Not every place needs a reason.
Sometimes it's enough just to be there.
May 16 – May 16, 2026
Emergency Fest
Blowing Rock
5th annual Emergency Fest featuring food, fun, and games centered around the exciting world of…
Watauga County
Festivals in Watauga County
5 events found
The road is the experience.
Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.
Aug 22 – Aug 23, 2026
Farm Heritage Days
Sugar Grove
Traditional music, crafts demonstrations, food, along with a petting zoo.
Make time for quiet places.
Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.
Aug 29 – Aug 29, 2026
Kraut Creek Festival
Boone
Enjoy the arts and craft vendors, food vendors, local bands, restaurant specials, educational programs, and…
Leave room for the unexpected.
The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.
Sep 27 – Sep 27, 2026
Boone Heritage Festival
Boone
Celebrating Appalachian heritage and Daniel Boone history, with 18th century living history demonstrations, craft vendors,…
Keep moving.
Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.
Oct 3 – Oct 3, 2026
2nd Annual Valle Crucis Punkin Festival
Valle Crucis
The Valle Crucis Punkin Festival is a kid-friendly event with games that will be fun…