WinterFest a lively winter festival in the mountains of NC featuring a polar bear plunge, chili cook-off, wine tastings, ice carving, and more! Join us!

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, January 26, 2023

All Day: Winterfest Hendrick Hunt

9:00 am: Mystery Hill: The Frozen Heart Adventure: An Escape Experience
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

10:00 am: Shop Til You Drop
Downtown Blowing Rock Main Street, Blowing Rock

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Local’s Night at Hellbender Bed & Beverage
Hellbender Bed & Beverage 239 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock

2:00 pm: Mystery Hill: WinterDuck Derby
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

4:00 pm: WinterHawk Tournament Tomahawk Throwing Competition
Tomahawk Hill (at Mystery Hill) 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm: WinterFeast
Green Park Inn 9239 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock

5:30 pm: Festival of Lights at Chetola Resort
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Square Dance: Learn the Steps and Dance!
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

Friday, January 27, 2023

All Day: Winterfest Hendrick Hunt

9:00 am: Mystery Hill: The Frozen Heart Adventure: An Escape Experience
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

10:00 am: Shop Til You Drop
Downtown Blowing Rock Main Street, Blowing Rock

2:00 pm: Mystery Hill: WinterDuck Derby
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

4:00 pm: WinterHawk Tournament Tomahawk Throwing Competition
Tomahawk Hill (at Mystery Hill) 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

5:30 pm: Festival of Lights at Chetola Resort
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Sunset and Vine Winter Wines from Warm Climates

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: WinterFest Ice Stroll
Downtown Blowing Rock Main Street, Blowing Rock

4:00 pm: Cork & Canvas: Winterfest
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Sunset and Vine Perfect Pairings: Comfort Food Wines

6:00 pm: Bonfire at Chetola Resort
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock

Saturday, January 28, 2023

All Day: Winterfest Hendrick Hunt

8:00 am - 11:00 am: Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Resort
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock

9:00 am: Mystery Hill: The Frozen Heart Adventure: An Escape Experience
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

10:00 am: Shop Til You Drop
Downtown Blowing Rock Main Street, Blowing Rock

10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Mountain Alliance’s Silent Auction & Raffle
American Legion Building - Blowing Rock 333 Wallingford Road, Blowing Rock

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge
Meadowbrook Inn and Suites 711 Main Street, Blowing Rock

11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Curling with Charlotte Curling Association
Blowing Rock School 165 Morris Street, Blowing Rock

11:00 am: BRAHM – Free Admission!
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Hayrides in Downtown Blowing Rock Sponsored by The Speckled Tout
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Ice Carving Demonstrations
Memorial Park Blowing Rock

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: WinterFest Beer Garden
Meadowbrook Inn and Suites 711 Main Street, Blowing Rock

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Sunset and Vine Winter Whites and Sparkles

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Mystery Hill: Polar Dunk
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

2:00 pm: Mystery Hill: WinterDuck Derby
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

4:00 pm: WinterHawk Tournament Tomahawk Throwing Competition
Tomahawk Hill (at Mystery Hill) 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Sunset and Vine Fireside Favorites: Wines to Enjoy by the Fire

5:30 pm: Festival of Lights at Chetola Resort
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock

4:00 pm: Cork & Canvas: Winterfest
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock

6:00 pm: Bonfire at Chetola Resort
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock

Sunday, January 29, 2023

All Day: Winterfest Hendrick Hunt

9:00 am: Mystery Hill: The Frozen Heart Adventure: An Escape Experience
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

10:00 am: Shop Til You Drop
Downtown Blowing Rock Main Street, Blowing Rock

11:00 am: BRAHM – Free Admission!
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock

2:00 pm: Mystery Hill: WinterDuck Derby
Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

4:00 pm: WinterHawk Tournament Tomahawk Throwing Competition
Tomahawk Hill (at Mystery Hill) 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock

5:30 pm: Festival of Lights at Chetola Resort
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock

Fest Date: January 26 - 29, 2023

Location: Various Location in Blowing Rock, NC

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