Friday & Saturday, August 30th and 31st 2019
Blue Ridge Theater & Event Center
9331 NC Hwy 16 S
West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694
irst annual Blue Ridge BBQ and Brew festival! Loads of breweries, wineries, and distilleries to choose from, along with some of the greatest BBQ around!
For more info click here.
We are located about 16 min from Blue Ridge Theater & Event Center, Click here for directions.
Saturday, September 1st, 2019 at 12:00 PM – 6 PM
River House Inn & Restaurant
1896 Old Field Creek Rd
Grassy Creek, North Carolina 28631
Dance in a mountain meadow by a sparkling river to World-Class Blues! A celebration of music and natural splendor near West Jefferson, NC. Our State Magazine: “New River Blues Festival: One of the Top Ten Ways To Spend Labor Day”! We’re bringing authentic Blues to rural Appalachia. Our Artist Roster, advanced discount tickets, and all info is here.
We are located about 20 min from River House Inn & Restaurant, Click here for directions.
2019 Home Football Schedule for Appalachian State University.
August 31st, 2019 at 3:30 pm vs E. Tennessee University
September 7th, 2019 at 3:30 pm vs Charlotte 49ers
September 28th, 2019 at 3:30 pm vs Coastal Carolina (Family Weekend)
October 19th, 2019 at 3:30 pm vs ULM (Homecoming)
October 31st, 2019 at 8:00 pm vs Georgia Southern (Black Thursday)
November 23rd, 2019 at 2:30 pm vs Texas State (Senior Day/Heroes Day)
You can view the full schedule here
Nation’s Inn is located approximately 40 minutes from Kidd Brewer Stadium in quiet West Jefferson, North Carolina.
Click here for directions from Nations Inn to Appalachian State University, note due to road construction on US 221 we suggest you take the 2nd Route utilizing NC-194 to avoid the road construction.
Saturday, September 5th thru 7th, 2019
Blue Bear Mtn. Campground
196 Blue Bear Mountain Rd.
Todd, NC 28684
Featuring: Featuring: Accoustic Syndicate – Trongone – The Reckoning – Tim Carter Band – The Tan & Sober Gentlemen – Cain Mill Road – Ross Sermons – Handlebar Betty – Melissa Reaves – Turpentine Shine – The Lost Ridge Band – Mason Jar Confessions – Roscoe Rose – and More!
Click here for ticket information.
We are located a little less than half an hour from Blue Bear Mountain Campground, Click here for directions.
The Blue Ridge Relay (BRR), which is one of the longest running relay races in the United States, takes place in the picturesque Blue Ridge and Black Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. BRR consists of maximum 12 person (4 person minimum) teams that rotate through 36 transition areas as they cover the approximate 208 mile distance of the race. Each relay team member runs 3 legs of varying lengths and difficulty and will cover an average total distance of ~16.6 miles. The runners rotate in a set order once the race begins and will be obligated to follow this rotation until the final runner finishes in Asheville, North Carolina!
BRR starts in Grayson Highlands State Park, VA at an elevation of 4920′, near the base of Mount Rogers (5729′), the highest peak in Virginia. The course primarily follows scenic, country roads as it winds its way through North Carolina’s High Country to the finish in Asheville. The course features some of the region’s most spectacular scenery including the balds of Grayson Highlands State Park, the New River, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain (5964′) and the Toe and Cane Rivers.
We are less than 40 minutes from Grayson Highlands Park, Click here for directions.
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 8 AM – 5 PM
Downtown North Wilkesboro, NC
The Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club invites all of you to come join them, Saturday, October 5, as they bring the 42nd Annual Brushy Mountain Apple Festival once again to downtown North Wilkesboro, NC from 8 AM – 5 PM. This is a one day, free admission Arts and Crafts Festival featuring over 325 crafters, 75 food vendors, Appalachian exhibitors, 4 stages of music and dancing, activities for the young and young at heart and much more. Don’t forget!! It is a great time to purchase apples from our local apple growers who are set up as you enter or exit the festival. Hope to see you there! Go to our website at www.applefestival.net for more information.
