06/14/2024 to 06/15/2024
This relatively-new cultural phenomenon is celebrating its third anniversary. Mark Freed, cultural resources director for the town, says the festival gets its name from, “an endearing term used by people who spend time in Boone, move away, but return to live or visit regularly—‘booneranging’ back to the place we love.” Visitors can expect multiple stages of live performances across an array of musical genres, along with food, beer, a kids’ zone, and after-parties. Headliners include The Nude Party, Melissa Reaves, and Empire Strikes Brass, among many others. » Downtown Boone; Friday 5:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.; free; www.boonerangfest.com