Heartland Baroque
Ashe Arts Center 303 School Ave, West Jefferson, NC, United StatesStep into the 17th and 18th centuries with Heartland Baroque, a dynamic ensemble of early music specialists from across the U.S., including North Carolina, Maryland, and Indiana. Featuring baroque violins, cello, dulcian, baroque bassoon, theorbo, and baroque guitar, these acclaimed musicians bring the brilliance and spontaneity of Baroque music to life. Tickets are available at...
The New River Polar Plunge
Zaloo's Canoes 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, NC, United StatesPlunge into Spring at Zaloo's! At 0800 hours, that's 8AM for civilians and river tubers. Quick workout and plunge! Post Plunge: Coffee & Bacon/Egg/Cheese Sandwhiches. Come out and Plunge into Spring (literally)!
JB & The Section
Boondocks Brew Haus Event Center & Brewery 302 S Jefferson AVE, West Jefferson, NC, United StatesEverything you want to hear and more!
CJ Ballard Band
Boondocks Brew Haus Event Center & Brewery 302 S Jefferson AVE, West Jefferson, NC, United StatesSouthern-fried rock and soul
Appalachian Folk Medicine with Rebecca Beyer
Turtle Island Preserve 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, NC, United StatesCome learn the old ways of healing in the mountains. Grounded in history and direct experience. This class will explore how to safely and simply identify plants used in traditional Appalachian Folk medicine.
MerleFest
Wilkes Community College 1328 S Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC, United StatesOne of the premier music festivals in the country, serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans. MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of legend Doc Watson. MerleFest is a celebration of “traditional plus” music, a unique mix of music based on the traditional, roots-oriented...
Statewide Star Party
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area 1481 Mt. Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, United StatesJoin us on Friday, April 24th at the Sunset Overlook at Mount Jefferson State Natural Area for the 2026 Statewide Star Party!Hosted by NC State Parks as a part of NCSciFest.Telescopes will be set up for star gazing and lunar viewing.Free Interactive astronomy themed activities and crafts will be set up at the Overlook.All ages...
Wildheart Women
Turtle Island Preserve 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, NC, United StatesWildheart Women's Retreat is an invitation to find your path back home to yourself, to be quiet with the beautiful land that encompasses Turtle Island Preserve and to connect with other women in deeply nourishing ways, while in a supportive, caring community setting.
Mending: A Sewing Survival Intensive
Turtle Island Preserve 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, NC, United StatesThis is an immersive, hands-on sewing and repair intensive based on low-tech, hand=based mending practices rooted in Appalachian and working-class traditions. Participants will learn foundational hand-sewing techniques for extending the life of everyday garments and gear...without the use of machines or electricity.
Save The Date New River Canoe Race Returns
Zaloo's Canoes 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, NC, United StatesZaloo's Canoes reminds you to save the date for the next New River Canoe Race returns on May 30. Times have not been given yet. For more information, call (336) 246-3066.
Cooking Over Fire
Turtle Island Preserve 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, NC, United StatesWe will explore cooking directly over open flame, in a stone hearth, on an antique wood stove, and baking in a hand-made cobb oven, all in our outdoor kitchen. Through our intentional cooking we will join together in community to enjoy our evening meal together. A wonderful lunch is also provided.
Saloon Studios Concert Series
Saloon Studios 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC, United StatesSaloon Studios announces their 2026 Summer concert line-up schedule. Be sure to mark your calendar. To view schedule, click on website below. For more information, call (336) 877-2374
