Destinations: A musical summer is as close as a day on the Beech (Mountain)
Cool off and kick back with summer fests, live music, local fare, cooler temps, and an all-around good time on Beech Mountain.
With seven feet of annual snowfall a year, Beech Mountain, North Carolina, may be best known as a favorite destination for skiing and other winter sports, such as snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, sledding, and tubing. But during the summer months, music lovers head to the slopes for cooler temps, low humidity and live music events. Here’s your guide.
Annual Summer Concert Series
One of the most sought-after tickets is the Beech Mountain Resort’s Summer Concert Series. Performances are held at the base of the slopes, providing a natural outdoor amphitheater, so bring your camping chairs and blankets and enjoy a lineup of concerts that headline some of the biggest names on tour. This year is no exception with talents like Needtobreathe, Dispatch, Greensky Bluegrass, Yola, Maggie Rose, Sylvan Esso, and Soccer Mommy.
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Tickets are $65 per person. Children five and under are free. VIP tickets are $250 and include early entry, premium viewing areas in front of the stage, access to the VIP tent and bar and a complimentary drink ticket. For more info, visit beachmountainresort.com
Concerts in the Clouds
Getting to 5506’ Skybar's live music series at Beech Mountain Resort is only part of this concert experience. On Saturdays, a scenic lift ride takes music lovers up to an altitude of 5506 feet, past breathtaking views. This mountain-high dining spot features a glass roundhouse with a full bar and deck, where the Blue Ridge Skyline serves as a backdrop for incredible wood-fired fare and free live music.
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Also, don’t miss the Sunset Dinner series held every Friday night through Aug. 30. Steered by resort chefs Dustin King and Will Young, the popular dining event features an open buffet filled with heavy appetizers and small plate options. Dinner is $90 per person, which includes lift transportation and nonalcoholic beverages. Space is limited, and advance purchase is required.
Music on the Lawn
On Sundays, you can find free sunset concerts on the lawn at Gazebo Park, next to the iconic Fred’s General Mercantile and near the village at the Top of the Beech Inn. For more info, visit beechmtn.com
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Mile High Fourth of July Celebration: Held Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Beech Mountain Resort, this all-American traditional cookout has something for the entire family, with live music, games for kids, crafts, fireworks above the summit of Beech Mountain and more. Taste some of the best barbecue in the High Country at the 53rd annual hog roast, a Beech Mountain tradition. For more info, visit beechmtn.com