Thanksgiving Week Events 2026 High Country NC Mountains
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner and then add in some holiday traditions and mountain activities to your fun!

CHOOSE AND CUT FARMS OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY
All of the High Country Choose & Cut Farms will be open the Friday-Sunday after Thanksgiving, but there are a few that are open the day of Thanksgiving!  

• C & J Christmas Trees
  1999 Brookshire Road, Boone, 828-263-3591
  candjchristmastrees.com
   - Fraser Fir trees (3-12’) wreaths
   - Santa visits, food, refreshments, face painting, merchandise

• Circle C Tree Farms
   372 Will Cook Road, Boone, 828-773-4026, circlectreefarms.com
  - Fraser Fir trees (3–14’) wreaths and Fraser Fir or White Pine garland
  - Precut trees available

• Clawson’s Choose & Cut
   4944 Highway 194 North, Boone, 828-719-6395, clawsonstreefarms.com 
   - Fraser Fir trees (3-12‘) Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths and garland.
   - Hay rides, farm animals, Free hot chocolate & coffee. Pets welcome!

• Miller’s Choose & Cut
   1739 Ball Branch Road, Boone, 828-265-2851 millerschooseand cut.com
    - Fraser Fir trees (3–10’), Canaan Fir trees (5-8’), wreaths

• Elk River Evergreens
   121 Brooks Shell Road, Elk Park, 828-387-7695, elkriverevergreens.com
   - Fraser Fir trees (2-11’), garland
   - Complimentary hot chocolate, cider and popcorn
 

HOLIDAY EVENTS THANKSGIVING WEEK

• BLOWING ROCK LIGHTING OF THE TOWN, CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AND PARADE
  November 27, 2026, 12-6:30pm, Memorial Park, Downtown Blowing Rock
  Parade: November 28, 2026, 10-12pm, Main St
  Christmas in the Park features: 12-3: Santa, 1:30-3:30: Kids Games, Live Music: 2:30-6:30, Lighting of the Town: 5:30ish, Sat Parade: 10-12
  

• A HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS
  November 27, 2026, 5-8pm, Downtown, West Jefferson
  Start your Christmas off with the official tree lighting at 5:30pm of the community Christmas tree.
  Enjoy live music and antique firetruck rides. Yes, Santa will be there! Great fun for the whole family!
  

• CHETOLA RESORT FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
  Daily at Dusk, November 27, 2026-January, Blowing Rock
  Chetola Resort becomes a Winter Wonderland with over 50,000 dazzling lights around Chetola lake. Free.

• HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET
  November 28, 2026, 10-2pm, Ashe County Farmers Market, Backstreet, West Jefferson
  Find holiday arrangements, ornaments, wreaths, garland, wooden deer, trees, bowls and other woodworking art. We also a holiday gift selection featuring leatherwork, jewelry, alpaca fiber items, pottery, jewelry, 3D critters, art, fishing lures and pressed flowers. We also have honey, molasses and maple syrup, baked goodies, fresh roasted coffee, spices, apples and more.
  
  
• HOLIDAY MARKET
  November 28, 2026, 10-4pm, Buckeye Recreation Center, Beech Mountain
  Admission is FREE. Enjoy browsing booths of a variety of local vendors and craftsmen to discover that perfect item to fill your holiday shopping list. Enjoy the display of the Parade of Wreaths. Mrs. Claus will be attending, with games and activities.
  
  
• THANKSGIVING WOOD KILN OPENING
  November 28, 2026, 10-5pm, Bolick Pottery, Lenoir
  Be present at 10am to watch us unload the wood kiln, then make your selection. Face jugs by Michael Calhoun and Lula Owens Bolick, Santa jugs, Monday/Friday jugs, Wizards, Clay Spirits, and more. Work by Janet Bolick Calhoun, Glenn Bolick, Ina Owens Bolick and Guest Potters Kaylee Eggers and Ten Hands Pottery. Sales cabin will be stocked with functional wares as well as snowman lanterns, christmas trees, hand sculpted nativities + more.
  
  
• SATURDAY’S WITH SANTA AT THE BLOWING ROCK
  Weekends, Nov 28- Dec 24, 2026, 11-2pm, The Blowing Rock
  Enjoy a special visit with Santa &Mrs. Claus and enjoy the winter views. Free admission for all childre and accompanying adult.
  
  

RESTAURANTS SERVING THANKSGIVING DINNER

BANNER ELK AREA

• Stonewalls Restaurant
  
  • Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner served 12-7
  • To reserve, call 828-898-5550

• Reid's Cafe
  
  • Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner To-go 
  • View menu and reserve HERE
    
    
• Switzerland Inn
  
  • Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner served at 2pm
  • To reserve, call 828-385-4500

BLOWING ROCK

• Chetola Resort 
  
  • 4 course plated meal in the beautiful Bob Timberlake Restaurant. Click HERE
  • Family Style to-go meal. Call 828-295-5505. Click HERE
    

BOONE AREA

• Dan'l Boone Inn
  Hours: 11-9pm (reservations only available for groups of 15 or more)
  This family style meal begins with vegetable soup followed by three meats (including turkey), five vegetables, biscuits, dessert and beverage.  
  
  
• Gamekeeper
  Seating: 12, 2:30, 7:30 
  A traditional four-course menu featuring scrumptious entrée and dessert choices. Tickets are $160 for adults and $65 for children twelve and under. Call to reserve (828) 963-7400 or email [email protected]
  
• Mast Farm Inn
  Seating: 12, 2 and 4pm (reservations only)
  Family style feast.  View menu and reserve HERE
  
• Over Yonder
  • Seating: 12, 3 and 6:30pm (reservations only)
  • 4 courses. For details and to reserve, click HEhttps://www.overyondernc.com/RE
• Cracker Barrel
  Walk in only
  To-go Thanksgiving dinner available HERE
  
  

WEST JEFFERSON AREA

• High Country Tea and Grazing Room
  Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner served at 12, 3 and 6pm
  4 courses. For menu and to reserve, click HERE
  
  
• Glendale Springs Inn & Restaurant
  Seating: 11, 1 and 3pm (reservations required)
  For menu and to reserve, click HERE
  
  
• The River House
  Seating: 12, 2:30 and 5pm (reservations required)
  For menu and to reserve, click HERE
  
  
• The Craft Bistro
  For details, call (336) 846-1512