High Country Events: June 30 – July 7

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🎆 High Country Events: June 30 – July 7, 2025

Celebrate Art, Music, Mountain Culture & Independence Week in the NC High Country!

Whether you're browsing local art, enjoying mountaintop concerts, or catching fireworks under the stars, there’s something for everyone in the High Country this week. Here’s a full guide to the events.

🧪 Kitchen Chemistry – Summer Fun (Youth Event)

Date: Monday, June 30, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Mitchell County Center (via Avery County Extension)
What: Science-themed cooking and chemistry experiments for kids.

Source: avery.ces.ncsu.edu

🎨 Artists in Residence

Date: June 30 – July 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (daily)
Where: Edgewood Cottage, Blowing Rock
What: Watch local artists at work and shop original artwork in a historic cottage setting.
Source: highcountryhost.com

🎶 Lees–McRae Forum Summer Music Series

Date:
• June 30: Western Piedmont Symphony
• July 7: The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary
Time: 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Where: Hayes Auditorium, Lees–McRae College, Banner Elk
What: World-class musical performances as part of Lees–McRae’s summer cultural series.
Source: highcountryhost.com

🎻 Red, White & Bluegrass Jam

Date: July 1, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: American Legion Hall, Blowing Rock
What: Patriotic bluegrass jam with top local musicians. $5 suggested donation.
Source: highcountryhost.com

🏛️ Appalachian Theatre Tour

Date: July 1, 2025
Time: Check schedule
Where: Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
What: Guided tours of Boone’s historic 1938 Art Deco theater, featuring a short documentary.
Source: highcountryhost.com

🏺 Pottery Glazing Demonstration

Date: July 1–7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Moses Cone Manor, Blue Ridge Parkway
What: Live Raku pottery demonstrations by local artists inside the historic estate.
Source: highcountryhost.com

🎸 Jones House Summer Concert

Date: July 3, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Where: Jones House Lawn, Downtown Boone
What: Free folk/Americana concert in a cozy outdoor setting. Bring a chair and enjoy!
Source: highcountryhost.com

🍷 Scarlet Lemonade Live at Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Where: Grandfather Vineyard & Winery, Banner Elk
What: Enjoy local wines and summer vibes with live music by Scarlet Lemonade along the Watauga River.
Source: grandfathervineyard.com

🎸 Lucky Strikes at Linville Falls Winery

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Where: Linville Falls Winery, Linville Falls
What: Free live music from the Lucky Strikes in a scenic vineyard setting—wine, mountain air, and tunes!
Source: linvillefallswinery.com

🎶 Opal Moon at Old Hampton Store

Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Old Hampton Store, Linville
What: Evening concert featuring Opal Moon—enjoy Americana roots music, local brews, and a cozy outdoor stage.
Source: oldhamptonstorenc.com

🎸 Bob Bonnen & Outlier Provisions at The Pineola

Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Where: The Pineola, Pineola NC
What: Live music by Bob Bonnen and food truck fare from Outlier Provisions. Craft beer and summer vibes await!
Source: thepineola.com

🎻 Live Music at The Orchard at Newfound Gap

Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Where: The Orchard at Newfound Gap
What: Enjoy a beautiful orchard backdrop paired with Appalachian music in a family-friendly setting.
Source: Facebook

🎤 Concert on the Lawn – Beech Mountain

Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Top of the Beech Inn, Beech Mountain
What: Mountain-top live music series with food vendors. Family- and pet-friendly!
Source: highcountryhost.com

🎤 David Wiseman and Friends – Sunday Afternoon Concert

Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (lunch starts at 11:00 AM)
Where: Big Al’s Parkway Pub, Boone
What: Free concert with bluegrass and classic country.

Source: highcountryhost.com

🎯 4-H Camp Kickoff – Betsy Jeff Penn Center

Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Time: All day
Where: Mitchell County Center (departing to camp)
What: Start of a week-long residential 4-H summer camp for local youth.
Source: mitchell.ces.ncsu.edu


🛍️ Farmers Markets (June 30–July 7, 2025)

Avery County Farmers Market

Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Old Banner Elk School, Banner Elk
What: Weekly market with local produce, meats, baked goods, and artisan crafts in a charming downtown setting.
Source: High Country Host – Farmers Markets

Beech Mountain Farmers Market

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Beech Mountain Public Parking Lot
What: Held the first Friday of each month, this market features mountain-grown produce, handmade goods, and live music.
Source: High Country Host – Farmers Markets

Spruce Pine Farmers Market

Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: 337 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine
What: Open-air market featuring fresh produce, meats, jams, crafts, and more from Mitchell County growers and artisans.
Source: High Country Host – Farmers Markets

King Street Market (Boone)

Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: 126 Poplar Grove Road, Boone
What: A weekday market with local produce, eggs, flowers, baked goods, and family-friendly vibes.
Source: King Street Market – BRWIA

Watauga County Farmers Market

Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: 591 Horn in the West Dr, Boone
What: One of the region’s largest markets with vendors offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, flowers, plants, crafts, and live music.
Source: wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org

Ashe County Farmers Market (West Jefferson)

Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: 108 Backstreet, West Jefferson
What: A covered open-air market featuring local produce, nursery plants, baked goods, and handmade crafts.
Source: ashefarmersmarket.com

Alleghany County Farmers Market (Sparta)

Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Crouse Park, 60 Cherry St, Sparta
What: Fresh, local offerings including produce, baked goods, and crafts.
Source: High Country Host – Farmers Markets

Lansing Farmers Market

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Creeper Trail Park, Lansing
What: A small-town market with Appalachian flavor—local growers, crafters, and mountain goods.
Source: High Country Host – Farmers Markets

Wilkes County Farmers Market (Wilkesboro/North Wilkesboro)

Date:

  • Tuesday, July 1, 2025 — 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

  • Saturday, July 5, 2025 — 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Where: 200 Chestnut St (Smoot Park), North Wilkesboro
    What: A large market with seasonal produce, plants, baked g

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