Jun 25, 2008
Art Auction & Wine Tasting
6 pm
Location: the Gamekeeper Restaurant
828.963.7400
Great evening of food, wine, and funky art to benefit local skate park.
Jun 26 - 29, 2008
Live Music Around Town
Location: Blowing Rock
828.295.4636
Click here for a listing of great live musical performances around town this weekend!
Jun 27 - Jul 12, 2008
Leading Ladies
Location: Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center
828.295.9627
Presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company.
Jun 28, 2008
Blood Sweat and Gears
7:30 am
Location: Valle Crucis--Start
828-264-8226
A demanding cycling route which showcases the mountain communities of Watauga County North Carolina and requires over 13,000 feet of total climbing. Proceeds from the event benefit Funds through the Watauga County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Jun 28, 2008
Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening
9 am - 5 pm
Location: Traditions Pottery Studio
(828)295-5099
Experience a full day of North Carolina Mountain culture with entertainment, demonstrations, and interactive events. Featuring wood and electric fired pottery from several artists.
Jun 29, 2008
Edgewood Cottage Dedication
2 pm
Location: Main Street Blowing Rock
Join the Blowing Rock Historical Society as they celebrate the opening of the Historic Edgewood Cottage, restored home of Elliot Daingerfield.
Jun 30, 2008
Southern Fried Jazz Band
Location: Hayes Performing Arts Center
828.295.9627
Dixieland Jazz
Jun 30, 2008
Monday Night Concert Series
7 pm
Location: Broyhill Park
828.295.5222
Enjoy a free concert on the lawn by Broyhill Lake. Rain location: American Legion Building on Park Ave.
 
Jul 4, 2008
Fireworks Extravaganza
Location: Tweetsie Railroad
800.526.5740
Celebrate 4th of July with a fireworks extravaganza at Tweetsie Railroad. Park open until 9:00pm. Parking at Tweetsie $5.
Jul 4, 2008
Chetola Safety Day & Fun Festival
10 am - 2 pm
Location: Chetola Resort
828.295.5500
Sparky the Dog and local Firemen and Police Officers will lead kids of all ages in fun games and safety activities. A great cook-out lunch will be provided as well. Sign up early and receive a discounted entry rate!
Jul 5 - 6, 2008
Blowing Rock 4th of July Festival
Location: Main Street
828.295.5222
Join us for our 4th of July Celebration! Click for more information and schedule of events:
Jul 5, 2008
Mountainhome Music
8 pm
Location: Blowing Rock School Auditorium
Bluegrass & Brass
Jul 7, 2008
Summer Blues Festival
Location: Hayes Performing Arts Center
828.295.9627
The King Bees, Clifford Curry and Sandra Hall
Jul 10 - 13, 2008
Grandfather Mountain 53rd Annual Highland Games
Location: McRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain
800.468.7325
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.
Jul 14, 2008
Monday Night Concert Series
7 pm
Location: Broyhill Park
828.295.5222
Enjoy a free concert on the lawn by Broyhill Lake. Rain location: American Legion Building on Park Ave.
 
Jul 18 - Aug 3, 2008
Peter Pan
Location: Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center
828.295.9627
Presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company
Jul 19, 2008
The Black & Blue Double Century Relay
Location: Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia
336-877-8888
The Black and Blue takes place in the picturesque Black Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia.
Jul 19, 2008
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 100 artists