Blowing Rock WinterFest is honored to be featured in the January 2020 issue of Our State as part of their Winter Getaways issue. Read all about it:
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Warm Up with Comfort Foods
The Inn at Crestwood
Pot Roast with parsnips, carrots, Brussels sprouts, mushroom, peas, fingerling potatoes and crispy Parmesan cheeseRead More »
Blue Ridge Bites and Brews
Come get a Hot Dip after the Polar Bear Plunge Dip There’s nothing like piping hot Spinach Artichoke dip to warm you up on a cold winter’s day. And there’s nothing like Blue Ridge Bites and Brew’s house-made Spinach Artichoke dip, a fresh take on a comforting classic. Not only is this amazing appetizer made Read MoreRead More »
Mellow Mushroom
Our fresh stone baked sweet water dough pretzels are sure to delight and warm the soul! Made to order with your choice of flavors including garlic butter and Parmesan, butter and salt, or cinnamon honey. Don’t forget to add the fresh made beer cheese!Read More »
“Flu Shot” Featured Drink at Green Park Inn
Drink Special: The “Flu Shot” – it won’t cure you, but it couldn’t hurt, Slow and Low rock and rye whisky, half and half, grand marnier, fresh nutmeg.Read More »
Six Pence Pub Adult S’mores Hot Chocolate
Need a Winter Warm Up? We have a great cold weather drink for WinterFest! It’s S’mores Adult Hot Chocolate. Whipped Marshmallow vodka, Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur and hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbs. Yes, and we have cocoa for the little ones too!Read More »
Wendy’s Bread Pudding at The Gamekeeper
You haven’t had bread pudding until you’ve tried Wendy’s Bread and Caramel Pudding. A Gamekeeper staple, it’s full of bourbon and well-made baguettes; laced with crumbled nut topping and chantilly cream. Every morsel leaves you dreamy-eyed and soul satisfied. Be sure to save room for this one! But life is short. Eat it as an Read MoreRead More »
Hand Paddled Fudge at Kilwins
At Kilwins Ice Cream & Chocolates, we use the finest ingredients to make our hand paddled, Mackinac style fudge. Choose from 23 flavors made fresh daily on our marble tables right before your eyes! Can’t make up your mind? Be sure to ask for a free sample! Our fudge makes the perfect take home treat Read MoreRead More »
Pot Roast Philly at Foggy Rock
Melt in your mouth slow-roasted pot roast, carrots, onions, American cheese on Foggy Rock’s signature hoagie roll and served with au jus and homemade crispy potato chips …can it get any better than that for comfort food? Foggy Rock sells thousands of Philly Sandwiches each year. This one feels like Sunday supper at Grandma’s but Read MoreRead More »
Crosby, Stills & HASH at Sunny Rock Eggs and Things
Sunny Rock Eggs and Things has outdone itself! Pulled pork, sweet potatoes, and onion hash topped with fried eggs and servced with Cheerwine BBQ sauce drizzle, a side of cilantro sour cream and fresh fruit. So delicious to start your day! Sunny Rock 8146 Valley Blvd Blowing Rock 828.414.9636 Read More »
Super Sale at The Last Straw
During WinterFest Weekend only, come by The Last Straw for a Last Chance Sale on select items. Women’s winter and fall apparel is 50% off! All Christmas items are 75% off (some exclusions apply). Items will be gone after WinterFest Weekend to make room for Spring.
Blue Ridge Bites and Brews
Come get a Hot Dip after the Polar Bear Plunge Dip
There’s nothing like piping hot Spinach Artichoke dip to warm you up on a cold winter’s day. And there’s nothing like Blue Ridge Bites and Brew’s house-made Spinach Artichoke dip, a fresh take on a comforting classic. Not only is this amazing appetizer made with the creamiest of cheeses and chock full of spinach and artichokes, but we’ve also added roasted herb mushrooms and spices in order to create what has become one of our most popular menu items. When spread on sliced baguette, nothing is better. So after a chilly afternoon, come enjoy something to warm you up and get you going for the rest of your day.
Located in the Heart of Downtown on Main Street—1132 Main Street—828-434-8415
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Mellow Mushroom
Our fresh stone baked sweet water dough pretzels are sure to delight and warm the soul! Made to order with your choice of flavors including garlic butter and Parmesan, butter and salt, or cinnamon honey. Don’t forget to add the fresh made beer cheese!
Swiss Mountain Village
Swiss Mountain Village is offering 10% off a stay of two or more nights during WinterFest. Swiss Mountain Village is a retreat that offers rustic cabin and chalet rentals and timeshares in the heart of the Appalachians.
2324 Flat Top Road
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-295-3373
www.swissmountain.com
Blowing Rock Chamber Previews WinterFest 2017
The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, which organizes WinterFest, has announced highlights of the 19th edition of the annual event, which runs from Thursday, January 26 through Sunday, January 29, 2017.
New for 2017 is a Friday evening Ice Stroll to view all the lighted ice sculptures in front of business in Downtown Blowing Rock after dark. In addition, local restaurants will be offering special comfort foods on the Friday of WinterFest.
Daily events include WinterFeast on Thursday; Cocoa and Canvas and the Ice Stroll on Friday; Polar Bear Plunge, Snowflake Parade, kids activities, comfort food, ice carving demonstrations, WinterTastings and Auction on Saturday; and WinterPaws on Sunday. For more information and updates as they become available, visit blowingrockwinterfest.com.
WinterFest, which has been named a AAA “Top Pick” and a Top 20 Event by Southeastern Tourism Society, is sponsored by Hendrick Northlake Luxury Auto Mall.
Blowing Rock is accessible from anywhere in the region, less than two hours from Charlotte and Greensboro, three hours from Knoxville and Raleigh and five hours from Atlanta and Charleston.
August 2016
For information: Billie Rogers, Events Director
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce
828.295.7851 billie@blowingrock.com
“Flu Shot” Featured Drink at Green Park Inn
Drink Special: The “Flu Shot” – it won’t cure you, but it couldn’t hurt, Slow and Low rock and rye whisky, half and half, grand marnier, fresh nutmeg.
Six Pence Pub Adult S’mores Hot Chocolate
Need a Winter Warm Up? We have a great cold weather drink for WinterFest! It’s S’mores Adult Hot Chocolate. Whipped Marshmallow vodka, Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur and hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbs. Yes, and we have cocoa for the little ones too!
Wendy’s Bread Pudding at The Gamekeeper
You haven’t had bread pudding until you’ve tried Wendy’s Bread and Caramel Pudding. A Gamekeeper staple, it’s full of bourbon and well-made baguettes; laced with crumbled nut topping and chantilly cream. Every morsel leaves you dreamy-eyed and soul satisfied. Be sure to save room for this one! But life is short. Eat it as an appetizer!!
The Gamekeeper Restaurant 3005 Shull’s Mill Road Boone 828.963.7400 Reservations suggested. 