A fireworks display takes place during its pinnacle, and live music is offered in Sugar’s Last Run Lounge. Alaska Hummingbird Festival. Living legends The Beach Boys take the Holmes Center stage Saturday, July 18, “so it’s going to be a fun time in there,” Gaugert said. For the 21st consecutive year, Blowing Rock is welcoming visitors to its annual WinterFest celebration. Art Festival . Days/Hours Open: Sun 10am‑4pm. The festival also features a wide array of food and craft vendors, a playground for children, and a chance to visit the Doc and Merle Watson Folk Arts Museum inside the Cove Creek High School. Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Categories: Events, Lifestyle, Sports Events, State Government, Top stories, Tourism Tags: Lake Eildon Festival, Mansfield High Country Festival, Targa. Golden Gate NRA & San Francisco 2019. There is a bittersweet feeling of delight and fantastical sense of disbelief. One of the best little music festivals ‘n the country is the Doc and Rosa Lee Watson MusicFest ‘n Sugar Grove. Held on the grounds of the historic Cove Creek High School in western Watauga County, this two-day festival features the best in local, regional and national performers from the worlds of bluegrass, country, old-time and folk music. For the last 12 years, SugarFest marks the sweet peak of the ski season at Sugar Mountain Resort. Performers include Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Willie Watson, the Sons of Bluegrass, Chatham County Line, the Cockman Family, Mark Schimick’s Sassagrass Reunion, Charles Welch, the Lost Ridge Band, Strictly Strings, Carolina Crossing, the ETSU Pride Band, Upright and Breathing, Andy Ferrell and Oncoming Train, the New River Boys, the Snyder Family Band, and the White Top Mountain Band. Enchanted Eagle Park. Contact Us. Postmodern Jukebox will make its App Summer debut on Friday, July 31, at the Schaefer Center. Brought to you by Mountain Alliance, the Blowing Rock WinterFest Silent Auction & Raffle takes place Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check out the Fair Market and the Exhibitor List for wonderful fall goods and crafts. Visual arts programming returns to the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, while the 29th Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Walk will hit campus. “With In/Visible Theatre, we thought we’d go local this year,” Gaugert said. Wild Arizona: High Country Hummingbird Festival will be virtually broadcast Wild Arizona: 30 years, 800+ species, untold benefits Walk on the Wild Side: Luna Lake Wildlife Area AZGFD Biologists at Work: Allen Zufelt, California condor program manager Vocalist and songwriter Fischer will perform Thursday, July 23, at the Schaefer Center. About. “We’re excited about this year’s programming mix, which features the blend of artistic disciplines that has always defined App Summer,” said Denise Ringler, director of ASU’s Office of Arts & Cultural Programs. Outreach. For lodging specials, click to www.seesugar.com. Celebrate the return of migratory birds from Central and South America to the southern panhandle of Alaska. The event is free. “The festival strives to present a balance of artists who are well-known, along with names that may be new or unfamiliar to our audiences, but who are sure to provide memorable experiences.”. All day each day of SugarFest, ski and snowboard manufacturers roll out the newest equipment for an unmatched demo inventory. Eagle Nest, NM 87718. The High Country Writers Festival takes place annually at The Makers Shed with a series of author talks. brian.miller@mountaintimes.com, By Lee Sanderlin MEAT CAMP — The 13th annual Elk Knob Community Headwaters Day will celebrate the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and showcase mountain traditions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Elk Knob State Park. “She’s really fun,” Gaugert said. High Country Writers Festival: Saturday October 16 and Sunday October 17, 2021High Country Writers Retreat: Thursday October 14 to Monday October 18, 2021Follow us on Facebook for updates. A multi-day writer’s retreat also takes place at Waterloo Station. They reflect the values of the High Country Beer Fest mission. Opening for Grisman and likely joining him for some numbers is the Bryan Sutton Band, led by IBMA Guitarist of the Year and Asheville native Bryan Sutton. The Hugh Country is home to many talented local artisans and craftsman. Anna Gaugert, director of marketing and public relations, agrees. About. HIGH COUNTRY BUS FESTIVAL July 18-25, 2021 . Summertime in the Western North Carolina High Country is a period filled with festival of many kinds when the tourists and summer residents begin to arrive. The museum features photos, musical instruments and even Grammy Awards from Doc Watson’s storied career. The first annual High Tide Country Music Festival will be taking place on November 21, 2020 at the CoolToday Park in North Port, FL. Events. High Country Art Gallery. High Country Arts and Crafts Festival. BOONE — “Shamrock floats” take on a new meaning this March, as the town of Boone’s Cultural Resources Department presents the inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 17. The third weekend of October is fast approaching, and in the High Country, that means one thing: fall festival time! BOONE — The town of Boone and the Jones House Community Center announce that the annual downtown Boone Christmas Parade will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. sydney.wolford@mountaintimes.com, By Brian Miller Styles of music featured at MerleFest include bluegrass, old-time string band, Cajun, Celtic, gospel, blues, country, pop, rock and roll and even some jazz. TODD — The Todd Ruritan Club is preparing to host its 24th annual Todd New River Festival, from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Oct. 14. Location: Walker, MN Dates 2020: June 18-20 Lineup 2020: TBA Get tickets here. WILKESBORO — With just one week until MerleFest 2018, the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro is buzzing with activity. Festival events include guided bird hikes, art shows, and activities for children. Let’s celebrate this last, great mountain town we call home. Art Festival. Home About Slideshows Music Happenings One of the best-known and highly attended events in the High Country is the annual gathering of the Scottish clans on Grandfather Mountain’s MacRae Meadows for the annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Hampton FESTIVAL WEEKEND Saturday 8 & 15 May 2021 - food & art workshops Sunday 16 MAY 2021 - hampton festival. 