Join us at Green Park Inn in the beautiful Garden Room for the highly anticipated WinterFeast! Once finished with dinner, head on over for dessert and a cocktail in the Library/ Tea Room. This popular local restaurant showcase gives guests the opportunity to try all different kinds of delicious food! Two seating times will be […]
Close to 30,000 illuminations light up the lakeside at Chetola beginning at dusk each evening! As you stroll around Chetola Lake, view glittering ice skaters, a colorful train, Rudolph’s “Holiday Catch”, and much more. The Festival of Lights is free and open to the public nightly. Park and walk around Chetola Lake, sipping on hot […]
Square Dance: Learn the steps from 6 to 6:30 and then dance the night away! Blowing Rock Art and History Museum will be hosting a special Winterfest Square Dance! Presented by BRAHM and Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music. The dance will take place in the Wilson Education Center at BRAHM. If you have […]
Take the “brrrr” out of the chill and come to the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM). Admission to the museum is FREE! Stop in, warm up, and tour the exhibits with one of our docents. You’ll be glad you did! The museum is open from 11am to 5pm.
Hosted by the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by Konstantin Gorbatov’s A Winter’s Day. Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvasses, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. Our trained instructor will lead you step by step. Wine, beer […]
Stroll through Blowing Rock and see all the gorgeous ice sculptures! Artisan Ice Sculptures is one of only five Master Ice Carvers in the United States. Ice sculptures will be on display in front of businesses in town. Creativity abounds with our sculptures! Spend some time in the shops and businesses while you enjoy the […]
Jazz at WinterFest is back! Join us for an evening of Jazz at the Historic Green Park Inn. Start the evening by relaxing to the sounds of Charlie Ellis and Company playing in our lobby from 4:00pm to 6:30pm (no charge). Then dine with us in the Chestnut Grille where seating begins at 6:00pm with […]
Sponsored by ERX and The Blowing Rock Watch fearless contenders take the Plunge. The Polar Bear Plunge in Chetola Lake is one of the highlights at WinterFest. Chetola starts cutting through the layer of ice well in advance so Plungers can feel the full impact! Judges will award the famous […]
Hosted by the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by Konstantin Gorbatov’s A Winter’s Day. Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvasses, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. Our trained instructor will lead you step by step. Wine, beer […]
Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Blowing Rock This year the Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge is taking place at the Blowing Rock School Gym! Participating restaurants will be serving their special chili on Saturday, January 27th and donating a portion of the proceeds to local nonprofits! Think you have the best chili? Get in on […]
