Blowing Rock Art in the Park celebrates six decades of shows!
Discover exquisite fine art and unique handcrafts at Art in the Park. Each show is a fresh experience, featuring a jury-selected group of acclaimed and award-winning artisans, carefully curated to showcase a diverse range of mediums. You'll find a variety of items, from functional beauties like furniture and cutlery to stunning wearable art, including handcrafted jewelry and textiles. Whether you're looking for special gifts or unique works to enhance your personal collection, there's something for every art lover. The artists' tents are conveniently located along Park Avenue in downtown Blowing Rock, offering attendees easy access to local parks, dining, and other shopping opportunities.
Make a weekend of it, and stay for the outdoor Concert in the Park that follows each Art in the Park on Sundays!
- Location: Artists tents extend along Park Avenue, from Main Street to Wallingford Street.
- Free Shuttle for Parking: Take the Art in the Park Shuttle and save the time & effort looking for a downtown parking space. The free shuttle runs from plentiful free parking at Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway right to the Art in the Park entrance. The shuttle has the same hours as the show: 10am to 5pm. It’s only a few minutes ride and the shuttle runs continuously. Look for the red trolley!
- Other Parking: Free parking is also available in the Maple Street lot and in the parking decks on Wallingford St. and at Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. Some lots, like Rumple Church and Blowing Rock School, charge a small charity fee for parking.
Don’t Miss - FREE Alair Summer Concert Series in the Park,
presented each Sunday following Art in the Park.
The 2026 schedule of performances will be released soon.
Art in the Park, an event that celebrates local and regional talent, has showcased fine art and crafts since its creation in 1962 by a group of area artists and craftspeople.
Today, the event features dozens of vendors and is held in a series of six shows from May through October. A professional jury upholds the event's high standards, attracting artisans from across the Southeast who exhibit handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and more. The quality of the work draws thousands of visitors each month.
Administered by the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, the event is enthusiastically supported by the town and local businesses. The Chamber is proud to promote and exhibit a wide variety of top talent, and the public eagerly anticipates each season.
2026 Dates
May 16 • June 13 • July 25 • August 15 • September 12 • October 3
10am – 5pm Rain or Shine
Call 828-295-7851 or contact art@blowingrock.com for questions or information regarding Art in the Park.