Join us for a fabulous four-day festival showcasing over 30 wineries from North Carolina and beyond. Among the many events are wine tastings, Fire on the Rock Chef’s Challenge, a patrons gala, wine pairing seminars, amateur and professional winemakers competitions, cooking classes, a gallery stroll and winemakers dinners. For more information visit www.blueridgewinefestival.com

MerleFest, which began in 1988, is about the Music, Moments and Memories.

The Music of MerleFest is “traditional plus” and Doc Watson himself describes it best: “When Merle and I started out we called our music ‘traditional plus,’ meaning the traditional music of the Appalachian region plus whatever other styles we were in the mood to play. Since the beginning, the people of the college and I have agreed that the music of MerleFest is ‘traditional plus’.”

The Moments of MerleFest are those unique experiences that only happen here. It may be two musicians you never expected to see collaborating, a shooting star over The Watson Stage during an evening’s closing set, or that one set that seems to have touched everyone in the audience.

The Memories of MerleFest includes the memory of Eddy Merle Watson, who we honor each day with The Tribute to Merle, and the new memories we create each year we come together to celebrate MerleFest.

MerleFest is the primary fundraiser for Wilkes Community College.

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The North Carolina Mountains have a variety of activities and events throughout the year. Below are just a small sample of some of those activities and events.

The Christmas Trees Farms have already started preparing for the Holiday Season. Come visit the tree farms and share the tradition of getting a fresh cut Frasier Fur Tree for Christmas. We would be happy to package in the cost of the tree with your stay. Let us know and we can arrange this.

Watauga County, also known as the Choose and Cut Capital, is home to some of the most entertaining and scenic Choose and Cut farms across the region. Choose and Cut involves customers visiting a tree farm and roaming across tree-covered hillsides hunting the perfect tree to take home with them. Choose and Cut is the essential holiday family tradition, where young and old alike can enjoy a day on a real farm. Many farms offer hayrides, farm animals, cookies and cocoa and even Christmas Shops to purchase other holiday gifts. Wreaths and roping are also available to purchase. www.watauganurserymen.org

Sugar Ski Mountain is now Open!! North Carolina has the highest mountains east of the Rockies and caters to skiers of all abilities. Sugar Mountain is the largest ski area in North Carolina by about 20 acres (total of 115 acres of skiable terrain). For a complete overview visit www.skisugar.com

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During your next romantic getaway in North Carolina, take a step back in time to our sleepy frontier mining town. The National Bank is the most elegant room we have to offer, decorated with Victorian period furniture and the finest amenities. This room perfectly compliments the historic area of Valle Crucis, and will remind you of the days when Daniel Boone walked these beautiful mountains.

Perfect for a Blue Ridge Mountain honeymoon or a romantic getaway with the one you love, this room is sure to please! To add some romance to your weekend, click here to add roses or chocolates.

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The Sheriff is looking for a few good deputies and your next North Carolina family vacation is the perfect time to visit this sleepy little mining town and help the Sheriff stop the horse rustlin’. Bring your cowboy hat and the whole family for an experience you will not soon forget.

The Sherriff’s Office is a huge 600 square foot suite that replicates life at the turn of the century. Decorated with today’s finest amenities, a true old west Sheriff would be sincerely jealous of this North Carolina vacation rental! Start by relaxing in the 12 jet jacuzzi tub that’s big enough for two, then kick back on the King size Simmons Beauty Rest Pillow Top mattress and watch the flat screen TV.

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The Mountain View Room offers a custom Queen size skip peeled log bed, topped with a Simmons Beauty Rest Pillow Top mattress that will send you fast asleep during your Blue Ridge Mountain vacation. This room has fabulous view of the valley and mountains with easy access to the main living and dining areas of our North Carolina Bed & Breakfast.

Included are two robes, CD player, flat screen television, DVD player, and a mini-refrigerator stocked with bottled water. The Mountain View room also features a private bathroom with bath amenities, plush towels and a hairdryer.

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The Pinecone Room, the largest and most private of our North Carolina accommodations, offers a custom Queen size, skip peeled, canopy log bed, topped with a Simmons Beauty Rest Pillow Top mattress which will guarantee a restful sleep. The Pinecone Room, for your added comfort, has a ceiling fan, large closet, air conditioning, CD player, flat screen TV, and a fireplace. The room includes two robes and a mini-refrigerator is stocked with bottled water. Your own private bathroom provided with bath amenities, plush towels, hairdryer and a towel warmer.

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A Queen size Simmons Beauty Rest Pillow Top mattress, set against a custom skip peeled log headboard waits for you in the Valle Crucis’ Wilderness Room, an ideal North Carolina vacation spot. The bed is made up with the softest linens and a colorful handmade quilt. The Wilderness Room features a variety of amenities including a fireplace, ceiling fan, flat screen TV & DVD, CD Player, and whimsical wall decor. The room also has a mini-refrigerator and two robes to utilize during your stay in our Blue Ridge Mountain lodging. The room’s private bathroom is supplied with bath amenities, towel warmer, hairdryer, and plush towels.

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