June 12-14, 2026: featuring a variety of jazz artists, from local, regional national and international stars.
July 2, 2026: Enjoy an ultimate afternoon of indulgence
Sept. 15-19, 2026: the Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival transforms the scenic High Country into a sprawling, open-air studio, inviting
July 9-12, 2026: Scottish Highland Games come to North Carolina’s High Country
Oct 17-18, 2026: Don’t Miss the Annual Woolly Worm Festival
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