Aug 2 - 30, 2008
Pickin' at the Rock
Location: The Blowing Rock Attraction
828.295.7111
Each Saturday in August, The Blowing Rock welcomes the Boss Hog Trio for your enjoyment. Ticket prices vary on performance days.
Aug 14 - 17, 2008
Live Music Around Town
Location: Blowing Rock
828.295.4636
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Aug 15 - 24, 2008
Rumors
Location: Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center
828.295.9627
Presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company
Aug 16, 2008
Charity Golf & Tennis Tournament
Location: Blowing Rock Country Club
828.295.3171
20th Annual Community Service Day-- Come join your friends for a great day of golf and tennis, while supporting the community of Blowing Rock.
Aug 16, 2008
Art in the Park
10 am - 5 pm
Location: American Legion Grounds, Blowing Rock
828-265-7851
A juried Arts and Crafts Show featuring 100 artisits.
 
Aug 18, 2008
Time for Three
Location: Hayes Performing Arts Center
828.295.9627
A young dynamic trio of classically-trained string musicians performing arrangements from every genre.
Aug 19, 2008
An Evening with Groucho
Location: Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center
828.295.9627
Frank Ferrante's one-man comedy celebrates the madness and music of the one and only Groucho Marx.
Aug 21 - 24, 2008
Live Music Around Town
Location: Blowing Rock
828.295.4636
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Aug 22 - 24, 2008
Plein Air Paint-Along
828.295.6367
Paint the Blue Ridge with one of Blowing Rock's favorite artists! Three-day Plein Air Paint-Along with Kevin Beck. For artists with previous plein air experience. Oils and Pastels. Call for more info.
Aug 23, 2008
Mountainhome Music
8 pm
Location: Blowing Rock School Auditorium
Celtic & Classical: Puddingstone
Aug 28 - 31, 2008
Live Music Around Town
828.295.4636
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Aug 29 - Sep 14, 2008
Backwards in High Heels
Location: Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center
828.295.9627
Presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company
Aug 29 - 31, 2008
Artist's Alley Studio Tour and Sale
828.295.8042
Tour studios and view works that include fiber, wood, oils, acrylics, ceramics, applique, metals, sculpture, mosaic, jewelry, basketry, watercolor.
Aug 31, 2008
Mountainhome Music
8 pm
Location: Hayes Performing Arts Center
Annual Labor Day Salute: Mountainhome Bluegrass Boys
Sep 4 - 7, 2008
Live Music Around Town
828.295.4636
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Sep 5 - 6, 2008
Blue Ridge Relay
336.877.8888
The 208 Mile Blue Ridge Relay (BRR208), which is one of the longest running relay races in the United States, takes place in the picturesque Blue Ridge and Black Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina.
Sep 6 - 7, 2008
Tweetsie RailFan Weekend
Location: Tweetsie Railroad US Hwy 321 between Boone and Blowing Rock
800.526.5740
Take a trip back in time behind Tweetsie's historic coal-fired steam locomotives.
Sep 6, 2008
High Country Bluegrass Festival
11 am - 10 pm
Location: High Country Fairgrounds, Boone
828-733-8060
Featuring Dailey & Vincent, Blue Highway, the Infamous Stringdusters and many more. Concessions available. $20 advance/$25 at gate, 12 & under free.
Sep 13, 2008
Art in the Park
10 am - 5 pm
Location: American Legion Grounds in Downtown Blowing Rock
828.295.7851
A juried art and craft show featuring 100 artists.
 
Sep 14, 2008
Concert in the Park -- Hayes Graduate String Quartet
4 - 6:30 pm
Location: Memorial Park, Downtown
828-295-7851
Enjoy the fine musicians of the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University's Graduate String Quartet. Traditional and popular pieces will be presented. Free and open to the public.