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Where the Music is | By CML Staff
Where The Music Is . . .
At the Wineries and 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
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
Green Park Inn, Blowing Rock
At Restaurants and Bars
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
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/
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/
Valle Crucis Park
Woolly Worm Festival
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 and on front porches. Here are some of our favorite places…
At Festivals
MerleFest
Considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, MerleFest is an annual homecoming of musicians and music fans held on the Campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro. The festival hosts a diverse mix of artists on 13 stages September 16-19 starting at 9 a.m. 1328 S. Collegiate Dr., Wilkesboro, 800-343-7857, merlefest.org
Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
This free one-day arts and crafts festival on October 2, 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, Oct. 1, 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
Todd New River Festival
The festival features live music, raffle drawings, crafts, food, and fun all day with special children’s activities and face painting. September 25, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Riverside Restaurant and Provisions, 7181 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd, NC, 828-964-1362
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 9 and 10, 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 16, 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 16 – 17; 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
Linville Falls Winery Before you head out, be sure to check with each venue or search online for any changes to dates, times, locations, and restrictions.
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 from May through September on Saturday and Sunday, 2:30-4:30 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 7 p.m. | Crossnore Drive, Crossnore, 828-733-0360
Red, White & Bluegrass Jam
The best Old-Time, Bluegrass, Folk, and Gospel. Come to listen or bring your instrument and join right in. Donation of $5 is requested. Through November, every first and third Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. American Legion Hall, 333 Wallingford Rd. in Blowing Rock. 828-963-0058, facebook.com/rwbj.boone.nc/
Jones House Jam
Bring an instrument and join the jam. Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. | Jones House Community Center, 604 W. King Street, Boone, 828-268-6280, joneshouse.org
