Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival
- Dates: August 18, 2026 - August 22, 2026
- Recurrence: every day until August 22, 2026
- Location: Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
- Address: 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
- Phone: (828) 295-9099
The Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival is a four-day, open-enrollment plein air painting event. It takes place in the beautiful mountainous area surrounding the town of Blowing Rock from Tuesday, August 18th, to Saturday, August 22nd, 2026.
The festival aims to bring painters together from around the world to paint outside in the fresh air while getting to know each other and sharing their work. The event prompts applicants to explore the unique Blowing Rock architecture, spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views, and overall Appalachian feel of one of the most scenic areas in the country.
After four days of painting "en plein air," painters are invited to display their completed works at the Wet Paint Art Show & Sale on Saturday, August 22nd. Collectors and the public are invited to attend this impressive display of Plein Air paintings to both view and purchase the unique works that highlight the incredible beauty of the High Country.