01/26/2023 to 01/29/2023
2023 marks the 25th year for Blowing Rock’s annual Winter festival. Local shops stay open late and restaurants feature specialty dishes and cocktails. Meander through holiday light shows, peruse the ice sculptures that line the streets, take part in wine seminars, compete in the ducky derby or ax throwing competitions, and enjoy a beer on the lawn at a pop up beer garden. There will be hayrides, oyster roasts, a charcuterie workshop, and live jazz in the evenings with Charlie Ellis. » Downtown Blowing Rock; Thursday-Sunday, times vary; (828) 295-7851; www.blowingrockwinterfest.com