July Update...

Greetings Kampers!With heat indexes soaring into the triple digits, many are probably wondering what to do to cool down.  Here's a list of events happening in Boone this July that may be the answer:

Now through August 14th
Horn in the West Outdoor Drama
Only 1 month left to see the nation's oldest Revolutionary War outdoor drama!
We have discounted tickets!!  $11 for adults, and $7 for children.

July 16th
Concert on the Lawn @ the Jones House
5:00pm-6:00pm
This weekly event offers a fun, outdoor atmosphere complete with music (and often food!).  This Friday will feature King Bees Duo and Ken Lurie and Friends - blues and folk rock.  Food is also available for purchase.  Located in Downtown Boone.


July 16-18th
Dora & Diego at Tweetsie Railroad
10:00am-5:00pm daily
You can meet Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego from Go, Diego, Go! at "Meet and Greet"  throughout the weekend.






July 17th 
High Country MusicFest
12:00pm-10:00pm
This annual bluegrass festival will host a number of bands, along with banjo, guitar, and fiddle workshops.  Tickets are $25 for adults, and children under 12 are FREE!  Tickets can be purchased from Appalachian Music Shoppe in Boone.


Tuesdays in July 
Storyteller Series @ Todd General Store
An Appalachian Mountains tradition - If you have never experienced professional storytelling, these events are a must-see!  
6:00pm
July 13th - Orville Hicks
July 20th - Doyle Pace
July 27th - John Ashburn


July 17th
48th Annual Art in the Park @ downtown Blowing Rock
10:00am-5:00pm
"Art in the Park is a series of juried art and craft shows in downtown Blowing Rock. Art in the Park is host to 100 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more."


July 23rd
Concerts on the Lawn @ the Jones House
5:00pm-6:00pm
This week will feature The Lazybirds, and Melissa Reaves - jazz, blues, country, and rock.  Located in Downtown Boone.

July 24th
Blood, Sweat, & Tears @ Holmes Convocation Center in Boone
7:30pm
"A musical institution, Blood, Sweat & Tears has left an indelible mark on the American music scene since 1968. One of the greatest horn bands in the history of popular music, the band's alumni roster reads like a Who's Who of the world's greatest jazz and rock musicians."
Tickets are $30 for adults, and $5 for children 6 and under.


July 30th
Concerts on the Lawn @ the Jones House
5:00pm-6:00pm
This week will feature Elkville String Band, and Jim Loyd and Trevor McKenzie - old time music.


July 30th
Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys (with Cherryholmes) @ Farthing Auditorium 
8:00pm
"Classic veterans of mountain music meet new kids on the bluegrass block when "Dr. Ralph" Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys team up with Cherryholmes. Nothing goes better with a summer evening in the mountains than this incomparable blend of the old and new sounds of bluegrass."
Tickets are $28 for adults, $16 for children 6 and under, and $15 for students.






July 31st-August 8th
K-9s in Flight Frisbee Dogs @ Tweetsie Railroad
Showtimes are at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm, and seating is based on first come, first serve basis.  Admission to shows is included in park admission tickets.
















Lastly, here are some quotes appropriate for July:


"That beautiful season the Summer!
Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light;
and the landscape
Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood."-   Henry Wadsworth Longfellow


"Hot July brings cooling showers,
Apricots and gillyflowers."-  Sara Coleridge, Pretty Lessons in Verse  


"The dandelions and buttercups gild all the lawn: the drowsy bee stumbles among the clover tops, and summer sweetens all to me."-   James Russell Lowell


"Live in each season as it passes: breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit."–   Henry David Thoreau


Thanks!  And be sure to check out our Facebook page for pictures of the campground and area!

July 4th Pictures Are Posted!

Happy Independence Day everyone!

Pictures of our weekend activities are now posted on our Facebook page, with still more to come!  Be sure to check them out.

July 4th Events

Greetings Kampers!  Summer is here and July 4th is coming soon.  Here are some events we have planned for the holiday weekend (July 2-4):

Friday, July 2nd

7:00-9:00pm Bluegrass Jam Session

Meet in the Rec Room to hear area musicians come together and play.  Bring your own instrument and play along, or just sit and enjoy!  

 

Saturday, July 3rd

8:00 - 10:00am Kampkake Breakfast

Join KOA Chefs Garry and Tom in the Rec Room for pancakes and syrup!  Blueberries and Chocolate Chips are available upon request.  

Donations are not required, but are graciously accepted.  All contributions will be given to KOA Care Camps, a summer camp program for children with cancer.

11:00am Arts and Crafts

After your pancakes, join KOA staffer Lindsay in the Rec Room to make patriotic Uncle Sam hats in honor of Independence Day.  She will also have Word Searches and puzzles.  Fun for all ages, but adult supervision is recommended.  

