High Country Events Calendar: This Week 2025 - 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 newest print version is also available for pick up every Monday in the visitor center located between Boone & Blowing Rock.  Download to your phone for easy reference!

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KING STREET MARKET
May 6, 3:30-6:30, 126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone
Offers a wide array of local goods including produce, meats, flowers, bread, eggs, crafts, and more!

RED, WHITE AND BLUEGRASS
May 6, 6pm, American Legion Hall, Blowing Rock
Enjoy live bluegrass music from the area’s best performers!  Supper served for donation.

AVERY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
May 8, 3-6pm, Historic Banner Elk School, Downtown Banner Elk
Find fresh food locally grown, handmade soaps and textiles, live plants, local meats and cheeses and much more! 

OLD TIME JAM
May 8, 7-10pm, Jones House, Downtown Boone
Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin - or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have - and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music but are asked to be respectful of the musicians. 

WEST JEFFERSON CHOCOLATE CRAWL
May 9, 5-7pm, Downtown West Jefferson
Participating businesses will be offering a free unique chocolatey surprise for a delicious shopping experience!

TODD COMMUNITY SQUARE DANCE
May 9, 6pm, Todd Mercantile, Todd
Come early for the potluck (starting at 6 pm) and get ready to get down to some old-time tunes with your friends and neighbors

ASHE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
May 10, 8-1pm, Backstreet, Downtown West Jefferson
Always fresh and local!

WATAUGA COUNTY (BOONE) FARMERS MARKET
May 10, 8-12pm, Horn in the West, Boone
Find the freshest produce, meats, and flowers, plus unique artisan goods and much more at this 100% local producer only market. Live music, food trucks, cooking demonstrations and children's activities are featured weekly

SPRING OPEN HOUSE & COURTHOUSE JAM
May 10, 10-2:30pm, Museum of Ashe County History, Jefferson
Folks are encouraged to bring their instruments and participate as members of the Poison Branch Band lead off the jam session. All ages and skill levels are welcome! There will also be activities for kids to enjoy! FREE and open to the public.

ASHE CLASSIC CAR SHOW
May 10, 9-12pm, Ashe County Courthouse, Jefferson
The 2nd Annual Badges of Ashe Class Car, Truck, and Bike Show! Awards at 1pm. All proceeds go to Badges of Ashe, a non-profit for all the county law enforcement agencies.

FIBER FROLIC
May 10, 11-4pm, Hickory Ridge Homestead, Boone
Get ready for a day filled with fiber fun, including exciting activities like spinning demonstrations, wool carding, and more. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages.

FULL MOON PADDLE
May 10-11, 6:30pm, Price lake, Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock
Ever wanted to paddle Price Lake by moonlight? Now is your chance!