Winterfest & Polar Plunge!
Posted On Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Blowing Rock Winterfest is an exciting four-day festival complete with a frigid Polar Plunge and a steaming Chili Challenge. Kick off the event on Thursday by joining us at WinterFeast, a culinary extravaganza of the areas finest restaurants hosted by Chetola Resort. Friday, spend time in the area's shops, outlets and galleries scouting our the Winterfest Scavenger Hunt, enjoy free hot chocolate and bonfires at dusk in the park. Have dinner in one of the area restuarants or participate in the Blwoing Rock School PTO Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo before attending a Live Concert. Or take in an early dinner and end the day skiing, ice skating or snowboarding at Appalachian Ski Mountain. Saturday is fun filled with the Winterfest Polar Plunge, Chili Cook Off, Wine Tasting and Auction and more! We have something for all ages from the Kids Activities with a parade of Dancing Snowflakes to Game Shows to the Ice Carvers. Enjoy hayrides, hot cocoa and the unique events you won't see at just any festival! And on Sunday, start your day with the Winterfest Pancake Breakfast, shop a bit and then proceed to te WinterPaws Dog Show and the Snowman Building Contest at Appalachian Ski Mountain.
