High Country Articles
Stay in the know on all the High Country area attractions, things to do, rainy day activities, food, shopping plus much more!
Top June Events in the High Country 2026
Mark Your Calendar for these June Events in the High Country
High Country Jazz Festival
June 12-14, 2026: featuring a variety of jazz artists, from local, regional national and international stars.
The Blowing Rock Food & Wine Tour 2026
July 2, 2026: Enjoy an ultimate afternoon of indulgence
Things to Do on the Fourth of July in the High Country
July 4, 2026: Here are some events and activities you can enjoy in North Carolina’s High Country.
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Banner Elk
Celebrate the Star-Spangled Banner Elk Fourth of July!
Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival
Sept. 15-19, 2026: the Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival transforms the scenic High Country into a sprawling, open-air studio, inviting artists and art lovers alike to witness the magic of creation in real-time.
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games 2026
July 9-12, 2026: Scottish Highland Games come to North Carolina’s High Country
Cuisine in the High Country
Serving Up Mountain Scenery and Culinary Excellence Editorial By Arielle Patterson
Middle Fork Greenway
Connecting High Country Communities Through Nature and Art Editorial By
West Jefferson: Art and Adventure Awaits in West Jefferson
Escape the hustle and embrace a relaxed pace in West Jefferson
North Carolina’s Finest in the High Country
Experience the FINEST of North Carolina’s High Country from Silver
Meet the Mountaineers APPState
Appalachian State University, also known as App State, is a top-ranking public university located in downtown Boone
