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. 

Horn In The West Outdoor Drama

Saturday, July 27, 2024 - Saturday, August 10, 2024

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

Summer Concerts at the Jones House

Friday, August 02, 2024 - Friday, August 30, 2024

Get ready to groove and unwind as the Town of Boone presents the 2024 Summer Concerts at the Jones House series, spicing up downtown...

Roots in the Garden Concert Series

Thursday, August 08, 2024 - Thursday, September 05, 2024

The Daniel Boone Native Gardens in Boone is  hosting a summer concert series — the second annual Roots in the Garden. Schedule:...

Prepare for Takeoff: Tweetsie Railroad Welcomes Back Famous Frisbee Dog Performers – K-9s In Flight

Saturday, July 27, 2024 - Sunday, July 28, 2024

The K-9s In Flight Frisbee dogs are returning to Tweetsie Railroad this July 20-22 and 25-28 to amaze and entertain guests with their...

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Hunter/Jumper Division

Saturday, July 27, 2024 - Sunday, July 28, 2024

Head to the Broyhill Equestrian Preserve for the second week of the Hunter/Jumper Division of the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show....

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Hunter/Jumper Division

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - Monday, August 05, 2024

Head to the Broyhill Equestrian Preserve for the first week of the Hunter/Jumper Division of the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show....

Animal Enrichment Day

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

On Animal Enrichment Day, guests see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. An enrichment is a special...

Boone Gran Fondo Cycling Event

Sunday, August 04, 2024

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 16, 2024

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

Doc Watson Day Celebration at the Appalachian Theatre

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Scythian and Brooks Forsyth will perform a special concert in memory of 7-time Grammy-winning musical legend, Doc Watson, at the...

Art in the Park

Saturday, August 17, 2024 - Saturday, October 05, 2024

Art in the Park was created in 1962 by a handful of area artists and craftspeople to showcase local talent; it's now host to 90...

Railroad Heritage Weekend

Saturday, August 24, 2024 - Sunday, August 25, 2024

Join us for Railroad Heritage Weekend at Tweetsie Railroad on August 24-25! Experience the golden age of steam with double-header train...

HawkWatch

Sunday, September 01, 2024 - Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of the...

Autumn at Oz

Friday, September 06, 2024 - Sunday, September 22, 2024

Travel Over the Rainbow to Beech Mountain, NC, and celebrate Land of Oz's annual Autumn at Oz Festival - one of the world’s largest...

Antlers and Acorns, The Boone Songwriters Festival

Wednesday, September 04, 2024 - Saturday, September 07, 2024

In September the music will come to the mountain. For three days and four nights, over 30 great songwriters in Americana come to the...

53rd Annual Girl Scout Day

Saturday, September 21, 2024

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

Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain Resort

Saturday, October 12, 2024 - Monday, October 14, 2024

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...

Valle Country Fair

Saturday, October 19, 2024

The Valle Country Fair is an overgrown church bazaar set in the center of one of the most picturesque valleys in the North Carolina...

Woolly Worm Festival

Saturday, October 19, 2024 - Sunday, October 20, 2024

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...

Festive First Friday and Solar Tree Lighting

Friday, December 06, 2024

The town of Boone's Festive First Friday celebration and Solar Tree Lighting will take place on December 1st. Galleries and shops in...

45th Annual Blowing Rock Trout Derby

Saturday, April 05, 2025

The 45th Annual Trout Derby begins at sunrise on Saturday, and prizes are awarded at 4:30 pm. Win prizes for the biggest fish in...

MerleFest 2025

Thursday, April 24, 2025 - Sunday, April 27, 2025

MerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, is an annual homecoming of musicians and music fans held on...

Boonerang Music & Arts Festival

Friday, June 20, 2025 - Sunday, June 22, 2025

Click Here to find Explore Boone's 4th of July happenings! Boonerang Music & Arts Festival celebrates Boone, North Carolina with a...

Blood, Sweat, and Gears Cycling Event

Saturday, June 28, 2025

From humble beginnings, Blood Sweat and Gears, aka BSG, has grown into the North Carolina High Country’s premier cycling event....

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - Monday, July 14, 2025

Blaring bagpipes, astounding athletes, delicate dancers, rocking Celtic music and a spectacular highland setting make this colorful...