"Suffer, the Little Children," wall-sized fresco by Ben Long tells the story of how Jesus received the children as the crowds surrounded him. Sloop Chapel is open to the public every day from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. No admission charged.
For more information call 828-733-4305.
Daily September-May: 9am-5pm June-August: 9am-8pm
Mystery Hill Defy gravity at Mystery Hill Located on US Highway 321 between Boone & Blowing Rock
Each year, for over 50 years, guests come from all over the world and the United States to visit Mystery Hill. They are all compelled to come for various reasons; "My mother came here as a child," "I remember coming here with my Grandfather," "I drove by this place and just had to come and see what the mystery really was," "I just can't get this place out of my mind." No matter what the reason, they come back time and time again, bringing relatives and friends to experience the mystery of our "crooked house." People do remember the remarkable defiance of gravity, where you can see a ball roll uphill, and where folks are pulled from an upright position to an uncanny standing angle of nearly 45°. This strange phenomenon has been amusing and puzzling visitors to Mystery Hill for generations. Since there is a variety of things to see and do, no one leaves disappointed. Mystery is a family oriented "edutainment" center that offers fun for children ages 2 to 102. We welcome you to join us at any time of the year.
For more information call 828-264-2792
Weekly Thursdays
Cranberry "Bingo" Old Cranberry High School
Family fun - Consessions $25 for 10 - $ 50 games, 1 - $100 game, 1 - $500 game. Kids 12 & under $10
Call 828-733-5854
Daily thru October 31st
Orchard at Altapass On the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC
The Historic Orchard at Altapass begins its 100th season as an apple orchard perched atop the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Call (888)765-9531.
Thursday's July 3rd thru August 28th
Summer Concerts in the Park
Concert starts at 6 pm at the stage behind Bank of America on Highway 194. Bring your chairs or blankets and coolers. Food will also be available for purchase at the concert. Raffle tickets can be purchased for prizes as well as for the 50/50 split of the "pot."
Call 828-387-3003 for details.
Friday July 4th
Avery County Celebrations
Elk Park, Newland, Banner Elk
See events page
Call 828-898-5604
Saturday July 5th
47th Annual Roasting of the Hog and Fireworks Display
Beech Mountain's annual Roasting of the Hog is held on the Saturday closest to July 4...July 5, 2008. The volunteer chefs have cooking pork barbeque down to a science. They use a special blend of hardwoods for their charcoal, their own mix of spices, and only select cuts of pork and turkey. It's consider by some the best barbecue in the high country. Enjoy music while eating outdoors (weather permitting) and then enjoy one of the best fireworks displays you'll ever see. This event is hosted by the Town of Beech Mountain, the Beech Mountain Volunteer Fire Department and the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children. Serving begins at 6, and fireworks begin shortly after dark. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce or at Fred's General Mercantile on Beech Mountain. They may also be purchased at the gate.
