Where The Music Is . . . At the Wineries and Vineyards
At Restaurants and Bars
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
Old Hampton Barbecue and The Tavern at the Old Hampton Store Live outdoor music on select Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. (weather dependent). Go to Old Hampton Store Facebook page for the latest updates, additions, and changes. 77 Ruffin Street in Linville, 828-733-5213
Banner Elk Winery The High Country’s original winery is just minutes from downtown Banner Elk and hosts music on Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. and most Fridays 3-6 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 Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting at 2 p.m. and Sunday afternoons starting at 1 p.m. through the third week in October. Check their website as they may have additional dates throughout October. Food truck available. | 225 Vineyard Lane, off N.C. 105 between Boone and Banner Elk, 828-963-2400, grandfathervineyard.com Watauga Lake Winery Enjoy music on the patio at the Villa Nove Vineyards on Sunday afternoons from 2-5 p.m. until the Watauga Lake Winery completes its renovations. Please call to confirm the location before you head out. Watauga Lake Winery, 6952 Big Dry Run Rd., Butler, TN, 423-768-0345, wataugalakewinery.com. Villa Nove Vineyards, 1877 Dry Hill Rd., Butler, TN, 423-768-3633, villanovevineyards.com
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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, 7-10 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 7 p.m. | 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, 828-898-5214, bannerelkvillage.com Barra Sports Bar Karaoke Saturday nights starting at 9 p.m. | 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, 828898-5214, bannerelkvillage.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/
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The Pineola Live music can be enjoyed from now until mid-October on Thursday and Friday nights. Jam sessions on Thursday, and solo or duet acts on most Fridays starting at 6:30 p.m. 3085 Linville Falls Hwy., Newland, NC, 828-733-4979, thepineola.com
At Inns and Resorts Music on the Lawn at The Inn at Ragged Gardens Friday evenings May through mid-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. through mid-October. Bring your own chairs. | 9239 Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock, 828-414-9230, GreenParkInn.com
At Parks Concert in the Park, Blowing Rock Sunday, October 1 at 4 p.m. following Art in the Park. | Memorial Park, 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 828-295-7851, blowingrock.com/concertinthepark/ Concerts in the Commons The second Saturday of the month at 6 p.m., now through October at Carolina West Wireless Community Commons. 102 West Main St., Wilkesboro, 336-838-3951, wilkesboronc.org/visitors/ concerts-in-the-commons Music in the Valle Friday night at 6 p.m. at the Valle Crucis Community Park through mid-October. There will be two food trucks available for food purchase. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music in this picturesque mountain park. | 2892 Broadstone Rd., Banner Elk, 828-963-9239, vallecrucispark.org/music-in-the-valle/
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