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High Country 2008 Events


 

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January 08

 
All Year Free Hiking on Beech Mountain- Ten trails for hiking and X-Country Biking - Hiking maps available at the Beech Mtn. Chamber of Commerce
www.hikebeechmountain.com
Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
January 19th Guided Winter Hike on Beech - Smoketree Trail.  Meet at trailhead or at Fred's at 8:45 AM  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
 

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February 08

 
All Year Free Hiking on Beech Mountain- Ten trails for hiking and X-Country Biking - Hiking maps available at the Beech Mtn. Chamber of Commerce  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
February 16th Guided Winter Hike on Beech - Upper Pond Creek Trail.  Meet at Tamarack Road trailhead or at Fred's 8:45 AM
www.hikebeechmountain.com
Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
 

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March 08

 
All Year Free Hiking on Beech Mountain- Ten trails for hiking and X-Country Biking - Hiking maps available at the Beech Mtn. Chamber of Commerce  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
March 15th Mike Cross performs at the Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
March 20th The Appalachian State University Gospel Choir performs at the Hayes. Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
March 21st Anthony Zerbestars in It's All Done With Mirrors, about the world of e.e.cummings, at the Hayes. Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
March 22nd Beech Mountain Pancake Breakfast & Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Breakfast at 8:30 AM and Easter Egg Hunt at 9:00 AM Buckeye Recreation Center
828-387-3003
 

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April 08

 
All Year Free Hiking on Beech Mountain- Ten trails for hiking and X-Country Biking - Hiking maps available at the Beech Mtn. Chamber of Commerce  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
April 2nd - 6th Swing:  The Musical presented by the Lees-McRae Division of Performing Arts Banner Elk
828-898-8709
April 3rd - 6th ASU Opera:  Street Scene, Music by Kurt Weill, Lyrics by Langston Hughes, Book by Elmer Rice, performed at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
April 8th Guided Hike on Beech - Wild Iris Loop Trail.  1.6 mile loop with moderate difficulty.    Meet at  trailhead or at Fred's 8:45 AM
www.hikebeechmountain.com
Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
April 9th Appalachian State University Jazz Ensemble I & II at the Hayes. Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
April 10th Cat on a Hot Tin Roof performed by the Montana Repertory Theatre at Appalachian State University Boone
800-841-2787
April 10th Blue Ridge Wine Festival Blowing Rock
828-295-7851
April 11th Cashore Marionettes, the art of puppetry at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-2787
April 13th Kathy & Gregg Gelb, presented by the Blowing Rock Jazz Society, at Meadowbrook Inn Blowing Rock
828-295-4300
April 16th Philharmonic Wind Quintet of New York performs at ASU. Boone
800-841-2787
April 19th Satchmo!, a tribute to legendary Louis Armstrong, at the Hayes. Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
April 20th The Male Intellect:  An Oxymoron? a one-man show by Robert Dubac, at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
April 24th - 27th Student Directed One Acts presented by the Lees-McRae Division of Performing Arts Banner Elk
828-898-8709
April 24th - 27th Merlefest, the renowned Bluegrass and Country music festival Wilkes Comm. College
800-343-7857
April 25th Fred Garbo Inflatable Theatre, at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
 

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May 08

 
All Year Free Hiking on Beech Mountain- Ten trails for hiking and X-Country Biking - Hiking maps available at the Beech Mtn. Chamber of Commerce  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
May 2nd Tweetsie Railroad opens for the season. 800-526-5740
May 6th Guided Hike on Beech - Westerly Hills Trail.  4.5 mile trail with moderate difficulty.    Meet at  trailhead or at Fred's 8:45 AM
www.hikebeechmountain.com
Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
May 10th Maestros Unleashed! presents Pizazz! American Style at the Hayes. Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
May 17th Beech Mountain Bike Rides, led by Beech Mountain riders Gil Adams & Rory Ellington - Route #1 "Around the Block", 7.55 miles.   Meet at Beech Mountain Visitors Center adjacent to Town Hall at 10:30 AM.  www.bikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
828-387-3003
May 17th Art in the Park, juried arts & crafts show Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
May 17th Lonesome River Band at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
May 17th & 18th Grandfather Mountain's Naturalist's Weekend, programs and guided walks Grandfather Mountain
800-468-7325
May 23rd - June 8th 8-Track:  The Sound of the 70's a musical journey through the decade presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company at the Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
May 30th - June 8th Thomas the Tank Engine at Tweetsie Railroad 800-526-5740
 

