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Tweetsie Railroad
See photos and learn about the real Tweetsie . . .
Hickory Ridge Homestead
See photos and learn about the history of the Boone North Carolina area . . .
Horn in the West
See photos and learn about the history of Daniel Boone in the Boone North Carolina area . . .
Blue Ridge Parkway
See photos and learn about the Blue Ridge Parkway near Boone North Carolina . . .
Moses Cone Mansion
See photos and learn about the Moses Cone Mansion near Boone North Carolina . . .
Julian Price Park
See photos and learn about the Julian Price Park near Boone North Carolina . . .
Bass Lake
See photos and learn about Bass Lake near Boone North Carolina . . .
Fall Color in Boone
See photos of the beautiful Fall colors in Boone North Carolina . . .
Winter in Boone
See photos and learn about Winter in Boone North Carolina . . .
Appalachian State
Learn about Appalachian State University history and progress . . .
Downtown Boone
See photos and learn about businesses in downtown Boone . . .
Kraut Creek Festival
Kraut Creek is the nickname of Boone Creek as it flows through downtown Boone. Learn how it got its name and about the festival that celebrates its history ...
Appalachian State Football
Learn about this nationally-known football team ...
Farmers Market
Locally-grown produce and more ...
Ben Long Frescoes
See the works of North Carolina fresco artist Benjamin Long IV ...
Mast General Store
The Mast General Store in Valle Crucis and downtown Boone ...
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February 2010
Gray Fossil Site: Dinosaur Revolution, Live Large
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March 2010
Gray Fossil Site: Dinosaur Revolution, Live Large
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Food City 500Bristol Motor Speedway 
"The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns to Bristol action in the Food City 500 for the first short track racin' of the 2010 season on Sunday, March 21. " Click here to learn more . . .
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April 2010
25th Annual Festival of Flowers at The Biltmore EstateAsheville, North Carolina "Join us for the silver anniversary of our celebration of Biltmore’s gardens. Welcome spring in our breathtaking gardens, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, alive with vibrant spring colors. Enjoy special events surrounded by the beauty of tulips, azaleas, and the Blue Ridge Mountains."
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2010 Thaw Out Music FestivalHigh Country Fairgrounds The newest musical event in the area. Throwdown Jones, Sweet Revenge, Melissa Reaves, Bafoodus and more.
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MerleFest 2010Wilkes Community College The biggest musical event in the region. Join Doc Watson, Elvis Costello, Steve Martin performing with The Steep Canyon Rangers, Taj Mahal and many more at this first-class bluegrass event.
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Opening Day Tweetsie Railroad Amusement ParkBlowing Rock, North Carolina "Tweetsie is more than a train. It's an institution, a tradition and a legend. Mention the name "Tweetsie" throughout the South and it conjures up memories for all age groups." Train ride led by the original Tweetsie engine, games, food, entertainment, rides and more. Click here to learn more
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Gray Fossil Site: Dinosaur Revolution, Live Large
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May 2010
Gray Fossil Site: Dinosaur Revolution, Live Large
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Blowing Rock Art in the Park
May 15 2010 "Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. " Click here to learn more
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15th Annual Siege at Fort WataugaSycamore Shoals Tennessee "It's 1776 and the Colonies are in the throws of Revolution and the frontier is in a state of chaos. Militant Cherokee are being armed by the British and threaten to attack the settlements. Come see how settlers of the Watauga Valley defend their lives, families, hearth, and home at the fort." Click here to learn more
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Iris FestivalGreeneville Tennessee Crafts, food, music, dancing and more. This festival takes place in the heart of historic Greeneville Tennessee. Click here to learn more |
24rd Annual Trail DaysDamascus, VA
A trail town celebrates the Appalachian Trail with exhibits, camping, music, food and more. |
Grandfather Mountain Naturalist's WeekendLinville, NC A weekend of naturalist programs led by experts. Activities include a Nocturnal Stroll, birding, hikes, workshops about bears, salamanders and hummingbirds. Click here to learn more
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Beech Mountain Bike RodeoBeech Mountain NC The Town of Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation will be hosting our first Bike Rodeo! Come to Buckeye Recreation Center and bring your bike to learn all about the rules of road with the Beech Mountain Police Department! Decorate your bike for the Bike Parade and participate in our Kid’s Time Trial and Cone Race. There will be great prizes and this is a free event!
