Blowing Rock WinterFest
- When: Friday, January 26, 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Down Town Blowing Rock
Downtown Blowing Rock Park Ave, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Join the village of Blowing Rock in their annual celebration of winter! Ice sculptures, chili challenge, food & drink events, and the Polar Plunge!
Friday, January 26th
Ice Stroll down Main Street (Tour of Ice Carvings), 4pm– 7pm
WinterFest Hendrick Hunt Continues!
Cork & Canvas: Konstain Gorbatov’s “A Winter’s Day” BRAHM, ($45 for members, $50 for members-to-be; online registration required), 4pm – 6pm
Pottery Bacon Cooker demos, Bolick & Traditions Pottery. Throughout the day – FREE Samples.
Free Paleo Putt-Putt Mini Golf (with any activity purchase), Doc’s Rocks, 10:am – 5:00pm. Website
Guided tours through BRAHM’s exhibitions led by a docent. 11am-5pm, FREE admission
Jazz at WinterFest – Historic Green Park Inn – Charlie Ellis playing in the Lobby from 4:00pm – 6:30pm (no charge). 3 course prix fix dinner in the Chestnut Grille with the Todd Wright Quartet. Seating begins at 6:00pm with music from 6:30pm – 9:30pm ($39.95 – call 828-414-9230 for reservations)
Festival of Lights from dusk until 10 pm, Chetola Resort
Saturday, January 27th
Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola:
– 8am – Registration (Register $35)
– 10am – Plunge Begins
WinterFest Hendrick Hunt Continues!
Saturday, January 27th (continued)
Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge, Blowing Rock School Gym, 11am – 2pm (Tickets $10)
Mountain Alliance’s Silent Auction, 10am-4pm, American Legion Hall. (Online auction begins Jan 20th)
Beer Garden, Meadowbrook Inn (Four Seasons Ball Room), 1pm – 3pm (Tickets $35)
Wine Tasting, Green Park Inn, 3pm – 5pm (Tickets $35)
Wine Auction, Green Park Inn, 5pm – 6pm
Ice Carving Demo in Memorial Park, 12pm – 4pm
Cork & Canvas: Konstain Gorbatov’s “A Winter’s Day” BRAHM, ($45 for members, $50 for members-to-be; online registration required), 11am – 1pm
The Speckled Trout Outfitters Humvee Hayrides, BR Chamber Office, 12pm – 3pm
Free Paleo Putt-Putt Mini Golf (with any activity purchase), Doc’s Rocks, 10:am – 5:00pm. Website
Railroad Spike Knife Making demo, McCoy Minerals, 11:00am – 4:00pm, FREE. Website
Pottery Bacon Cooker demos, Bolick & Traditions Pottery. Throughout the day – FREE Samples.
WFDD Photo of the Year Reception, BRAHM, 2pm – 4pm, Free
Girl Scout Cookie Fundraiser, Blowing Rock Town Hall, 12pm – 4pm
Family WinterFest Craft Time, BRAHM, 2pm – 3pm, Free
Guided tours through BRAHM’s exhibitions led by a docent. 11am-4pm, FREE admission
Jazz at WinterFest – Historic Green Park Inn – Charlie Ellis playing in the Lobby from 5:00pm – 6:30pm (no charge). 3 course prix fix dinner in the Chestnut Grille with the Todd Wright Quartet. Seating begins at 6:00pm with music from 6:30pm – 9:30pm ($39.95 – call 828-414-9230 for reservations)
Festival of Lights from dusk until 10 pm, Chetola Resort
Sunday, January 28th
Pancake Breakfast, Blowing Rock School (School Cafeteria), 8am – 10am, $12 (Tickets)
Winter Paws, Blowing Rock School Gym, 12pm-3pm, $5 or canned food donation (Registration Form)
Free Paleo Putt-Putt Mini Golf (with any activity purchase), Doc’s Rocks, 10:am – 5:00pm. Website
Guided tours through BRAHM’s exhibitions led by a docent. 11am-4pm, FREE admission
WinterFest Hendrick Hunt Ends
- Website: www.blueridgeparkway.org
- Category: Family Fun
All repeats 
