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High Country Info
receives tons of emails asking about listing events that are
scheduled to take place in the areas of Boone, Blowing Rock,
Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Avery, Ashe, Watauga, and Mitchell
County.
We invite you to submit events that you know about to
events@appnet.com. We will verify those of significant importance and list as soon as
possible.
(These events dates were accurate when received, however are
subject to change. These events were posted 03/30/2007) |
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April |
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1-8 |
Blowing Rock Trout Derby - Win cash and prizes for tagged
fish in the small fry division, largest trout caught, and
for winners in age divisions for boys, girls, men and women.
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12-15 |
Blue
Ridge Wine Festival - The second annual Blue Ridge Wine
Festival is held at several different locations around the
Town of Blowing Rock. It includes several activities like
wine tasting, the chef challenge, live music in the Park,
cooking classes, and the first ever Stompers Ball. Call
877-295-7965 |
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Mountain Biking Lenoir Expo - Lenoir Aquatic Center - Lenoir
and other local communities are being given the opportunity
to learn about healthy leisure and recreational behaviors
through offering and creating additional mountain biking
opportunities. Local area businesses such as Luna Cycles and
Magic Cycles will be present and providing instructional
clinics on mountain biking. Participants will also be given
the chance to ride the trails. There is a trail for every
skill level, so everyone is welcome to come. Trails will be
open and riders are welcome to try them out! Call
828-262-2540 for details. |
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April 26-29 |
Merlefest - Wilkes Community College Campus grounds. Eight
or more stages for your outdoor listening pleasure, top
names such as Bella Fleck, Elvis Costello, Sam Bush Band,
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and of course Doc Watson. Call (800)
343-7857 |
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Gurl
& Girl - Laughing with the Legends - 8:00 pm
Hayes Performing Arts Center, Blowing Rock - A rollicking
revue of the 1950's, which includes visits from Lucy, Elvis,
Marilyn Monroe, as well as the music of the times. Call
828-295-9627 |
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May |
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4 |
Tweetsie Opening Day - May 4, 2007 - Tweetsie Railroad,
Blowing Rock - Call 800-526-5740 |
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Downtown Boone Art Crawl - 5:30 p.m. start time - King St.,
Boone - Art lovers of all ages are invited to view beautiful
and local artwork featured at various gallery, merchant and
restaurant locations in the downtown area on the first
Friday of each month. Art in all media and price ranges is
available for sale. Look for downtown signs designating
parking areas on Queen Street and King Street. Call
828-262-4532 for details. |
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5-26 |
Watauga County Farmers' Market - May 5-26, 2007 - Saturdays
8am until sell out - Horn in the West Drive, Boone - Fresh
vegetables, fruits, flowers, crafts, canned goods. Local
vendors. Come early for best selection. Open every Saturday
May-Oct.27, also open Wednesday mornings in June, 20 -
September 12. Call (828) 297-1914 |
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12 |
Lonesome River Band - 8pm - Hayes Performing Arts Center -
One of the most popular and influencial acts acts on the
bluegrass festival and concert circuit since the 1991
release of their breakout CD, Carrying the Tradition. Call
828-295-9627 |
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18-19 |
The
Second City Comedy Tour - 8pm - Hayes Performing Arts Center
- Featuring some of the best sketches, songs and
improvisations from Chicago's legendary comedy theatre, The
Second City's forty-five year history. Call 828-295-9627, |
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19-20 |
Naturalist Weekend - May 19-20, 2007 - Grandfather Mountain,
Linville - Enjoy guided hikes and special presentations on
the birds, wildflowers and nature of Grandfather Mountain.
Included with regular admission. Call 828-733-4326, |
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19 |
Art
in the Park - American Legion Grounds in downtown Blowing
Rock - A juried art and craft show featuring 130 artists.
Call (800) 295-7851 |
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26-27 |
Ramp
Festival - May 26-27, 2007 - Serving time Sat. 12:30-11pm,
Sun. 12:00-4pm, music all afternoon - Jim & Jennie's
Campground, Crossnore, NC - Bluegrass music and dancing. Raw
ramps or fried with potatoes & all the trimmings. Ramps are
a wild, mountain onion, garlic flavored, found only in the
higher elevations of the mountains. For recipes using ramps,
see www.wild-leeks.com. Call (828) 733-2807 (828)733-0682
for details |
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30 |
Moses
Cone: The Denim King - Blowing Rock Stage Company - Based on
the book "A Mansion in the Mountains" by Phillip Noblitt.
