Top High Country Annual Events to Plan Your Trip Around!

There are many exciting year-round events in the NC Mountains. From live music to art shows, there's something for every group! Below are a few of our favorite, must-attend NC High Country Top Annual Events to plan your trip around. To view a detailed list of all events, view the High Country Online Event Calendar. To view live entertainment options, click HERE

• January

Blowing Rock Winterfest

• March

App Ski Mountain Meltdown Games- Blowing Rock

Boone St. Patricks Day Parade

• April

Merlefest Americana Music Festival- Wilkesboro

• May

Stomp & Brew- West Jefferson

• June

Family Fun Month- Beech Mountain

Doc Watson Day- Boone

• July

Small Town Independence Day Celebrations

Christmas in July Festival- West Jefferson

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games- Linville

Appalachian Summer Festival- Appalachian State University

Brushy Mountain Peach Festival- Wilkesboro

• September

Mile High Kite Festival- Beech Mountain

Olde Time Antiques Fair- West Jefferson

Carolina in the Fall- Wilkesboro

• October

Brushy Mountain Apple Festival- North Wilkesboro

Autumn at OZ- Beech Mountain

Woolly Worm Festival- Banner Elk

• November

Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Season

Ski Slopes and Snow Tubing Open

Small Town Christmas Events