Carolina Mountain Vacation Rentals

First Day Hike
2026-01-26 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, 1481 Mt. Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
Start the New Year off right with a hike on top of Mount Jefferson!
Join a Park Ranger for a 1.5 mile hike to Luther Rock Overlook at Mount Jefferson State Natural Area.
We will be meeting at the picnic shelter at 10:30 am.
Please dress for cold weather.
Snow/ice will cancel this program.
Hot chocolate and First Day Hike giveaways will be provided to participants.

Tannahill Weavers
2026-02-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Ashe Civic Center, 962 Mount Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
One of the world’s premier traditional Celtic bands, their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland.Concert is February 26 at 7:30 pm and tickets are available online at www.ashecountyarts.org

Red Dog Bar & Bistro - February Music Lineup
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Red Dog Bar & Bistro, 203 E First St., West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
Live music Friday & Saturday nights!
Join us the last Saturday of the month – 2/28, for Theme Nights – The Blues

Kruger Brothers in Concert
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Ashe Civic Center, 962 Mount Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
The Kruger Brothers return to the stage of the Ashe Civic Center for two concerts on February 28th and March 1st.
Reserved seating tickets are available in advance for both performances.
Brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger and Joel Landsberg have delighted audiences everywhere with their unique sound that has made them a fixture in the world of acoustic music.
The trio is unpretentious, cultivated, and delightfully fresh.
Tickets are available online at www.ashecountyarts.org

DJ Spenc
2026-02-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Boondocks Brew Haus Event Center & Brewery, 302 S Jefferson AVE, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
Delivering nonstop beats to keep the dance floor alive!

Kruger Brothers Sunday Matinee
2026-03-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Ashe Civic Center, 962 Mount Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States

WKSK Live Radio Show
2026-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Ashe Civic Center, 962 Mount Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
Ashe County Arts Council partners with WKSK Radio to bring the Bluegrass and Old Time Radio show to the stage live at the Ashe Civic Center.
On Saturday, March 7 the featured band the Sheets Family Band with Cecil Gurganus and hosted by Tom Hartman.
Free and open the public for audience to enjoy the best of Bluegrass and Old-Time music.
Donations are gratefully accepted. For more information 336-846-2787

Black Market Conspiracy
2026-03-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Boondocks Brew Haus Event Center & Brewery, 302 S Jefferson AVE, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
A high-energy ’90s alternative rock cover band.

Dino-Light with Live Wire Theatre
2026-03-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Ashe Civic Center, 962 Mount Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
Step into a glow-in-the-dark world where dinosaurs come alive! Lightwire Theater, renowned for its innovative fusion of electroluminescent puppetry, dance and music has charmed audiences across the globe and was even a semi-finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.
Special Family Discount: Buy an Adult Ticket & get a Student Ticket Free!
Tickets are available at www.ashecountyarts.org. For more information call 336-846-2787.

2nd Annual Ashe County Children's Art Crawl
2026-03-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Florence Thomas, Ashe Arts & Dough Ridge Pottery, 10 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
Florence Thomas Art School will showcase vibrant paintings of Ashe County created by Ashe County 3rd graders.
The Ashe County Arts Council highlights artwork from young creatives across the county in various mediums.
Doe Ridge Pottery will proudly display the ceramic creations from Ashe County Elementary students.
Free fun, family-friendly event.
Enjoy kid-friendly snacks/drinks and show your support for the next generation of artists

Flow North
2026-03-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Boondocks Brew Haus Event Center & Brewery, 302 S Jefferson AVE, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
This 5-piece band from Ashe County, NC, brings the best of 90s and 2000s rock along with a mix of rock hits from across the decades.

Heartland Baroque
2026-03-15 14:30 - 15:30 | Ashe Arts Center, 303 School Ave, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
Step 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 www.ashecountyarts.org

The New River Polar Plunge
2026-03-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Zaloo’s Canoes, 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, NC, 28644, United States
Plunge 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
2026-03-21 20:00 - 23:00 | Boondocks Brew Haus Event Center & Brewery, 302 S Jefferson AVE, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
Everything you want to hear and more!

CJ Ballard Band
2026-03-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Boondocks Brew Haus Event Center & Brewery, 302 S Jefferson AVE, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
Southern-fried rock and soul

Appalachian Folk Medicine with Rebecca Beyer
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:30 | Turtle Island Preserve, 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, NC, United States
Come 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
2026-04-23 09:30 - 22:00 | Wilkes Community College, 1328 S Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC, 28697, United States
One 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 sounds of the Appalachian region, including bluegrass and old-time music, including Americana, country, blues and rock.
Daily hrs vary.
More info. call: 800-343-785

Statewide Star Party
2026-04-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, 1481 Mt. Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
Join 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 welcome!

Wildheart Women
2026-05-14 09:30 - 14:00 | Turtle Island Preserve, 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, NC, United States
Wildheart 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
2026-05-23 10:00 - 15:30 | Turtle Island Preserve, 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, NC, United States
This 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
2026-05-30 01:00 | Zaloo’s Canoes, 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, NC, 28644, United States
Zaloo’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
2026-05-30 09:30 - 18:00 | Turtle Island Preserve, 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, NC, United States
We 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
2026-05-30 19:00 - 23:00 | Saloon Studios, 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
Saloon 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
