08/15/2025 to 08/16/2025
The town of Boone, along with the Jones House Cultural Center, honors the late WNC musical legend with two days of celebration. A staple of this mountainous region, Doc Watson Day has been going strong since 2011, with plenty of fans settling on the Jones House lawn for a Friday free outdoor concert performed by the seven-time Grammy winner’s musically inclined followers. Expect entertainment from The Wilder Flower, the Asheville Mountain Boys, and more. On Saturday, the Appalachian Theatre will host a ticketed show on the historic Doc Watson Stage. » Jones House, 604 West King St.; Friday, 5 p.m.; free.; (828) 268-6280; www.joneshouse.org