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SUMMARY:July 4th parade and Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Join the Town of Boone in celebrating Independence Day on July 4th! \nKick off the festivities with the annual Town of Boone 4th of July Parade\, at 11am. Parking is free in town-owned lots\, so arrive early to find a spot to view along King Street. \nFollowing the parade\, come hang out on the Jones House lawn and enjoy free refreshments\, including watermelon\, lemonade\, and cake from Stick Boy Bread Company. Stay around for the presentation of the Town of Boone 1872 Award. \nClose out the day with the annual fireworks display at Clawson-Burnley Park on the Boone Greenway\, starting at dusk. Arrive early\, bring a picnic\, and enjoy the evening. Find parking in lots along Martin Luther King Jr. Street and at ASU’s State Farm lot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, JULY 4 \n4th of July Parade:\n11am – Downtown Boone along King Street \n1872 Award Presentation:\nNoon – Jones House lawn (free cake and watermelon) \nFireworks Display:\nDusk – Clawson-Burnley Park at the Boone Greenway
URL:https://downtownboonenc.com/eventinfo/july-4th-parade-and-celebrations/
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SUMMARY:Old-Time Jam at the Jones House
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM\, join local and visiting musicians at the Jones House for an old-time jam session. Bring your banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, mandolin – or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have – and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On warm evenings\, circle up on the Jones House lawn and porch; on cooler evenings\, move the things indoors to the parlor and galleries. Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music but are asked to be respectful of the musicians. After catching up and choosing a key the music will begin\, with the last call for tunes coming around 9:45. \nJams are not held on holidays and may be canceled on days of inclement weather. Call the Jones House with any questions.
URL:https://downtownboonenc.com/eventinfo/old-time-jam-at-the-jones-house/2026-06-04/
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SUMMARY:The Art of Walking
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Walking\nBoone Greenway and Kennedy Trail\nFirst Fridays\, 3:00-4:30pm\n\nA 3-mile loop with an art theme to complement the First Friday Art Crawl in Boone on the first Friday of each month. No experience with art or writing is needed although a love for walking in nature sure comes in handy. During the walks\, we’ll find a place to sit for a few minutes to draw or write about what we’re experiencing so bring your favorite tools to capture the moments. Journaling is totally optional and there is no need to share with others. This is an incredibly beautiful greenway. The Kennedy Trail has a natural surface complete with roots\, rocks and hills. After the hike\, the group can reconvene at the Turchin Center for the Arts at 5:00pm to enjoy the First Fridays Art Crawl in downtown Boone. The walking event is free but registration is suggested so we know you’re coming. Contact Jae at BlueRidgeFriend@gmail.com 
URL:https://downtownboonenc.com/eventinfo/the-art-of-walking/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 W. King Street\, Boone\, N\, 28608\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lane Moody":MAILTO:lane.moody@townofboone.net
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SUMMARY:June First Friday Art Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Experience First Friday Art Crawls in Boone at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\nJoin us at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts for First Friday as downtown Boone comes alive with creativity\, community\, and celebration! Explore our captivating galleries featuring contemporary art exhibitions\, meet local artists\, and enjoy free admission. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for an inspiring night out\, the Turchin Center is the perfect place to start your First Friday Art Crawl adventure. \nDiscover art\, engage with culture\, and connect with the Boone community. 5–8 PM | FREE Admission \nActivities on June 5:\n4-5pm | Guided Gallery Tour | Moskowitz Gallery \n5-6pm | ARTtalk: Jill Pelto\, Community Contours in the Southern Appalachian Mountains | TCVA Lecture Hall \n5-7:30pm | Drop-In Artmaking | Moskowitz Gallery
URL:https://downtownboonenc.com/eventinfo/june-first-friday-art-crawl/
LOCATION:The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 W. King Street\, Boone\, N\, 28608\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annie Jones":MAILTO:jonesar20@appstate.edu
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SUMMARY:First Friday Art Crawl
DESCRIPTION:https://www.watauga-arts.org/first-friday-art-crawls
URL:https://downtownboonenc.com/eventinfo/first-friday-art-crawl-2/2026-06-05/
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SUMMARY:Wild Lens\, Local Legacy
