High Country Beer Fest 2024
Aug. 23, 2025: Raise a Glass to the High Country Beer Fest!
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Banner Elk
Celebrate the Star-Spangled Banner Elk Fourth of July!
Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train 2025
Sept. 19-Nov. 1, 2025: Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a haunted attraction
Tweetsie Railroad Rides
April 5, 2025: Opening Day. Perfect for the whole family, and children of all ages.
Tweetsie Christmas 2025
Nov. 28-Dec 30, 2025: On select evenings, Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a winter wonderland
Tweetsie Railroad 2025
April 5, 2025: Opening Day. This family-fun theme park boasts rides, live entertainment, history and more.
Tweetsie Railroad Deer Park Zoo
April 5 – Oct 2025: Interact with Animals at Tweetsie Railroad
MerleFest 2025
April 24-27, 2025: A Celebration of American Music and Heritage
Art in the Park in Blowing Rock 2025
May-October 2025: Once a month, support local artists in downtown Blowing Rock!
High Country Jazz Festival 2025
June 13-15, 2025: featuring a variety of jazz artists, from local, regional national and international stars.
Boonerang Music Festival 2025
Jun 20-21 2025: Artists with ties to the High Country return this summer.
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games 2025
July 10-13, 2025: Scottish Highland Games come to North Carolina’s High Country
Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest 2025
Oct. 12-13, 2024: Don’t Miss Sugar Mountain’s Fall Celebration
Woolly Worm Festival 2025
Oct 18-19, 2025: Don’t Miss the Annual Woolly Worm Festival