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The Valle Country Fair Celebrates 39 Years Saturday, October 21

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October 17, 2017. The colors, flavors, sights and sounds of the mountain harvest season all come together at the Valle Country Fair in beautiful Valle Crucis, North Carolina, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 21st. Volunteers from all over the Valle forge friendships and build community while working together for a cause greater than themselves. The job of hosting thousands of guests each fall is small sacrifice when that volunteerism results in tens of thousands of dollars being raised for High Country charities each year.

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The Haunted Horn: The Curse of Wendigo and Daniel Boo Tonight!

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October 20, 2017. Appalachian Mountain Brewery’s We Can So You Can Foundation presents the Curse of Wendigo every Friday and Saturday in October. The event is located at the Horn in the West’s Daniel Boone Amphitheater. There are two events offered: The Kid Friendly Trail/Daniel Boo and the Haunted Trail.The Kid Friendly Trail/Daniel Boo is open from 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. The Haunted Trail is open from 8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. By Kate Herman – Photos by Appalachian Mountain Brewery

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Zerbini Family Circus Comes to Boone Wednesday October 18, 6 p.m.

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October 17, 2017. On Wednesday, October 18, the Zerbini Family Circus will be coming to Boone. They will perform at the High Country Fairgrounds, which is located at 748 Roby Green Road. Adult tickets cost $15.00. Kids ages twelve and under are free, with the purchase of an adult ticket. Additional kids tickets cost $10.00 per kids.There is a limit of two free tickets for kids ages twelve and under, per adult ticket. Tickets are available online or at the door. There will be one showing only. The show starts at 6:00 p.m. By Kate Herman – Photos by Zerbini Family Circus

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October 14th: The 24th Annual Todd New River Fall Festival

October 9, 2017.Saturday, October 14, from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., is the 24th Annual Todd New River Fall Festival. There will be live bands, presentations, clogging, raffle drawings, crafts, food, children’s activities and face painting. The festival is presented by the Todd Ruritan Club.

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The Haunted Horn: The Curse of Wendigo and Daniel Boo Starts This Weekend

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July. 26, 2017. Appalachian Mountain Brewery’s We Can So You Can Foundation presents the Curse of Wendigo every Friday and Saturday in October. The event is located at the Horn in the West’s Daniel Boone Amphitheater. There are two events offered: The Kid Friendly Trail/Daniel Boo and the Haunted Trail.The Kid Friendly Trail/Daniel Boo is open from 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. The Haunted Trail is open from 8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. By Kate Herman – Photos by Appalachian Mountain Brewery

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7th Annual Boone Heritage Festival

https://www.hcpress.com/arts/7th-annual-boone-heritage-festival.htmlJuly 26, 2017. Southern Appalachian Historical Association (SAHA) is proud to announce its lineup of artists for the 7th annual Boone Heritage Festival, slated for Sunday, October 8, 2017. The annual music and heritage festival returns to Daniel Boone Park, the grounds of Hickory Ridge Living History Museum and Horn in the West outdoor drama, in the heart of Boone. The lineup of award-winning musicians and storytellers for Boone Heritage Festival includes Charles Welch, The Sheet Family, The Dollar Brothers, Rick Ward, Orville Hicks, Mary Greene and more.

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Today’s Email Announcements

What’s going on in your community? Here’s a brief update on the emails we received today. Check back each day for an updated list of events going on in the area. As always, please feel free to email us about your event or update.

  • High Country Writers, 10/12
  • Foraging in the Mountains: A Lees-McRae College Stephenson Center for Appalachia Lecture, 10/3
  • MerleFest 2018 volunteer applications accepted, 10/1
  • Wilkes County Agricultural Fair, 10/3
  • National Storytelling Festival to Celebrate 45 Years of World-Renowned Storytelling, 10/6-10/8
  • Two Watauga County Residents Named William C. Friday Fellows, 9/26

Compiled by Kate Herman

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41st Annual Grayson Highlands Fall Festival

July 26, 2017. (Mouth of Wilson, VA)—Grayson Highlands State Park’s 41st Annual Fall Festival will be held Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $10 per day parking fee.

