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Blowing Rock, NC
Keep up with all that happens in Blowing Rock!
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The Appalachian Theatre
A restored landmark Art Deco theatre that features live concerts, films, theatre, dance, educational and community productions.
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![Turtle Island Preserve located in Boone, North Carolina]()
Turtle Island Preserve
Turtle Island Preserve is a nonprofit education center with a mission to guide people through experiences with the natural world to enhance their appreciation and respect for life.
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Appalachian State University
An Appalachian Summer Festival features events with a diverse mix of music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film programming. These events are open to App State students, faculty, staff and the public.
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Watauga Arts Council
The Watauga Arts Council seeks to bring Art to the forefront of the High Country through advocacy, education, engagement, support, and inspiration. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of residents and visitors alike.
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Hickory Ridge History Museum
All museum events are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Join us for living history days, family-friendly experiences, and seasonal programs that bring Watauga County’s 18th-century heritage to life.
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Explore Boone
Explore Boone brings you the most updated list of entertaining events, from area festivals to workshops to sporting events and nightlife. Most weekends, live music fills the dining rooms of many downtown restaurants, breweries, and wineries in the area.
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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
The SAHC invites you to join a hike, learn during a workshop on their Community Farm, or enjoy the company of friends at a special event.
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HighCountryNC.com
HighCountryNC.com is the ultimate, all-inclusive resource for High Country tourism traditions.
An Appalachian Summer Festival
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Tickets | An Appalachian Summer Festival | Appalachian State University
Event Description:
Presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, this annual celebration of the performing and visual arts is held every summer in venues across the university campus, and features an eclectic mix of music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and film programming.
More Information:
An Appalachian Summer Festival | Appalachian State University
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Date/Time:
July 9-12, 2026 (times vary by day, see ticket information for details)
Location:
Linville, NC
Price:
Click for ticket packages/pricing
More Information:
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games – The Official Website of the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering O' Scottish Clans
Event Description:
High in the Mountains of Western North Carolina the ancient Celtic spirit beckons. Answering the call, as hundreds of tartan banners unfurl, are the sounds of bagpipes echoing through the valley, and once again, thousands of kilt-clad Scots make their way to MacRae Meadows for their annual gathering and games. Nowhere in the New World is there a place more reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands than the home of America’s grandest Highland Games—Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina.
Banner Elk Concerts in the Park
Event Description:
Each Thursday, well-known local and regional bands perform live shows at Robbins Amphitheater at Tate-Evans Park. There is no charge for admission, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the music under the evening stars. Food, beer and wine vendors set up on site. Small picnic coolers are allowed, and beverages should be in plastic cups. Pets are not allowed in the amphitheater seating area. However, pets and owners often enjoy the music while sitting or picnicking in the adjacent park. On show nights, the parking lot opens at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m.
Music by:
Vinyl Live
More Information:
Summer Concerts in the Park - Banner Elk, NC - Banner Elk NC
Jones House Summer Concerts
Event Description:
The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Music begins at 5:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.
Music by:
Heavens to Betsy
The Lecroy Trio
More Information:
Summer Concerts — Jones House Cultural Center
Lincoln (2012)
Free to the public
Doors open 5:30pm
Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes - PG-13
Event Description:
Lincoln (2012) - With the nation embroiled in still another year with the high death count of Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln brings the full measure of his passion, humanity and political skill to what would become his defining legacy: to end the war and permanently abolish slavery through the 13th Amendment. Having great courage, acumen and moral fortitude, Lincoln pushes forward to compel the nation, and those in government who oppose him, to aim toward a greater good for all mankind.
Register Tickets:
Lincoln (2012) Tickets | Boone, NC | Appalachian Theatre
Music in the Valle
Event Description:
Join us Fridays for Music in the Valle, featuring live music and food truck vendors!