2020 High Country Festival falls to COVID axe. Location: Mt. “To continue the theme of having really great musicians, we’ll also have Lisa Fischer,” Gaugert said. The Gallery is currently CLOSED for the winter. This year they will come to your living room by joining our virtual efforts. David Grisman is another case in point. For more than a half century, some of the finest craftspeople and artisans in the Southeast have made regular trips to Blowing Rock to participate in Art in the Park. Near Mountain Wildlife Area. Membership. For more than 30 years, Christmas in July has been a summer event bringing the community together for a fun-filled family-friendly event for all ages. THE festival. By Thomas Sherrill A night in the life of Quarantine 2020 was captured. BOONE — Come join the town of Boone in kicking off the holiday season with Festive First Friday on Dec. 6, as downtown Boone will play host to a special event jam-packed with fun and festivities for the entire family. For more information on Feast High Country Harvest contact TNE's Food & Drink Industry Development Manager, Sarah Pilgrim: [email protected] or 03 5728 2773. Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s festivities will look a little different, with visitors’ favo…. High Country Arts and Crafts Festival. HCAA Artists are looking forward to the 2021 season. Repeats every year on the 1st of April through Apr 30. Sponsored by the Clearfield Elks. “He has been on Broadway forever, on film, television, and The New York Times called him ‘the last leading man on Broadway,’” Gaugert said. The month of January typically marks the annual Blowing Rock WinterFest event, a soul warming occasion that fosters community togetherness and creates long lasting memories. Located at the beautifully restored Shearer’s Lodgings of iconic Waterloo Station, just 18 kilometres west of Glen Innes and 50 kilometres east of Inverell in the NSW New England region, the High Country Writers Retreat offers a rare chance to escape into a rural heartland and write! MerleFest was originated as a one-day musical tribute to the late guitarist Eddy “Merle” Watson in 1987. Vendors donate at least 10 percent of their profits from the day to charity, and the festival is a force for good in the High Country. Low 39F. The band’s current makeup includes founding member Mike Love and Beach Boys veteran Bruce Johnston, and Gaugert said the concert would help celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary of making timeless music. Will was president of High Mountain Hay Fever Festival Association from Feb 2002 to Sep 2010. Country Fest in Cadott, Wis. is the ultimate summer destination for the best outdoor country music! School is out, vacation is imminent and the warm weather should be celebrated. Winds light and variable. 215 likes. Fair admission is $5 with the fairway rides open each day at 5 p.m. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Lush greenery, pleasant temperatures, mountain splendor and a highly regarded, multi-disciplinary arts festival named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast — the hallmarks of a High Country summer. Winds light and variable.. Clear skies. Usually held in mid-December over three days, SugarFest annually features appearances and clinics run by Olympic medalists, demos from cutting-edge snowsport manufacturers and unique celebrations of winter and its sports. “As always, the outdoor concerts are really fun, and it’s going to bring a good element to the season. It is usually made up of over 25 community events including the emergency services torchlight parade, fireworks and grand parade all requiring a huge amount of stakeholder and volunteer effort. . The Butternut Creek Festival is one of the finest juried arts and crafts shows in the southeast. Many SugarFest celebrations have featured 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist Paul Wylie, who performs his signature skate routines free of charge for the public. The High Country is famous for its many views and backdrops, with the mountains creating a striking background for anything from pictures to pumping gas. Here in the High Country it seems as if there is a festival going on every single weekend. Whether you’re in it for the candy or in it for the spooks, the High Country celebrates Halloween with a variety of events including festivals, corn mazes, haunted attractions and more. Will and his partner moved to New Orleans a few years ago but continued to be a big supporters of HMHF. Penfield, PA 15849. “She sang with Loretta Lynn at last year’s CMAs and is a true country singer, writing her songs and treasuring the country gold kind of artists. Although she’s performed as a back-up singer for the likes of The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Sting and Luther Vandross, Fischer also launched a celebrated solo career, even taking home a Grammy for Best Female R&B Performance for her hit single, “How Can I Ease the Pain.”