6 events and attractions in the High Country region are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Nov 7, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Boone, Blowing Rock and Linville. Next up: App State Football vs Georgia State (Heroes Day), Nov 7, 2026.
High Country events by date
| Event | Where | Dates | Hours | Price (as published) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App State Football vs Georgia State (Heroes Day) | Boone | Nov 7, 2026 | time TBD | not published | Kidd Brewer Stadium; tickets and Fan Guide links on page; family rules not published |
| App State Men's Basketball vs North Texas | Boone | Nov 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM | not published | Holmes Convocation Center; family rules not published |
| Grandfather Mountain Holiday Tree Arrival | Linville | Nov 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Included with park admission; 2026 daily rates $25 adult / $13 child (base days), $30 adult (mid-level), $35 adult (peak), child $13 every tier, before taxes and fees; which tier applies to Nov 20 not stated | Millie the Bear escorts the tree; snowflake crafts, hot chocolate and candy canes; winter park hours 9 AM-5 PM; tickets and entry time booked online; Choose-and-Cut tree receipt saves $2 adult / $1 child |
| App State Football vs ULM (Senior Day) | Boone | Nov 21, 2026 | time TBD | not published | Kidd Brewer Stadium; tickets and Fan Guide links on page; family rules not published |
| Tweetsie Christmas | Blowing Rock | Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026 | 5:00 PM-9:30 PM on select evenings (Nov 27-29; Dec 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 26-30) | Adults 13+ $65; children 3-12 $45; ages 2 and under free; parking free | Reserved 20-minute open-air steam Christmas train, four amusement rides, Santa's Gingerbread House (Santa through Dec 23), Christmas show; tickets date and train-time specific; train is unheated; dog and stroller rules: see the organizer page |
| App State Men's Basketball vs Dartmouth | Boone | Nov 29, 2026 | 1:00 PM | not published | Holmes Convocation Center; Sunday afternoon game; family rules not published |
Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-18. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.
Drive times
See drive times to 20 North Carolina destinations from Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh and Wilmington.
State parks in this region
For free days outdoors, see the North Carolina State Parks Passport: most state parks charge nothing for day use.
Frequently asked questions
How were these events checked?
Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the log. See our editorial standards and verification log.
What if a price says “not published”?
It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.
What is the next event in the High Country region?
App State Football vs Georgia State (Heroes Day), Nov 7, 2026, in Boone. Dates shift, so use the link in the table.
Where do I report a wrong date or price?
Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.
Sources
- App State Football vs Georgia State (Heroes Day), checked 2026-10-18
- App State Men's Basketball vs North Texas, checked 2026-10-18
- Grandfather Mountain Holiday Tree Arrival, checked 2026-10-18
- App State Football vs ULM (Senior Day), checked 2026-10-18
- Tweetsie Christmas, checked 2026-10-18
- App State Men's Basketball vs Dartmouth, checked 2026-10-18
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “High Country NC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027”, itsnorthcarolina.com/high-country-events/ (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.