Commissioned by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. Written
by Dr. Janet Barton Speer. Music & Lyrics by John Thomas
Oaks - Call 828-295-9627 |
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June |
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Downtown Boone Art Crawl - June 1, 2007 - 5:30 p.m. start
time - King St., Boone - Art lovers of all ages are invited
to view beautiful and local artwork featured at various
gallery, merchant and restaurant locations in the downtown
area on the first Friday of each month. Art in all media and
price ranges is available for sale. Look for downtown signs
designating parking areas on Queen Street and King Street.
Call 828-262-4532 for details. |
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Thomas the Tank Engine visits Tweetsie - June 1-10, 2007 -
Tweetsie Railroad - Advance Tickets Required. Park
Admission: Adults $27, Children 3-12, $19, Prices include $1
processing fee for phone and Internet orders Children 2 &
under Free! Plan to spend the day at Tweetsie Railroad and
take a 25-minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™ and meet
Sir Topham Hatt™. Children and their grown-ups have the
opportunity to ride a train led by Thomas and can enjoy all
the other rides, shows and attractions in the park. Due to
the popularity of Day Out With Thomas, advance tickets are
required for a specific date and time to ride the Thomas the
Tank Engine train. Order online or call toll-free
1-877-TWEETSIE. Call (800) 526-5740 |
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Moses
Cone: The Denim King - June 1-16, 2007 - 8pm - Blowing Rock
Stage Company - Based on the book "A Mansion in the
Mountains" by Phillip Noblitt. Commissioned by the Blue
Ridge Parkway Foundation. Written by Dr. Janet Barton Speer.
Music & Lyrics by John Thomas Oaks - Call 828-295-9627 |
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7-10 |
Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - June 7-10, 2007 - Tate
Show Grounds - American Saddlebred Show. Admission charged.
Call 828-295-4700 |
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15-30 |
Horn
in the West Outdoor Drama - June 15-30, 2007 - 8pm - Horn in
the West grounds - "Horn in the West," the nation's oldest
Revolutionary War drama, brings to life the famous
frontiersman Daniel Boone and the hearty mountain settlers
in their struggle to preserve their freedom during the
turbulent years of the War for Independence. Call (828)
264-2120 |
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Art
in the Park - June 16, 2007 - American Legion Grounds in
Blowing Rock, NC - A juried art and craft show featuring 130
artists. Call (800) 295-7851 |
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22-24 |
Trade
Days and Pow Wow - June 22-24, 2007 - Trade, TN, on the
state line on 421 North, 30 min. from Boone - Native
American dance and pow wow, lots of craft and food vendors,
pioneer America reenactment. Trade is the oldest community
in Tennessee. A trading post was established for Native
Americans and pioneers to have a place to buy and sell their
wares.
Ticket prices for one day are $10 for adults and $5 for
children. For the entire weekend prices are $20 for adults
and $12 for children. These dates and prices are subject to
change. Parade: Saturday, 10:00 AM - Pow Wow: Native Way
Productions presents story-telling, dancing, music,
drumming, and poetry are featured. Ron Colombe (Poetry and
Native American) will be performing. Shows: Kirby's Congress
of Rough Riders, T. J. Hilton the Clown, Javier Alarcon,
Papantla Flyers, Bunji Jumping, Rock Wall by the National
Guard, Petting Zoo (See Links for Contact Information) -
Stage Shows: To Be Announced, Arvel Bird (Master Fiddler and
Native American), Jerry Harmon (Smoky Mountain Gypsy),
Malkuri Performers (Highlands of Ecuador, South America).
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Blood, Sweat and Gears Bicycle Challenge - June 23, 2007 -
Watauga County (starting at Valle Crucis Elementary) -
Registration begins at 6:00 a.m. the day of the race. "It's
a great area for riding, very hilly, but I'd say it's the
best area for training in the whole of the United States."
