Downtown Boone is a year-round destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, offering something for everyone. In addition to our wide variety of local shops and restaurants, visitors can enjoy unique experiences like arcades, spas, and an escape room. Throughout the year, our lively event calendar draws people downtown, starting with Earth First Friday in April, followed by Boonerang in June, our 4th of July celebrations, Busker’s Fest, and Boonetober Fest in the fall. Families love Boone BOO! for Halloween, and our Festive First Friday kicks off the holiday season with local flair, making downtown Boone a vibrant hub for fun and community all year long.

Stairs next to the Turchin Center painted colorfully

First Friday Art Crawl

Every First Friday, the Downtown Boone Development Association hosts “First Friday Art Crawls”. These events are the perfect way to justify coming down to Downtown Boone and enjoy good food, good art, and most importantly, good people! While some of our “First Friday Art Crawls” do not have themes, many do. Make sure to check out our themed “First Fridays” and come have a good time.

Celebrate National Heritage Month

Fridays 4 PM -6 PM 
September 13th – October 4th

At the Watauga County Public Library

Light Refreshments Served

 

Friends of the Library 50th Anniversary

Saturday, September 21
11 AM – 4 PM

Join us for FUN, FOOD, & ENTERTAINMENT

Boone Fall Festival

OCTOBER 4TH – 5TH

BUSKERS FEST + BOONETOBERFEST
BUSKERS FEST A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
BOONETOBERFEST is an OKTOBERFEST
Fall Celebration

Fri. 5PM – 9pm /Sat.12pm -9pm

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Boone Boo!

Thursday October 31, 2024

5-7:30 PM

Downtown Trick or Treating 

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People riding a horse-drawn carriage at a parade

Holiday Parades

Downtown Boone holds multiple parades throughout the year for the holidays (Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, etc.). 

Festive First Friday