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Life is good in Blowing Rock
and the High Country!
Calendar of Events
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 April 1 - 30, 2013: April is NC Beer Month!
828-295-4636
Join us in Blowing Rock as we celebrate the inaugural NC Beer Month. This event highlights great beers and breweries from the Old North State, and we're excited to participate.
April 6 - 7, 2013: Trout Derby
Location: Blowing Rock
828.295.4636
The 34th Annual! Derby hours are Saturday 6 am- 5pm, and Sunday 6am-4pm. Cash and Prizes will be awarded at 4:30 on Sunday.
 April 10 - 14, 2013: Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival
Location: Blowing Rock
828.295.7851
Enjoy wine tastings, seminars, cooking classes, wine makers' dinner and much more! 8th Annual.
 April 30, 2013: Fire on the Rock 2013 FINALE 6:30 pm
Location: Meadowbrook Inn
(828) 265-9075
Blowing Rock VS Asheville! Winner from April 24 competes against Adam Hayes of the Red Stag Grill for the Fire on the Rock title. This is a bracketed competition where YOU are the judge! Enjoy 6 courses and rate them to declare the winner. Part of the "Got To Be NC" Competition Dining Series.
 May 4, 2013: Spring Festival 11 am - 4 pm
Location: Blowing Rock School
828 295-3204
Crafts, food, games, silent auction, tie-dye, & family fun! Free admission, open to the public! All proceeds to benefit Blowing Rock School.
 May 9 - Oct 10, 2013: Blowing Rock Farmers Market Thursdays 4-6pm
Location: Park Ave, off Main Street
828-295-7851
Farm fresh produce, meat and whole foods at The Blowing Rock Farmers Market. Each Thursday, May 9 - October 10, rain or shine! Ample parking is available at the American Legion Parking Facility.
May 10, 2013: Andrew Skurka Presentation at ASU 7 pm
Location: I.G. Greer Auditorium, Boone
828-262-0000
Skurka is best known for trips like his 4,700-mile 6-month Alaska-Yukon Expedition. On May 10, Skurka will give an adventure-themed slideshow, Circling Alaska and Yukon: A 4,700-mile 6-month journey by foot, skis and packraft through Big Wilderness. This entertaining and thoughtful presentation features stunning imagery, emotional videos and some of Skurka's best stories. Admission to this event is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and ASU students with ID. Proceeds will benefit KAMPN, Kids with Autism Making Progress in Nature, a camp for children with autism and their families located in Deep Gap, NC. Tickets are available at the Mast General Store in Boone and Valle Crucis and at the Cornerstone Bookstore in Boone. Skura will also be present at a book signing at Mast General Store in Boone from 5-6pm on the same day.
 May 12, 2013: Blowing Rock Jazz Society Concert 7 - 9 pm
Location: Meadowbrook Inn
828-295-4300
Dave Morgan in concert. Tickets are $20 per person and $5 for students. Members get in free. To make reservations, call (828) 295-4300. Dinner available, expect a pre-fixed menu.
May 17, 2013: Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive 5:30 - 8 pm
Location: Downtown Blowing Rock
828-295-6991
You are invited to join the art galleries, restaurants, and businesses on Sunset Drive for food, drinks, friendship and summer fun!
 May 18, 2013: Art in the Park 10 am - 5 pm
Location: American Legion Grounds in Downtown Blowing Rock
828.295.7851
A juried art and craft show featuring 90 artists.
May 18 - Oct 5, 2013: Homes in the Village 11 am - 3 pm
Location: Art in the Park - American Legion Parking Lot
Homes in the Village- Blowing Rock's Realtors open their featured listings to the public on Saturday May 18th from 11am-3pm. Preview homes for sale at your own pace. Consider calling Blowing Rock home! Stop by the "Homes in the Village" booth at Art in the Park for details & maps. June 15th, July 13th, August 10th, September 7th and October 5th.
May 19, 2013: Concert in the Park 4 - 5 pm
Location: Memorial Park, Blowing Rock NC
828.295.7851
Bring a blanket or chair and come enjoy this free concert featuring local great and 4 time Grammy Award Nominee - Melissa Reaves. Often compared to Janis Joplin, she will knock your socks off with her bluesy voice!