Music by:
Loose Roosters
More Information:
2026 Music in the Valle - Valle Crucis Community Park
Banner Elk Concerts in the Park
Event Description:
Each Thursday, well-known local and regional bands perform live shows at Robbins Amphitheater at Tate-Evans Park. There is no charge for admission, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the music under the evening stars. Food, beer and wine vendors set up on site. Small picnic coolers are allowed, and beverages should be in plastic cups. Pets are not allowed in the amphitheater seating area. However, pets and owners often enjoy the music while sitting or picnicking in the adjacent park. On show nights, the parking lot opens at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m.
Music by:
Woodie & The String Pullers
More Information:
Summer Concerts in the Park - Banner Elk, NC - Banner Elk NC
Jones House Summer Concerts
Event Description:
The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Music begins at 5:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.
Music by:
Blue Ridge Stringbenders
The JackTown Ramblers
More Information:
Summer Concerts — Jones House Cultural Center
Music in the Valle
Event Description:
Join us Fridays for Music in the Valle, featuring live music and food truck vendors!
Music by:
Old Habits
More Information:
2026 Music in the Valle - Valle Crucis Community Park
Todd Summer Music Series
Event Description:
We are very excited about the 2026 Todd Summer Music Series lineup featuring six bands. The concerts take place outdoors in Cook Memorial Park in downtown Todd, 3865 Todd Railroad Grade Road. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Well-behaved dogs on leashed are welcome. Hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers off the grill are available for sale, as well as chips and cookies. We hope to see you there. Please check our Facebook page here for updates in case of possible bad weather.
Music by:
Wayne Henderson & Friends, with Denim & Plaid
More Information:
Summer Concerts | Todd Community Preservation Organization
Blowing Rock Concerts in the Park
Event Description:
Blowing Rock’s Concert in the Park Series is an annual set of free outdoor concerts at the Rotary Gazebo in Memorial Park. Always on Sundays following Art in the Park shows, the performances offer entertainment from a variety of musical genres. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music. Bring your family and friends to enjoy some great live music and to support the High Country community! Free parking at the American Legion, 333 Wallingford Street. Follow sidewalks alongside tennis and basketball courts to Memorial Park lawn areas.
Music by:
The JackTown Ramblers
More Information:
Concerts in the Park ⋆ Blowing Rock, NC
Banner Elk Concerts in the Park
Event Description:
Each Thursday, well-known local and regional bands perform live shows at Robbins Amphitheater at Tate-Evans Park. There is no charge for admission, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the music under the evening stars. Food, beer and wine vendors set up on site. Small picnic coolers are allowed, and beverages should be in plastic cups. Pets are not allowed in the amphitheater seating area. However, pets and owners often enjoy the music while sitting or picnicking in the adjacent park. On show nights, the parking lot opens at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m.
Music by:
Y2K Kids: A Tribute to the 2000’s
More Information:
Summer Concerts in the Park - Banner Elk, NC - Banner Elk NC
Jones House Summer Concerts
Event Description:
The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Music begins at 5:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.
Music by:
Paddyak
Lauren Hayworth & Friends
More Information:
Summer Concerts — Jones House Cultural Center
Music in the Valle
Event Description:
Join us Fridays for Music in the Valle, featuring live music and food truck vendors!
Music by:
Adam Church
More Information:
2026 Music in the Valle - Valle Crucis Community Park
Banner Elk Concerts in the Park
Event Description:
Each Thursday, well-known local and regional bands perform live shows at Robbins Amphitheater at Tate-Evans Park. There is no charge for admission, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the music under the evening stars. Food, beer and wine vendors set up on site. Small picnic coolers are allowed, and beverages should be in plastic cups. Pets are not allowed in the amphitheater seating area. However, pets and owners often enjoy the music while sitting or picnicking in the adjacent park. On show nights, the parking lot opens at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m.
Music by:
The Collective
More Information:
Summer Concerts in the Park - Banner Elk, NC - Banner Elk NC
Jones House Summer Concerts
Event Description:
The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Music begins at 5:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.
Music by:
Chris McGinnis
Pressley Laton
More Information:
Summer Concerts — Jones House Cultural Center
Music in the Valle
Event Description:
Join us Fridays for Music in the Valle, featuring live music and food truck vendors!