We are located about 45 minutes from downtown North Wilkesboro, Click here for directions.
Park Office: 828-297-7261
Wildflower Hike
Come the the summer wildflowers in the mountains. We’ll take a short walk and hear some of the history/uses of these amazing blooms.
Date of Event: Sat, 08/24/2019 – 10:00am
Start Location: Park Office
Skins & Skulls
Stop by the park office for a quick look and the skins and skulls of various animals that call Elk Knob home. A ranger will be there to discuss and answer questions.
Date of Event: Sat, 08/31/2019 – 2:00pm
Start Location: Park Office
Community Headwaters Festival
Enjoy a day filled with live music, games, wagon rides, craft, and cultural demonstrations, hands-on activities, history and food! Please bring a dish of food to share and join us between 11 am and 3 pm for our 15th Annual Elk Knob Headwaters Community Day sponsored by the Elk Knob Community Heritage Organization (EKCHO, Inc.). Please note that if you are interested in participating in the potluck, you should bring a dish of food to share and plan to be at the park by noon.
Date of Event: Sat, 09/14/2019 – 11:00am
Start Location: Large Field by Front Gate
Park Office: 336-982-2587
New River State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Late Summer Wildflowers
Join the park staff on a 1 mile hike as we explore the wildflowers that bloom in the late summer.
Date of Event: Sat, 09/07/2019 – 2:00pm
Start Location: Wagoner Access – Ranger Station
Brian and his wife have taken over the old Shokudo’s building and opened a new Japanese Steak and Seafood restaurant. As part of this they did a complete remodel of the place, cleaning from top to bottom.
Location
Oshu House
Japanese Steak and Seafood
920 S Jefferson Ave
West Jefferson, NC 28694
336-846-6748
| SUNDAY | 11 AM – 8:30 PM |
| MONDAY | 11 AM – 8:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 11 AM – 8:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 11 AM – 8:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 11 AM – 8:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 11 AM – 9 PM |
| SATURDAY | 11 AM – 9 PM |
Click here to get directions from Nation’s Inn to Oshu House. It’s about 2 min away.
(336) 246-9653
Adventure Night Hike
Meet the park ranger for a one-mile round-trip night hike into the darkness along Mt. Jefferson’s famous ridgeline. We `will seek out amazing views, observe stars, and the shimmering lights from town 1600 feet below us. Bring a small flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Parts of this hike are considered strenuous, Appalachian night hikes are challenging. Children over 7 are welcome but must be closely supervised. 922
Date of Event: Fri, 08/23/2019 – 8:00pm
Start Location: Meet at First Overlook
Trees and Tees
Join us atop Mount Jefferson to both learn and create! We will learn about and discuss local trees and the pivotal role they play in our ecosystem. Each participant will be given one free tee shirt to decorate. We will provide the tee shirts, the paints, and other supplies, you provide the creativity!
Date of Event: Sat, 08/24/2019 – 2:00pm
Start Location: Picnic Area
Trees and Tees
Join us atop Mount Jefferson to both learn and create! We will learn about and discuss local trees and the pivotal role they play in our ecosystem. Each participant will be given one free tee shirt to decorate. We will provide the tee shirts, the paints, and other supplies, you provide the creativity!
Date of Event: Sat, 08/24/2019 – 2:00pm
Start Location: Picnic Area
Amphibolite Geology Hike
Metamorphic formations and intrusive quartz are just the beginning of the story. On this amphibolite hike we will look for the connections that exist between the soil, rocks, and plants. Join us on this unique Appalachian amphibolite hike. Wear appropriate shoes or boots.
Date of Event: Sun, 08/25/2019 – 2:00pm
Start Location: Picnic Area
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