Event of 100 juried artist in the park, Free admission. See www.blowingrock.com for more information.

The festival has continued for many years and is now titled, the Doc & Rosa Lee Watson MusicFest ‘N Sugar Grove. The festival is still held on the grounds of the Historic Cove Creek School which is also home to the Doc and Merle Watson Folk Art Museum.  See www.docwatsonmusicfest.org for more information.  July 18...

K9s in flight frisbee dogs at Tweetsie Railroad.  See. www.tweetsie .com for more information.

K-9's in Flight at Tweetsie Railroad.  See www.tweetsie.com for more information

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show- Hunter Jumper I at Tate Show Grounds. See www.brchs.org for more information.

Tweetsie RR K9s in Flight Dogs.  See www.tweetsie.com for more information.

Spend an evening under the stars by beautiful Chetola Lake with the Symphony of the Mountains. This annual outdoor concert on Chetola Resort’s sweeping lawn is the pinnacle event of Blowing Rock’s summer season. A spectacular fireworks display caps off this fantastic evening.  This year the symphony is on July 25, 2025.  See www.symphonybythelake.com for...

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show- Hunter Jumper II at the Tate Show Grounds. The Annual Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show see www.brchs.org for more information.

Learn how Grandfather Mtn takes care of its animals in the habitat.  See www.grandfather.com for more information.

Since the early 1950's Spruce Pine, North Carolina has been the host of the Festival and welcomed visitors from around the world to shop for beautiful jewelry, gemstones, minerals, beads, crystals, fossils and more!   The Festival features gem, jewelry and mineral dealers from across the country showcasing their merchandise to fit every budget.  Whether you...

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