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.
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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....
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....
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
On Animal Enrichment Day, guests see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. An enrichment is a special...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...