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Avery A&H Fair in Full Swing, Numerous Festivities Planned Through Saturday: Check Out Pictures


Sep. 7, 2017. The Avery Agricultural and Horticultural Fair is returning to the High Country to bring residents and visitors alike a one-of-a-kind experience with cultural and historical preservation, animals and foods from around the community, rides, games, raffles and so much more during a week long festival of fun and community involvement. The fair continues today until Saturday, so don’t miss out on your opportunity to take part in this exciting and unique Avery County experience! By Katie Benfield, Photo by Ken Ketchie

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Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce Holds 15th Annual Mile High Kite Festival on Saturday, Sunday

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Aug. 28, 2017. Many will agree that one of their favorite childhood memories involves flying a kite. The Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce invites you and your family to come be a kid again at the 15th Annual Mile High Kite Festival that will be held over Labor Day Weekend on September 2-3. The festival will be located in the Kite Field, which is right across the street from the Beech Mountain Town Hall and is adjacent to the Brick Oven Pizzeria. By Kate Herman

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Peabody’s Beer and Wine to Greet High Country Beer Fest with a Week of Tastings August 22 – 25

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Aug. 3, 2017. If you’re a beer or wine lover of the High Country and you haven’t stopped by Peabody’s for one of its weekly tastings, you’re truly missing out. But there’s never been a better time to make your first visit — or return as a Peabody’s regular — than this August. In addition to holding tastings each Tuesday and Saturday this month, Peabody’s Beer & Wine Merchants is gearing up for a week-long series of tastings in celebration of this year’s High Country Beer Fest, which is set for Saturday, August 26 at the High Country Fairgrounds. By Bailey Faulkner

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Yes Makes Second Stop of Yestival Tour at Holmes Convocation Center Saturday, August 5

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July 18, 2017. Prog powerhouse of the ’70s Yes will make the second stop of its summer “Yestival” tour at Appalachian State University’s Holmes Convocation Center on Saturday, August 5 this year. Joining the recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will be internationally-famous Todd Rundgren and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy. The English-born band, which broke through to fans on both sides of the Atlantic with classics “Roundabout” and “I’ve Seen All Good People,” among others, will perform hits from the band’s golden years, ranging from Yes’ beginnings in 1968 through the 1978 release of Tormato. By Bailey Faulkner

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Beech Mountain Club to Host Battle on Beech 3 Pickleball Tournament August 17 – 19

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July 18, 2017. Beech Mountain Club is gearing up to bring one of America’s fastest-growing sports to the High Country again this year. The club will host Battle on Beech 3, a yearly pickleball tournament and fundraiser for Friends of Beech Outreach, on Thursday, August 17 through Saturday, August 19. The double-elimination tournament will be broken into skill levels (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0) and three categories for each day of the tournament. By Bailey Faulkner

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SATURDAY Todd Summer Concert Series July – August, Catch Melissa Reaves July 15

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July 13, 2017. If you haven’t had the time to make the short drive out to Todd for some great tunes this summer, you’re not too late! Although High Country veteran string outfit Amantha Mill and duo Wayne Henderson and Helen White have already taken the stage at downtown Todd’s Cook Park this year, the latter half of the summer will offer music lovers of the area a chance to see both new and familiar faces at the popular outdoor music series. By Bailey Faulkner – Photo Courtesy of Melissa Reaves

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Inaugural High Country Toast Celebrates Local Food, Drink and Attractions June 23-24

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June 6, 2017. The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and Boone Sunrise Rotary Club have teamed up to host a two-day celebration of the High Country’s most popular restaurants and businesses. The inaugural High Country Toast, a “local showcase of food, drink, and attractions that will entertain visitors and locals alike,” is slated for Friday, June 23 at the Jones House in downtown Boone and Saturday, June 24 at Appalachian Ski Mountain. By Bailey Faulkner

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Old Hampton Store’s Ramp Fest 2017 to Feature Live Music, Local Cuisine Saturday, May 13

May. 4, 2017. High Country lovers of music, native cuisine and local craft beer, wine and cocktails should mark their calendars for next Saturday, May 13 when the Old Hampton Store in Linville will kick off Ramp Festival 2017. The festival will feature live music from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and local dishes and drinks, many of which are inspired by the famous plant of Appalachian folklore.
By Bailey Faulkner

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Chetola’s Corkscrew & Brew 5K Adds Craft Beer, Tweaks Name and Supports a Local Child in Need

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April 18, 2017. Combine your love of wine, craft brews and running in the name of a great charity. To date, more than 140 participants have already signed up for Chetola Resort’s Corkscrew & Brew 5K (formerly known as the Corkscrew 5K), which returns for its 5th year, Saturday, April 22 at 9 a.m., bringing craft beer to the race tables courtesy of the award-winning Boone-based Appalachian Mountain Brewery.

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Fifth Annual Boone Birding Festival to Celebrate High Country Spring Migration on Saturday, April 8

Mar. 21, 2017. With winter on its way out and spring beginning to take over, the High Country is beginning to see and hear the unique birdlife that draws many tourists and outdoors lovers to the area. Fans of the High Country’s avian populations should mark their calendars for Saturday, April 8 when the Fifth Annual Boone Birding Festival is set to take place at the Valle Crucis Community Park. By Bailey Faulkner

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