Mark Your Calendar for these 2025 March Events in the High Country
By Chris Murphy
The month of March 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 March Events in the High Country
March 2: First Sunday 1/2 Night Special at App Ski
Ski or Ride for only $12 on the first Sunday of each month. Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, and Mar. 2, tickets for Sunday’s 1/2 night session are only $12. Tickets must be purchased online by noon the day of the session to receive special rate. See you on the slopes! Online Reservations Required > https://appskimtn.com/event/first-sunday-1-2-night-special-7
March 9: Sugar Mountain Easter Egg Hunt
Dress up in your Easter costume and come join Sugar Bear and Sweetie Bear on the slopes in search of prize-filled eggs. You may be the lucky winner of a season pass hidden in the grand prize egg! Or be one of three contestants awarded a prize for the most creative, imaginative, and colorful costumes. Valid lift/slope tickets or passes are required for participation.
Participants should meet at the bottom of the Easy Street slope at 8:30 a.m. Please call for additional details. The event is ONLY for children 12 and under. More info: skisugar.com/event/easter-egg-hunt
March 13: Jones House Jams
Only 40 seats are available. Advanced reservation/payment is required. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Workshops are free, but require pre-registration. Limited parking is available on a first come first served basis in the Jones House lot for workshop and concert attendees (Downtown Boone metered parking is free after 5pm Mon-Sat, all day on Sundays) ore info: www.joneshouse.org
March 19-20: St. Meltdown Games
Winter isn’t over until we say it is! Join us for one last weekend of end-of-the-season silliness! Cardboard Box Derbies, Terrain Park Events, and our signature Pond Skim / Costume Contest are just part of the fun! All events are free to enter with purchase of a ski ticket. More info: https://appskimtn.com/event/meltdown-games
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