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Events September 14, 2010

May 13 - Oct 14, 2010
Blowing Rock Farmers Market- Thursdays 4-6pm
4 - 6 pm
Location: Wallingford Street
828-295-7851
Farm fresh produce, meat and whole foods at The Blowing Rock Farmers Market. Each Thursday, May 13 - October 14, rain or shine! Ample parking is available at the American Legion Parking Facility.
Jun 5 - Oct 17, 2010
Free Ranger Programs
Location: Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock
828-295-3782
Click here to find out more about free ranger programs nearby on the Parkway. Weekly guided hikes, upstairs tours of the Cone Manor, nature programs and more!
Sep 3 - Oct 29, 2010
Music on the Lawn- Fridays
5:30 - 8 pm
Location: Inn at Ragged Gardens
828-295-9703
Live music every Friday evening, weather permitting. Free!
Sep 10 - 18, 2010
Ensemble Stage presents "God's Man in Texas"
Location: Blowing Rock School Auditorium
828-919-6196
Faith and egos are tested at a Houston Mega-Church when the external temptations of worldly success, personal ambition and scriptural politics collide with the inner motivations of true faith and individual character. Showtimes vary.

Events after September 14, 2010

Sep 17 - 19, 2010
Blue Ridge Heritage Days
Location: Downtown Blowing Rock
The Blue Ridge Parkway celebrates 75 years, and Blowing Rock is joining the festivities with events in town. Street festival, guided tours, live music, heritage craft demonstrations, Parkway art exhibit, car parade and more!
Sep 17, 2010
Guided Tours of Blowing Rock
4 pm
Location: Downtown Blowing Rock
828-295-7851
Several tours are scheduled to celebrate Blue Ridge Heritage Days. Enjoy history, novelty and narrative with tours like "Spooks & Shadows" and "Yesteryear." Times vary.
Sep 17, 2010
Appalachian Foods - Food & Wine Demo
5:30 pm
Location: Christopher's Wine and Cheese
828-414-9111
Join Christopher and staff for a fun and informative study of wine. $25 in advance.
Sep 17, 2010
Sunset Stroll
5:30 - 8 pm
Location: Sunset Drive
295-6991
You are invited to join the art galleries, restaurants, and businesses on Sunset Drive for food, drinks, friendship and summer fun!
Sep 17, 2010
Red Clay Ramblers
8 pm
Location: Farthing Auditorium, Boone
800-814-ARTS (2787)
North Carolina string band with international acclaim. The band's repertoire reflects their roots in old-time mountain music, as well as bluegrass, country, rock, New Orleans jazz, gospel and the American musical.
Sep 19, 2010
Sunday Morning Breakfast Concert
9 am
Location: Meadowbrook Inn
828-295-4300
If you like history, "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show, sausage biscuits and red-eye gravy, you'll love this concert! Part of Blue Ridge Heritage Days.
Sep 24, 2010
Portuguese Pleasures- Wine Tasting
5:30 pm
Location: Christopher's Wine & Cheese
828-414-9111
Join Christopher and staff for a fun and informative study of wine. $15 in advance.
Sep 24, 2010
Square Dance
7 - 8:30 pm
Location: Rumple Church
Dust off your dancing shoes and join us in the fellowship hall.
Oct 1 - 30, 2010
Tweetsie Ghost Train Halloween Festival
Location: Tweetsie Railroad
800-526-5740
Spooky fun all month long! Park open weekends.
Oct 1, 2010
Sunset Stroll
5:30 - 8 pm
Location: Sunset Drive
295-6991
You are invited to join the art galleries, restaurants, and businesses on Sunset Drive for food, drinks, friendship and summer fun!
Oct 2 - 3, 2010
High Country Rodeo
Location: Boone
The High Country's first Junior Rodeo! Presented by High Country Cowboys & Cowgirls and the Jr. Southern Rodeo Association.
Oct 2, 2010
Artisan Festival
9 am - 12 noon
Location: Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church
295-7675
Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church is hosting its 5th annual Artisan Festival, a community fundraiser.
Oct 2, 2010
Art in the Park
10 am - 5 pm
Location: American Legion Grounds, Blowing Rock
828-295-7851
A juried art & craft show featuring 100 artists.
Oct 2, 2010
High Country Hospice Fall Ball
7 - 11 pm
Location: Blowing Rock Country Club
828-265-9443
The 2nd Annual Fall Ball fundraiser will be beautifully decorated for the season, and will feature fine dining, a silent auction, the Silvio Martinat Swing Band and dancing.
Oct 3, 2010
Concert in the Park Die Rhinelanders Oktoberfest Band
4 - 5 pm
Location: Memorial Park
The traditional end of the Concert in the Park season: The Die Rhinelanders Oktoberfest Band! Enjoy a fall day in Memorial Park with this rollicking Oktoberfest Band! Back for their 23rd year!
Oct 8, 2010
Foods of Fall - Food & Wine Demo
5:30 pm
Location: Christopher's Wine and Cheese
828-414-9111
Join Christopher and staff for a fun and informative study of wine. $25 in advance.

 

 

Just Missed Events
Sep 10: Sunset Stroll
Sep 11 - 12: Railfan Weekend
Sep 11: Art in the Park
Sep 12: Family Day & Tree Topping
Sep 12: Concert in the Park -- The Blue Notes
Sep 12: The Jim Ketch Quintet

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