Community Events
Green Park Inn Exhibit at Edgewood Cottage
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Green Park Inn has been a part of Blowing Rock history for over 130 years. With recent changes taking place on the site of the Green Park Inn, the Blowing Rock Historical Society thought it was important to put an exhibit together to remember the ...
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. ...
"Building Sweet Futures" Gingerbread Competition
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Spread some cheer and show off your sweet design skills all while supporting the Children’s Council through the first ever “Building Sweet Futures: Gingerbread Competition” Handmade original gingerbread creations will be on display throughout the ...
Tweetsie Christmas at Tweetsie Railroad
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Step into a Wild West Christmas town at Tweetsie Railroad! Join us for an unforgettable holiday experience in North Carolina’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests of all ages can enjoy a real train ride behind a historic steam locomotive, twinkling ...
Santa in the Park, Sponsored by The Village Foundation of Blowing Rock
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Make holiday memories with the whole family at Memorial Park! Children can meet Santa, share their wish lists, and capture festive photos, while everyone enjoys a cheerful, seasonal atmosphere. This free community event is the perfect way to celebrate ...
An Appalachian Christmas
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
An Appalachian Christmas Concert The Annual Appalachian Christmas Concert is a gift to the people of the High Country. We celebrate the giving spirit of Mountain Home Music’s founder, Joe Shannon, by honoring his vision for preserving our traditional ...
An Evening of Live Music with Cellist Tanja Bechtler & Pianist Jonah Bechtler
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Ring in the holiday cheer with cellist Tanja and jazz pianist Jonah as they light up the season with Piazzolla’s vibrant tangos, jazzy Christmas favorites, and the rich, soulful warmth of African American spirituals.
Santa in the Park, Sponsored by The Village Foundation of Blowing Rock
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Make holiday memories with the whole family at Memorial Park! Children can meet Santa, share their wish lists, and capture festive photos, while everyone enjoys a cheerful, seasonal atmosphere. This free community event is the perfect way to celebrate ...