Music by:
The Rewind: A Tribute to the 80’s
More Information:
2026 Music in the Valle - Valle Crucis Community Park
Banner Elk Concerts in the Park
Event Description:
Each Thursday, well-known local and regional bands perform live shows at Robbins Amphitheater at Tate-Evans Park. There is no charge for admission, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the music under the evening stars. Food, beer and wine vendors set up on site. Small picnic coolers are allowed, and beverages should be in plastic cups. Pets are not allowed in the amphitheater seating area. However, pets and owners often enjoy the music while sitting or picnicking in the adjacent park. On show nights, the parking lot opens at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m.
Music by:
Blue Country
More Information:
Summer Concerts in the Park - Banner Elk, NC - Banner Elk NC
Jones House Summer Concerts
Event Description:
The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Music begins at 5:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.
Music by:
The Wilder Flower
The Foreign Landers
More Information:
Summer Concerts — Jones House Cultural Center
Music in the Valle
Event Description:
Join us Fridays for Music in the Valle, featuring live music and food truck vendors!
Music by:
Redbud Bluegrass
More Information:
2026 Music in the Valle - Valle Crucis Community Park
Art and the American Revolution
Event Description:
Americans’ understanding of the Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States will be explored in this talk. Through works by artists including Charles Willson Peale, John Singleton Copley and John Trumbull, audiences will consider how visual culture helped create a shared national story in the years surrounding the Revolution. The lecture will be presented by Dr. Elizabeth Chew, CEO of the South Carolina Historical Society. Dr. Chew has worked in museums and historic sites for nearly four decades, including leadership positions at James Madison’s Montpelier, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and Reynolda House Museum of American Art.
This lecture series is FREE, however registration is required.
Reserve Your Spot:
http://www.blowingrockmuseum.org/calendar
More Information:
Exploring Horizon Line: Art and the American Revolution — Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
Banner Elk Concerts in the Park
Event Description:
Each Thursday, well-known local and regional bands perform live shows at Robbins Amphitheater at Tate-Evans Park. There is no charge for admission, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the music under the evening stars. Food, beer and wine vendors set up on site. Small picnic coolers are allowed, and beverages should be in plastic cups. Pets are not allowed in the amphitheater seating area. However, pets and owners often enjoy the music while sitting or picnicking in the adjacent park. On show nights, the parking lot opens at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m.
Music by:
The Extraordinaires
More Information:
Summer Concerts in the Park - Banner Elk, NC - Banner Elk NC
Jones House Summer Concerts: Doc Watson Day
Event Description:
The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Music begins at 5:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.
Music by:
Noah Landham & Eliot Smith
Olivia Phillips
Trevor McKenzie & Steve Kruger
Nick Chandler and Delivered
More Information:
Summer Concerts — Jones House Cultural Center
Music in the Valle
Event Description:
Join us Fridays for Music in the Valle, featuring live music and food truck vendors!
Music by:
The Mood Kings: A Tribute to Small Town Radio
More Information:
2026 Music in the Valle - Valle Crucis Community Park
Todd Summer Music Series
Event Description:
We are very excited about the 2026 Todd Summer Music Series lineup featuring six bands. The concerts take place outdoors in Cook Memorial Park in downtown Todd, 3865 Todd Railroad Grade Road. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Well-behaved dogs on leashed are welcome. Hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers off the grill are available for sale, as well as chips and cookies. We hope to see you there. Please check our Facebook page here for updates in case of possible bad weather.
Music by:
Sassafras
More Information:
Summer Concerts | Todd Community Preservation Organization
Blowing Rock Concerts in the Park
Event Description:
Blowing Rock’s Concert in the Park Series is an annual set of free outdoor concerts at the Rotary Gazebo in Memorial Park. Always on Sundays following Art in the Park shows, the performances offer entertainment from a variety of musical genres. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music. Bring your family and friends to enjoy some great live music and to support the High Country community! Free parking at the American Legion, 333 Wallingford Street. Follow sidewalks alongside tennis and basketball courts to Memorial Park lawn areas.
