{ Events & Activities }

Chili Challenge

Chili Challenge

Taste all the chili your Heart(burn) desires – plus live music to help the chili go down.  Located at the Blowing Rock School Gymnasium on Morris Street. 11 am to 2 pm Saturday. Tickets available at the door or online.  Restaurant winners will receive the Golden Trophy to display in their business until next year.  Amateur Prizes are: 1st Place: $300   2nd Place: $150  3rd Place: $50                       To purchase tickets online click here.     Chili Challenge Entry Form                                    Ticket Prices:   Adults: $7    Children(12 and under): $5

 

Pancake Breakfast

Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast to remember hosted by Knights On Main 8:00 am to 11:00 am Sunday at the Blowing Rock School Cafeteria on Morris Street just off of Main Street.  Proceeds will be donated to the Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue who will also be serving you.  Tickets are available at the door or to purchase tickets online click here.

Ticket Prices:  Adults: $7     Children under 12:  $5    Children under 2: Free

Pancake breakfast

 

hayrides

Hayrides

Courtesy of Mountain View Realty - FREE!  Hayrides depart from the Parking Lot north of the intersection of Hwy 221 & Main Street between Speckled Trout and Knights on Main.  Starting at 3:00 pm on Friday; 10:00 am on Saturday and 1:00 pm on Sunday.

 

WinterGrass Concert featuring the John Cowan Band

John Cowan is the ultimate innovator.  His ability to move easily between music styles and blend genres into creative new forms has made him one of the most significant voices in acoustic music over the past thirty years.  Cowan rose to fame when he became the lead singer for New Grass Revival in the 70's.  He and band mates Sam Bush, Bela Fleck and Pat Flynn introduced music fans to an explosive, experimental brand of bluegrass.  Cowan's latest album, Tatoo, features some of the best work of his career.

Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center

For tickets visit www.HayesCenter.org

Ticket Prices:  $20

 

Polar Plunge in Chetola Lake

Watch fearless contenders Take the Plunge into Chetola Lake . The Polar Plunge in Chetola Lake is one of the highlights at Winterfest.  Chetola starts cutting through the layer of ice well in advance so Plungers can feel the full impact of your favorite "plunger" while enjoying the antics and one liners of our favorite plunge emcee, Tracy Brown.  Judges will award the famous "Golden Plunge" award to the best costumes.

10:00 am on Saturday at Chetola Lake.

Click here to fill out the Polar Plunge Registration Form and read the Liability form.     

 

Winterfest Blues Concert

Blues Bash w/ Chick Willis, Big Ron Hunter and The King Bees

Heat up the January night air at the Winterfest Blues Bash. One of the most in demand artists on the blues and R&B circuits, Chick Willis is the consummate showman.  From playing behind his back to jumping into the crowd with his wireless guitar, Chick Willis gives an electrifying performance.  Big Ron Hunter blends acoustic folk blues and rockin’ electric guitar for a sound that is truly unique. He is a bona-fide "Carolina Blues Man." The King Bees have been touted as "Blues Royalty" by the Blues Revue and have played with some of the biggest names in the industry.  They bring a swingin’ style to the blues that is sure to get you on your feet.  Come enjoy these three great acts at the Winterfest Blues Bash!

Friday, January 23, 2009 at 7:30 pm

Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center

For Tickets visit www.HayesCenter.org

Ticket Prices: $20

 

Ice Carving Competition & Demonstrations

Come see the best in the business turn blocks of ice into works of art - FREE - Located in Memorial Park - Brought to you by Ice Sensations. The competition is 12:00 noon on Saturday and demonstrations are 1:00 pm Sunday.

 

Bonfire

Weather permitting in Memorial Park. Make your own toasted marshmallows or smores. All supplies provided. At dusk on Friday and Saturday. Event will not take place in high wind, rain, or extreme cold.

 

WinterFeast

Thursday, January 22nd from 5:30 - 7:30pm.  Cacophonies of culinary delights as the fine restaurants in the area come together for a once a year event. Join us for this fabulous dinner featuring mouthwatering delights prepared by Blowing Rock's best chefs.   Tickets are available online or by calling 828-295-9627.  Cash, check, or charge cards accepted at the door. Cash bar available. To purchase tickets online click here.             

Ticket Prices: Adults:  $22 in advance / $25 at the door    Children (12 and under):  $12

This year's WinterFeast will feature: The Manor House at Chetola, Best Cellar, Black Dog Coffey, Bistro Roco, Restaurant G, Canyons, Ciao Bello, Dominick’s Table of Crestwood Inn, Roland’s of Westglow Spa, Sixpence Pub, Tucker’s on Main, Highlands, Sledgehammer Charlie’s, Woodlands and Subway!

 
 

Wine Tasting & Wine Auction

Come taste a wide selection of excellent wines.  Located at Meadowbrook Inn at 2:00 pm on Saturday. The wine auction begins at 4:00 pm, immediately following the tasting at Meadowbrook Inn. Shuttle stop on Main Street entrance available from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.   Must be 21 years of age or older.  To purchase tickets online click here.                               Ticket Prices:  $20

 

Shop 'Til You Drop

Shop in Blowing Rock's quaint downtown shops and Tanger Outlet Shoppes on the Parkway.  Blowing Rock offers an abundance of shopping possibilities from art galleries to fine antiques, apparel to bookstores, great restaurants to spas, you can find it all here! 

 

Raffle & Silent Auction

The Rhododendron Charter Chapter of the American Business Woman’s Association sponsors the Blowing Rock Winterfest Silent Auction and Raffle.  Come to the Blowing Rock School Cafeteria and bid on beautiful items donated by local retailers!  Buy raffle tickets for baskets of goodies from your favorite shopping stops!  Items range from weekend stays at local hotels and inns to clothing, dinners and jewelry.  There’s something for everyone! Proceeds from this fundraiser go to scholarships for local college students. Located in the Blowing Rock School Cafeteria on Morris St.  Look for signs on Main Street, Morris Street and Sunset Drive. The Auction takes place from 9:00 am to 5:00pm on Saturday, with prize pick up that evening. 

 

Kid's Activities

Parks and Rec. Building in Memorial Park. 10 am to 4 pm. There is sure to be fun for all ages at the Parks & Rec. building by the tennis courts.  Starting at 10:00 Saturday there will be games with prizes, dress-up and pictures, creative crafts, cookie decorating, and---oh yes--- the ever popular face painting.  And this year we have added a magician!  Kids Wanted!

Hey kids, wanna make your own snowflake?  Click here

Call Toll Free: 877-295-7801