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June 08

 
All Year Free Hiking on Beech Mountain- Ten trails for hiking and X-Country Biking - Hiking maps available at the Beech Mtn. Chamber of Commerce  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
June 1st Glenn Bolick, old-time bluegrass on guitar and banjo, at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
June 3rd Guided Hike on Beech - Upper & Lower Pond Creek Trail.  2.0 mile easy to moderate trail.  Meet at Tamarack Road  trailhead or at Fred's 8:45 AM  www.hikebeechmountain.com  Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
June 7th First Annual "A COOL 5", a five-mile run and accompanying fun run.  The race course will be above 5000 feet in elevation, providing scenic vistas for those "in the running."
www.acool5.com
Buckeye Rec Center
Beech Mountain
828-387-3003
June 12th - 15th Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Saddlebred one of the oldest horse show events in the country Tate Show Grounds
828-295-4700
June 13th - 22nd The Immigrant, the true story of two Eastern European Jews who migrated to a small Texas town in 1909 - presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
June 14th Art in the Park, juried arts & crafts show Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
June 17th Guided Hike on Beech - Beech Creek Bog.  1.8 mile moderate trail.  Meet at the trailhead at the end of Sawmill Branch Road or at Fred's 8:45 AM  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
June 19th - 22nd Southern Voices 2008:  "Storied, Poems, and Humor Celebrating the South" presented by Lees-McRae Summer Theatre - in the Pinnacle Room:  2nd Stage Banner Elk
828-898-8709
June 21st High Country Community Yard Sale Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
June 21st Beech Mountain Bike Rides, led by Beech Mountain riders Gil Adams & Rory Ellington - Route #3 "Buckeye Lake / St. Andrews Loop", 13.94 miles.   Meet at Beech Mountain Visitors Center adjacent to Town Hall at 10:30 AM.  www.bikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
828-387-3003
June 22nd 84th Singing on the Mountain, all-day gospel singing Grandfather Mountain
800-468-7325
June 27 - July 12th Leading Ladies, a new comedy about two English Shakespearean actors try pull of a scam in the Amish country! - presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
June 28th Kiddo Fishing Derby at Lake Coffey - open to children ages 4 to 12 Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
June 28th Blood, Sweat and Gears - a demanding cycling route which showcases a number of mountain communities - a fundraiser for the Watauga Chapter of the American Red Cross Valle Crucis - Start
828-264-8226
June 28th Children's Show:  You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown presented by Lees-McRae Summer Theatre - in the Pinnacle Room:  2nd Stage Banner Elk
828-898-8709
June 28th Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder perform at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
June 29th & 30th A Chorus Line presented by Lees-McRae Summer Theatre - on the Main Stage Banner Elk
828-898-8709
June 29th Broyhill Chamber Ensemble performs at ASU. Boone
800-841-2787
 