. The Blue Bear Mountain Music Festival is set to return to Blue Bear Mountain Campground Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 10-12. ... Join to read more. High Country Events Calendar: This Week 2021 - events and festivals for Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, West Jefferson and Wilkesboro This events calendar is updated weekly every Monday by the NC High Country Regional Visitor Center staff. The band, essentially a swing orchestra, specializes in adapting modern pop into swing era classics. Nicknamed “Dawg” by a close friend, the late Jerry Garcia, Grisman developed “Dawg Music,” a unique fusion of Americana and acoustic jazz that he’ll bring to the Schaefer stage on Friday, July 17, with the David Grisman Sextet. Will Sibbald, one of the founders of High Mountain Hay Fever, passed away in April 2020. The festival, presented by Window World, kicks off next Thursday, April 26, at 2:30 p.m. and runs through Sunday, April 29. High Tide Country Music Festival, Venice, Florida. Country and harmony. Cuyahoga Valley 2017. A wild-west themed park from May until September, Tweetsie changes it character to the spooky Ghost Train through Halloween. So, In/Visible will use dance, drama, sound and even silence as a way to tell the story.”. For the past 64 years, Grandfather Mountain Highland Games has served as the grandest of tartan reunions and one of the largest single gatherings of Scottish clans in America. Membership. SPRING INTO STORYTELLING in the NSW New England region of Glen Innes! This year, the tradition is perhaps more steeped than ever. BOONE — Approaching its third year, the Boone Film Festival is expanding its viewings to three nights and moving the festival to the end of fall. News. Events. Moon River Music Festival. Hosted by Ashe County Park in Jefferson July 26 and 27, the festival is a celebration of the High Country’s traditional music of choice. Low 39F. Kacey Musgraves will perform Saturday, June 27, for An Appalachian Summer Festival's Outdoor Fireworks Concert. Parsons Dance will perform July 10 at ASU's Schaefer Center. ... MerleFest Announces Final Lineup Additions For 2020 Festival. The Beach Boys will perform Saturday, July 18, at ASU's Holmes Convocation Center. “The play is about someone born deaf who never learned sign language and has lived on the fringes of society because of this. Eastern Sierra 2017. Pianist Awadagin Pratt will join the Eastern Festival Orchestra for a July 12 performance at ASU's Schaefer Center. Fireworks, parades, free watermelon and hog roasting — Fourth of July celebrations in the High Country have a little something for everyone. Let us know what's going on! Sponsored by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. BOONE — The Daniel Boone Native Gardens kick off the 2018 season with the 11th annual Early Bird Wildflower Walk and Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 21. Keep returning to www.highcountrync.com and look at its calendar page to make sure that you don’t miss out on your favorite High Country festival. Funds from High Country Beer Fest have been used for scholarships and research grants, staffing, equipment and more. We’ve dreaded making the decision to cancel this year’s Mansfield High Country Festival, and have held off the decision as long as possible, but in the interests of health and safety Council has made the call to cancel the Festival this year and put energy into the 2021 event. “Performing and visual artists seek out the High Country,” she said, “not only because it’s one of the most beautiful places on Earth, but because of the wonderful mix of residents and visitors that extends such a warm and enthusiastic welcome to them each summer.”. Other festival highlights include Parsons Dance on July 10 and Boone-based In/Visible Theatre’s production of “Without Words” July 24 and 25. Managed by Bluehost. “I think they’re going to bring a level of professionalism this year that will just wow the audience.”. The two day festival showcases the work of 70 to 75 artists and craftsman in categories from basketry, candles & soap, fine art, fabric art, and decorative painting, to glass, jewelry, metal working, photography, pottery, scrimshaw, and woodturning. Moondance Jammin’ Country Fest. Gather your girlfriends for a ladies’ brunch and sneak peek of 2019 trends at the WinterFest WinterFashion Show in the Evergreen Ballroom at Chetola Resort on Friday, Jan. 25. High Country will be available to watch virtually online between the festival dates. Events on this calendar are subject to change. The 2020 High Country Writers Festival featured authors NICOLE ALEXANDER, MARY MOODY, CALLUM CLAYTON-DIXON, MARY GARDEN, HAYLEY KATZEN and YUMNA KASSAB at author talks and writing sessions in Glen Innes in the NSW New England region during spring. But then she’s also really new and has good, fresh ideas. READY TO ROLL: Despite the High Country Festival being cancelled, Targa High Country got the green light. 160 crafters. In this suspended reality, I danced. High Country Writers Retreat: Thursday October 14 to Monday October 18, 2021 Follow us on Facebook for updates ! Death Valley Alumni 2020. Individuals will brave a dip in cold waters in order to raise money for charity during the annual WinterFest Polar Plunge. We have plenty to celebrate when it comes to our history, music, culture and food. Food is central to celebrations of all kinds, and at WinterFest, chili is a signature dish. Grand Canyon South Rim … One‑day arts and crafts show event with approx. These breweries usually come from near and far to share their talents with you. His passing was due to complications from diabetes. 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