Lance Armstrong on Boone, NC Cycle Sport (June 1998) |
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83rd
Annual Singing on the Mountain - June 24, 2007 - 8:30am -
Grandfather Mountain - Named a 2007 Top 20 Event by the
Southeast Tourism Society! All-day gospel sing and
fellowship held in MacRae Meadows. Television host, Bible
teacher and Christian recording artist Carroll Roberson will
bring the message. Free admission. The "Singing" grounds are
located on US Highway 221, two miles north of Linville and
one mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway. This event is held
outside of the gates to the Grandfather Mountain travel
attraction. If you want to visit the animal habitats and
Swinging Bridge while you are here, please plan for the
attraction admission of $14 for adults and $6 for children.
- Call (800) 468-7325 |
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July |
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48th
Annual Pig Roast and Firework Celebration - July 1, 2007 -
Beech Mountain - One of the High Country's premier
Independence Day celebrations. The Town of Beech Mountain ,
the Beech Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, and the Beech
Mtn Chamber of Commerce host this event. After years of
perfecting the seasonings and charcoal blends, our barbeque
is arguably the best in the High Country. Enjoy music while
dining outdoors (weather permitting, of course). And at
dark, enjoy one of the best fireworks displays in the high
country. Children's activity corner begins at 3:30. Serving
at 5 PM and fireworks at dark. Tickets can be purchased in
advance at the Beech Mtn Chamber of Commerce, Fred's General
Mercantile, or they may be purchased at the gate. Tickets
are $12 per person and $6.00 for children 10 and under. Call
the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce at (828) 387-9283 for
additional details. |
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1-30 |
Appalachian Summer Festival Series - July 1-30, 2007 - A
month-long spectacular celebration of music, dance, theatre,
and visual arts. Selected a Top 20 Event in the Southeast by
the Southeast Tourism Society. Call 800-841-2787 |
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84th
Annual Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Hunter-Jumper -
July 1-5, 2007 - Tate Show Grounds - The Blowing Rock
Charity Horse Show is recognized as the oldest continuous
horse show in America. Admission $5.00 per person. Call
(828) 295-4700 |
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1-31 |
Horn
in the West Outdoor Drama - July 1-31, 2007 - 8pm - Horn in
the West grounds - "Horn in the West," the nation's oldest
Revolutionary War drama, brings to life the famous
frontiersman Daniel Boone and the hearty mountain settlers
in their struggle to preserve their freedom during the
turbulent years of the War for Independence. Call (828)
264-2120 |
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4 |
Fireworks Extravaganza at Tweetsie Railroad - July 4, 2007 -
Dark (approx. 9:30) - Blowing Rock, NC - (Parking fee of $5
per vehicle for this event; No charge for Golden Rail Season
Pass holders, or with day pass). Southern Sideboard
Cafeteria will be serving BBQ chicken, hotdogs, side items
and ice cold watermelon across Highway 321 from Tweetsie
beginning at 3:00 p.m. until the fireworks begin. So, forget
the picnic basket and let Southern Sideboard do the cooking!
Call 800-526-5740 |
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Grandfather Mountain Highland Games - July 12-15, 2007 -
Grandfather Mountain - Brawny athletes, delicate dancers,
noisy bagpipe band parades, rocking Celtic music and a
spectacular highland setting makes this colorful celebration
of Scottish culture the best highland games in America.
