Guides
High Country Guides
Curated, always-current guides to the best events across Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Mitchell and Yancey counties. Every guide pulls live from our calendar — so the dates and venues are always up to date.
Free Summer Concerts in the NC High Country
Live, free, outdoor music series across Boone, Blowing Rock, Valle Crucis, Banner Elk and the Blue Ridge — updated weekly.
Read guide →Fall Festivals in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Apple festivals, fall heritage days, harvest events and craft fairs across Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Mitchell and Yancey counties.
Read guide →Farmers Markets in the NC High Country
Every weekly farmers market across Boone, Blowing Rock, West Jefferson, Banner Elk, Burnsville and Spruce Pine.
Read guide →Family-Friendly Events in the High Country
Kid-focused events, story times, family festivals and weekend activities across Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Mitchell and Yancey counties.
Read guide →Holiday Events in the NC Mountains
Tree lightings, Christmas parades, Choose & Cut tree farms, holiday markets and New Year's events in the High Country.
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