Community Events
Festival of Lights
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Visit Chetola Resort for their annual "Festival of Lights" where more than 30,000 lights illuminate the property. In this free event that is open to the public, you can drive or stroll around Chetola Lake to see a sparkling display of holiday scenes. ...
Hendrick Automotive Presents WinterFest 2026
Don’t hibernate—celebrate at Blowing Rock WinterFest, January 22–25, 2026! Over four wintry days, the mountain town bursts with the Polar Bear Plunge, live ice-sculpting, the Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge, WinterFeast tastings, and the WinterFest Beer ...
Hendrick Automotive Presents WinterFest 2026 - WinterFeast
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
A beloved WinterFest tradition, WinterFeast brings together some of the High Country’s finest restaurants for an unforgettable evening of food and community. Guests can enjoy a multi-course tasting experience featuring signature dishes, local flavors, ...
Bending Sticks Documentary Screening
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
About the program: Join us for a free screening of the 2012 award-winning documentary Bending Sticks: the Sculpture of Patrick Dougherty A film by Penelope Maunsell and Kenny Dalsheimer. About the film: In a career spanning four continents and four ...
Hendrick Automotive Presents WinterFest 2026 - Artisan Ice Stroll
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The WinterFest Artisan Ice Stroll features hand-carved ice sculptures displayed throughout Blowing Rock, creating a sparkling outdoor gallery for all to enjoy. Stroll through town, snap photos, and experience the artistry that makes WinterFest a ...
Cork & Canvas
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by A. Y. Jackson's "Smart River (Alaska)". Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvases, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. Our trained ...
The Todd Wright Quintet presents Jazz is Democracy
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
One part performance, one part lecture. Jazz is Democracy is an exploration of the American-original musical genre, Jazz, and the American experiment, democracy. The musical performance will be in conversation of how a democracy is supposed to work, ...