Category: Beech Mountain

America turns 250 — and Beech Mountain is throwing the ultimate birthday party!

Posted on by Jay Thomas

This Fourth of July weekend, the highest town in the eastern U.S. is pulling out ALL the stops. From a rooftop-worthy Farmers Market to a legendary Hog Roast, a splashy Water Party to a sky-lighting fireworks display — Beech Mountain is THE place to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in style. Best part? Most events are completely FREE! 🙌

Pack the family, grab your kite, and head up the mountain — here’s everything happening:

🥬 Farmers Market 📅 Friday, July 3rd | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Parking lot across from Fred’s ✅ FREE

Kick off the long weekend with fresh local goods, handcrafted products, and mountain charm. A perfect first stop before the festivities heat up!

🍕 Family Fun Night at The Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria 📅 Friday, July 3rd | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM ✅ FREE

Start the holiday weekend with great food, great vibes, and great company. Fun for the whole family at one of Beech Mountain’s most beloved spots!

🪁 Mile High Kite Festival Redo 📅 Saturday, July 4th | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Field behind The Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria ✅ FREE

Take your kite to new heights — literally! At over 5,500 feet of elevation, this is arguably the best place in the eastern U.S. to fly a kite. Bring the kids and enjoy the cool mountain breeze! 🌬️

💦 July 4th Water Party 📅 Saturday, July 4th | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Sledding Hill ✅ FREE

Cool off the mountain way! Bring a change of clothes — you’re going to need it! 🎉

🎊 Fourth of July Event at The Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria 📅 Saturday, July 4th | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM ✅ FREE

The party continues all day at Brick Oven! A fantastic home base for your July 4th celebrations.

🐷 55th Annual Hog Roast at Beech Mountain Resort 📅 Saturday, July 4th | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 🎟️ Ticketed Event — Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4vwA7Kr

A Beech Mountain tradition for 55 years running! The legendary Annual Hog Roast is back and better than ever. Grab your tickets before they’re gone!

🎆 Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Display at Beech Mountain Resort 📅 Saturday, July 4th | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Fireworks at Dusk ✅ FREE

Cap off an incredible day with Beech Mountain’s spectacular Independence Day Celebration! Watch the fireworks light up the sky from one of the most breathtaking vantage points in all of North Carolina. ✨🇺🇸

We’ll see you on the mountain! 🎇

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead – Beech Summer Concert Series

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🎸🌿 Summer Concert Series is HERE at Beech Mountain Resort! 🌿🎸

Kick off the summer season as we welcome Joe Russo’s Almost Dead to the mountain for the opening night of our Summer Concert Series! 🎵✨

📅 Date: Saturday, June 13
⏰ Doors & Schedule:
🌟 4:30 PM – VIP Doors Open + Food Truck Village
🚪 5:30 PM – General Admission Doors Open + Food Truck Village
🎤 7:00 PM – Main Stage Show Starts

🎟️ Tickets: General Admission available now!

Upgrade to VIP for priority stage-front standing room. Grab your tickets here!

👨‍👩‍👧 All Ages Welcome – Kids 5 & under get in FREE with a paid adult!

🍔 Grab your favorite bites from the Food Truck Village and enjoy a night of incredible live music under the Blue Ridge sky! 🏔️🌙

Don’t miss the show that kicks off an epic summer on the mountain — get your tickets before they’re gone!

Beech Mountain’s Commercial District Gets a Vision for the Future

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Beech Mountain’s Commercial District Gets a Vision for the Future

Big things are in the works for Beech Mountain! The town has partnered with a consulting team led by Hill Studio and Civic by Design to develop a long-term plan for its commercial district — one that focuses on walkability, accessibility, and smart, sustainable growth over the next twenty years.

The plan aims to create a true center of town with space for mixed-use residential and retail, dining, lodging, and services, while also easing traffic congestion along the Beech Mountain Parkway. The consulting team brings together planners, architects, transportation specialists, data analysts, and economists to help make that vision a reality.

Community engagement kicked off in April, continued with public sessions in May, and the process is moving into its next phase this July. Design Charrette Week 2 sessions will be held at The Venue at Boulder Creek, 1001 Beech Mountain Parkway, and are open to the public. Some sessions are interactive community discussions, while others are informational presentations.

📅 July Schedule:

DateTimeSession
Tuesday, July 89–10:30 amMarket Feasibility – Presentation
Tuesday, July 86:00 pmPublic Review and Discussion
Wednesday, July 99–10:30 amRegulatory Agencies (Town Council, Planning, Adjustment & TDA Boards) – Presentation
Wednesday, July 911 am–12:30 pmRegulatory Agencies (Part 2) – Presentation
Thursday, July 1011 am–12:30 pmPublic Review and Discussion

If you missed the earlier community sessions, you can catch up by watching the Design Charrette Week 1 videos on YouTube. Reviewing those conversations will give you great context for what the team will be presenting and discussing in July.

You can also browse the First Charrette Scrapbook for a visual recap of the planning process so far.