 June 6 - 9, 2013: Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Saddlebred
Location: Tate Show Grounds
828.295.4700
The atmosphere at a Saddlebred show is electric, with spectators shouting encouragement and rooting for their favorites from the stands. The most exciting classes are the three and five gaited Open Championship classes. Equally exciting are the Roadster classes, both under saddle and in harness. Come see the excitement! 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. Admission.
June 9, 2013: Blowing Rock Jazz Society Concert 7 - 9 pm
Location: Meadowbrook Inn
828-295-4300
ASU Jazz Faculty Quartet. Tickets are $20 per person and $5 for students. Members get in free. To make reservations, call (828) 295-4300. Dinner available, expect a pre-fixed menu.
June 14, 2013: Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive 5:30 - 8 pm
Location: Downtown Blowing Rock
828-414-9111
You are invited to join the art galleries, restaurants, and businesses on Sunset Drive for food, drinks, friendship and summer fun!
June 15, 2013: Art in the Park 10 am - 5 pm
Location: American Legion
828.295.7851
A juried art and craft show featuring 90 artists.
June 16, 2013: Concert in the Park 4 - 5:30 pm
Location: Memorial Park, Main Street, Blowing Rock
828-295-7851
Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy this free concert. The Gray Birds play a little of everything, country, blue grass, folk, top 40. Sure to be a highlight of your day.
 June 21, 2013: Mile of Flowers Garden Tour & Symposium 9 am - 4 pm
Location: Chetola Resort
828-263-8399
The Blowing Rock Garden Club is pleased to announce that we will host our 3rd Mile of Flowers Tour and Symposium (please note that the event will be on Friday this year). Rain or shine!
June 27 - Aug 21, 2013: Artists in Residence
Location: Edgewood Cottage, Main Street
828-295-4636
Free and open to the public, artists display and discuss their unique work. Different artists each week!
July 4, 2013: Fireworks Extravaganza!
Location: Tweetsie Railroad
800-526-5740
Enjoy the most spectacular fireworks show in the High Country! Park open till 9pm. Parking for fireworks show $5, free for season pass holders.
 July 6, 2013: 4th of July Festival and Parade
Location: Downtown Blowing Rock
828-295-5222
Games, music, and fun! Plus the best small-town Main Street parade!
July 7, 2013: Park Dance 2 - 9 pm
Location: Memorial Park, Main Street, Blowing Rock
828-295-5222
Live music to celebrate Independence Day!
 July 11 - 14, 2013: Grandfather Mountain 58th Annual Highland Games
Location: McRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain
828.733.1333
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.
July 12, 2013: Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive 5:30 - 8 pm
Location: Downtown Blowing Rock
828-414-9111
You are invited to join the art galleries, restaurants, and businesses on Sunset Drive for food, drinks, friendship and summer fun!
July 13, 2013: Art in the Park 10 am - 5 pm
Location: American Legion Grounds in Downtown Blowing Rock
828.295.7851
A juried art and craft show featuring 90 artists.
July 14, 2013: Concert in the Park 4 - 5:30 pm
Location: Memorial Park, Main Street, Blowing Rock
828-295-7851
Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy this free concert.
July 14, 2013: Blowing Rock Jazz Society Concert 7 - 9 pm
Location: Meadowbrook Inn
828-295-4300
Larry Lapin with Michelle Amato. Tickets are $20 per person and $5 for students. Members get in free. To make reservations, call (828) 295-4300. Dinner available, expect a pre-fixed menu.
July 19 - 28, 2013: Blowing Rock Trails Camp
Location: Blowing Rock Conference Center
813-817-7744
This unique youth camp experience provides Cross Country Pre Season Conditioning for 9 days in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Training consists of distance running in a challenging environment that enables High School Cross Country athletes to achieve their best and set goals.
 July 23 - 28, 2013: Blowing Rock Charity Horse show- Hunter Jumper I
Location: Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve
828-295-4700
See amateur and high performance competitors complete courses in the rings! A Blowing Rock tradition since 1923.
July 26, 2013: St. Mary Tour of Homes 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Blowing Rock
828-295-7323
55th Annual fundraiser tour of outstanding Blowing Rock homes with St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church. Admission.
 July 26, 2013: Symphony by the Lake 7 pm
Location: Chetola Resort
828-295-7851
An elegant evening and tradition in Blowing Rock. Enjoy the symphony by the lake at Chetola Resort.
