Asheville hosts 78th Annual Best of our State Celebration

January 6-8   Best of our State 2012  North Carolina's Our State magazine comes to life during this 78th annual weekend celebration at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa. Enjoy a weekend of music, humor, history, storytelling, and even a little dancing.

Entertainment will include Woody Durham  (former voice of the Tar Heels) Jeanne Robertson, Dr. Elliot Engel, and many more. New this year, Lenoir-Rhyne University is sponsoring the Saturday night dinner. Weekend Packages may be available.

Get a link for Best of our State and other

Asheville NC events and visitor information HERE

Fresh Fridays at Appalachian Ski Mountain

January 6    Fresh Fridays at Appalachain Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Rd in Blowing Rock, NC. Hit the slopes in a low-key, relaxed jam session format in which riders can emjoy the night's new setup as many times as they want and in any order they want, just like a normal day of riding with friends.

Registration 5:00-6:30 at the registration desk on the Upper Level of the Lodge. The shred session will last from 7:00 – 8:00, with awards taking place nearby the setup immediately after the jam ends.

Get a link for Fresh Fridays and Appalachian Ski Mountain HERE

Vacation rentals and ski condos in Blowing Rock:
 

Appalachian Ski Mountain Rental with long range views - 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps up to 10. Enjoy the views atop Appalachian Ski Mountain. Fireplace, hot tub, lots of deck, HDTV, Internet, Pet Friendly. $260 - $450 night, $1400 - $2750 week.  Get more rental details here


Vacation home rental with view of Appalachian Ski Mountain - 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps up to 12. Hot tub with mountain views, gas fireplace, wrap-around deck with gas grill, kids play area, WIFI. Only 3 miles to the slopes!  Get more rental details here


Upscale vacation rental  - 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, sleeps up to 12. Pool Table, WIFI, Wii gaming system, fireplace, gas grill. Private setting adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway has walking access to the Mountains to Sea Trail. $400 - $450 night, $2200 week.   Get more rental details here


Appalachian Ski Mountain vacation rental - 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, sleeps up to 12. Great views of the ski slopes and mountains. Hot tub, fireplace, Internet, game room with pool table and HGTV.  $350 - $495 night,  $1600 - $3250 week.  Get more rental details here


Appalachian Mountain Vacation Rental - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 8. Chalet style with wrap around deck, gas grill, huge fireplace, HDTV, WIFI Internet, Ski in - Ski out to Appalachian slopes. $185 - $230 night, $650 - $1600 week.  Get more rental details here


  Downtown Vacation Condo2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 4. Split bedrooms-perfect for 2 couples. Gas log fireplace, flat screen TV, WIFI and IPod dock. $165 - $185 night, $745 - $835 week.   Get more rental details here

ArtMart this weekend in Old Fort

January 7   ArtMart   Locally created arts and crafts are displayed inside the historic Old Fort Depot in downtown Old Fort NC. Stop by to chat with the creators of these one of a kind items while you shop for yourself, family or friends. There is something for everyone including baskets, paintings, woodwork, wreaths, candles and live demonstrations. ArtMart is sponsored by Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League.

Find a link for ArtMart and more weekend events in the NC Mountain HERE

Beech Mountain hosts Winterfest this Weekend

January 7-8   Winterfest   The town of Beech Mountain and Beech Mountain Ski Resort present a variety of events throughout the weekend to get the official start of ski season underway. The town of Beech Mountain will host the North Carolina State championship snowshoe race on January 7.

The weekend's events will include the the annual bathing beauty contest, the Village Rail Jam, the Cardboard Box Derby’s Visual Competition, huge sales on apparel and equipment, live music and more.

Get a link for Winterfest and more 

Beech Mountain events, skiing and ski rentals HERE