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January 27, 2022 – Concerns over COVID-19 safety and extreme weather forecasted for Saturday, January 29 have led to the cancelation of the 2022 Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Resort. As the centerpiece of the annual Blowing Rock WinterFest, the Polar Bear Plunge has often taken place in very cold temperatures, but potential for some Read MoreRead More »

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: Taking The Plunge: WinterFest in Blowing RockRead More »

Exciting new highlight – Ice Skating in Memorial Park BLOWING ROCK, N.C. (November 2017) – The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, which organizes WinterFest, has announced highlights of the 20th edition of the annual event, which runs from Thursday, January 25 through Sunday, January 28, 2018. “For 20 years, Blowing Rock WinterFest has been a tradition Read MoreRead More »

We have included several high resolution photos as well as the official logo for editorial use (only). If you would like additional photos or something specific, please contact Charles Hardin – hardince@blowingrock.com. Please attribute all photos “photo courtesy of Blowing Rock WinterFest.” Click on image below to view high res image. Right click on the Read MoreRead More »