Admission charged. Call (800) 468-7325 |
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The
Bear - July 12, 2007 - Grandfather Mountain - A five-mile
road race that climbs 1,568 feet in elevation from Linville
to the summit of Grandfather Mountain. Part of Highland
Games. Admission charged. Call (800) 468-7325 |
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Music
'n Sugar Grove - July 13-14, 2007 - Old Cove Creek High
School, off Hwy 321 in Sugar Grove, NC - The MusicFest in
Sugar Grove has become a favorite of Bluegrass, Old Time,
Blues, and "Americana" music lovers. Call (828) 297-2200
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Art
in the Park - July 21, 2007 - American Legion Grounds in
Blowing Rock, NC - A juried art and craft show featuring 130
artists. Call (800) 295-7851 |
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Tater
Hill Paragliding Open - July 29-4, 2007 - For more
information, visit
www.flytaterhill.com . Tater Hill is positioned
overlooking U.S. 421 between Boone and the TN state line. |
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August |
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1-11 |
Horn
in the West Outdoor Drama - August 1-11, 2007 - 8pm - Horn
in the West grounds - "Horn in the West," the nation's
oldest Revolutionary War drama, brings to life the famous
frontiersman Daniel Boone and the hearty mountain settlers
in their struggle to preserve their freedom during the
turbulent years of the War for Independence. Call (828)
264-2120 |
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Art
in the Park - August 18, 2007 - American Legion Grounds in
Blowing Rock, NC - A juried art and craft show featuring 130
artists. Call (800) 295-7851 |
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25-26 |
Banner Elk Fine Arts & Mastercrafts Festival - August 25-26,
2007 - At the old Cannon Hospital grounds on NC 184 -
Internationally and nationally known artists gather for this
unique one-a-kind handcrafted juried festival. Call
828-898-5605 |
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September |
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8-9 |
6th
Annual Boone Bluegrass Fest - September 8-9, 2007 - 9:00 am
- 10:00pm - High Country Fairgrounds, Boone - Gates open at
9 AM, show begins at 10:30. Presented by the Lost Ridge
Productions. Free camping with advance ticket purchase
(sorry, no hookups). Great food, arts, crafts, instruments.
This is a family event! No alcohol, no coolers in concert
area. Bring your lawn chairs and blanket. Call (828)262-1188
or 866-262-1188 Ronnie or JoAnn Moretz for details. |
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Art
in the Park - September 8, 2007 - American Legion Grounds in
Blowing Rock, NC - A juried art and craft show featuring 130
artists. Call (800) 295-7851, |
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Bridge to Bridge Incredible Bike Challenge - September 16,
2007 - Lenior to Grandfather Mountain - 100 miles of pure
hill! This bike ride departs the Lenoir Mall and makes its
way uphill to the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Registration
fee. Due to construction on HWY 321, route changes are
anticipated. Call 828-726-0616 |
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October |
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Autumn at Oz - October 6-7, 2007 - Beech Mountain - Annual
event. Walk the Yellow Brick Road and meet your favorite Oz
characters. Dorothy, Tin Man, Lion, Scarecrow, Witches, the
Wizard, Munchkins…They're all there. Visit Auntie Em's farm
and hide from the tornado in the basement. Lots of fun.
Food, music, hay rides, and memorabilia. Call 800-438-7500 |
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2nd
Annual Watauga Lake Triathlon - October 6, 2007 - 9 a.m. -
Sugar Grove Baptist Church, Butler, TN (directly across from
Pioneer Landing Marina) - 1000 meter swim, 35 kilometer
bike, 8 kilometer run. Registration is $45 individual, $60
race day, $60 relay. USAT sanctioned. Door prizes, awards
and BBQ dinner to follow! To register or for more info,
visit
http://www.wataugalaketriathlon.com |
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Art
in the Park - October 6, 2007 - American Legion Grounds in
Blowing Rock, NC - A juried art and craft show featuring 130
artists. Call (800) 295-7851 |
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Festival of the Frescoes - October 13, 2007 - Glendale
Springs, NC - Holy Trinity Church is the location of this
annual all-day festival. Crafts and food vendors. If you
haven't viewed artist Ben Long's frescoes, you're in for a
treat! Also visit
http://www.benlongfrescotrail.org/travel.html |
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Valle
Country Fair - Valle Country Fair - October 20, 2007 - Valle
Crucis - Annual event held on the grounds next to the Valle
Crucis Conference Center and Holy Cross Episcopal Church.
