The first blooms appear at the lower overlooks early in the month and the display will arrive at the Swinging Bridge by the month's end. The 16th Annual Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend - Grandfather Mountain Hear lectures by renowned nature photographers in the evenings and photograph spectacular scenery and native animals during the day. Slides from Saturday's photo excursions are processed overnight to be entered in an informal contest Sunday morning. National Trails Day Volunteer Project - Grandfather Mountain A project will be planned to upgrade Grandfather trails. Musical guests will include host group,The Greenes, along with a dozen of the top groups in Southern Gospel music today.
Admission is free.
Over one hundred Scottish clans and societies sponsor this celebration of Scottish dance, music and athletics, known for its colorful parades and kilted pageantry. A five-mile road race that climbs 1,568 feet in elevation from the town of Linville to the summit of Grandfather Mountain. This event is part of the opening ceremony of the Scottish games. Admission is charged to all events. The race starts in Boone and ends on the track at MacRae Meadows.