Don't Hibernate...Celebrate!

Join us for the 21st  Annual Blowing Rock WinterFest, January 24-27, 2019 and enjoy the fun side of winter.  Events include the icy Polar Plunge in Chetola Lake, WinterFeast, WinterPaws Dog Show, WinterFashion Show, ice carving, Winter Beer Garden and more.

Buy your tickets and book your accommodations online today!

THURSDAY, JAN 24

FRIDAY, JAN 25

SATURDAY, JAN 26

SUNDAY, JAN 27

TICKETS

WinterFest tickets can be purchased at the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, 132 Park Avenue in Blowing Rock, via phone at 800-295-7801 or 828-295-7851 or online.

NEWS & FEATURES

  • Warm Up with Comfort Foods

    Warm Up with Comfort Foods

    Warm your belly and please your senses with these signature comfort foods from our Blowing Rock area restaurants.Read More »
  • My Carolina Town Magazine

    My Carolina Town Magazine

    Click here to read the article about WinterFest in My Carolina Town Magazine in their December 2014/January 2015 magazine. The article features a beautiful picture of Moses Cone Manor as well as our brand new logo! >> My Carolina Town Magazine ArticleRead More »
  • About the Festival

    About the Festival

    In 1997, Blowing Rock business owners got together and decided to create a festival to celebrate the fun side of winter – and Blowing Rock WinterFest debuted in January 1998. This first year, Chilly, the lone snowman mascot in the logo, was born. Over the years, Chilly gained a scarf, a top hat, feathered friends,Read More »