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July 08

 
All Year Free Hiking on Beech Mountain- Ten trails for hiking and X-Country Biking - Hiking maps available at the Beech Mtn. Chamber of Commerce  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
July 1st Guided Hike on Beech - Grassy Gap Creek Trail.  2.0 mile trail with easy to moderate difficulty.    Meet at Hawthorn Road trailhead or at Fred's 8:45 AM
www.hikebeechmountain.com
Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
July 1st Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Pops perform at ASU. Boone
800-841-2787
July 2nd Broyhill Chamber Ensemble perform at ASU. Boone
800-841-2787
July 2nd - July 6th A Chorus Line presented by Lees-McRae Summer Theatre - on the Main Stage Banner Elk
828-898-8709
July 3rd 3rd Annual "Decorate Your Mailbox" Contest Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
July 5th 47th Annual Roasting of the Hog and Fireworks Display - one of the High Country's premier Independence Day celebrations Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
July 5th Children's Show:  You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown presented by Lees-McRae Summer Theatre - in the Pinnacle Room:  2nd Stage Banner Elk
828-898-8709
July 5th Reduced Shakespeare Company: "The Complete History of America (Abridged)" performed at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 6th Don't Hug Me presented by Lees-McRae Summer Theatre - in the Pinnacle Room:  2nd Stage Banner Elk
828-898-8709
July 6th Eastern Philharmonic Orchestra:  David Lockington, conductor; Midori, violin, performing at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 7th Broyhill Chamber Ensemble performing at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 8th Aspen Santa Fe Ballet performing at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 9th Patagonia's Wild & Scenic Film Series at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 10th - 13th Grandfather Mountain's 53rd Annual Highland Games - the annual gathering of Scottish Clans; submerse yourself in Gaelic culture Grandfather Mountain
800-468-7325
July 10th Phoebe Snow in concert at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 13th Summer Sunday Concert at Fred's  - Joe Shannon & The Mountainhome All Stars - Direct  from the Mountainhome Music Series of Concerts, traditional bluegrass, dulcimer and acoustic music performed by award winning musicians.  6:30 PM, weather permitting. Beech Mountain
828-387-4838
July 13th Patagonia's Wild & Scenic Film Series: Children's Features at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 15th Guided Hike on Beech - Red Fox / Arrowhead Loop Trail.  1.6 mile trail with easy to moderate difficulty.    Meet at trailhead or at Fred's 8:45 AM   www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
July 16th Broyhill Chamber Ensemble performs at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 18th - 24th Little Shop of Horrors presented by Lees-McRae Summer Theatre - on the Main Stage Banner Elk
828-898-8709
July 18th - August 3rd Peter Pan - the musical presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
July 18th Doug Varone and Dancers at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 19th Art in the Park, juried arts & crafts show Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
July 19th BJ's Annual Dog Show on Beech Mountain Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
July 19th Beech Mountain Bike Rides, led by Beech Mountain riders Gil Adams & Rory Ellington - Routes #1,2,3 - includes St. Andrews Loop, approximately 15 miles.   Meet at Beech Mountain Visitors Center adjacent to Town Hall at 10:30 AM.  www.bikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
828-387-3003
July 19th Dancing in the Streets at Town Hall Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
July 19th Children's Show:  You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown presented by Lees-McRae Summer Theatre - in the Pinnacle Room:  2nd Stage Banner Elk
828-898-8709
July 19th Judy Collins in concert at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 20th Summer Sunday Concert at Fred's - The Cockman Family, Gospel & Bluegrass by the High Country's favorite family group.  6:30 PM, weather permitting. Beech Mountain
828-387-4838
July 20th Eastern Philharmonic Orchestra:  Gerard Schwarz, conductor; Andre Watts, piano, perform at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 21stt The Lascivious Biddies, NYC-based female pop quartet, at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
July 21st Broyhill Chamber Ensemble performs at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 23rd The World Famous Count Basie Orchestra performs at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 24th & 25th Doubt, a Triad Stage Production at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 26th The Charlie Daniels Band performs at ASU Boone
800-841-2787
July 27th Summer Sunday Concert at Fred's - Amantha Mill with Rebecca Eggers Grider, A plethora of great Bluegrass and Country music by accomplished local musicians.  6:30 PM, weather permitting. Beech Mountain
828-387-4838
July 30th - August 3rd Blowing Rock Charity Horseshow - Hunter Jumper I - a Blowing Rock tradition since 1923 Tate Show Grounds
828-295-4700
 

