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6 upcoming events in Boone and Blowing Rock on our checked calendar, next up: App State Football vs Georgia State (Heroes Day) (Nov 7); App State Men's Basketball vs North Texas (Nov 20); App State Football vs ULM (Senior Day) (Nov 21).
This list is rebuilt from our North Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Oct 21, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Boone and Blowing Rock This Weekend (Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026)
No one-off events on our Boone and Blowing Rock calendar this weekend. See everything on this weekend in North Carolina.
Upcoming Boone and Blowing Rock Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| App State Football vs Georgia State (Heroes Day) | Sat, Nov 7 (time TBD) | Boone · High Country | See event page |
| App State Men's Basketball vs North Texas | Fri, Nov 20 (6:30 PM) | Boone · High Country | See event page |
| App State Football vs ULM (Senior Day) | Sat, Nov 21 (time TBD) | Boone · High Country | See event page |
| App State Men's Basketball vs Dartmouth | Sun, Nov 29 (1:00 PM) | Boone · High Country | See event page |
| 29th Annual Blowing Rock WinterFest | Jan 28-31 (Schedule at blowingrockwinterfest.com; not published on page read) | Blowing Rock · High Country | See event page |
Running for Weeks in Boone and Blowing Rock
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tweetsie Christmas | Nov 27-Dec 30 | Blowing Rock · High Country | Adults 13+ $65; children 3-12 $45; ages 2 and under free; parking free |
Boone and Blowing Rock Events by Month
- November 2026 5 in Boone and Blowing Rock
- January 2027 1 in Boone and Blowing Rock
Venues in Boone and Blowing Rock
- George M. Holmes Convocation Center Arena
- Kidd Brewer Stadium Stadium
More nearby: High Country NC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
State Parks in Watauga County
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Knob State Park Official page | Todd, Watauga County · High Country | Free day use |
More State Parks in The Same Region
Same region as Boone and Blowing Rock (High Country), not the same county: check the drive before you plan a day.
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Grandfather Mountain State Park Official page | Banner Elk, Avery County · High Country | Free day use |
| Mount Jefferson State Natural Area Official page | West Jefferson, Ashe County · High Country | Free day use |
| Mount Mitchell State Park Official page | Burnsville, Yancey County · High Country | Free day use |
| New River State Park Official page | Laurel Springs, Ashe County · High Country | Free day use |
| Pilot Mountain State Park Official page | Pinnacle, Surry County · High Country | Not confirmed Not published |
| Rendezvous Mountain Official page | Purlear, Wilkes County · High Country | Free day use |
| Stone Mountain State Park Official page | Roaring Gap, Alleghany County · High Country | Free day use |
State park facts come from our state park dataset (last checked Oct 27, 2026), read on each park’s own ncparks.gov page. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
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Map of Places in Boone and Blowing Rock
Full calendar: Boone events by date, with the venues and parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Boone and Blowing Rock?
The lists above are built from our checked events dataset for the town or towns named, followed by the state parks in the same county and region. We name only what we have read on an official page.
Does this list every attraction?
No. It lists events we have checked and state parks we hold data for. Museums, gardens and landmarks will appear here once we have read their official pages; until then we do not guess.
How do I see what is on this weekend?
The weekend table above updates daily, and our statewide weekend page covers every region. The High Country hub lists the whole region.
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price were read; all rows are in the North Carolina events dataset with a checked date on every row.
- Park facts (hours, day-use cost, pet rule) were read on each park’s own ncparks.gov page; all rows are in the North Carolina state parks dataset.
How we check: editorial standards, verification log, corrections.
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Things to Do in Boone and Blowing Rock”, itsnorthcarolina.com/destinations/boone-and-blowing-rock/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.