Mark Your Calendar for these April Events in the High Country
The month of April is full of fun and exciting events in the High Country, from Boone and Blowing Rock to Banner Elk. Whether you’re searching for family-friendly events, food and drink events, live music or free festivals, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. Be sure to pick up a High Country Visitors Guide to find even more events throughout the year.
Top April Events in the High Country
Here are our top events happening in the High Country during April.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Old-Time Jams at the Jones House
Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin – or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have – and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings, circle up on the Jones House lawn and porch; on cooler evenings, move the things indoors to the parlor and galleries. Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music but are asked to be respectful of the musicians. After catching up and choosing a key the music will begin, with the last call for tunes coming around 9:45. Jams are not held on holidays and may be canceled on days of inclement weather. Call the Jones House with any questions.
April 4: Tweetsie Railroad Opening Day
Tweetsie Railroad will open for its 2026 season with daytime operations beginning April 4, 2026. Featuring a family-friendly Wild West Adventure for children of all ages.
April 23-26: Merlefest
MerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, is an annual homecoming of musicians and music fans held on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The festival hosts a diverse mix of artists on its 13 stages during the course of the four-day event. More info: merlefest.org
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