Stop by Mystery Hill for WinterFest activities

BY ANNA DE LA CRUZ

Mystery Hill is one of the many Blowing Rock businesses that participates annually in WinterFest. The business offers a variety of events during its “Chill at the Hill” WinterFest promotion. Mystery Hill is located at 129 Mystery Hill Lane in Blowing Rock.

WinterHawk Tournament

Tomahawk throwing has become hugely popular and WinterFest patrons can hone their skills Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 26-29, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the WinterHawk Tournament, a tomahawk throwing competition. After all competitors have had a chance to show their skills, that scores will be tallied and the winners will be notified by phone. One skilled competitor will become this year’s WinterHawk Champion! Will it be you? To participate in the qualifying rounds, register at Mystery Hill ticket office (you can register at the event as well). A heated tent at Tomahawk Hill will provide some warmth, and you can further warm up with Hatchet Coffee.

• ADULT DAILY COMPETITION (ages 15-up)

• JUNIOR DAILY COMPETITION (ages 5-14)

WinterHawk Championship

Saturday, Jan. 29: Adult Championship

Saturday, Jan. 29: Junior Championship

The Frozen Heart Adventure: An Escape Experience

Do you have what it takes to save the Kingdom? Queen Persephone has let her magical heart thaw, plunging the kingdom into a sleeping curse. Join Wynter, a loyal subject, on an epic adventure against the clock to save the kingdom through puzzle solving.

To partake in this quest, which runs every day of Winter Fest from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is highly recommended that you make a reservation with Mystery Hill.

WinterDuck Derby

Free and fun for everyone! Kids of all ages can ready up and race those rubber ducks and a prize awaits the winners of each heat. This event runs everyday from Jan. 26 to Jan. 29 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Take and Make Science Kits

Keep the WinterFest celebration going, even during remote learning day at school with a Take and Make Science Kit from Mystery Hill. The kits come with all the materials you need to make Magic Snow Dough and instructions for four more fun winter science activities. Kids 10 and under can choose one of these kits to take home, any additional kit will be $9.95 to purchase.