Celebrate seven decades of mile-high wonder with a day of activities for the whole family, as Grandfather Mountain observes the 71st anniversary of its world-famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. Included with admission.  See www.grandfather.com for more information.  Built in 1952

High Country Breast Cancer Fountain to hold their 6th Annual 5K High Country Run/Walk road race on October 28, 2023.  The race begins at American Legion Building in Blowing Rock and continues to Laurel Lane to Wonderland Trail to Meadow Lane to Wonderland Trail and finish at American Legion Building.  For more information go to...

Ring in the new year to see the sunrise on Grandfather Mtn.

Polar plunge in to Chetola lake for charity .  8am to 11am.  Event for Winterfest

Parkway Crafters Center open in Moses Cone Estate for the season.

Games and Activities start at 10am.  Easter Egg hunt starts at 10am  Visit from the Easter Bunny during all activities.  All Free in Blowing Rock Memorial Park.

The Blowing Rock Trout Derby is now in its 44nd year. The Derby is a  fishing event held around Blowing Rock. Participants can win prizes for fish size. See web site for detailed information.  The dates for the derby are April 6, 2024

Spring Home Show in Blowing Rock.  Call Blowing Rock Chamber for more information 828-295-7851

Grandfather Mtn Field Course: Spring is for the birds.   See www.grandfather.com for more information.

In downtown Memorial Park in Blowing Rock with "Chris McGinnis, Appalachian Folk" at 1pm to 3pm. By Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce .  In partnership with Hunger and Health Coalitions a Simple Gesture Program.

Grandfather Mountain's 2024 Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble concludes June 2, when the park will host a special speaker and activities throughout the day. Included with admission. See www.grandfather.com for more information

Explore Grandfather Mountain by night: Less Adventure Edition. See www.grandfather.com for more information.