Music by:
Chris McGinnis
More Information:
Concerts in the Park ⋆ Blowing Rock, NC
Monuments & Mythmaking: Creating the American Landscape
Event Description:
Art allows humans to imagine people and places they’ve met or visited, but that imagining is always mediated by the artist and their own perspective. As early as the beginning of the 19th century, Americans used visual art to imagine North American environments and their place within those landscapes. This talk will examine how artists, tourism boosters, politicians and others, wielded landscape painting and photography to various ends, including the dispossession of Indigenous lands, imagining technological futures and the creation of the national park system in the United States. This lecture will be presented by Dr. Stephen Hausmann, assistant professor of history at Appalachian State University, where he teaches courses on environmental history, national parks history and US history broadly. He previously taught at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. In 2024–2025, he was a Mellon-National Park Service research fellow at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. His current research project is an environmental history of the Black Hills of South Dakota.
This lecture series is FREE, however registration is required.
Reserve Your Spot:
http://www.blowingrockmuseum.org/calendar
More Information:
Monuments & Mythmaking: Creating the American Landscape — Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
Jones House Summer Concerts
Event Description:
The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Music begins at 5:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.
Music by:
Maiscéu Trio
Sola Bazaar
More Information:
Summer Concerts — Jones House Cultural Center
Music in the Valle
Event Description:
Join us Fridays for Music in the Valle, featuring live music and food truck vendors!
Music by:
Lazybirds
More Information:
2026 Music in the Valle - Valle Crucis Community Park
Todd Summer Music Series
Event Description:
We are very excited about the 2026 Todd Summer Music Series lineup featuring six bands. The concerts take place outdoors in Cook Memorial Park in downtown Todd, 3865 Todd Railroad Grade Road. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Well-behaved dogs on leashed are welcome. Hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers off the grill are available for sale, as well as chips and cookies. We hope to see you there. Please check our Facebook page here for updates in case of possible bad weather.
Music by:
The Burnett Sisters
Jones House Summer Concerts
Event Description:
The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Music begins at 5:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.
Music by:
Meris Gantt & Devin Lacey
Gary McCollough & South on Something
More Information:
Summer Concerts — Jones House Cultural Center
Music in the Valle
Event Description:
Join us Fridays for Music in the Valle, featuring live music and food truck vendors!
Music by:
Buffalo Galaxy
More Information:
2026 Music in the Valle - Valle Crucis Community Park
Todd Summer Music Series
Event Description:
We are very excited about the 2026 Todd Summer Music Series lineup featuring six bands. The concerts take place outdoors in Cook Memorial Park in downtown Todd, 3865 Todd Railroad Grade Road. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Well-behaved dogs on leashed are welcome. Hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers off the grill are available for sale, as well as chips and cookies. We hope to see you there. Please check our Facebook page here for updates in case of possible bad weather.
Music by:
Jeff Little Trio
More Information:
Summer Concerts | Todd Community Preservation Organization
Music in the Valle
Event Description:
Join us Fridays for Music in the Valle, featuring live music and food truck vendors!
Music by:
Brewer’s Foscoe Four
More Information:
2026 Music in the Valle - Valle Crucis Community Park
Blowing Rock Concerts in the Park
Event Description:
Blowing Rock’s Concert in the Park Series is an annual set of free outdoor concerts at the Rotary Gazebo in Memorial Park. Always on Sundays following Art in the Park shows, the performances offer entertainment from a variety of musical genres. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music. Bring your family and friends to enjoy some great live music and to support the High Country community! Free parking at the American Legion, 333 Wallingford Street. Follow sidewalks alongside tennis and basketball courts to Memorial Park lawn areas.
Music by:
Colby Hubble
More Information:
Concerts in the Park ⋆ Blowing Rock, NC
July 4th Celebration: Live Music and Fireworks
Event Description:
July 4th celebration hosted at Beech Mountain Resort, on the Play Yard slope (located just outside the Lodge). The evening will feature live music, family-friendly activities, vendors, and a fireworks display at dusk.
