Where the Music Is

Music is made in our area all year long by skilled and talented musicians. They’re picking and jamming on the stages, in the meadows, on front porches, and fireside. Here are some of our favorite venues…

At the Wineries & Vineyards

Linville Falls Winery – Located near Linville Falls and the spectacular Linville Gorge, the steepest gorge east of the Mississippi River, Linville Falls Winery hosts music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons beginning at 3 p.m. | 9557 Linville Falls Hwy (Hwy 221) Linville Falls, NC Blue Ridge Parkway Mile 317, 828-765-1400, linvillefallswinery.com Banner Elk Winery – High Country’s original winery is just minutes from downtown Banner Elk and hosts music on Saturdays starting at noon, Sundays 1-5 p.m. and most Fridays 1-5 p.m. 60 Deer Run Lane, Banner Elk, NC, 828-898-9090, bannerelkwinery.com Grandfather Vineyard and Winery – Music in the vineyard hosts a season full of live music on Wednesday through Saturday starting at 2 p.m., and Sunday afternoons starting at 1 p.m. Food truck available Friday through Sunday. | 225 Vineyard Lane, off NC 105 between Boone and Banner Elk, 828-963-2400, grandfathervineyard.com Watauga Lake Winery – Johnson County, Tennessee’s first winery will host musical lineups on Saturdays starting at 5 p.m. 6952 Big Dry Run Rd., Butler, TN, 423-768-0345 Villa Nove Vineyard – is nestled in the Appalachian High Country with vineyard-laced hills giving way to breathtaking 360-degree views. Enjoy live music Sunday 2-5 p.m. | 1877 Dry Hill Rd, Butler, TN, 423-768-0345, villanovevineyards.com

At Restaurants & Bars

Old Hampton Barbecue and The Tavern at the Old Hampton Store

– Live outdoor music on select Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays at noon and 6 p.m. Go to Old Hampton Store Facebook page for the latest updates, additions, and changes. | 77 Ruffin Street in Linville, 828-733-5213

Live Bands at Banner Elk Café – Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year, 6-10 p.m. | 324 Shawneehaw Ave. S. Banner Elk, 828-898-4040, bannerelkcafe.com Live Music at Lost Province Brewery – Every Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 7 p.m. | 130 N. Depot Street, Boone, 828-265-3506, lostprovince.com Chef’s Table – Live Wednesday night jazz with Shane Chalke at 7 p.m. Additional live music on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 6:30 p.m. | 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, 828-898-5214, bannerelkvillage.com Barra Sports Bar – Karaoke Friday nights starting at 9 p.m. 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, 828-898-5214, bannerelkvillage.com Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria – Live music every Friday 5:30-8:45 p.m. 402 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, 828-387-4000, famousbrickoven.com

Highlanders Grill & Tavern – Check for dates and lineup on their Facebook page at facebook.com/highlandersbannerelk 4527 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk, 828-898-9613 Timberlake’s Restaurant – at the Chetola Resort features live music in the Pub, on the Patio or by the Bonfire, depending on weather and special events, Wednesday through Saturday 6-9 p.m. 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, 828-295-5505, chetola.com/dining/ Wheelies Refresher – Live music on select Saturdays from 6-9 p.m. and Sundays 12-3 p.m. | 8960 Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, 828-414-9990, facebook.com/wheeliesrefresher or wheeliesrefresher.com

Casa Rustica – Live music on Thursday evenings with Todd Wright and Andy Page | 1348 NC Hwy. 105 S., Boone, 828-262-5128, casarustica1981.com

Blind Elk Tap Room – Grab a lawn chair and plan to hang out for some incredible artists who are sure to tickle your eardrums. While you’re at it, enjoy a cold beverage from one of the 15 rotating taps. Check out their social media pages for dates and times. | 397 Shawneehaw Ave. S., Banner Elk, 828-898-2420, blindelk.com or facebook.com/BlindElk Blowing Rock Brewing and Ale House – Enjoy live music Sunday afternoons starting at 3 p.m. | 152 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, 828-414-9600, blowingrockbrewing.com or facebook.com/BRbrewingCo

Mountain Glory Festival Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

At Inns & Resorts

Music on the Lawn at The Inn at Ragged Gardens – Friday evenings through October, 5:30-8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Bring your own seating; outdoor bar and lawn menu available. Sorry, no coolers, pets, or outside food or beverages. | 203 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, 828-295-9703, ragged-gardens.com Music on the Veranda at Green Park Inn – Sundays, 5-8 p.m. Bring your own chairs. | 9239 Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, 828-414-9230, GreenParkInn.com

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High Country Jazz Society Concert – takes place on October 9, the 2nd Sunday of the month from 5-7 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Inn. Please call for reservations one week prior to the concert. 711 Main St., Blowing Rock, 828-264-6860, highcountryjazzsociety. wordpress.com The Pineola Live Music Weekends – Live music Friday and Saturday nights from 7-10 p.m. | 3085 Linville Falls Hwy., Pineola, 828-733-4979, thepineola.com

