Hosted by High Country Humanities, this free public the life of classical composer Béla Bartók and the elements of NC folk music that influenced his work.

Come learn how the Town of Boone North Carolina and community organizations are prioritizing earth-friendly programs and initiatives, and adapting to needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Jones House lawn will host free activities, snacks, giveaways, and more.

For the month of April, selected artwork from talented student-artists in the Watauga County Public School System will be on display in the Mazie Jones Gallery. Join the Watauga Education Foundation in celebrating the creativity of our up-and-coming K-12 artists.

In conjunction with the Town of Boone, the Appalachian Theatre will host the second annual Boone Earth Film festival. This year the theme will be "Appalachian Resilience and Conservation." Learn more about this free event and reserve your tickets at https://www.apptheatre.org/

2025 SUMMER CONCERTS

The Town of Boone’s Summer Concerts at the Jones House kicks off in downtown Boone on Friday, June 6. The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Showcasing local and regional acts, the lineup features a variety of musical genres that will appeal to all types of music fans - bluegrass, oldtime, jazz, folk, songwriters, and more.

Check back to see the lineup release in April!

BOONERANG 2025

Artists with ties to the High Country will return to Boone this summer for the fourth annual Boonerang Music & Arts Festival on June 19-22.

Presented by the Town of Boone and supporting partners, the free event will feature performances and activities throughout the day at multiple downtown locations, including street stages on South and North Depot Streets and a stage at the Jones House.