Live Music Features: The Pressley Laton Band
Guests can enjoy a variety of food and vendors, face painting, balloon twisting, and inflatable attractions for children.
Inside the Lodge, the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce will host its annual roasting of the hog fundraiser. A long-standing community tradition, the roast is prepared by local volunteers, with proceeds supporting a range of community initiatives. Guests can enjoy slow-cooked barbeque pork and turkey plates available for purchase.
Beech Mountain Resort will also offer a full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails available for guests throughout the evening. Attendees are encouraged to bring camping chairs or blankets to enjoy the concert and festivities comfortably on the slope.
The event is free and open to the public. Fireworks will begin at dusk. Guests should plan for increased traffic, larger crowds, and are encouraged to arrive early.
More Information:
Independence Day Celebration at Beech Mountain Resort
Pressley Laton Headlines Beech Mountain Resort July 4th Event | The Sheffield Press
Todd Summer Music Series
Event Description:
We are very excited about the 2026 Todd Summer Music Series lineup featuring six bands. The concerts take place outdoors in Cook Memorial Park in downtown Todd, 3865 Todd Railroad Grade Road. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Well-behaved dogs on leashed are welcome. Hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers off the grill are available for sale, as well as chips and cookies. We hope to see you there. Please check our Facebook page here for updates in case of possible bad weather.
Music by:
The King Bees
More Information:
Summer Concerts | Todd Community Preservation Organization
Music in the Valle
Event Description:
Join us Fridays for Music in the Valle, featuring live music and food truck vendors!
Music by:
Soul Benefactor
More Information:
2026 Music in the Valle - Valle Crucis Community Park
Jones House Summer Concerts
Event Description:
The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Music begins at 5:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.
Music by:
Bluebird Family Fiddle Camp
More Information:
Summer Concerts — Jones House Cultural Center
Banner Elk Concerts in the Park
Event Description:
Each Thursday, well-known local and regional bands perform live shows at Robbins Amphitheater at Tate-Evans Park. There is no charge for admission, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the music under the evening stars. Food, beer and wine vendors set up on site. Small picnic coolers are allowed, and beverages should be in plastic cups. Pets are not allowed in the amphitheater seating area. However, pets and owners often enjoy the music while sitting or picnicking in the adjacent park. On show nights, the parking lot opens at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m.
Music by:
Sami & The Academy
More Information:
Summer Concerts in the Park - Banner Elk, NC - Banner Elk NC
KnitFlix at the App: 1776 (1972)
Free to the public
Doors open 5:30pm
Runtime: 2 hours 22 minutes - This Film is Not Rated
Event Description:
KnitFlix: Bring your latest project and join us for an evening of cozy crafting and classic cinema at the Appalachian Theatre! “Knitflix” is a relaxed movie night where the lights stay a bit brighter than usual so you can knit, crochet, stitch, or craft while enjoying a film on the big screen. Whether you're a seasoned maker or just picking up a new hobby, this is a welcoming space to work with your hands, unwind, and share the experience with fellow creatives. All are welcome—just BYO yarn, needles, or whatever you’re working on! No glitter or glue projects, please.
Register Tickets:
KnitFlix @ the App: 1776 (1972) Tickets | Boone, NC | Appalachian Theatre
The Patriot (2000)
Free to the public
Doors open 5:30pm
Runtime: 2 hours 45 minutes - Rated R
Event Description:
The Patriot (2000) -A widowed farmer, with a brave but brutal military past, decides not to join up when the British arrive in 1776. However, when his son enlists and is later captured by the enemy, the former soldier must abandon his new-found pacifist principles in order to rescue his eldest child. He forms a regiment of Carolina patriots whose guerrilla tactics prove pivotal to the US war effort.
Register Tickets:
The Patriot (2000) Tickets | Boone, NC | Appalachian Theatre
Music in the Valle
Event Description:
Join us Fridays for Music in the Valle, featuring live music and food truck vendors!
