High Country Press

09/05/2025

👥 Chamber Members

Join us September 9th at Kettell Beerworks along with High Country United Way for our first September After Hours. In celebration of football season, come dressed in your alma mater colors and receive an additional raffle ticket (featuring Appalachian State football tickets).

RSVP with the link in our bio by September 8th

09/05/2025

Meet "Zoey" 10 month old Shepherd mix

Zoey was brought in for adoption due to the other dog in the home not getting along with her. Zoey likes playing fetch and loves any chew toys. She has lived with people of all ages.

09/05/2025

Start your First Friday with us!
Join us today at 4 PM for a guided gallery tour and conversation for all the current exhibitions, then stay for the First Friday Art Crawl from 5–8pm. Explore inspiring exhibitions, connect with fellow art lovers, and kick off your weekend surrounded by creativity.

Free and open to all!

09/04/2025

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE 🗓️

The 3rd Annual Maker’s Nest Market returns to Birdies Coffee & Treats!

Join us for a special day of pop-up shops from local artisans, crafters, and makers.

📍 Saturday, September 20th from 8am-3pm at 3737 US HWY 321 South between Boone and Blowing Rock, NC.

Current lineup includes:








jayne.creative

Sue Cornell Creatives
Honey and Hardcover: A blind date with a book

…and more!

Where community meets creativity - be apart of it! Your next favorite thing is waiting. 😉

09/04/2025

09/04/2025

Comunicado de Prensa en español

09/04/2025

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09/04/2025

September’s First Friday is right around the corner!

Join us on Friday, September 5th for a night full of art, live music, films, and local markets across Downtown Boone. Here’s what’s happening:

🎨 Artists + Youth Makers on King Street | 5–8pm
Artists and Youth Makers will be set up along King Street and at the Post Office lawn. Stop by and support our creative community!
🪨 Rock Painting with Lear Group Real Estate | 5–7pm
Paint your own masterpiece and share why you love Boone! All supplies provided—family-friendly fun.
🎸 Footsloggers | 5–8pm
Browse local makers’ booths and enjoy some live music in the courtyard.
🖼️ Jones House Gallery Reception | 5–7pm
Mother and Son features the work of Andi Dandelion & Hank Peters. Meet the artists during this opening reception!
🎵 Fizz Ed | 5–10pm
Art Market + live music from 5–8pm, then Open Mic Night from 7–10pm. Always a crowd favorite!
🏛️ Turchin Center for the Visual Arts | 5–8pm
Explore new exhibitions, meet artists, and enjoy free admission for a night of creativity.
🍕 Appalachian Theatre | 6–7:40pm
Celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day with a free screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023), sponsored by the Town of Boone!
🎂 Hands Gallery | 5–8pm
Stop in to explore handmade works from local artists and makers during their First Friday evening hours.
🍽️ Rooted on King | 6:30–8:30pm
Grab dinner at 6:30 and enjoy live music by Sola Bazaar from 7–8:30. A cozy night downtown!
🌿 Wildwood Community Market | 3–8pm
Kick things off early with an art market featuring 15+ local vendors starting at 3pm.
✨ Nth Degree Gallery | Starts 7pm
Step into Kaleidoscope Wonderland, a new exhibit from Abby Elwell. BYOB and bring some cash to support the artist!
🛍️ High Country Emporium | TBD
More details soon, but expect art, makers, and community vibes!

09/04/2025

🍂✨ Harvesting Hope - One Year Stronger ✨🍂

Join us at Casting Bread for a day truly rooted in food, compassion, and community.

We’ll share fresh-pressed cider, kids’ activities, music, food, a community mural, and more — while honoring our resilience one year after Hurricane Helene. 💛

📅 Saturday, Sept. 27
⏰ 12–4 PM
📍 194 Aho Road, Blowing Rock
💵 Free & family-friendly

Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come — one year stronger, together.

09/03/2025

Cowabunga dudes and dudettes! This Friday is National Cheese Pizza Day and to celebrate, the Town of Boone is presenting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem at the Appalachian Theatre 🍕 In celebration of such a rockin' holiday, the first 100 people who attend will receive a FREE slice of pizza! Come experience the hijinks only four turtle brothers could experience for FREE this Friday, September 5th at 6:00 p.m.. For more information, visit https://www.apptheatre.org/events-and-tickets/tmnt-mutant-mayhem 🐢🥷

09/03/2025