Event Calander 2006
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June 6
Beech Mountain Guided Hike: The West Bowl Trail is a 2.5 mile loop
following a 100-year-old logging road. For details call 828-387-4838 or visit
www.hikebeechmountain.com
June 9
Showdown at Sugar
Mountain Bike Race. NORBA National Championship
Event. Enjoy spectacular competition as a participant, on the sidelines, or
from the ski lift. Kid’s fun races, an expo center, food and drink to
satisfy your appetite, unique prizes and more.
June 10
High Country Community Yard Sale on Beech Mountain 8am until 1pm. Call
800-438-7325
June 15 - August 12
Horn in the West 7:00 pm Boone, NC Enjoy the compelling story of American
hero Daniel Boone and the intrepid settlers of America in their journey westward.
Admission. Call 828-264-2120
June 16
High Country Community Yard Sale, Beech Mountain in the field across from the
Chamber of Commerce from 8am-1pm. Friends and neighbors get together to sell
and swap their prized possessions. Booth spaces can be rented from the Beech
Mtn Chamber of Commerce for a fee of $10.00. 828-387-9283
June 16 – 18
Brown Mountain Lights Festival. Experience the magic of the fabled
Brown Mountain Lights in the beautiful Historic Village of Linville Falls! Music,
storytellers, food, art & crafts, guided evening tours to Wiseman’s
View to seek the lights. Call 828-766-6284
June 17
Kiddo Fishing Derby Open to all children ages 4 to 12. This event is
free and is sponsored by the member businesses that comprise the Beech Mountain
Chamber of Commerce. Registration is at 8 AM and the derby begins at 9 AM. Call
(828) 387-9283 for additional information.
June 17
Dancing In The Streets at Beech Mountain. Music starts at 7 PM weather
permitting. This is a free event. For additional information, call (898) 387-9283.
June 20
Beech Mountain Guided Hike: Westerly Hills consists of more than 4.5
miles of moderately difficult trails. Trail offers an undisturbed area with
easy grades and wooded scenery. For details call 828-387-4838 or visit www.hikebeechmountain.com
June 25
82nd Annual Singing on the Mountain McRae Meadows at Grandfather Mountain.
All day gospel sing, church bazaar, and dinner-on-the-grounds held in a meadow
at the base of Grandfather Mountain. Call 828-733-1333 or 800-468-7325
June 28 – JULY 3
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre presents A Funny Thing Happened on
the Way to the Forum - Tickets are $23 for adults and $12 for children
and students; Saturday matinee tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for children
and students. For more information call 828-898-8709, Banner Elk.
June 30-July 1
Independence weekend in Mountains #1 at Great Train Robbery in Banner Elk. Award
show with finest artists and crafters from around the country come to show handmade
work. Call (828) 898-8645 for info or directions.
July 1-29
Appalachian Summer Festival ASU A month-long spectacular celebration
of music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. Selected a Top 20 Event in the Southeast
by the Southeast Tourism Society. Call 800-841-ARTS
July – September
Weekend lift rides at Sugar Mountain - Saturday and Sunday, 10 am –
5:30pm. Enjoy the breathtaking 45 minute lift ride of the scenic high country.
Sugar mountain resort: banner elk. 800-784-2768 lift rides are $8* for a one-time
ride, and $22 for an all day ticket. * June 10-11, 2006: $10
July 1
48th Annual Pig Roast at Beech Mountain. Home-cooked BBQ, fun walk
races, music, children’s activities, dancing and fireworks! 800-468-5506,
Beech Mountain.
July 1-2
Independence Weekend Show. Fine Art & Craft Show with awards at
the Great Train Robbery & Emporium in Banner Elk. Saturday from 10-5; Sunday
from 10-4. Sponsored by Mountain Top Promotions. Call 828-733-0675.
July 4
Independence Day Parade, downtown Boone. Call 828-262-4532 for more
information
July 6
The Bear: Assault on Grandfather, 7pm, Grandfather Mountain. A five-mile
road race that climbs 1,568 feet in elevation from Linville to the summit of
Grandfather Mountain. Part of Highland Games. Admission charged. Call 828-263-5207
or 800-468-7325
July 6-9
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games McRae Meadows at Grandfather Mountain
Over one hundred Scottish clans and societies sponsor this celebration of Scottish
dance, music and athletics. Admission. Call 828-733-1333
July 9
Summer Sunday Concert, Fred’s Gazebo, 7pm - 8:30pm Weather Permitting
– Free. Freds General Mercantile on Beech Mountain. Call 828-387-4838
July 8
The Grandfather Mountain Marathon Grandfather Mountain-Billed as “America’s
Toughest” marathon. Part of Highland Games. Admission. Call 828-263-5207
or 800-468-7325
July 14-20
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre presents Forever Plaid -
One of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory. Tickets are
$23 for adults and $12 for children and students; Saturday matinee tickets are
$18 for adults and $8 for children and students. For more information call 828-898-8709,
Banner Elk.
July 15 – 16
Banner Elk Fine Art and Mastercraft Festival. An eclectic gathering
of artists and master crafters from fine art to iron works and glass blowers.
