Jam out, kite festival, food trucks, rhododendron walk, arts and crafts
THURSDAY
“Old Time Jam,” 7-10 p.m. at Jones House Community Center, 604 West King St., Downtown Boone. Bring an acoustic instrument and play along with other musicians, or just come to listen. All skill levels are welcome. Free.
SATURDAY
"Mile High Kite Festival," 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Hall Park, 403A Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain. Kite flying, live music, and craft and food vendors. Free kites for kids 12 and under to decorate while supplies last. Free.
"Food Truck Festival," 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sugar Mountain Resort, 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain. Food trucks, chair lift rides, mountain biking, yard games, and live music. Free entry. Food truck prices vary. Kids fun center $20.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
"Rhododendron Ramble," 1 p.m. at Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville. A short, guided walk highlighting the mountain's rhododendron blooms. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Admission to Grandfather Mountain required.
SUNDAY-MONDAY
"Art on the Greene," 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Banner Elk School Grounds, 200 Park Avenue, Downtown Banner Elk. Handmade arts and crafts from 40-60 local and regional artisans. Free.
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🎵 Live music this weekend
FRIDAY
“The Conundrums,” 5:30-8:30 p.m., Music on the Lawn, The Inn at Ragged Gardens, 203 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock. The Conundrums blend “gritty rock-and-roll energy with deep blues roots.” Free.
“Rastacoustic,” 7-9 p.m., Booneshine Brewing Co., 465 Industrial Park Dr, Boone. Rastacoustic is a reggae ensemble combining traditional roots reggae with their own distinctive style of jazz, funk and jam music. Free.
SATURDAY
"Heavens to Betsy," 6-9 p.m. at Lost Province, 130 N. Depot St., Downtown Boone. Live music at the downtown brewery and restaurant. Free.
SUNDAY
"Danny Whittington," 4-7 p.m. at Town Tavern,1182 Main St., Blowing Rock. Live music at this lively Blowing Rock bar. Free.