Click here to learn more about Beech Mountain
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June 2010
The Blue Plum FestivalJohnson City Tennessee "The Blue Plum Festival is a free, outdoor, art & music festival in downtown Johnson City, Tenn. With our anniversary comes new additions to the festival! More options for music enjoyment in the evenings, a cornhole tournament on Saturday and the Children's Area in a new location. Please, NO DOGS and no outside food or beverages. Bring a lawn chair to the stages and enjoy " Click here to learn more
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Ginny Hawker & Tracy Schwarz/Benton Flippen & The Smokey Valley BoysBlue Ridge Music Center June 5 7:00 p.m. $10 "Known for soulful singing and hair-raising harmonies, Virginia singer, Ginny Hawker and her husband Tracy Schwarz (of New Lost City ramblers fame) perform and enaging mix of traditional Appalachian ballads and fiddle tunes, early bluegrass duets, gospel and Carter family songs." Click here to learn more
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2nd Annual A Cool 5 ! Beech Mountain RaceBeech Mountain North Carolina June 11,12 9:00 a.m. "Beech Mountain Parks & Recreation has announced the town's plan to host the second annual A Cool 5 race and one and a half mile fun run. Amid growing interest and an extremely successful first year, "A Cool 5"; will feature a run traversing across the top of Beech Mountain - Eastern America's highest town at 5506 ft. - on Saturday June 6th at 9:00am. The five mile run and accompanying fun run will be open to runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels." Click here to learn more
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Blowing Rock Art in the Park
June 12 2010 "Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. " Click here to learn more
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Appalachian SongstersBlue Ridge Music Center June 12 7:00 p.m. $15 "Featuring 86-year old coal country bluesman and West Virginia Music Hall of Fame Inductee Nat Reese with Melissa McKinney. Tina Liza Jones, Mac Snow & the Round Peak Ramblers." Click here to learn more
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Horn in the West 2010 Season opensHickory Ridge Homestead June 18 - August 14, 2010 "Horn in the West, the nation's oldest Revolutionary War drama, brings to life the famous frontiersman Daniel Boone and the hearty mountain settlers in their struggle to preserve their freedom during the turbulent years of the War for Independence." Click here to learn more
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Hot Pickers SummitBlue Ridge Music Center June 18 7:00 p.m. $10 "Led by Wayne Henderson." Click here to learn more
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64th Annual Roan Mountain Rhododendron FestivalRoan Mountain Tennessee June 19 - 20, 2010 "World's largest natural rhododendron gardens. Appalachian Trail atop "the Roan". Free admission, demonstrations, and entertainment all day both days. Variety of arts, crafts, food, and drink available. Parking by donation. " Click here to learn more
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Cornbread Cookoff at the Old Hampton Store
Linville, NC The Old Hampton Store hosts their Annual Cornbread Cook Off - An all day event with live Bluegrass music, artist demonstrations and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Trade DaysTrade Tennessee
21st annual event. Donnie Freeman and his Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow, T.J. the Clown, National Rock Guard Wall, magician Jimmy Dixon, National Guard Rock Wall and more. Click here to learn more
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12th Annual Blood, Sweat & Gears
Valle Crucis NC - starts & ends at Valle Crucis Elementary School June 26 2010 Click here to see the race profile Click here to learn more
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Dance to the Fiddle!Blue Ridge Music Center June 26 7:00 p.m. $10 "Two great old stringbands present this show of traditonal songs and spirited dance tunes that will keep the flatfoot dancers on their feet." Click here to learn more
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Grandfather Mountain 84th Annual "Singing on the Mountain" Linville, NC
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July 2010
Watauga Lake 4th of July Boat ParadeWatauga Lake Tennessee Early afternoon. Call for time. Bring your boat or join the crowds at Watauga Point and other gathering places on the west end of the lake. Boats meet at the Watauga Dam. |
Fireworks at TweetsieTweetsie Amusement Park Spend the day at Tweetsie and enjoy the fireworks that night. Click here to learn more
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Music Fest 'n Sugar Grove with Doc WatsonHistoric Cove Creek School Sugar Grove, NC (20 - 30 minutes from Watauga Lake) Doc Watson, The Kruger Brothers, local favorites Amantha Mill, Lisa Baldwin and Dave Haney, Andy Owens, the Cockman Family and more.
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High Country Bluegrass FestivalHigh Country Fairgrounds John Cowan, Southern Accent, Banjo Workshop and more. Click here to learn more---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Blowing Rock Art in the Park
July 17 2010 "Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. " Click here to learn more
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Watauga RiverKeeper Festival
July 24 2010 "Through the Watauga Riverkeeper Festival, we want people to recognize the important link between outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship. The event will include games and activities for children and families, including nature walks, fly fishing demonstrations, relay races, field games, and (if the water level is adequate) a float down the Watauga River. Musical entertainment is provided by Melissa Reaves. We want the festival to be a place for people to come celebrate, have fun, and enjoy the outdoors. " Click here to learn more
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The Kruger BrothersBlue Ridge Music Center July 31 7:00 p.m. $15 "One of the area's favorites, the Kruger Brothers, will be joined by John Lilly and the Cheatin' Hearts." Click here to learn more
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August 2010
Blowing Rock Art in the Park
August 14 2010 "Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. " Click here to learn more
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Sharpie 500Bristol Motor Speedway "There's nothing like racin' under that lights at Bristol Motor Speedway, and there's nothing like the Sharpie 500. It's Sprint Cup Series racing at its best. Last year Carl Edwards captured his second straight Sharpie 500 win by edging Kyle Busch at the World's Fastest Half Mile. " Click here to learn more . . .