10am – 4pm. Call 828-898-5605
July 16
Summer Sunday Concert, Fred’s Gazebo, 7pm - 8:30pm Weather Permitting
– Free. Freds General Mercantile on Beech Mountain. Call 828-387-4838
July 18
Beech Mountain Guided Hike: The Smoketree Trail is an almost level
pathway winding 2 miles through woods and offers a small waterfall and blackberries
for picking. For details call 828-387-4838 or visit www.hikebeechmountain.com
July 22
Dancing In The Streets at Beech Mountain. Music starts at 7 PM weather
permitting. This is a free event, brought to you by the members of the Beech
Mountain Chamber of Commerce. Call (898) 387-9283 or 800-468-5506.
July 23
Summer Sunday Concert, Fred’s Gazebo, 7pm - 8:30pm Weather Permitting
– Free. Freds General Mercantile on Beech Mountain. Call 828-387-4838
July 26
Rods in the Park Classic Car, Truck, & Vintage Bike Show. Over
45 classes from Antique pre-30’s through 1989. McRae Meadows at Grandfather
Mountain. Admission charged. Rain date Sept. 2. 828-963-2723.
July 28-29
On-The-Square Arts and Crafts Festival, Avery Arts Council, Downtown
Square in Newland
July 30
Summer Sunday Concert, Fred’s Gazebo, 7pm - 8:30pm Weather Permitting
– Free. Freds General Mercantile on Beech Mountain. Call 828-387-4838
August 1
Beech Mountain Guided Hike: The Beech Creek Bog Trail follows a unique
12,000-year-old mountain bog. Now a state park, the bog is adjacent to the town
of Beech Mountain.
August 2-7
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre presents Crazy for You -
A high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists and fabulous
dance. Tickets are $23 for adults and $12 for children and students; Saturday
matinee tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for children and students. Call 828-898-8709.
August 5
25th Annual Crafts on the Green from 9- 4 at Beech Mountain. An all
day market featuring many of the area’s finest crafters, music and food!
Call 828-387-4838 or 800-468-5506
August 6
Summer Sunday Concert, Fred’s Gazebo, 7pm - 8:30pm Weather Permitting
– Free. Freds General Mercantile on Beech Mountain. Call 828-387-4838
August 12
Watauga County Farmers’ Market hosts Customer Appreciation Day.
Music and Food along with the regular Farmers’ Market fun! For information
call 828-297-1914
August 12
Dancing In The Streets at Beech Mountain. Music starts at 7 PM weather
permitting. This is a free event. For additional information, call (898) 387-9283.
August 13
Summer Sunday Concert, Fred’s Gazebo, 7pm - 8:30pm Weather Permitting
– Free. Freds General Mercantile on Beech Mountain. Call 828-387-4838
August 15
Beech Mountain Guided Hike: The Wild Iris Trail is 2 miles of woodland
terrain with moderate elevation. Trail offers a small cave to explore and blackberries
are available for picking. For details call 828-387-4838 or visit www.hikebeechmountain.com
August 19-20
56th Annual Camera Clinic Grandfather Mountain All professional and
serious amateur photographers are invited to attend the Grandfather Mountain
Camera Clinic free of charge. No membership in any organization is required,
however, registration is necessary for free admission to the attraction. Call
800-468-7325
August 26
Rods in the Park McRae Meadows, off US 221 at Grandfather Mountain.
Gates open at 8:00 a.m. (Rain date is Sept. 2). Admission benefits the American
Red Cross disaster relief program.
August 26-27
Fine Arts & Mastercrafts Show, Banner Elk. Artists participating
will have watercolors, sculptures, pottery and jewelry, hand-crafted furniture,
hand-woven clothing, hand-crafted leather, and more. 10am-5pm. Call 828-898-5605
September 2 - 3
Mile High Kite Festival On Beech Mountian This is a free event sponsored
by the members of the Beech Mtn Chamber of Commerce. Kites can be purchased
at the event or bring your own. The festival begins at 10 AM. Free Parking.
For additional information call (828) 387-9283
September 2-3
Labor Day Weekend Fine Art & Craft Show with awards at the Great
Train Robbery & Emporium in Banner Elk. Saturday from 10-5; Sunday from
10-4. Sponsored by Mountain Top Promotions. Call 828-733-0675
September 8 - 9
Boone Bluegrass Fest High Country Fairgrounds, Boone. Presented by
the Lost Ridge Productions. Free camping with advance ticket purchase (sorry,
no hookups). Great food, arts, crafts, instruments. This is a family event!
No alcohol, no coolers in concert area. Bring your lawn chairs and blanket.
Call (828)262-1188 or 866-262-1188 Ronnie or JoAnn Moretz or visit boonebluegrassfest.com
September 16
34th Annual American Girl Scout Day Grandfather Mountain-All Girl Scouts
and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership. Discount admission
for other family members. Naturalist Jesse Pope will be offering free nature
programs throughout the day. Call 800-468-7325
September 17
Bridge-To-Bridge Incredible Challenge Bike Ride Grandfather Mountain-This
102-mile bike ride departs the Lenoir Mall and makes its way uphill to the Mile
High Swinging Bridge. Registration fee. Call 828-726-0616 or 800-468-7325
October 21-22
The 29th annual Woolly
Worm Festival is October 21-22 at Banner Elk Elementary School
in downtown Banner Elk, NC The festival is from 10 AM to 5 PM each day.
December 16-17
SugarFest '06
Consumer demos, contests, a snowboard exhibition, an ice sculpter exhibition,
fireworks, food, drink, dancing and more! A fun filled weekend at Sugar Mountain,
North Carolina
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