2:00pm Nature Hike

Once again, KOA staffer Russell will be leading a mid-afternoon hike through the local area, complete with scenic views and an old homestead along the way.  Hike will last about 1.5 hours, and terrain is moderate with a steep section at the end of the hike.  Bring water, and tennis shoes or hiking boots are required.  


4:00pm Ice Cream Social
Meet in the Kampstore for a free afternoon treat of chocolate or vanilla ice cream.  M&Ms, Gummy Bears, and lots of chocolate syrup are also available.  Yummy!

7:00pm Live Music

Local musicians Edward and Friends of RAM's Rack (Resort Area Ministeries) will perform on the lawn in front of the KOA building.  Bring a chair and enjoy free popcorn and music. 

Sunday, July 4th

9:00am Worship Service
Dr. Kevin Johnson will be holding a worship service from 9:00-9:30.  


7:00 - 9:00pm Live Music

Local band and KOA favorite Leftover Bluegrass will be playing for us here at the campground yet again!  Join us out on the lawn, if the weather is nice, or back in the Rec Room if it is raining.  

Lindsay's Uncle Sam hats we're making during Arts & Crafts!  

Don't forget to check us out of Facebook for more pictures and info.  We hope to see you here!!!

June Update...

June is here, and SUMMER is just around the corner.  And what better way to celebrate than to come camping at the KOA?  

Not only is the weather here beautiful during these early summer months, but the local area offers LOTS of fun activities and events for the whole family.  

From June 4-13, Thomas the Tank Engine will be at Tweetsie Railroad - Take a ride on the Thomas train, and be sure to bring your Engineer's hat!  Check out Tweetsie Railroad's site for more info

Summer in Boone also means the beginning of the Horn in the West season.  This famous Revolutionary War era outdoor drama began in 1952 and stars around 50 cast members.  

This is a must see during your stay here at the KOA.  We also now have discounted tickets for both children ($7) and adults ($11).  

The 2010 season runs from June 18th to August 14th.

Check out the Horn in the West website for more info.  Also, see their Wikipedia site.

June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month, and the best local fruits and veggies can be found at the Boone Farmer's Market!  Started in 1974, the Boone Farmer's Market offers everything from fruits and veggies to locally made cheeses to gardening plants, and more!  Saturday mornings to noon, or Wednesdays 3pm to 6:30pm, Rain or Shine.  Conveniently located only 5 miles from Boone KOA.

June 19th -20th is Father's Day Weekend, and here at the KOA we're offering Dads a free round of mini-golf, just for being so great.  So pack up the RV or tent, head this way, and show Dad just how much you care!  :-)

June is also National Great Outdoors Month, and some ways we've decided to celebrate is by sprucing up our garden and flower beds, adding more swings to our playground, and offering more outdoors activities for kids.  Why not do a scavenger hunt instead of watching TV?  (The KOA staff always has scavenger hunts readily available for any eager hunters that come along.)

June 12th is National Get Outdoors DAY 2010.  In celebration of this nationwide event, a KOA staffer will be leading a hike through the local area to encourage healthy, outdoor fun!  This annual event is new to the scene and is a great way to promote an active lifestyle!  Check out the National GO Day website for more info.

And now, some June quotes to wrap things up:

And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days. - James Russell Lowell

Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June. - Al Berstein

It is the month of June,
  The month of leaves and roses,
When pleasant sights salute the eyes,
  And pleasant scents the noses.

                                              - Nathaniel Parker Willis

Memorial Day Success!

 Thanks so much to everyone who came out to see us on Memorial Day Weekend.

All of our activities went very well, and we were able to raise over $230 at our Cookout for KOA Care Camps!!  A special thanks to Leftover Bluegrass for playing music for us on Sunday night, and to our guest clogging campers Hannah and Sarah for showing us their skills.  You guys were awesome!

               

                                                                               

Don't forget to check out our Facebook page for more pictures!

Memorial Day pictures

Check out our Facebook page for even MORE Memorial Day pictures...more are on the way!

NEW Memorial Day Event!

Memorial Day weekend is here, and just in case we don't have enough fun activities planned...we've added another!!

Hotdog Cookout for KOA Care Camps

The KOA staff will be serving hotdogs with all the fixins to raise money for the 

KOA Care Camps Program for children with cancer.

Join us in the Rec Room @ 7:00pm Sunday, May 30th (during the Live Music)

Donations are not required, but are graciously accepted. :-) 

Fixins include chili, coleslaw, condiments, decaf coffee and Southern Sweet Tea (of course).

For more information on KOA Care Camps, check out their website at http://www.koacarecamps.com/ or KOA's site http://www.koa.com/carecamp/.  Thank you for your support for this wonderful program!