Visitor Information
A Quick Reminder
Thank you for visiting the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce website! We are working hard to help stabilize our local business economy after the adverse effects of Hurricane Helene. With the High Country being a year-round hotspot for tourists, we have partner organizations that we recommend for you to use as helpful and informative travel resources. Web links and phone numbers provided below!
EXPLORE BOONE (828) 266-1345 HIGH COUNTRY HOST (828) 264-1299
The Return to Boone and Watauga County from Town of Boone, Explore Boone, and Boone Chamber | Friday, October 11
In the two weeks since Hurricane Helene arrived in Boone and Watauga County, we’ve seen devastation fuel unity and adversity build strength throughout these hills. Residents in the High Country always rally to help our own, but it’s the kindness of friends and strangers from afar that has provided the hope and energy our community has relied upon to persevere through some of the most challenging experiences we’ve ever faced.
As you make plans to return to the Boone area, we encourage you consider the following guidelines.
Support High Country Businesses
Many of our retail and restaurant partners are open for business, including those in downtown Boone as well as other popular areas across the community. If you are not yet able to travel to the area, or maybe missed your planned trip over the last two weeks, we encourage you to continue to support our local businesses from afar. Amplifying their social media posts, buying online merchandise and gift cards, and then supporting them with your hugs and purchases when you are able to visit. Linked below are social media posts on the Boone Chamber Instagram and Facebook pages of businesses who are open for operation and your support.
Facebook Post "Message Board" for Local Businesses
Instagram Post "Message Board" for Local Businesses
More opportunities and information about holiday shopping coming soon!
Fall Events
Updated Tuesday, October 11 at 11:26 AM
Appalachian State University Football
Information coming soon!
Valle Country Fair
The co-sponsors of this event, Holy Cross Episcopal Church and the Valle Crucis Conference Center, are working for alternative plans to provide necessary human and financial resources to the non-profit agencies and families in need that we so faithfully serve.
Watauga County Farmers Market
Temporarily relocated to Appalachian State's Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences at 1179 State Farm Road in Boone.
Woolly Worm Festival
While the Woolly Worm Festival can’t take place in person this year due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, the spirit of our beloved event is still alive and thriving! We’re excited to introduce the Woolly Worm Webfest, an online celebration that lets you be part of the fun and support our community from wherever you are.
Full High Country Calendar of Events
Explore Boone High Country Host
Road Conditions and Information
Updated Tuesday, October 11 at 11:44 AM
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 0 to milepost 198 in Virginia, which closed due to impacts from Hurricane Helene, reopened at 8:00 AM Friday, October 11. The North Carolina section is closed indefinitely.
Road Condition Information