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.
Things To Do This Weekend
The best events, hikes, music and food happening across the High Country in the next 7 days.
Read guide →July 4th in the NC High Country — 2025
Fireworks, parades, and family events for Independence Day weekend in Boone, Blowing Rock & Banner Elk.
Read guide →Fall Foliage Guide
Peak leaf timing by elevation, scenic Blue Ridge Parkway drives, and live fall festival listings.
Read guide →Waterfalls, Hikes & Outdoor Events
Live outdoor events plus a quick guide to four of the best waterfall hikes in the region.
Read guide →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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