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HUNTER JUMPER HORSE SHOW Blowing Rock | Aug 1-6 Watch the horses and their riders navigate their courses in several daily prize divisions at the oldest continuously running outdoor horse show in the country. Article by High Country Host

HORN IN THE WEST Boone | Through Aug 5 Since 1952, one of three legacy outdoor dramas in America telling the story of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. Nightly except Mondays at 8pm. Full Article by High Country ... View the full post »

YEStival Boone  | Aug 5 Appalachian State University brings the Grammy award-winning rock band YES to Boone with special guests Todd Rundgren & Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy. Article by High Country Host EXPLORE &nb... View the full post »

FINE ART & MASTER CRAFT FEST Banner Elk | Aug 11-13 Find great treasures at this juried festival featuring national and internationally known artisans. Article by High Country Host EXPLORE

ART IN THE PARK Blowing Rock | Aug 12 See the work of 90 artisans that produce the best of handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, painting and more! Article by High Country Host EXPLORE   &... View the full post »

Hawksnest Zipling  Hawksnest currently has 20 ziplines including 4 mega zips, 2 over 2000 feet long and 2 over 1500 feet long. With 4 miles of zipline riding with heights over 200 feet and speeds up to 50 mph. Ziplines are over trees, through trees, over lakes and creeks with panoramic v... View the full post »

ASHE COUNTY STUDIO TOUR West Jefferson | Aug 5-6 Take a free, self-guided tour of art studios throughout the county. Get a glimpse inside artist studios rarely open to the public and see how local arts and crafts are created. Article by... View the full post »

FAITHFEST 2017 Wilkesboro, NC | Aug 26 Faith Fest is a Christian music festival featuring artists such as Matthew West, Unspoken, Phil Wickham, Meredith Andrews, Finding Favour and MORE! It is located at the outdoor Watson and Cabin Stages at Wilkes Community College.&nbs... View the full post »

The Appalachian Mural Trail Adds West Jefferson! The Ashe Chamber Tourism Committee is pleased to announce that the Town Of West Jefferson is now part of the Appalachian Mural Trail. Listed under theBlue Ridge Parkway Mural Guide, West Jefferson is home to 17 murals, all within walki... View the full post »

Blue Ridge Brutal August 12, 2017-- The Blue Ridge Brutal is an annual bike race across the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway beginning and ending in West Jefferson, NC. All of the rides- 102, 72, 55, and 3.1 miles- are considered challenging to strenuous. However, you can mix... View the full post »

Tweetsie RAILROAD: COOL SUMMER NIGHTS Saturdays, July 8, 15, 22, and 29 Park Open Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Here at Tweetsie Railroad, when the sun begins to drop behind the Blue Ridge Mountains, the day turns to dusk and the fireflies begin their nightly performance.&... View the full post »

You may have seen Rabbit Trails Horse Drawn Narrated Wagon Tour in West Jefferson. Their "Special Occasion Carriage" made its first debut on Friday, June 2nd! Reservations are available for private rides for Wedding, Anniversary, Proposal, Prom, First Date, Birthday, New Home Owner, or just because!... View the full post »

Celebrate the opening of the Doughton Park Visitor Center & Camp Store for the 2017 season. FRI, June 23, 11am, at Doughton Park Visitor Center & Camp Store, Milepost 241.1 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Article:  Ashe County Chamber Of Commerce 

A Day out with thomas 06/09/17 TO 06/18/17 at TWEETSIE RAILROAD in Blowing Rock, NC All aboard for a day of family fun with thomas and percy.  Visit for tickets & more info: https://tweetsie.com/special-events/day-out-with-thomas/ ... View the full post »

Pickin' on the Porch!   Every Tuesday 2pm ~ June, July, August Bring your instrument or just come listen to some "good ole' Mountain Music" on the front porch of Mt. Jefferson ... View the full post »