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September 2010
3rd Annual Daniel Boone DaysDowntown Boone "We’re getting bigger, better and more inclusive, so plan on coming up and getting down with us on Labor Day Weekend 2010! As many of you may know, we are an official event of the Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary, which translates into even more culturally educational activities for all ages. Mix that with our carefully-chosen musical acts and you have a recipe for some good ‘ole mountain fun! " ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary CelebrationBlue Ridge Music Center Sept. 10, 11 & 12 Free "Three days of performances feature Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys and Laura Boosinger." Click here to learn more
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Blowing Rock Art in the Park
September 11 2010 "Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. " Click here to learn more
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Overmountain Victory Trail Celebration and MarchSycamore Shoals "Join us for an encampment by the Company of Overmountain Men militia before the Battle of King's Mountain in 1780. Live some of the most crucial days of the American Revolution. Call the park for the schedule of events. " ---------------------------------------------------------------------- . . . Return to top of page . . . |
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6th Annual Watauga Lake TriathlonSugar Grove Baptist Church (across from Pioneer Landing) "The Watauga Lake Triathlon was inspired by the picturesque countryside and pristine waters of Watauga Lake. The Sixth Annual event will take place at 9:00am on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church and a local family farm perched on the banks of the lake in a scenic, pastoral setting. This will be a low-key festive event with overall men/women cash prizes, awards, and a post-race barbecue." Click here to learn more . . . |
Blowing Rock Art in the Park
October 2 2010 "Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. " Click here to learn more
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37th Annual National Storytelling FestivalJonesborough, Tennessee " . . . acclaimed as one of the Top 100 Events in North America, sparked a renaissance of storytelling across the country." Click here to learn more . . . |
Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train 2010Blowing Rock, North Carolina Ghost train rides, haunted house, Halloween shows, trick-or-treating and more. Click here to learn more
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30th Annual Apple Festival
Hickory Ridge Homestead "Hickory Ridge Homestead, located on the grounds at "Horn in the West," is an eighteenth-century living history museum highlighting the daily lives of our mountain ancestors. " The Apple Festival includes storytellers, music, old-fashioned crafts and food. Click here to visit the Hickory Ridge Homestead website ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Shady Valley Cranberry FestivalShady Valley Tennessee "On Friday evening, 5:00PM-10:00PM is the Bean Supper and Auction. Both activities are at the Shady Valley Elementary School. Saturday is an all day event starting with a parade featuring the Pride of Johnson County Band, floats, clowns, horses, plus much more. The day long festivities at the school grounds include live country, gospel and bluegrass music; and some of the best food and local crafts, children activities include Star Amusements plus much more. " Click here to learn more ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
32nd Annual Valle Country FairValle Crucis North Carolina A Fall tradition in the High Country. This fair and craft show raises money for a variety of Boone area organizations. Many local crafts people are there and much of the food is made right at the fair. Apple butter, Brunswick stew and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Doe River Gorge 2010 Fall Color ExcursionElizabethton Tennessee "On Friday evening, 5:00PM-10:00PM is the Bean Supper and Auction. Both activities are at the Shady Valley Elementary School. Saturday is an all day event starting with a parade featuring the Pride of Johnson County Band, floats, clowns, horses, plus much more. The day long festivities at the school grounds include live country, gospel and bluegrass music; and some of the best food and local crafts, children activities include Star Amusements plus much more. " Click here for more information ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
November 2010
Thanksgiving Garrison at Fort WataugaSycamore Shoals Tennessee "Join us as Hardin's Rangers provide a glimpse into the past with an 18th century Thanksgiving at Fort Watauga. Plenty of food and demonstrations. " ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
December 2010
Crockett Christmas at the Davy Crockett Birthplace State ParkLimestone Tennessee A candlelight event at Davy Crockett's birthplace cabin. Hot wassail and food. 5 to 5:30 p.m. both days. For more information contact Dawn Coleman. |
The Pioneer 5 Mile Run at the Davy Crockett Birthplace State ParkLimestone Tennessee A part of the Tennessee State Parks Running Tour. All runners must be registered to enter. For more information contact Bob Townsend |