09/17/2026
⭐️ September 17–19 | All Day
Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival @ Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
Watch artists capture the beauty of Blowing Rock in the open air.
⭐️ September 17 | 6-9PM
Thursday Jazz Jam @ Fizz Ed
Settle in for an evening of live jazz in downtown Boone.
⭐️ September 17 | 5-6:15PM
Capturing Fall to Winter Landscape @ Watauga County Library
Learn how to capture the changing High Country landscape as summer gives way to fall and winter.
⭐️ September 18–20 | All Day
Autumn at Oz @ Land of Oz
Follow the yellow brick road through this one-of-a-kind fall experience at the top of Beech Mountain.
⭐️ September 18 | 8PM
Inspired by Art & Sacred Spaces @ Schaefer Center
Hear Appalachian State’s Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble perform a program inspired by art and iconic spaces.
⭐️ September 18 | 5:30-8:30PM
The Lucky Strikes @ Town Tavern – Banner Elk
Kick off the weekend with live music from The Lucky Strikes in downtown Banner Elk.
⭐️ September 19 | 8AM-12PM
Watauga Farmers’ Market @ Horn in the West
Shop local produce, flowers, baked goods, crafts, and more from High Country farmers and makers.
⭐️ September 19 | 10AM-5PM
Local Artists’ Pop Up Market @ Todd Mercantile
Browse locally made art and handmade goods while spending the day in charming downtown Todd.
⭐️ September 19 | 11AM-2PM
Militia Muster @ Hickory Ridge History Museum
Step back in time with living-history demonstrations and a look at life in the North Carolina backcountry.
⭐️ September 19 | 6PM
Appalachian State vs. Charlotte @ Kidd Brewer Stadium
Cheer on the Mountaineers as App State takes on Charlotte at The Rock.
⭐️ September 19 | 6-7PM
Storytime with a Ranger @ Elk K**b State Park
Bring the little ones for a ranger-led storytime surrounded by the beauty of Elk K**b State Park.
⭐️ September 20 | 2-5PM
Scott McKinney @ Mill Camp Wines & Ciders
Wind down the weekend with live music, local wine and cider, and mountain views.