High Country Events Calendar: This Week 2024 - 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 FARMERS MARKET
May 7, 3:30-6:30pm, 126 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone
Offering fresh produce, eggs, meats, goat cheese, baked goods and value added foods from local farms, many of which, you won't see anywhere else in Watauga county. Local artists, crafts, live music, special events, and food trucks too!

RED WHITE AND BLUEGRASS JAM
May 7, 6:00pm, American Legion Hall, Blowing Rock
 "The Best Ole-Time, Bluegrass, Folk & Gospel" Come to listen or bring your instrument and join right in. A minimum $5.00 donation at the door. Wonderful music and fellowship.

CLASSIC FILM SERIES
Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
Classic films for $6 at the historic Boone theatre. This week: 5/7: “Blazing Saddles” (1974), 5/4 Star Wars Trilogy

DOWNTOWN GETDOWN DRUM CIRCLE
May 8, 5:30-7:30pm, Jones House, Downtown Boone
"BYOD" - Bring Your Own Drum - or other instruments you can dance and groove with. The circle starts promptly at 5:30. Potential to continue at Jimmy Smith or Durham Park for those interested in continuing beyond 7:30.

OLD TIME JAM
May 9, 7pm, Jones House, Downtown Boone
Bring an acoustic instrument to play along or just enjoy the music as local musicians play old-time fiddle and folk songs until the "last call for tunes" at 9:45pm.

GUIDED WILDFLOWER HIKE
May 10, 10-12pm,  Buckeye Recreation Center, Beech Mountain
Join a Buckeye Recreation staff member for a guided hike to explore the native wildflower species found on Beech Mountain. Please wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots and bring water. Please meet at the Buckeye Recreation Center at 10:00 AM. For more information, please call 828-387-3003

CHOCOLATE CRAWL
May 10, 5-7pm, Downtown West Jefferson
Participating businesses will offer unique chocolates for a delicious shopping experience!

TODD COMMUNITY DANCE
May 10, 6pm, Todd Mercantile, Todd
Come early for the potluck (starting at 6pm) and get ready to get down to some old-time tunes with your friends and neighbors (starting at 7:30). Time to start practicing your promenade! 

LIVE: CHARLIE ELLIS
May 10-11, 6-9pm, Green Park Inn, Blowing Rock
Free concerts every Friday and Saturday night with local jazz musician Charlie Ellis! The Divide Tavern is open to the public.

ADAM CHURCH WITH PRESSLEY LATON BAND
May 10, 7:30pm, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
Hometown favorite, Adam Church, returns to the Appalachian Theatre.

MOVIES ON MAIN
May 10, 7pm, Carolina West Community Commons, Wilkesboro
Catch "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" on the big screen for free at sunset!

WILKESBORO FARMERS MARKET
May 11, 7:30-12pm, Yadkin Valley Marketplace, North Wilkesboro
Join us at the Wilkes County Farmers' Market for the Opening Day of the 2024 Season!

BOONE FARMERS MARKET
May 11, 8-12pm, Horn in the West, Boone
Offers local produce, meats, and flowers plus live music, cooking demos and children's activities

ASHE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
May 11, 8-12pm, Backstreet, West Jefferson
Features fresh seasonal produce grown locally, complemented by juried crafts handmade by Ashe County artisans. Special Activities: Extension 4-H Earth Day Activity, Kid & Youth Corner, Music By Horseplay

FIBER FROLIC
May 11, 11-3pm, 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!

CONCERT IN THE COMMONS
May 11, 6-9pm, Carolina West Community Commons, Wilkesboro
Enjoy food trucks and live music with Johnny Folsom 4 (6 pm) and Alex Key (8 pm)