Elk. |
16 |
34th Annual American Girl Scout Day - All Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership. Free nature programs throughout the day. 800-468-7325, Grandfather Mountain. |
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23 |
Kraut Creek Festival in Downtown Boone. Enjoy music, art & crafts vendors and local food merchants. Call 828-262-4532 for more information. Boone |
29-30 |
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Fall Festival in the Mountains at the Great Train Robbery & Emporium - Fine Art & Craft Show - Sponsored by Mountain Top Promotions. Call 828-733-0675 for more information, Banner Elk. |
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5-25 |
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6-7 |
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14 |
Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest – Enjoy traditional Bavarian music, food and beverages. Be sure to bring the whole family because there is something for everyone including local crafts, children’s activity center, dancing, hayrides, lift rides and much more! 800-784-2768, Sugar Mountain. |
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Downtown Boo! Celebrate Halloween with the local merchants. Call 828-262-4532 for details. Downtown Boone Downtown Boo! Celebrate Halloween with the local merchants. Call 828-262-4532 for details. Downtown Boone Downtown Boo! Celebrate Halloween with the local merchants. Call 828-262-4532 for details. Downtown Boone |
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All year |
Free Hiking in Beech Mountain - Ten trails for hiking and x-country biking. Hiking maps available at the
Beech Mtn. Chamber of Commerce. 828-387-9283 |
Late Nov. to Dec. 24 |
Choose & Cut -
Begin a new family tradition by visiting a Christmas tree farm in the mountains
and selecting a REAL tree. 828-262-5826, |
4-5 |
Christmas Show at Roan Street Parking Lot at Mall in Johnson City, TN. Fine Art & Craft Show. Sponsored by Mountain Top Promotions. Call 828-733-0675, Johnson City. |
25 |
Holiday Décor Lighting. Watch the town come alive with lights. Call 828-262-4532 for details. Downtown Boone |
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15-17 |
3rd Annual Christmas Show at the Boone Mall - Fine art, fine crafts, country craft show. Sponsored by Mountain Top Promotions. Call 828-733-0675 for more information, Boone. |
25 |
Christmas Parade in Downtown Boone. Celebrate the holiday season! Call 828-262-4532 for details. Downtown Boone |
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Mon. |
Todd Wright performs Monday evenings in The
Jackson Dining Room at the Broyhill Inn. Enjoy jazz melodies in an
elegant atmosphere. Boone, 828-262-2204 |
Mon. |
Buffet Bingo- at Golden Corral, 5-7 pm, prizes
& fun. Boone 828-264-9909 |
Wed. |
Birding Walk- Valle Crucis Community Park, cost
is $5.00 per person and the walk starts at 8:30 am and last about 2 hours.
Meet at the picnic shelter behind the Mast Store Annex. 828-265-0198 (seasonal)
RESUMES MARCH 24 |
Fri. |
Gallery Crawl through West Jefferson's
Art District - Second Friday of each month, June through October, 5-8 pm.
For more information call 336-846-ARTS |
Fri. |
Gallery Receptions at the Jones House
the 1st Friday of every month. 6:30 - 8 pm. Boone, 828-264-1789 |
Fri. |
Summer Concerts on the Lawn at the
Jones House - Every Friday at 5:30 from June through September |
Fri.
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High Country Roundup- The High Country's
only family nightspot with a 3 hour nonstop musical variety show, featuring
country, bluegrass, oldies and gospel music. Dine on full BBQ and Chicken
plates. Dinner, Show and Dancing. Boone, 828-265-4604. |
Fri. |
Mountain Music Jamboree presents Friday Night
Jamboree- Dj playing CDS & Country Line Dances. Dance Lesson $5.00,
7:30-10:30 pm, Glendale Springs 800-803-4079 or 336-384-4079 |
Fri. |
The Comedy Zone at Geno's Restaurant
and Sports Lounge- The funniest show in Boone,10:30 pm. Call High Country
Inn for schedule 828-264-1000 |
Sat. |
Auction at Wildcat Flea Market in
Deep Gap 828-254-7757 |
Sat. |
Mountain Music Jamboree- The Jamboree
features genuine traditional music, dance and food. It's a place where children
still dance with the old folks. Glendale Springs. Saturday nights, 7 to
11pm. Come listen and dance 800-803-4079 |
Sat. |
High Country Roundup- The High Country's
only family nightspot with a 3 hour nonstop musical variety show, featuring
country, bluegrass, oldies and gospel music. Dine on full BBQ and Chicken
plates. Dinner, Show and Dancing. Boone, 828-265-4604. |