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30th
Annual Woolly Worm Festival - 30th Annual Woolly Worm
Festival - October 20-21, 2007 - Banner Elk, NC - Woolly
Worms are the feature attraction at Banner Elk's annual
Woolly Worm Festival, when the caterpillars are raced upward
on lanes of string in a chase for prize money and public
acclaim. The champion woolly worm is examined by festival
forecasters who pronounces an official forecast for winter
based upon the particular coloration of the victorious
caterpillar. Food, Crafts, fun for everyone! Call (800)
972-2183 |
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Haunted Horn - Haunted Horn - October 27-31, 2007 - Horn in
the West grounds, Boone - Walk the spooky, haunted trails at
Horn in the West! Admission. Young visitors may instead
choose trick-or-treating at the Hickory Ridge Homestead
Museum cabins, greeted by costumed "pioneers." Call
828-264-2120, or click here for details. |
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November |
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West
Jefferson Holiday Parade - Noon to 2:00 - downtown West
Jefferson, Ashe County - Charming downtown holiday parade in
the quaint village of West Jefferson. Merchant specials and
holiday features, many galleries and specialty boutiques
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Choose and Cut Festival begins - November 16-30, 2007 -
through Christmas Eve - Watauga County - Visit our festival
website at
www.ChooseandCutFestival.com ! You'll find links to all
the local tree farms as well as a link to their website and
maps,
http://www.watauganurserymen.org - Call
800-852-9506 |
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Beech
Mountain Sledding Hill Open - November 16-30, 2007 - through
Christmas Eve |
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Chetola Festival of Lights - November 23-30, 2007 - until
the end of January - Chetola Resort, Blowing Rock -
Fantastic display of holiday lights! |
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Christmas in the Park and Lighting of the Town - November
23, 2007 - 5:00 p.m. - Blowing Rock Main Street - Experience
the charm of a small town Christmas celebration, complete
with hayrides and hot chocolate. Call 828-295-7851 |
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Thanksgiving Turkey Treat Weekend - November 23-25, 2007 -
Sugar Mountain Resort - The first big weekend celebration of
the ski season. Call 800-898-4521 |
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Horse-and-Carriage Rides at Chetola - November 23-24, 2007 -
5 - 9 p.m. - Chetola Lake, Blowing Rock - Travel back in
time to an early 1900s estate and a romantic winter ride.
Call 800-243-8652 |
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Blowing Rock Christmas Parade - November 24, 2007 - 2 p.m. -
Main Street, Blowing Rock - Call 828-295-7851 |
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December |
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Boone
Holiday Parade - December 1, 2007 - 1:00 pm - King Street,
Downtown Boone - Call 828-262-4532 for details. |
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Appalachian Ski Mountain Anniversary Weekend - December 1-2,
2007 - Day session only - Off US 321 between Boone and
Blowing Rock - Join in the celebration and save a bundle on
your lift ticket. Appalachian Ski Mountain is rolling back
lift ticket prices to their 1962 amount! Call 800-322-2373 |
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Beech
Mountain Sledding Hill Open - December 1-31, 2007 - Beech
Mountain Town Hall - Weather-permitting, the sledding hill
is open, with machine-made snow always available! Reserved
for younger children please. Call 898-387-9283 |
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SugarFest - December 15-16, 2007 - Sugar Mountain Resort -
Everything from years past is back including equipment
demos, a fashion show, giveaways, bluegrass music by Boss
Hawg, fireworks, the Edge of the World/Burton Rail Jam
snowboard competition and more. The Extreme Ski/Snowboard
Makeover will debut during SugarFest. Two lucky winners will
receive everything from goggles and equipment to lift
tickets, even free accommodations for the weekend. Call
828-898-4521 |
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Outdoor Christmas Eve Celebration at Beech Mountain -
December 24, 2007 - 4:00 p.m. Village Square at Ski Beech -
Holiday recitations and caroling. Bundle up for this sweet
outdoor observance. |
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New
Year's Eve Torchlight Skiing and Fireworks - December 31,
2007 - Appalachian Ski Mountain, off Hwy. 321 in Blowing
Rock - Torchlight skiing parade just after the night skiing
session, fireworks at midnight, and ice skating from 10 p.m.
Breakfast available during the festivities. Call for more
information - Call 800-322-2373 |
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New
Year's Celebration Mountain Style - December 31, 2007 -
Sugar Mountain Resort - A New Year's Celebration Mountain
Style. The New Years Celebration will include night skiing
until 10 pm (lift ticket required). The general public is
invited, free of charge; to the torch light parade and
fireworks at midnight. A fee as well as reservations for the
indoor festivities are required and should be made as early
as possible by calling 828-898-4521 x233. We do sell out so
make your reservations early! You can email for reservations
to the PARTY ONLY at BCGSUGAR@skybest.com For general
information: info@skisugar.com - Call 828-898-4521 for
details. |
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