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Phipps Country Store Jam Sessions

Don't forget that Phipps Country Store out in Lansing has their Jam Sessions every Friday evening - even during the winter months! Check out this video by Ken Mundy.   Article info from Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, E-News Feb 21, 2018.   https://youtu.be/tgzKwxdRbu0 ... View the full post »

Merlefest On The Road

MerleFest, the popular music festival founded by the legendary Doc Watson and presented by Window World, offers music lovers a sneak peek of this spring?s festival when MerleFest On the Road tours throughout the Southeast during March. The tour will feature select artists that will perform at MerleF... View the full post »

The Blue Ridge Brutal 2018

The Blue Ridge Brutal August 11, 2018  SAVE THE DATE REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1 www.blueridgebrutal.org  Some great reasons why you should choose The Brutal: - The only High Country ride that goes on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Over 21 miles with stunning ... View the full post »

Ashe Memorial Hospital, Top 100 Critical Access of US

Ashe Memorial Hospital ranked in Top 100 Critical Access of United States By Colin Tate [email protected]  Feb 14, 2018 www.AshePostAndTimes.com For the second time in three years, Ashe Memorial Hospital has been rec... View the full post »

Coffee House Live!

Coffee House Live! returns Saturday Jan 27th  WEST JEFFERSON ? The Ashe County Arts Council is sponsoring Coffee House Live! Saturday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hensley Hall of the West Jefferson Methodist Church. The featured performers will include Cane Mill Road, Steve Lewis and Richard... View the full post »

Celebrating 40 Years! Ashe County Arts Council

The Ashe County Arts Council turns 40 this year ? a significant milestone birthday for all of us. Going stronger and better than ever, the council continues to bring music, art and much more to the citizens of Ashe County. The arts council?s mission, "To enrich the cultural life of the regi... View the full post »

The Icy New River

During our Great Freeze, over the last week, the New River froze solid in many places. As brutally cold as it was, it was still very beautiful. Enjoy this flight over ice! #thecoolestcorner https://youtu.be/tnRUyLJ2R3Q Video:  Ashe County Chamber of Commerce   ... View the full post »

Tweetsie RR: Christmas Train

TWEETSIE CHRISTMAS DATES November 24-25, December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, & 29-30 HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS Meet Santa in his own home -- made of gingerbread filled with candied furnishings. Imagine sitting on a chocolate truffle or resting on a piece of ribbon candy just be... View the full post »

ASM: Skiing

Appalachian Ski Mountain App. Ski Mtn. offers rentals for all your ice skating, skiing, or snowboarding gear, lessons by the French Swiss Ski College, various levels of slope difficulty, a terrain park, a warm lodge, restaurant, ski shop, and much, much more!! Open Dec. 9, 2017 - Mar. 25, 2018... View the full post »

Ashe Christmas Tree Association

ACTA (Ashe County Christmas Tree Assoc.) is pleased to announce their newly re-designed website is up and running! It is consumer-facing, easy to navigate, mobile-friendly with lots of great information about Ashe County, Ashe County Christmas trees, NC Fraser Fir, and their members. Christmas trees... View the full post »

Scenic Byway

Big Horse Creek Scenic Byway Featured The Town of Lansing announced that the Big Horse Creek Scenic Byway is now featured on the NCDOT Scenic Byway page. "The 17.9-mile Big Horse Creek Scenic Byway features rural life in the beautiful mountains of Ashe County, spe... View the full post »

Hellbilly High Haunted House in Lansing, NC

Hellbilly High Haunted House THE FEAR RETURNS to the Old Lansing School in Lansing, NC, 15 minutes from West Jefferson, 40 minutes from Boone/Blowing Rock, and 2.5 hours from Charlotte and The Triad. Admission is only $7. Our frights are weird, creepy, and kid-friendly.  Created by Sc... View the full post »

Ashe County Corn Maze

Ashe County Corn Maze The Ashe County Corn Maze has quickly become a family tradition. It is a perfect activity for the whole family to enjoy. The corn maze itself is around 5 acres, and can take as little as 30 minutes and up to an hour or so...go at your own pace and take in the beautiful natu... View the full post »

Ashe County Haunted Trail

Ashe County Haunted Trail On October 28th, the Haunted Trail of Ashe County, NC will be open for their fifth year! Thrill seekers of all ages are invited to brave the terror that awaits them around every corner! A guide will accompany patrons through a trail of scenes including a torture ... View the full post »

Tweetsie RR: Ghost Train

TWEETSIE RAILROAD GHOST TRAIN DEADLY DETAILS Purchase a ticket for a specific night and train ride time Advance tickets required Admission for adults and children: $38 per person Children 2 and under enter FREE A limited number of Guests admitted nightly FRIDAY and SATURDAY NI... View the full post »