High Country Events & Notices
Community events, government meetings, arts & entertainment, and more across Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties and the surrounding High Country region. Updated regularly.
Last updated: April 1, 2026
April 2026
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1
Wed
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Boone Town Council — Regular Meeting Government
Town Hall · 264 East Howard Street, Boone
6:00 PM
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7
Tue
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Watauga County Board of Commissioners — Regular Meeting Government
Watauga County Courthouse · Boone
5:30 PM
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7
Tue
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LiveWell Avery — Trauma Informed Church & Community Training Community
Avery County Community Center · Newland · Two sessions available · RSVP: info@livewellavery.org
2–4 PM & 6–8 PM
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12
Sun
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NC Wildlife Habitat Steward Training — Application Deadline Community
Apply for the May 15–17 training at Watauga Extension Center, 971 W. King St., Boone
Deadline
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15
Wed
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Boone Town Council — Regular Meeting Government
Town Hall · 264 East Howard Street, Boone
6:00 PM
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18
Sat
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11th Annual Playhouse BuildFest Community
Watauga High School · 300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone · Free admission · 100+ hands-on STEAM activities for kids ages 2–12, Cardboard City, Tiny Town, Touch a Truck, Amazing Science Show, and more · Sensory-friendly soft open 9–10 AM · Food for sale · Presented by The Children's Playhouse · Info: goplayhouse.org
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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21
Tue
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Watauga County Board of Commissioners — Regular Meeting Government
Watauga County Courthouse · Boone
5:30 PM
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25
Sat
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Sports Card & Trading Card Game Show Community
Boone Mall · Presented by Grail Card Promotions · Info: grailcardpromotions.com
All day
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29
Wed
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Boone Town Council — Regular Meeting Government
Town Hall · 264 East Howard Street, Boone
6:00 PM
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30
Thu
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Town of Boone — FY2026/27 Outside Agency Funding Application Deadline Government
Applications accepted now through April 30 · Info: townofboone.net
Deadline
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May 2026
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5
Tue
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Watauga County Board of Commissioners — Regular Meeting Government
Watauga County Courthouse · Boone
5:30 PM
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13
Wed
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Boone Town Council — Regular Meeting Government
Town Hall · 264 East Howard Street, Boone
6:00 PM
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15
Fri
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NC Wildlife Federation — High Country Wildlife Habitat Steward Training Community
Watauga Extension Center · 971 W. King St., Boone · Three-day training runs May 15–17 · Application deadline: April 12
Begins Friday
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16
Sat
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Watauga County Emergency Fest Community
Watauga High School · 300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone · Free family event presented by the Watauga County Firefighters Association · Open to the public
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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1
Fri
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Town of Boone — 1872 Award Nomination Deadline Government
Submit nominations to Nicole Harmon, Town Clerk · nicole.harmon@boonenc.gov · Town Hall, 567 West King Street, Boone
Deadline
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19
Tue
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Watauga County Board of Commissioners — Regular Meeting Government
Watauga County Courthouse · Boone
5:30 PM
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27
Wed
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Boone Town Council — Regular Meeting Government
Town Hall · 264 East Howard Street, Boone
6:00 PM
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June 2026
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2
Tue
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Watauga County Board of Commissioners — Regular Meeting Government
Watauga County Courthouse · Boone
5:30 PM
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10
Wed
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Boone Town Council — Regular Meeting Government
Town Hall · 264 East Howard Street, Boone
6:00 PM
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13
Sat
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11th Annual Ducky Regatta Festival Community
Casting Bread · 194 Aho Road, Blowing Rock · Free admission · Rubber duck races on the Middle Fork of the New River, bounce houses, music, food, games, and more · Sponsor a duck: increasefoodsecurity.org
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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16
Tue
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Watauga County Board of Commissioners — Regular Meeting Government
Watauga County Courthouse · Boone
5:30 PM
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24
Wed
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Boone Town Council — Regular Meeting Government
Town Hall · 264 East Howard Street, Boone
6:00 PM
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