Blowing Rock, NC Update

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The colors of Fall are fading, and the Holiday season is quickly approaching. There is plenty happening around Blowing Rock to keep you and your family entertained and your spirits lifted. There will be food, hot cocoa, glowing twinkle lights, and festivities through the Holiday Season!

Blowing Rock’s Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town celebration is an annual holiday event that you are sure to love. Join us on November 24th from 4-8 pm for games, music and caroling, and visits with Santa. It's the perfect time to kick off your holiday and Christmas celebrating! Bring the whole family, or enjoy the romance of the lights and fun, jovial atmosphere with your significant other.

The Blowing Rock Christmas Parade follows on the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year! Note that this year’s parade time is 10:00am on November 25, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the day in and around Blowing Rock.

Another great way to celebrate the season is with a trip to Tweetsie Christmas! On select nights from November 24 - December 30 enjoy thousands of dazzling Christmas lights and scenes, as you ride in an open-air train car pulled by one of their historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives. The train runs every 30 minutes beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets usually sell out, so get yours today!

Western Youth Network is bringing their Festival of Trees, presented by Boone Chrystler Dodge Jeep Ram, back for the 2023 season. Beautifully designed trees already decked out with tons of presents will be displayed throughout the community and online, available to purchase through a user friendly online auction. The displays and auction open on November 15 - November 30.

Last, but definitely not least, Chetola Resort will be featuring their Festival of Lights. It is free and open to the public. Enjoy thousands of dazzling illuminations throughout the resort with either a drive or stroll around the lake. The “Festival of Lights” opens nightly November 24 - January 28, and the displays illuminate at dusk each evening. This year, on November 24 & 25 only, book a carriage ride around Chetola lake for a truly magical experience!

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A Thanksgiving Tradition

In the town of Blowing Rock Thanksgiving means a few things. It means we are going to light our town, have a Christmas Parade, and it means Pottery. Every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Bolick and Traditions Pottery has a kiln opening. This year it will be on November 25 at 10am. They open their traditional, wood-fired, Groundhog Kiln full of handmade, collectible pottery. From Santa Claus Face Jugs and Rebekah Pitchers to coffee mugs and vases, they've got you covered. Make sure to be there at 10am because their items are claimed quickly!

https://www.bolickandtraditionspottery.com/

Family Friendly Choose & Cut Itinerary

Most people arrive in the evening for a short visit to Blowing Rock. Get checked in to your room, and then stroll the festively lit streets of Blowing Rock. Do some window shopping and make a plan for shopping in the coming days!

Trails We Took In October!

2023 is the Year of the Trail in NC, and we're highlighting some excellent local trail experiences all year! In October we hiked Emerald Outback, a portion of Tanawha Trail, Boone United Trail, and the loop around Valle Crucis Community Park!

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Welcome to The Brave Fox!

The Brave Fox is an extension of Common Good Co.’s flagship store, inspired by their children and the journey of growing a family. The store will offer wholesome toys, books, nursery decor and clothing specially curated for women that can be worn from 6 weeks to 9 months pregnant and beyond.

More info Here

News Around Town

Path to Achievement: Building a Pump Track Trail

Becoming an Eagle Scout takes dedication and persistence. To earn this highest rank advancement, Scouts must plan and complete a community service project that gives them the experience of leading others in pursuit of a worthwhile goal. Local Scout Evan Cutlip of Troop 109 knew he wanted his project to have a lasting impact. He thought BIG.

National Accolades for the Restaurant at Gideon Ridge

For the second year in a row, Tripadvisor has named The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge in Blowing Rock a top dining destination. In their 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards, the online travel review giant ranked The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge as #2 Fine Dining Restaurant and #3 Date Night Restaurant in the United States.

Coming Up

Holiday Stroll

December 8 4-8pm

Revel in some holiday cheer at Blowing Rock's annual Holiday Stroll. Shops will be open late and offering treats. There will also be caroling, dancing, hot chocolate, and many other types of merriment!

https://blowingrock.com/holidaystroll/

App Ski Mountain NYE Extravaganza!

December 31 9pm-12am

Grab a ski or skate reservation and ring in the new year right. Reserve your spot for the firework show and torchlight skiing! The cafeteria will be serving up delicious breakfast food too!

https://appskimtn.com/