July 30-Aug 4, 2013: Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Hunter Jumper II
Location: Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve
828-295-4700
See amateur and high performance competitors complete courses in the rings! A Blowing Rock tradition since 1923.
 Aug 1 - 4, 2013: BRAHM Art & Antiques Weekend Event
Location: Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
828-295-9099
View hundreds of beautiful antiques and art pieces at this annual exhibition and sale presented by the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum.
Aug 9, 2013: Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive 5:30 - 8 pm
Location: Downtown Blowing Rock
828-414-9111
You are invited to join the art galleries, restaurants, and businesses on Sunset Drive for food, drinks, friendship and summer fun!
Aug 10, 2013: Art in the Park 10 am - 5 pm
Location: American Legion Grounds, Blowing Rock
828-295-7851
A juried art & craft show featuring 90 artists.
Aug 11, 2013: Concert in the Park 4 - 5 pm
Location: Memorial Park, Main Street, Blowing Rock
828-295-7851
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy this free concert.
Aug 11 - 16, 2013: "Groovy Nights V" Variety Show 6 pm
Location: Blowing Rock Country Club
828.295.9347
Fun Variety Show with refreshments. Part of the Blowing Rock Country Club's Community Day fundraiser, benefiting the Blowing Rock Community Club. Three shows!
Aug 11, 2013: Blowing Rock Jazz Society Concert 7 - 9 pm
Location: Meadowbrook Inn
828-295-4300
Noel Friedline Quintet. Tickets are $20 per person and $5 for students. Members get in free. To make reservations, call (828) 295-4300. Dinner available, expect a pre-fixed menu.
Sept 6, 2013: Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive 5:30 - 8 pm
Location: Downtown Blowing Rock
828-414-9111
You are invited! Join the art galleries, stores and restaurants for an evening open house with light refreshments and special events.
Sept 7, 2013: Art in the Park 10 am - 5 pm
Location: American Legion Grounds, Blowing Rock
828-295-7851
A juried art and craft show featuring 90 artists.
Sept 8, 2013: Concert in the Park 4 - 6 pm
Location: Memorial Park, Main Street, Blowing Rock
828-295-7851
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy this free concert.
Sept 8, 2013: Blowing Rock Jazz Society Concert 7 - 9 pm
Location: Meadowbrook Inn
828-295-4300
Tickets are $20 per person and $5 for students. Members get in free. To make reservations, call (828) 295-4300. Dinner available, expect a pre-fixed menu.
Sept 14, 2013: Artists in Residence
Location: Historic Edgewood Cottage, Main Street
828-295-4636
Free and open to the public, artists display and discuss their unique work. Featuring Ineke Thomas, fiber artist. More information coming soon!
Sept 14, 2013: Beach Blast on the Blue Ridge 6 - 10 pm
Location: Blue Ridge Mountain Club - Blowing Rock, NC
828-295-7851
Bring a chair or blanket and your Shagging Shoes!
Sept 21, 2013: Stick Boy Mayview Madness 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Location: Blowing Rock
828-264-2511
Benefiting the Blue Ridge Conservancy. Route through Blowing Rock neighborhoods.
Sept 21, 2013: Artists in Residence
Location: Historic Edgewood Cottage, Main Street
828-295-4636
Free and open to the public, artists display and discuss their unique work. Featuring Bob Stevens, colored pencil painter. More information coming soon!
Sept 28, 2013: Artists in Residence
Location: Historic Edgewood Cottage, Main Street
828-295-4636
Free and open to the public, artists display and discuss their unique work. Featuring Nancy Barttele, who creates a Heavy Metal Series of wall sculptures on paper. More information coming soon!
Oct 4, 2013: Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive 5:30 - 8 pm
Location: Downtown Blowing Rock
828-414-9111
You are invited! Join the art galleries, stores and restaurants for an evening open house with light refreshments and special events.
Oct 5, 2013: Art in the Park 10 am - 5 pm
Location: American Legion Grounds, Blowing Rock
828-295-7851
A juried art & craft show featuring 90 artists.
Oct 13, 2013: Blowing Rock Jazz Society Concert 7 - 9 pm
Location: Meadowbrook Inn
828-295-4300
The Page Brothers in concert. Tickets are $20 per person and $5 for students. Members get in free. To make reservations, call (828) 295-4300. Dinner available, expect a pre-fixed menu.
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