January 22, 2009 Issue
Schedule For Blowing Rock’s 11th Annual Winterfest
Winter in the High Country simply wouldn’t be complete without the festival that celebrates all things frosty. Whether you’re itching to jump into a frozen lake, want to see and hear world-class live music as the Hayes Center, or just want to enjoy a hayride with a free cup of hot chocolate, Winterfest 2009 has got you covered. Some events have limited capacity, so don’t miss out on the fun. For more info, click to www.blowingrockwinterfest.com.
Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Winterfeast: Manor House Restaurant at Chetola Resort
Friday
3:00 p.m. FREE Hot Chocolate: Downtown
3:00 p.m. FREE Hayrides Begin: Parking lot north of the intersection of Highway 221 and Main Street
7:30 p.m. Winter Blues Festival at the Hayes Performing Arts Center
Dusk Bonfire: Memorial Park
Saturday
9:00 a.m. Raffle and Silent Auction begin at Blowing Rock School
10:00 a.m. FREE Hot Chocolate: Downtown
10:00 a.m. FREE Hayrides resume: Parking lot north of the intersection of Highway 221 and Main Street
10:00 a.m. Children’s Activities: Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation Center
10:00 a.m. Polar Plunge: Chetola Lake
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chili Challenge: Blowing Rock School gym
12:00 p.m. Ice Carving Competition: Memorial Park
2:00 p.m. Wine Tasting: Meadowbrook Inn
4:00 p.m. Wine Auction: Meadowbrook Inn
7:30 p.m. Winterfest Concert with The John Cowan Band: Hayes Performing Arts Center
Dusk Bonfire: Memorial Park
Sunday
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Winterfest Pancake Breakfast: Blowing Rock School cafeteria
1:00 p.m. FREE Hot Chocolate: Downtown
1:00 p.m. Ice Carving Demonstration: Memorial Park
1:00 p.m. Winter Paws Pet Show: American Legion Hall
1:00 p.m. FREE Hayrides: Parking lot north of the intersection of Highway 221 and Main Street
1:00 p.m. FREE Hot Chocolate: Downtown
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