At Parks

Concerts in the Park, Blowing Rock – Six Sundays May through October, 3-5 p.m. following Art in The Park. | Memorial Park, 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 828-295-7851, blowingrock.com/ concertinthepark/

Festivals

Brushy Mountain Apple Festival – This free one-day arts and crafts festival on October 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Wilkesboro, has four music stages, hundreds of arts and crafts vendors and food. On the Friday night before the festival, Sept 30, gather at the corner of 10th and Main Streets in downtown North Wilkesboro for Apple Jam, a live music event starting at 6 p.m. The proceeds go to the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club, a group that supports nonprofit organizations and families in need. | Downtown Wilkesboro, 336-921-3499, applefestival.net Mountain Glory Festival – Visitors will find original crafts, food, local wine, and beer, plus two stages presenting Marion’s finest musicians. Free admission. October 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Main Street, Marion, NC, 828-652-2215, mtngloryfestival.com Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest – Sugar Mountain’s annual Oktoberfest invites you to bring your lederhosen or dirndl and have fun! Parking, shuttle service, and admission are free for this two-day event. The Harbour Towne Fest Band will provide entertainment, food and crafts will be available for purchase, as well as traditional Spaten beer. October 8 and 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sugar Mountain Resort, 1009 Sugar Mountain Dr., Sugar Mountain, NC, 828-898-4521, oktoberfest.skisugar.com Valle Country Fair – The annual Valle Country Fair is a sure favorite among locals and visitors. Crafts, food, and toe tapping music, traditional dancing, and classic tales by a master storyteller. Admission is free, and parking costs $10 per car, $25 for a small bus or van and $50 for a motorcoach. Across from Holy Cross Episcopal Church. October 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | 122 Skiles Way, Banner Elk, NC, 828-963-4609, vallecountryfair.org Woolly Worm Festival – The quirky and light-hearted Woolly Worm Festival is an event that you won’t see anywhere else! Enjoy crafts, plenty of food vendors, and live music, plus the Woolly Worm Wace. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children five years of age and younger. It costs $5 to race a worm. Proceeds go to support children’s charities, small business, and tourism. October 15 – 16; Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | 185 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC, 828-898-5605, woollyworm.com

Orchard at Altapass

And Everywhere Else

Concerts on the Deck – Bring a chair and your dancing shoes to the Yadkin Valley Marketplace the third Saturday of each month, now through October, starting at 6 p.m. | 842 CBD Loop, North Wilkesboro, 336-667-7129, downtownnorthwilkesboro.com The Orchard at Altapass – Free live music in the outdoor pavilion through October on Saturday and Sunday, 3-4:30 p.m. | 1025 Orchard Rd., Spruce Pine, 828-765-9531, altapassorchard.org Crossnore Jam – Free live jam sessions. Bring an instrument if you would like to join in! Town Meeting House on the first Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and every Tuesday at 1 p.m. | Crossnore Drive, Crossnore, 828-733-0360 Old-Time Acoustic Jams at the Jones House – Join local and visiting musicians every Thursday at 7 p.m. for an old-time jam. Bring an instrument and join in or just enjoy the music. | 604 West King St., Boone, 828-268-6280, joneshouse.org Red, White, and Bluegrass Jams – at the American Legion in Blowing Rock on the first and third Tuesday of the month from April to November. Come to listen or bring your instrument and join right in. 333 Wallingford St, Blowing Rock, 828-295-5222, facebook.com/rwbj. boone.nc The Schaefer Center Presents – Offering a diverse array of music, dance, and theatre programming for audiences of all ages September through April. Musical events range from symphony orchestra and chamber music performances to jazz, blues, folk, popular and international artists. | Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers St., Boone, 828-262- 4046, theschaefercenter@appstate.edu The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country – is an historic landmark for the town of Boone. Today the theatre is host to live acts, film screenings with panelist discussions, and movie nights. To learn more about upcoming events and the fascinating history of the Theatre, visit their website. | 559 West King Street, Boone, 828-865-3000, apptheatre.org The Hayes School of Music – at Appalachian State University is nestled at the base of Howard’s Knob in downtown Boone. These programs are supported by more than 50 faculty, numerous performance ensembles, and modern academic and performance facilities. | Hayes School of Music, Broyhill Music Center, 813 Rivers St., Boone, 828-262-3020, music.appstate.edu/performances/performance-calendar The Jones House – The music moves to the Mazie Jones Gallery for the Indoor Concerts at the Jones House late September through early December; acts cover numerous genres, including old-time and bluegrass, traditional fiddle tunes, saxophone-infused love songs, Scotch-Irish folk music, and a blend of original songs by NC singersongwriters. Tickets are $20 and require advance reservation. | 604 W King St, Boone, NC 28607, 828-268-6280 Joneshouse.org

Before you head out, be sure to check with each venue or search online for any changes to dates, times, locations, and restrictions.