First day of fall in the mountains

Stories told by firelight and rare after-dark tours of the Mountain that include a visit to the bear habitat, an owl prowl, interesting historical facts about Grandfather, and the opportunity to meet Grandfather's nocturnal educational animals. Additional cost. Reservations required  Enjoy stories told by firelight and rare after-dark tours of Grandfather Mountain that include a...

Grandfather Mountain's Fall Color Ramble from October 4 to wraps up on Oct. 12 with a day full of fall-color activities, including guest speakers and additional rambles, allowing participants to explore and admire the annual phenomenon.  See www.grandfather.com for more information.

Artist gather in the park in downtown Blowing Rock See www.blowingrock.com for more information.

Hemlock Inn offers lodging for Columbus Day weekend.

Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain Ski.  We’ve got lots of reasons for you to grab your beer stein, put on your lederhosen or your dirndl, bring your appreciation for local school-age band music and head to Sugar Mountain Resort Saturday & Sunday October 11 and 12, 2025  . See www.skisugar.com for more information

The 47th Annual Woolly Worm Festival takes place the 3rd weekend of October 18 and 19, 2025 in the quaint mountain town of Banner Elk North Carolina. Yes there is an admission cost to get into the festival because  all  of proceeds are given back to our community to enhance our schools, children’s programs, and to...

Annual Valle Crucis Fair in Valle Crucis, NC. Art, music and more. See Avery County of Commerce for more information

Celebrate the creatures of Grandfather Mountain.  Celebrate Halloween at Grandfather Mountain with a full day of crafts, nature programs, trick-or-treating in the animal habitats and a costume contest. Children in costume enter park for half-price. Events are included with park admission.  See www.grandfather.com for more information.

Trick or Treat!!

Lets all vote!

Enjoy and Remember Veterans Day