Blowing Rock WinterFest
Schedule
Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
132 Park Ave, Blowing Rock, NC, United States, North Carolina 28605 | Blowing Rock, NC
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Don’t hibernate—celebrate at Blowing Rock WinterFest, presented by Hendrick Automotive Group! Over four wintry days, the mountain town bursts with the Polar Bear Plunge, live ice-sculpting, the Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge, WinterFeast tastings, and the WinterFest Beer Garden. Bundle up and share the season’s coolest fun with family and friends. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Blowing Rock Women's Club!
Thursday, January 22nd — WinterFeast @ Timberlake's, 2 seatings, 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM (Sold Out)
Friday, January 23rd — Artisan Ice Stroll through downtown Blowing Rock, 4- 8 PM. Look for the ice stroll map! (FREE)
Saturday, January 24th — Shuttle between Shoppes on the Parkway and Memorial Park sponsored by Blowing Rock Furniture Gallery, 10 AM - 5 PM (FREE)
Saturday, January 24th — Polar Bear Plunge @ Chetola Lake sponsored by Emergency Restoration Xperts - Check in by 9:30
AM, plunge is at 10 AM (Free for spectators)
Saturday, January 24th — Ice Carving Demo with Artisan Ice Sculptures and Aluminum Pour with Western North Carolina Sculpture Center @ Memorial Park, 10:30 AM - 5 PM (FREE)
Saturday, January 24th — Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge sponsored by Spice & Tea Exchange of Blowing Rock @ Blowing Rock School Gym, 11 AM - 2 PM or until chili runs out!
Saturday, January 24 - Hot Chocolate and Hayrides sponsored by ServPro @ The Blowing Rock Chamber, 12 - 3 PM
Saturday, January 24th — Beer Garden presented by The Speckled Trout @ Speckled Trout from 1 - 4 PM
Saturday, January 24th — Rotary Wine Tasting and Auction to benefit Alzheimer's Research @ Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, 5 PM - 7 PM (Sold Out)
Sunday, January 25th — WinterPaws sponsored by Watauga Humane Society @ Blowing Rock School Gym, 12 - 3 PM,
Get your tickets here: https://blowingrockwinterfest.com/
*All Access Passes available!
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