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...

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

Grandfather Mountain adopted the Girl Scouts in 1971, inviting the girls to visit the mountain each September to learn more about nature and the Blue Ridge mountains. The Scouts returned...

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...

NASCAR at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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...

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...

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

Hemlock Inn offers lodging for Columbus Day weekend.