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to welcome Rodney Bursiel\, 2017 National Geographic Photographer of the Year\, as our keynote speaker at 6:00 pm on Friday\, June 5th at Speckled Trout Outfitters in Boone\, NC. Rodney\, whose powerful imagery and global conservation work have inspired audiences around the world is brought to us by Antlers & Acorns Lodge\, the team behind the Antlers & Acorns Songwriters Festival each year in September. His talk will be followed by a Q&A session where attendees can dive deeper into conservation themes\, photography\, storytelling\, and the shared responsibility of protecting both our local waters and wild places around the globe.\nPlease join us for this special First Friday event.\nRodney will be joined by Hannah Woodburn\, Upper New Riverkeeper\, for an engaging conversation about the intersection of local and global environmental issues — and how protecting special places starts right here at home. In the week leading up to the event\, Rodney will spend time on the New River with the Upper New Riverkeeper and the team at The Speckled Trout Outfitters\, exploring and documenting what makes our river so remarkable. Together\, they’ll reflect on the New River’s diverse aquatic life\, water quality\, and the vital role it plays in the High Country community.\nThis event will be a fundraiser for MountainTrue to support the ongoing efforts to champion resilient forests\, clean waters\, and healthy communities across the Southern Blue Ridge.” Marking the occasion of Rodney’s visit\, and the work of Upper New Riverkeepers\, singer/songwriter Jess Klein and instrumentalist Charlie Richards will be performing a song they co-wrote in honor of the importance\, beauty\, and mystery of the New River
URL:https://downtownboonenc.com/eventinfo/wild-lens-local-legacy/
LOCATION:Speckled Trout Outfitters\, 140 S. Depot Street\, Boone\, 28607\, United States
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SUMMARY:Buckets - N - Boards
DESCRIPTION:Funding support provided by Blue Ridge Energy\nBucket – N – Boards\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS FOR BUCKETS – N – BOARDS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 5\, 2026 at 6 p.m. / Doors open at 5:30 p.m.\nADULT RESERVED- $19 CHILD/STUDENT RESERVED – $9 Ticket price listed includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout.\nBuckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing percussion\, ridiculous songs\, spectacular tap dancing\, inventive instrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talents! \nMatthew Levingston and Gareth Sever have hand crafted a fresh and unique clean comedy experience for the entire family to enjoy! The show was born from their shared passion for music\, comedy\, and rhythm\, but it truly comes to life through the nonstop hilarious interaction between these two AND their audience. \nBuckets N Boards have toured the world and are currently one of the top requested headlining acts for Disney Cruise Lines. BNB has been featured twice with the Kansas City Symphony and is currently heading into their 14th Award Winning season in Branson\, MO. \nA must see show for any evening out with the family. Their unexpected comedy\, upbeat personalities and improvisational audience interaction make Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show a theatrical experience you’ll remember for years to come. \nVisit BucketsNBoards for more info.
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LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre\, 559 W. King Street\, Boone\, 28067\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Comedy and Magic with Lyndy Phillips
DESCRIPTION:The Carolina Comedy Magic Parlor delivers an intimate and unforgettable evening of magic and laughter\, with limited seating. Step into a cozy parlor-style theater where every seat is the best seat in the house. Featuring magician Lyndy Phillips\, you’ll be amazed by his masterful sleight of hand and delighted by his witty\, clean humor—creating an immersive experience that blends comedy and wonder.
URL:https://downtownboonenc.com/eventinfo/an-evening-of-comedy-and-magic-with-lyndy-phillips-2/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Mysterium Escape Adventure\, 737 W. King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lane Moody":MAILTO:lane.moody@townofboone.net
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SUMMARY:Live Music: Bob Bonnen
DESCRIPTION:Live Music at South End Brewing Company
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LOCATION:SouthEnd Brewing Co.\, 747 W King Street\, Boone\, 28607\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trial By Fire: Tribute to Journey
DESCRIPTION:Presented by GHA\nTrial By Fire: Tribute to Journey\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS FOR TRIAL BY FIRE: TRIBUTE TO JOURNEY\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 6\, 2026 at 7 p.m. / Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\nPREMIUM – $40 STANDARD – $30 Ticket price listed includes ticket fees. Taxes are calculated upon checkout.\nExperience the Journey Tour That Never Was \nJoin Trial by Fire: Tribute to Journey as they bring to life the 1996 Trial by Fire Tour that never happened. \nIn 1996\, Journey reunited with legendary frontman Steve Perry and released Trial by Fire\, their first album together in a decade. Plans for a worldwide tour were cut short when Perry suffered a devastating injury\, leaving fans to wonder what could have been. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlay \n\n00:00\n01:00\nMute\nEnter fullscreen \n\n00:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow\, Trial by Fire pays homage to that lost moment in rock history. This unforgettable show imagines the setlist\, energy\, and spectacle of the tour Journey fans never got to see—packed with iconic hits from the Trial by Fire album and classics from the Steve Perry era. \nDon’t miss your chance to relive the magic and experience the Trial by Fire Tour as it might have been. \nVisit Trial By Fire: Tribute to Journey to learn more. \nEvent Note: This is a rental event presented by GHA.
URL:https://downtownboonenc.com/eventinfo/trial-by-fire-tribute-to-journey/
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