High Country Veterans Day Celebrations 2026

Veterans Day Celebrations will be happening throughout the NC High Country!  To all the veterans- THANK YOU for your service. Here is a list of events happening in the Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, West Jefferson, Wilkesboro Area:

Boone & Blowing Rock

• • • Hickory Ridge History Museum & Horn in the West
      Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (591 Horn in the West Dr, Boone).
      Features living history demonstrations, historical military exhibits, honoring veterans across generations, and free grounds admission for service members.
      
      
    • Watauga County Veterans Memorial Service
      Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM outside the Watauga County Courthouse (Downtown Boone). Features the American Legion Post 130 color guard, guest speakers, and wreath-laying.
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  Banner Elk & Avery County

  • • Flag Retirement Ceremony
      Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10am, The Original Mast General Store, Valle Crucis
      The Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis, in conjunction with Girl Scout Troops 13182 and 10492, is hosting a flag retirement ceremony. Members of the public, active military personnel, and all veterans are invited to attend the ceremony as it is held as an observance of Veterans Day.
      
    • Avery County Veterans Recognition
      Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Local service posts (including VFW Post 4286 in Newland) coordinate with local schools and senior centers; Banner Elk honors veterans locally with displays and quiet commemorations downtown.
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  West Jefferson & Ashe County

  • • Ashe County Schools Veterans Day Escort & Ceremony 
      Friday, November 6, 2026. Starts with a drive-thru parade at Westwood Elementary (9:30 AM), followed by a formal ceremony at the Ashe County High School Gymnasium (10:15 AM) open to all community veterans.
      
      
    • Ashe County Veterans Services Ceremony
      Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Museum of Ashe County History (Old Courthouse, 301 E Main St, Jefferson). Includes the Ashe High JROTC Color Guard, live band music, remarks, and light refreshments.
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  Wilkesboro & North Wilkesboro

  • • Veterans Day Memorial Service
      Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace (445 CBD Loop, North Wilkesboro).
      Traditional 11th-hour service with local veterans' organizations, guest speakers, and patriotic music.
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  Sparta & Alleghany County

  • • Alleghany Veterans Day Observance 
      Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM organized around the Alleghany County Veterans Memorial / Courthouse grounds in Sparta, in partnership with local VFW and American Legion posts.