Music by:
Jeremiah’s Revolving Orchestra
More Information:
2026 Music in the Valle - Valle Crucis Community Park
Jones House Summer Concerts
Event Description:
The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Music begins at 5:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.
Music by:
The Virginialina Trio
Surefire
More Information:
Summer Concerts — Jones House Cultural Center
Banner Elk Concerts in the Park
Event Description:
Each Thursday, well-known local and regional bands perform live shows at Robbins Amphitheater at Tate-Evans Park. There is no charge for admission, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the music under the evening stars. Food, beer and wine vendors set up on site. Small picnic coolers are allowed, and beverages should be in plastic cups. Pets are not allowed in the amphitheater seating area. However, pets and owners often enjoy the music while sitting or picnicking in the adjacent park. On show nights, the parking lot opens at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m.
Music by:
Bantum Rooster
More Information:
Summer Concerts in the Park - Banner Elk, NC - Banner Elk NC
Boonerang Music & Arts Festival
FREE ADMISSION
Event Description:
Boonerang Music & Arts Festival celebrates Boone, North Carolina with a free downtown street festival; this community homecoming brings Boone-connected artists and fans together every third weekend in June to Boonerang back to the place we love.
More Information:
Festival Info | Boonerang
Niko Moon
Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Concert Begins: 7:00 pm
Event Description:
This is currently the only scheduled North Carolina appearance in 2026 for a touring Moon, a Texas-born singer and songwriter based in Nashville. He reached triple-platinum status with his hit “Good Time,” a song exemplifying the positive vibes that are a staple of his shows, and his latest album, American Palm, mixes colorful storytelling with spirit-lifting vibes.
Tickets:
Niko Moon | Appalachian State
Beech Mountain Resort Summer Concert Series
General Admission: $60
VIP Admission: $271
Doors & Schedule:
4:30 p.m. – VIP Doors Open & Food Truck Village
5:30 p.m. – General Admission Doors Open & Food Truck Village
7:00 p.m. – Main Stage Show Start (Set times are subject to artist discretion)
Event Description:
Art of Jazz Exhibit Reception
Free to the Public
Event Description:
Now on view in WAC’s main gallery from May 5 through June 30, The Art of Jazz: An Artistic Response brings together the work of seven local artists exploring the many meanings and moods of jazz through visual art. WAC will also host a special public reception for The Art of Jazz on June 11 from 5-7 pm at the App Theatre. Guests will have the opportunity to meet participating artists, experience the exhibition in a shared community setting, and enjoy a cash bar during the evening. The reception is free and open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend in support of local artists and the continuing connection between visual art and music in the High Country.
More Information:
Watauga Arts Council
Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend
Price:
Tickets Required
Purchase Tickets - Click Here
Event Description:
This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours.
This popular weekend welcomes all levels of photographers, making it fun and engaging no matter what your skill level is – while better connecting participants with the wonders and unique ecology of Grandfather Mountain. This year, more than ever, we hope to not only help participants learn about photography, but to also inspire them to preserve the natural world. Activities begin Friday evening and conclude Sunday midday.
More Information:
Nature Photography Weekend - Grandfather Mountain
Storytelling with Orville Hicks and Tall Tale Contest
Event Description:
Step into the beautiful tradition of Appalachian storytelling with a special evening featuring legendary storyteller Orville Hicks! Known for his mesmerizing way with words and deep roots in mountain folklore, Orville will share classic Jack Tales and other local legends that have been passed down for generations. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Following Orville’s performance, we’re hosting a Tall Tale Contest, where YOU can take the stage. Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or just want to try your hand at spinning a wild yarn, this is your chance to showcase your creativity. The taller the tale, the better!
📢 Calling All Storytellers!
Want to enter the Tall Tale Contest? Sign-ups will be available at the event, or you can pre-register by emailing horninthewesthickoryridge@gmail.com. Just $10 to enter. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!