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August 08

 
All Year Free Hiking on Beech Mountain- Ten trails for hiking and X-Country Biking - Hiking maps available at the Beech Mtn. Chamber of Commerce  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
August 1st - 7th Oklahoma! presented by Lees-McRae Summer Theatre - on the Main Stage Banner Elk
828-898-8709
August 2nd 27th Annual Crafts on the Green - come enjoy the crafts people and live music Fred's General Mercantile
828-387-4838
August 2nd Fireman's Fundraiser Gala Ball Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
August 2nd & 3rd Riders in the Sky, shows of Western Harmony and comedy at Tweetsie Railroad 800-526-5740
August 3rd Summer Sunday Concert at Fred's - Strictly Clean & Decent, traditional Irish and American Folk Music by a great trio.  6:30 PM, weather permitting. Beech Mountain
828-387-4838
August 5th Guided Hike on Beech - Smoketree Trail.  2.0 mile loop of easy to moderate difficulty.    Meet at trailhead or at Fred's 8:45 AM
www.hikebeechmountain.com
Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
August 6th - 10th Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Hunter Jumper II Tate Show Grounds
828-295-4700
August 10th Summer Sunday Concert at Fred's - Watauga Community Band, Pops, Marches, Show Tunes and Old Time favorites performed by local folks of all ages having fun.  6:30 PM, weather permitting. Beech Mountain
828-387-4838
August 15th - 24th Rumors by Neil Simon, upper-crust New Yorkers try to conceal an evening's crazy events from the police and the media.  Presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company at the Hayes. Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
August 16th Beech Mountain Bike Rides, led by Beech Mountain riders Gil Adams & Rory Ellington - Route #4 "Pinnacle Ridge Loop", 7.94 miles.   Meet at Beech Mountain Visitors Center adjacent to Town Hall at 10:30 AM.  www.bikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
828-387-3003
August 16th Annual Barn Dance at the Buckeye Lake Recreation Center Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
August 19th Guided Hike on Beech - Falls Trail / Wild Iris Trail  3.2 mile trail of  easy to moderate difficulty.    Meet at trailhead or at Fred's 8:45 AM  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
August 19th An Evening with Groucho, Frank Ferrante's one-man comedy, at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
August 20th O'Reilly 200 & Hooters Pro Cup 150 Bristol Motor Speedway
423-989-6942
August 22nd Food City 250 Bristol Motor Speedway
423-989-6942
August 23rd Sharpie 500 Bristol Motor Speedway
423-989-6942
August 29th - September 14th Backwards in High Heels - The Ginger Musical, all about Ginger Rogers of course - presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company and performed at the Hayes. Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
August 30th Dancing in the Streets at Town Hall Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
August 31st 6th Annual Mile High Kite Festival - kite building and decorating clinics as well as kite clubs from the region Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
 

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September 08

 
All Year Free Hiking on Beech Mountain- Ten trails for hiking and X-Country Biking - Hiking maps available at the Beech Mtn. Chamber of Commerce  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
September 2nd Guided Hike on Beech - Upper & Lower Pond Creek Trail.  2.0 mile easy to moderate trail.  Meet at Tamarack Road trailhead or at Fred's 8:45 AM  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
September 6th High Country Bluegrass Festival Boone
828-733-8060
September 13th Art in the Park, juried arts & crafts show Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
September 19th & 20th Second City:  Greatest Hits, Chicago's famed improvisational sketch comedy troupe, at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
September 20th Beech Mountain Bike Rides, led by Beech Mountain riders Gil Adams & Rory Ellington - Route #2 "St. Andrews Loop", 7.94 miles.   Meet at Beech Mountain Visitors Center adjacent to Town Hall at 10:30 AM.  www.bikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
828-387-3003
September 21st Linda Lavin in Songs and Confessions of a Former Waitress, the star of TV's Alice recalls her roots in theater, at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
September 27th Richmond Ballet performs at the Hayes. Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
 

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October 08

 
All Year Free Hiking on Beech Mountain- Ten trails for hiking and X-Country Biking - Hiking maps available at the Beech Mtn. Chamber of Commerce  www.hikebeechmountain.com Beech Mountain
800-438-7325
October 3rd - 12th The Tempest, William Shakespeare's last play presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company and performed at the Hayes Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
October 3rd - November 1st Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train - safe, scary fun for the whole family.  Friday & Saturday nights only 800-526-5740
October 4th Art in the Park, juried arts & crafts show Blowing Rock
828-295-9627
October 4th - 5th Autumn at Oz Party - a real treat for the entire