High Country Articles

Mark Your Calendar for these September Events in the High Country

Sept. 20, 2025: Free, family-friendly event with street performances, by a variety of art forms to the sidewalks and streets of downtown Boone.

Oct 18-19, 2025: Don’t Miss the Annual Woolly Worm Festival

Beyond the delectable dining and delightful sips, the High Country is a vibrant tapestry of attractions and activities, just waiting to be explored!

High Country Eats & Treats: Your Ultimate Guide to Mountain Living!

Dec. 5, 2025: Immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of the season in Boone!

January 22-25, 2026: This four-day extravaganza promises a delightful blend of winter fun for all ages.

Your Guide to Seeing the High Country Fall Foliage

July 4, 2025: Here are some events and activities you can enjoy in North Carolina’s High Country.

July 5, 2025: Join the town of Blowing Rock for the best small-town Main Street parade you’ll find anywhere!

Celebrate the Star-Spangled Banner Elk Fourth of July!

April 23-26, 2026: A Celebration of American Music and Heritage

Appalachian Mountain Brewery aims to serve the community in more ways than just pouring a pint.

Refresh in North Carolina’s High Country

The High Country community has banded together and reopened for business since the havoc Hurricane Helene wreaked in September 2024.

The High Country has hundreds of miles of hiking trails to explore with varying lengths, terrain and difficulties.

The music scene in North Carolina’s High Country is hot all year long, even when the temperatures outside are at their lowest.

A lot of people look to the High Country as