More Information:
Storytelling with Orville Hicks & Tall Tale Contest
Meat Camp Baptist Church 175th Birthday Celebration
Event Description:
Meat Camp Baptist Church will celebrate its 175th birthday on May 24 at 10:30 a.m., starting with a homecoming service featuring a guest minister and guest singers leading the church in worship songs. A covered dish meal will be held after the homecoming service in the church fellowship hall.
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175 years of faith: Meat Camp Baptist Church celebrating a milestone birthday
Clay for a Cause
Event Description:
Participants can choose from three hand-building pottery sessions offered throughout the day: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 3:00–5:00 PM, and 6:00–8:00 PM. The cost is $35 per person, with 100% of class fees donated to support brain tumor awareness, research, and care.
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Home | The Pottery Lot
Spring Native Plant Sale at Daniel Boone Native Gardens
Event Description:
We’ll have dozens of varieties of perennials, ferns, grasses, sedges, trees, and shrubs native to this region and well-suited to local growing conditions, including some rare species. All responsibly propagated in accordance with all plant-protection laws.
Quantities are limited, so come early for the best selection! Check, cash, and credit card accepted
Proceeds will benefit the Blue Ridge Chapter of the NC Native Plant Society and the Daniel Boone Native Gardens.
Held in the Horn in the West parking lot adjacent to the Gardens entrance.
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Native Plant Sale with Blue Ridge Chapter of NCNPS — Daniel Boone Native Gardens
International Fly Fishing Film Festival
Admission Price:
General Admission $17
Purchase Tickets - Click Here
Event Description:
Doors Open 6:30 PM
Recognized as the world’s premier fly-fishing film experience, the International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) is your chance to experience the best collection of fly-fishing films and cinematic storytelling from around the world. Each year, IF4 captures the heart, soul and adventure of fly fishing, bringing the passion, lifestyle and culture of the sport to the big screen.
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IF4™ | BOONE, NC: Fri, May 1, 2026
Joy Prom
Event Description:
Joy Prom is a very special dance for guests (teens and older) who have special medical or intellectual/developmental needs. The afternoon begins with a red-carpet entrance, where each guest is announced by name to the cheering crowd. At the Pamper Stations, the gentlemen can have their shoes shined, and the ladies can have their hair, make-up, and nails done. Guests can have a professional picture taken at the photo booth. Then it’s on to the dance and snacks!
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SPECIAL NEEDS | Alliance Bible Fellowship
Etienne Charles: Earth Tones
Event Description:
Trinidadian trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles has dedicated his recent works to highlighting the voices of marginalized peoples in the Americas. He broadens his scope with his latest composition, Earth Tones, a multimedia jazz performance featuring original compositions that draw attention to people and regions that are, or soon will be, severely affected by climate change. The performance invites us into a sensory journey that includes sounds, stories, and musical idioms from at-risk coastal communities, with images and short films of disappearing mangrove swamps, coral reefs, oyster beds, seagrass, sand dunes, and mud volcanoes. Featuring musicians from the very communities most at risk, the performance balances blunt reality, eternal optimism, and surrealism, ultimately offering an exhortation to address climate change’s impact on our future.
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Earth Week BRC Campus Cleanup
Event Description:
Celebrate Earth Day and help BRC get the Conservation Campus clean and ready for spring and summer! Bring your boots, gloves, and sunscreen.
Please RSVP to sydney@blueridgeconservancy.org and let us know you'll be joining in!
Mushroom Day!
Price:
Sliding Scale fee $5 - $50
Register by April 11 (4pm)
Event Description:
This workshop brings you closer to the fungal realm with a combination of inoculation, wild mushroom foraging, and celebrating their role in the garden. Rain or shine event.
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Events — Full Moon Farm Collective
Rivers House Park Invasive Plant Workday
Event Description:
Ring in Springtime and join us for a fun morning filled with plant identification and eradication with our friends from the The Mayor’s Ecological Task Force, Blue Ridge Conservancy, Transition Blue Ridge and The Speckled Trout Outfitters. Volunteers will be focusing on identifying and eradicating non-native plants like barberry, oriental bittersweet, and garlic mustard. We’ll be using a variety of eradication methods such as cut and dab, traditional pulling, and root extraction. We’ll form teams to focus on certain species and see who can get the most invasive plants off the property!
