The Blowing Rock Music Festival features Americana, folk, bluegrass, blues, old rock and jazz. The Festival is held in the main parking lot and the grounds on The Blowing Rock property. Gates open at 10:00 am, entertainment begins at 1:00 pm and continues until the fireworks (weather permitting) at sunset. Tickets can be purchased by visiting or calling The Blowing Rock Attraction or the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce. The Midnight Plowboys perform from 3:30-4:15 PM.