This is your community — and your input matters! For more information or to get involved, reach out to:

Sugar Mountain Summer Concert Series

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🎸🌄 GRILLIN’ & CHILLIN’ IS BACK FOR SUMMER 2026! 🌄🎸

Sugar Mountain’s most beloved summer tradition returns — and it’s going to be an AMAZING season! 🙌 Join us every Wednesday evening at the Golf & Tennis Club House Deck for live music, delicious food, and stunning mountain views all summer long! 🏔️✨

📅 WHEN: Kicks off Memorial Day, May 25 — then every Wednesday, June 3 through September 2, PLUS Labor Day, September 7!

🎵 LIVE MUSIC: 6:00 – 9:00 PM 🍽️ DINNER BUFFET: 5:30 – 8:30 PM 🎟️ ADMISSION: FREE!

🍖 FOOD & DRINKS The Caddyshack Cafe serves up a special dinner buffet each week with wine & beer available! Enjoy your meal on the big deck overlooking the golf course with panoramic mountain views that’ll take your breath away! 😍 Seating is also available inside — and this event is RAIN OR SHINE! ☔☀️

🎶 2026 BAND LINEUP 🎶

🟡 May 25 (Memorial Day) – Pressley Layton Band
🟡 June 3 – Trout
🟡 June 10 – Foscoe 4
🟡 June 17 – DJ Pete
🟡 June 24 – Johnson Brothers
🟡 July 1 – Soul Benefactor
🟡 July 8 – Chasing Phoenix
🟡 July 15 – The Lucky Strikes Orchestra
🟡 July 22 – The Great Levelers
🟡 July 29 – Cornbread Junkies
🟡 August 5 – Collective
🟡 August 12 – Smokin’ Joe Band
🟡 August 19 – DJ Pete
🟡 August 26 – Classic Highway
🟡 September 2 – Kids in America Totally 80’s Tribute Band 🕺
🟡 September 7 (Labor Day) – Tanya & The Roadrunnerz Band

📍 WHERE: Sugar Mountain Golf Club Deck | 1054 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, NC

🪑 GOOD TO KNOW: ✅ Wear your dancing shoes! ✅ Bring your lawn chair — plenty of room on the grass & parking lot! 🚫 No outside food or drink on the Caddyshack Cafe deck 🐾 Pets must remain in the parking lot or on the grass, on leashes at all times 🚫 No pets on the deck

📲 Stay up to date & get all the details: 👉 SeeSugar.com/summer-concerts 📞 828-898-1025

Band schedule subject to change.

May 2026 Events in The High Country

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🌸 Happy Month of May from the NC High Country! 🏔️

Spring is in full swing and we’ve got ALL the events to keep you busy this month! Here are our Top 5 May Events you won’t want to miss:

1️⃣ 🥧 NC Fried Apple Pie Festival – May 2 | Sparta
2️⃣ 🎨 Art in the Park – May 16 | Blowing Rock
3️⃣ 🪁 Mile High Kite Festival – May 23 | Beech Mountain
4️⃣ 🚚 Food Truck Festival – May 23 | Sugar Mountain
5️⃣ 🌺 Rhododendron Ramble – May 23–31 | Grandfather Mountain

Whether you’re craving fried apple pie, soaking in stunning art, flying kites at 5,500 ft, chowing down at a food truck festival, or exploring blooming rhododendrons — the High Country has something for EVERYONE this May! 🦋✨

👉 Find more events & plan your visit: https://highcountryhost.com/events/all

Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster Is Back!

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🎉 IT’S BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! 🎉

The Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster just got a MAJOR glow-up — brand new sleds, upgraded software, enhanced safety features, and a fresh facelift on the building, tracks, and parking! 🛷⛰️✨

And to celebrate? We’re kicking off MAY MADNESS 🤩

🗓️ $50 UNLIMITED RIDES on weekdays all month long — yes, you read that right!

🕙 Hours: 📅 Sun–Thurs: 10AM–6PM 📅 Fri–Sat: 10AM–7PM

🎟️ Regular Pricing: 👤 Adult (14+): $18 single | $40 for 3 rides 🧒 Youth (7–13): $14 single | $32 for 3 rides 👶 Child (3–6): $7 single | $15 for 3 rides

📌 A registered check-in time is required — walk-ins are welcome but spots aren’t guaranteed, so plan ahead! Tickets available onsite.

