Whether you’re taking the daring Polar Bear Plunge, admiring the breathtaking ice sculptures, indulging in local delicacies, or enjoying the range of family entertainment, WinterFest in Blowing Rock promises to be an experience that ignites the spirit of the winter season. Below is the schedule of events.

Saturday, January 27th

* Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola:

8:00am: Registration (Register $35)

10:00am: Plunge Begins

* WinterFest Hendrick Hunt Continues!

* Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge, Blowing Rock School Gym, 11:00am – 2:00pm (Tickets $10)

* Mountain Alliance’s Silent Auction, 10:00am-4:00pm, American Legion

* Beer Garden, Meadowbrook Inn (Four Seasons Ball Room), 1:00pm – 3:00pm (Tickets $35)

* Ice Carving Demo in Memorial Park, 12:00pm – 4:00pm

* Cork & Canvas: Konstain Gorbatov’s “A Winter’s Day” BRAHM, ($45 for members, $50 for members-to-be; online registration required), 11:00am – 1:00pm

* The Speckled Trout Outfitters Humvee Hayrides, BR Chamber Office, 12:00pm – 3:00pm 

* Free Paleo Putt-Putt Mini Golf (with any activity purchase), Doc’s Rocks, 10:00am – 5:00pm. Website

* Railroad Spike Knife Making demo, McCoy Minerals, 11:00am – 4:00pm, FREE. Website

* Pottery Bacon Cooker demos, Bolick & Traditions Pottery. Throughout the day – FREE Samples.

* WFDD Photo of the Year Reception, BRAHM, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Free

* Girl Scout Cookie Fundraiser, Blowing Rock Town Hall, 12:00pm – 4:00pm

* Family WinterFest Craft Time, BRAHM, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Free

* Guided tours through BRAHM’s exhibitions led by a docent. 11:00am-4:00pm, FREE admission

* Jazz at WinterFest – Historic Green Park Inn – Charlie Ellis playing in the Lobby from 5:00pm – 6:30pm (no charge). 3 course prix fix dinner in the Chestnut Grille with the Todd Wright Quartet. Seating begins at 6:00pm with music from 6:30pm – 9:30pm ($39.95 – call 828-414-9230 for reservations)

* Festival of Lights from dusk until 10:00pm, Chetola Resort

Sunday, January 28th

* Pancake Breakfast, Blowing Rock School (School Cafeteria), 8:00am – 10am, $12 (Tickets)

* Winter Paws, Blowing Rock School Gym, 12:00pm-3:00pm, $5 or canned food donation (Registration Form)

* Free Paleo Putt-Putt Mini Golf (with any activity purchase), Doc’s Rocks, 10:00am – 5:00pm. Website

* Guided tours through BRAHM’s exhibitions led by a docent. 11:00am-4:00pm, FREE admission

* WinterFest Hendrick Hunt Ends

Monday, January 29th - Wednesday, January 31st.

The tentative Schedule is 8:30am-5:00pm each day in the American Legion Building.

- Twice a year the Town Council holds a retreat with Town Leadership to discuss each area's progress, future proposals, address councilmember questions, etc.

- The Retreat is open to the public; however, it is not open to public questions or comments.

- The Retreat will also be live streamed each day on our YouTube channel here.