Railfan weekend at Tweetsie Raiload. See www.tweetsie.com for more informaton

Grandfather Mtn by night: less Adventure Edition.  See www.grandfather.com for more information

Appalachian State football vs ETSU  

Mile High Kite Festival in Beech Mtn.  The Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Mile High Kite Festival as part of the town's Labor Day Weekend festivities. The party starts the night before with a street dance outside the Beech Mountain Town Hall.  Why "Mile High"? Because Beech Mountain is 5,506 feet above sea...

All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration.  For more information see www.grandfather.com

Hemlock Inn offers lodging for Labor Day Weekend.

Join Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to support fundraising ball to support rehab for Moses Cone Memorial Park. see brpfoundation.org for more information

Grandfather Mountain inaugural Junior Ranger Day will celebrate the parks Junior Ranger Program and its participants.  Geared for ages 5-12.  Offers explorers unique hands on experience of Grandfather Mtn. See www.grandfather.com for more information

Located behind the downtown park on, sponsored by the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce. Event of 100 juried artist. Come join us in the park. Free admission See www.blowingrock.com for more information

Concert in Memorial Park with "Kevin Smith", folk. Bring a blanket and listen to the music in the park. By the Chamber of Commerce and in partnership with the Hunger and Health Coalitions A Simple Gesture Program.  Starts 1pm to 3pm See www.townofblowingrock.com for more information.