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National Trails Day at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Hit the trails and celebrate this national holiday, not to mention NC State Park’s Year of the Trail. Join us for guided hikes throughout the day and meet with a […]

Nature at Night Hike at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Watch as the Park comes alive under the shadow of darkness on this guided evening excursion with a Park naturalist. Do you know which animals come out along the Hickory […]

Grandfather Mountain: The All-Day Rhododendron Ramble

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Celebrate the rhododendron blooms with guided rambles, kids crafts and special displays. See the blossoms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. […]

2nd Annual High Country Jazz Festival

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country West King Street, Boone, North Carolina, United States

The High Country Jazz Festival brings first-rate jazz experiences to Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina. The 2023 headliners include the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra (June 9), the Emmet Cohen […]

Summer Tracks: Sol Driven Train

Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United States

Summer Tracks concert series in Rogers Park opens with Sol Driven Train. This regional favorite combines Afro-Caribbean rhythms with funky New Orleans-style brass to produce songs of love, loss, and […]

Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Animals in Art – Wildlife Drawing

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Grandfather Mountain is a great source of inspiration for the wildlife artist. The long-range views, unique flora and abundance of animal life on the mountain helps lay out a canvas […]

National Get Outdoors Day at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

This national holiday celebrates our favorite thing to do… get outdoors! Look for our discovery stations as you hike and learn some cool trail information and history from our naturalists. […]

Bluff Mountain Festival

Hot Springs Resort & Spa 315 Bridge Street, Hot Springs, NC, United States

Foot-tapping bluegrass and old-time music, a silent auction of beautiful regional items, an artists’ market, good food, a beautiful setting, and much more make the Madison County Arts Council’s Bluff […]

Free

Summer Concert Series: Mountain Heart

Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United States

Mountain Heart is the band that has been fearlessly revolutionizing the way acoustic music can be presented and played. The band's name has been synonymous with cutting-edge excellence in acoustic […]

Nature’s Wisdom World Premier

North River Farms 3333 N. Mills River Road, Mills River, NC, United States

Although there's still a ways to go before the film is completed, its not too late to start planning for the time when the film is ready for prime time. […]

Naturalist Niche: Summer Birding at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

There’s nothing like an early summer hike before the Park gates open. Join a local birding expert and spot some of our resident species as they enjoy the morning quiet. […]

Welcome Summer Social at BE Artists Gallery

BE Artists Gallery The Historic Banner Elk School, 185 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Join us for a “Welcome Summer” Social on Saturday, June 24, between 1 and 4 p.m.!  A number of our member and consignment artists will be on-hand to discuss their […]

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