About Watauga County Fair

The Watauga County Fair in Boone celebrates the High Country university town where Appalachian State University, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the New River headwaters define a mountain community known for outdoor recreation, old-time music, and the distinctive culture of the North Carolina High Country.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, mountain crafts, old-time music performers, local food vendors, and a fair that draws from both Appalachian State's university community and the county's mountain farming families.

Visitor Tips

Boone is one of North Carolina's most vibrant mountain towns — Appalachian State University brings culture, restaurants, and live music, while the surrounding mountains offer some of the best skiing, hiking, and fall foliage in the South. The Blue Ridge Parkway and New River State Park are major natural attractions.

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