Come feel the rush this May! 🌿💨 Tag a friend you’re bringing along for the ride 👇

🔗 www.wildernessrunalpinecoaster.com

High Country Farmers Market Coming to Beech Mountain

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🌱✨ Fresh Finds Are Coming to the High Country! ✨🌱

The 2026 High Country Farmers Market season is blooming, and two of our favorite local markets are just around the corner! Here’s what’s happening near Banner Elk and Beech Mountain this spring and summer:

🍇 Avery County Farmers Market
📍 Banner Elk
🗓️ Opening Day: April 23, 2026
📅 Every Thursday | May – October
⏰ 4:30–7pm

🌸 Beech Mountain Farmers Market
📍 Beech Mountain
🗓️ Opening Day: June 5, 2026
📅 1st Fridays | June – October
⏰ 2–6pm

Whether you’re stocking up on fresh produce, supporting local vendors, or just soaking in that mountain atmosphere, these markets are the perfect way to enjoy the season! 🥕🫐🍅🌻

🔗 Find the full High Country Farmers Market schedule and more events at mountainsofnc.com

Spring 2026 Attraction Reopening Schedule

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Spring is coming to the High Country! 🌿⛷️

Winter isn’t done with us yet — but here’s what’s just around the corner.

❄️➡️🌸 One season ends, another adventure begins! As snow tubing wraps up on Beech Mountain, the NC High Country is gearing up for an incredible spring season — and there is SO much to look forward to! 🙌
 
Here’s a peek at what’s reopening near you:

🔁 LATE MARCH
🪢 Hawksnest Zipline — opens as soon as snow tubing ends! First zip of the season? Yes please.
 
🌸 APRIL HIGHLIGHTS
🌿 April 1 — Sky Valley Zip Tours (daily) + Willow Valley Golf Course (daily) + Real Gem Mining at Emerald Village
🚂 April 4 — Price Lake Boat Rentals (weekends) + Tweetsie Railroad (weekends through June 1)
🎨 April 15 — Parkway Craft Center (Wed–Sun through May 1)
🛶 April 25 — Zaloo’s Canoes (Saturdays through May 23)
 
🌿 MID-MAY
🧗 Wilderness Run Adventure Course + Beech Mountain Adventure Tower
🍎 Orchard at Altapass (May 9)
🌊 Wahoo’s Adventures (May 15)
🏔️ High Mountain Expeditions (May 16)
🚣 Hawksnest Rafting
 
☀️ LATE MAY & BEYOND
🧲 High Gravity Adventures Aerial Adventure Park (May 22)
🏕️ Price Lake & Doughton Park Campgrounds open May 22 — first come, reserve online!
🍩 Appalachian Tubing Co (May 30) Plan your spring getaway at MountainsofNC.com
🗺️ — the High Country is ready for you!
 
Who’s already planning their first trip?

Beech Mountain Closing Day Celebration – March 14

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🎿❄️ IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN, SNOW FAMS! ❄️🎿

Tomorrow is the day — Closing Day at Beech Mountain Resort! 🏔️ And we’re not just closing out the season… we’re celebrating 100 DAYS of epic winter! 🎉

Here’s what’s going down Saturday, March 14:

🌊 POND SKIM (2–4 PM) — Watch the bravest (and most creative) skiers & snowboarders attempt to GLIDE across a pond in wild costumes! Prizes for Best Costume, Best Overall Skim & Best Splash. You do NOT want to miss this chaos. 😂

🎶 DECK PARTY AT THE LODGE (2–7 PM) — Live DJ, photo booth, games, and good vibes all afternoon. Close out the season in STYLE.

🍺🌮 STAFF & PASSHOLDER APPRECIATION PARTY (5–7 PM) — Inside the lodge with complimentary beer AND food from Claudia’s Authentic Mexican Food at Play Yard Provisions. Because our people deserve a proper sendoff!

🕘 The mountain is open 9 AM – 5 PM with weekday lift ticket rates in effect. One last groomer, one last run, one last memory — make it count!

Tag a friend you’re hitting the slopes with one last time! 👇⛷️

#BeechMountain #ClosingDay #Ski2026 #PondSkim #100Days #SkiNC

Beech Mountain Community – Baby Got Brunch!

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🥓🍳 BABY GOT BRUNCH 🍳🥓

Get ready, Boone! A downtown brunch crawl is coming your way — and it’s for a great cause!

📅 Sunday, March 8 | 11am – 3pm
📍 Downtown Boone, NC
🎟️ Tickets: $85

Baby Got Brunch is a fun, laid-back stroll through downtown Boone where you’ll hit up some of the best local spots and enjoy a curated brunch bite 🍽️ + a drink 🥂 at EACH stop. That’s right — food AND drinks all along the way!

🍽️ Participating Restaurants:
🫧 Fizz Ed
🌿 Wild Craft Eatery
🧇 Betty’s Biscuits
🎉 The Social
🍷 Vidalia Restaurant & Wine Bar

21+? Enjoy cocktails and mimosas at every stop. Not drinking? No problem — non-alcoholic options are available everywhere so EVERYONE is welcome!

💙 Best part? Every ticket purchase directly benefits the Colon Cancer Coalition — supporting education, awareness, and those affected by colon cancer. You’re not just brunching, you’re making a difference.

Whether you’re in it for the food, the fun, or the cause — this is the perfect way to spend a Sunday in Boone. 🌄

🎟️ Grab your tickets now: 👉 https://www.tixr.com/groups/beechmountainresort/events/baby-got-brunch-171238

Don’t miss it — see you on the crawl! 🥓✨