While Boone, NC, is a favorite mountain vacation spot, it also offers some of the best festivals and annual events in the southeast. From winter rail jams to wine and food fests, the Boone area has something for everyone.
Sunday, February 12, 2023
The Shred for the Cup Series has become the benchmark competition series in the region, with 3 events held throughout the winter season...
Saturday, February 25, 2023
The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is proud to announce the first annual Boone Docs Film Festival. The second annual festival...
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - Saturday, April 01, 2023
Boone celebrates the return of one of North America's largest screenings of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour,...
Saturday, April 01, 2023
The 43rd Annual Trout Derby begins at sunrise on Saturday, and prizes are awarded at 4:30 pm. Win prizes for the biggest fish in...
Saturday, April 22, 2023
"Families Learning Together" is our annual Spring fundraiser to promote sustainable and natural living. We will be celebrating Earth...
Thursday, April 27, 2023 - Sunday, April 30, 2023
MerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, is an annual homecoming of musicians and music fans held on...
Saturday, May 27, 2023 - Saturday, June 03, 2023
Take a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with...
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Grandfather Mountain celebrates the birthdays of all the animals in the park with games, contests, crafts, and surprises. The...
Thursday, June 08, 2023 - Sunday, June 11, 2023
Head to the Broyhill Equestrian Preserve in Blowing Rock for the Saddlebred Division and the first weekend of the Blowing Rock Charity...
Friday, June 09, 2023 - Sunday, June 11, 2023
2023 Festival Information TBA. The inaugural High Country Jazz Festival takes place June 9 - 11, 2023 in various beautiful venues in...
Friday, June 16, 2023 - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Downtown Boone is the festival grounds of Boonerang Music and Arts Festival. Artists of all kinds with connections to the town will be...
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Experience a moving performance by the Symphony of the Mountains. Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge landscape, take your seat on...
Saturday, June 24, 2023
From humble beginnings, Blood Sweat and Gears, aka BSG, has grown into the North Carolina High Country’s premier cycling event....
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Annually occurs the last Saturday in June. Be present at 10am to see items fresh out of the kiln and check out the best selection of...
Tuesday, July 04, 2023
The Downtown Boone annual 4th of July parade travels east on King Street, starting at the intersection with Poplar Grove Extension and...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - Sunday, July 30, 2023
Head to the Broyhill Equestrian Preserve for the first week of the Hunter/Jumper Division of the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show....
Wednesday, August 02, 2023 - Sunday, August 06, 2023
Head to the Broyhill Equestrian Preserve for the second week of the Hunter/Jumper Division of the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show....
Thursday, July 06, 2023 - Sunday, July 09, 2023
Blaring bagpipes, astounding athletes, delicate dancers, rocking Celtic music and a spectacular highland setting make this colorful...
Saturday, October 14, 2023 - Sunday, October 15, 2023
There are lots of reasons you'll want to grab your beer stein, put on your Lederhosen or your Dirndl and head to Sugar Mountain Resort...
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - Sunday, October 22, 2023
There will be tons of family fun, food, and craft vendors on both Saturday and Sunday. Don't forget to bring your woolly worm for the...
Saturday, October 21, 2023
The Valle Country Fair is an overgrown church bazaar set in the center of one of the most picturesque valleys in the North Carolina...
Friday, December 01, 2023
The town of Boone's Festive First Friday celebration and Solar Tree Lighting will take place on December 1st. Galleries and shops in...
Monday, January 01, 2024
Start the new year right with a hike along the Beach Tree Trail. Hear about the natural history of the area and what plans are being...