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 April Events in the High Country 2025
Mark Your Calendar for these 2025 April Events in the High Country
Top March Events in the High Country 2025
Here are our top events happening in the High Country during March.
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
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
Escape to High Country: Where Every Season is a Story
Imagine waking up to crisp mountain air, the scent of pine needles filling your senses.
