2 Tweetsie Railroad opens for the season. Your favorite Wild West Theme Park gears up for another great season! Events to include Riders In The Sky, Railfan Weekend, 4th of July Fireworks and more! Visit www.tweetsie.com or call 800-526-5740 for more information.
17 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.
17 Lonesome River Band with the winner of the HayesGrass contest performing as the opening act at 8:30pm at the Hayes Performing Arts Center. Visit www.brcac.org or call
828-295-9627 for more information.
18 Sunday Concert in the Park - Cans and Pans Steele Drum Band of Ashe County High School perform at Memorial Park in downtown Blowing Rock. Free. Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.
25 Mountainhome Music - Mike Craver, Bill Hicks, and Jim Watson of the original Red Clay Ramblers, with Joe Newberry live at the Blowing Rock School Auditorium at 8:00pm. For more information call 828-964-3392 or visit www.mountainhomemusic.com.
30-June 8 Thomas the Tank Engine at Tweetsie Railroad. Come meet Thomas & Sir Topham Hat at Tweetsie! Visit www.tweetsie.com or call 800-526-5740 for more information.
31 Mountainhome Music - Mountain Voices and Strings - Steve & Ruth Smith, Randy & Deborah Jean Sheets live at the Blowing Rock School Auditorium at 8:00pm. For more information call
828-964-3392 or visit www.mountainhomemusic.com.
JUNE
7 Mountainhome Music - Trains, Planes & Automobiles: David Johnson and Dixie Dawn live at the Blowing Rock School Auditorium at 8:00pm. For more information call 828-964-3392 or visit www.mountainhomemusic.com.
12-15 Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Saddlebred - 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.
14 Mountainhome Music - Scottish Fiddle and Fun: Jamie Laval and Ashley Broder live at the Blowing Rock School Auditorium at 8:00pm. For more information call 828-964-3392 or visit www.mountainhomemusic.com.
14 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.
15 Sunday Concert in the Park - The Buck Haggard Band performs at Memorial Park in downtown Blowing Rock. Enjoy classic country music in the park with the High Country's favorite classic country band. Visit www.blowingrock.com or call 828-295-7851 for more information.
16 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.
21 Mountainhome Music - The Cook Shack Community live at the Blowing Rock School Auditorium at 8:00pm. For more information call 828-964-3392 or visit www.mountainhomemusic.com.
22 84th Singing on the Mountain beginning at 9:30 am at Grandfather Mountain. All-day gospel singing and sermons at Grandfather Mountain. Free. Visit www.grandfather.com or call
800-468-7325 for more information.
28 Blood, Sweat, and Gears. A demanding cycling route, which showcases the mountain communities of Watauga County, North Carolina. Requires over 13,000 feet of total climbing. Beginning in Valle Crucis at 8:30am. Proceeds from the event benefit Funds through the Watauga County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Visit www.bloodsweatandgears.org or call
828-264-8226 for more information.
28 Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening at Traditions Pottery Studio from 10am - 6pm. Experience a full day of North Carolina Mountain culture with entertainment, demonstrations, and interactive events. Featuring wood and electric fired pottery from several artists. Visit www.traditionspottery.com or call 828-295-5099 for more information.
28 An Appalachian Summer Festival presents Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder 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.
30 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.
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 Symphony Orchestra Pops. 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.
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.
