Annual Events

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 races on the slopes to songwriting fests, the Boone area has something for everyone. 

Grandfather Mountain's Rhododendron Ramble

Saturday, May 27, 2023 - Saturday, June 03, 2023

Take a daily, short, guided stroll at 1 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with...

Summer Concerts at the Jones House

Friday, June 02, 2023 - Friday, August 25, 2023

Summer Concerts at the Jones House kicks off its 30th season on June 2nd! The popular weekly concert series showcases local and...

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Saddlebred Division

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...

High Country Jazz Festival

Friday, June 09, 2023 - Sunday, June 11, 2023

The second annual High Country Jazz Festival takes place June 9 - 11, 2023 in various beautiful venues in both Boone and Blowing Rock....

Animal Birthday Party at Grandfather Mountain

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Grandfather Mountain celebrates the birthdays of all the animals in the park with games, contests, crafts, and surprises. The...

Boonerang Music & Arts Festival

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...

Symphony by the Lake

Friday, July 21, 2023

Experience a moving performance by the Symphony of the Mountains. Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge landscape, take your seat on...

23rd Annual Blood, Sweat, and Gears Charity Ride

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....

Annual Heritage Day and Kiln Opening

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Annually occurs on the last Saturday in June. Be present at 10 am to see items fresh out of the kiln and check out the best selection...

Horn In The West Outdoor Drama

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - Saturday, August 12, 2023

Horn In The West is our nation's longest-running Revolutionary War outdoor drama. The play brings to life the story of the hardy...

Boone 4th of July Parade

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...

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

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...

Doc & Rosa Lee Watson MusicFest

Saturday, July 15, 2023

The Doc and Rosa Lee Watson MusicFest is held at the Historic Cove Creek School. The festival hosts local, regional, and nationally...

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Hunter/Jumper Division

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....

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Hunter/Jumper Division

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....

Riders in the Sky at Tweetsie Railroad

Saturday, August 05, 2023 - Sunday, August 06, 2023

Come hear America's favorite Cowboys, as this Grammy Award-winning quartet sing and entertain audiences "the Cowboy Way." Performances...

Boone Gran Fondo Cycling Event

Sunday, August 06, 2023

The Annual Boone Gran Fondo cycling event features three awe-inspiring scenic and challenging routes through the Boone Area of the Blue...

Doc Watson Day Celebration

Friday, August 18, 2023

The Jones House and the Town of Boone celebrate Doc Watson Day with a free concert dedicated to his memory. The Jones House invites...

16th Annual High Country Beer Fest

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, in Boone NC, High Country Beer Fest is a celebration of quality craft beer,...

Antlers and Acorns: The Boone Songwriters Festival

Monday, September 04, 2023 - Saturday, September 09, 2023

In September the music will come to the mountain. The best, those who have written the hits, the songs you know, will come to the town...

Annual Girl Scout Day

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Girl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain. Plus, all Girl...

Ghost Train

Friday, September 22, 2023 - Saturday, October 28, 2023

The spooktacular season of Tweetsie’s Ghost Train® Halloween Celebration, a popular fall family tradition, begins Friday, September 22,...

Buskers Fest

Saturday, October 07, 2023

Explore the galleries and shops on King Street and experience the arts in action. All art forms will be participating, from music,...

Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain Resort

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...

Woolly Worm Festival

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...

Valle Country Fair

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...

Festive First Friday and Solar Tree Lighting

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...

First Day Hike at NC State Parks

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...