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Photos: Second Annual Boone Heritage Festival

Oct. 15, 2012. The second annual Boone Heritage Festival took place on Saturday to celebrate the heritage of the High Country. The Watauga County Farmers’ Market and the Town of Boone’s sixth annual “Fun in the Park Day” at the Jaycee Park also took place in the vicinity of the festival. With the multiple events happening at the same time, folks were able to run some errands at the market, let the kids play in the park and enjoy some of the traditions on display at the Boone Heritage Festival. Check out some photos of the events below. View more…
Photo by Jesse Wood

Second Boone Heritage Festival Celebrates Appalachian Traditions at Hickory Ridge Today: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oct. 4, 2012. The outdoor Boone Heritage Festival takes place on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 35-acre wooded setting of the Hickory Ridge Living Museum on Horn in the West Drive.
BY JESSE WOOD

Fall Festivals Roundup: Several High Country Festivals Taking Place During the Month of October

“Hay People” Herman, Heidi and Baby ring in the fall season at Sugar Mountain Resort.
Oct. 1, 2012. Today marks the first day of October and the fall festivals are just getting underway. There are several events taking place in the coming weeks as we hold on to those few remaining warm (or at least comfortable) weather days here in the High Country. In order for you to get the most out of “Festival Season,” check out our compilation of what’s coming up here in our area.
COMPILED BY PAUL T. CHOATE
Photo by Ken Ketchie