Hendrick Automotive Presents WinterFest 2026

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Don’t hibernate—celebrate at Blowing Rock WinterFest, presented by Hendrick Automotive Group! 

Over four wintry days, the mountain town bursts with the Polar Bear Plunge, live ice-sculpting, the Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge, WinterFeast tastings, and the WinterFest Beer Garden. Bundle up and share the season’s coolest fun with family and friends.

• Thursday, January 22^nd — WinterFeast @ Timberlake's (2 seatings)
• Friday, January 23^rd — Artisan Ice Stroll through downtown Blowing Rock
• Saturday, January 24^th — Polar Bear Plunge @ Chetola Lake - Check in at 9 am, plunge is at 10 am 
• Saturday, January 24^th — Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge @ Blowing Rock School Gym from 11 am - 2 pm
• Saturday, January 24 - Hot Chocolate and Hayrides @ The Blowing Rock Chamber from 12 pm - 3 pm
• Saturday, January 24^th — Beer Garden at The Speckled Trout from 1 pm - 4 pm
• Saturday, January 24^th — Rotary Wine Tasting and Auction @ Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM) from 5 pm - 7 pm
• Sunday, January 25^th — WinterPaws sponsored by Watauga Humane Society @ Blowing Rock School Gym from 12 pm - 3 pm 

Get your tickets here:  https://blowingrockwinterfest.com/