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Rivers House Park Invasive Plant Workday in Boone, NC 3/27 | MountainTrue
Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend *TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 9*
Event Description:
This popular shutterbug weekend will take place June 5 - June 7 and includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours.
Ticket Sales open April 9:
Participant Pass (includes contest) – Pass includes three-day admission to the park, entry into the weekend’s contest, the opportunity to camp at Woods Walk, the Friday social, the Saturday dinner, speaker presentations and sunrise/sunset access: $175/person.
Attendee Pass (does not include contest) – Pass includes three-day admission to the park, the opportunity to camp at Woods Walk, the Friday social, the Saturday dinner, speaker presentations and sunrise/sunset access: $145/person
Registered NPW participants and attendees have access to purchase the following items for their guests. Guest passes are for individuals who are on the mountain the weekend of NPW with a registered participant or attendee but not attending or participating in the event themselves. These passes provide a discounted three-day admission pass, as well as the opportunity to attend the Friday social and/or Saturday dinner. Guest passes do not include any of the speaker presentations or field courses.
Guest Adult Pass (three-day admission to Grandfather) – $80
Guest Child (ages 4-12) Pass (three-day admission to Grandfather) – $30
Guest Pass to Friday Social – $15
Guest Pass to Saturday Dinner – $20
Purchase Tickets:
Grandfather Mountain :: Ticket Selection :: Nature Photo Weekend
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Nature Photography Weekend - Grandfather Mountain
Sacred Feminine Healing
Price:
Free Workshop
Limited to 15 participants, please register to save your spot.
Register by April 3, 1PM
Event Description:
This is a free Ecotherapy workshop for Women and Transwomen participants only, due to the generous support from the Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge. This workshop is crafted to be welcoming to anyone new to emotional discovery in Nature. You are welcome to share as much or as little about yourself during our time together. And, these practices are meant to be revisited over time and with your own community so that healing can ripple out through natural connections.
Light lunch and snacks will be provided. Rain or sunshine event.
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Events — Full Moon Farm Collective
Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience
Admission:
BEJEWELED ADULT - $40
BEJEWELED STUDENT - $25
FEARLESS ADULT - $30
FEARLESS STUDENT - $15
Reserved Seating - Doors open 5:15 PM
Event Description:
Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience recreates the magic of the Eras Tour in a spectacular, unforgettable show starring Traci Marie as Taylor. Traci’s attention to detail will not go unnoticed by Swifties. Her authentic costumes, mannerisms, and voice embody the essence of Taylor Swift. This theatrical style show is filled with everything you’d expect to see from the Eras Tour: choreography, stunning multimedia visuals, costume changes, and audience participation.
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Are You Ready For It? - A Taylor Experience Tickets | Boone, NC | Appalachian Theatre
Girl Climber *film*
Admission:
$15 Standard
$12 Student
$20 Day of Show
Doors open 6:30 PM
*This event supports the recent Blue Ridge Conservancy purchase of the Howard Knob Boulders*
Event Description:
Girl Climber Director and Filmmaker, Jon Glassberg will introduce his film and a short panel on the convergence of climbing, recreation, conservation, and community will take place after the film screening. Arrive early to allow time to meet and connect with The Blue Ridge Conservancy and other sponsors of this event and for concessions purchases featuring a full line of popcorn, candy, cookies, soda, water, beer and wine. There will be a short panel conversation with local community leaders before the feature film that will explore the convergence of climbing, recreation, conservation, and community.
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Girl Climber Tickets | Boone, NC | Appalachian Theatre
Forging the Future *Fundraiser*
Pricing:
$75 individual
$125 couple
Event Description:
The Western North Carolina Sculpture Center has announced its first-ever major fundraising event, “Forging the Future,” taking place on Saturday, March 28, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hosted at the Harper Room in Downtown Lenoir, this event marks a significant milestone in the Center’s mission to bring world-class sculptural art and education to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Forging the Future | sculpture