Imagine starting the new year with fresh mountain air, beautiful scenery and serene mountain peaks. We can’t think of a better way to refresh and rejuvenate for a new beginning.
This is all after a night of celebratory fun, of course…and Boone is a great place to ring in the New Year with family-friendly adventures, fireworks, music and drinks.
We’ve compiled a list of our ‘Top 7 New Year’s Eve Celebration Events’ in Boone. Let us handle the accommodations as you determine how to kick-off 2025!
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1. New Year’s Eve @ The AppTheatre with Soul Benefactor
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 9 p.m. / Doors at 8:30 p.m. General Admission
Advance Purchase: $20/each Day of Show: $25/each
Includes: dancing, party favors, photo booth, a live viewing of the Times Square Ball Drop and midnight champagne toast.
2. New Year’s Eve Celebration at Appalachian Ski Mountain
ICE SKATING 10PM – MIDNIGHT
TORCHLIGHT PARADE 11:45PM
RESTAURANT SPECIALS ALL DAY
940 Ski Mountain Rd., Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Price: Check website for various activity prices
You won’t want to miss this incredibly fun and adventurous celebration at Appalachian Ski Mountain! If you’ve ever tried night skiing or snowboarding, this exciting adventure is likely to come in first place as a “New Year’s Eve must!” The evening also includes a torchlight parade, late night ice skating under the stars, restaurant specials and a spectacular fireworks display!
3. Sugar Mountain NYE
All Ages Welcome
$110 per couple, $70 per single
Includes: live music and dancing, a basket of hors d’oeuvres when you arrive, a Champagne toast at midnight, party favors
“A fee, as well as reservations for the indoor festivities from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. featuring live music by The Collective, are required and may be made by calling 828-898-4521 ext 261 beginning Monday, December 2 at 8 AM.”
4. Beech Mountain Family New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Lodge
January 1, 2025 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 am
“Join us at Beech Mountain Resort for New Year’s Eve fireworks at midnight. Watch from the village by the firepits or just outside the lodge. Fireworks are free, and parking is also available at no cost. Come early for food trucks and a DJ in the village to kick off the evening.”
5. Boone’s New Year’s Ball Drop at Horton Hotel
Time: 8:00 PM to 12:30 AM
Location: Downtown Boone
Address: 611 W King St., Boone, NC 28607
Phone: (828) 832-8060
Price: $50 – call to purchase, limited availability.
The Horton Hotel will host its annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop on its eclectic rooftop. Enjoy craft cocktails inside at the bar or bring chairs and warm clothing to enjoy the magnificent ball drop on the Jones House lawn across the street.
6. Roaring 20s NYE at The Mast Farm Inn
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Presented By: The Mast Farm Inn
Location: The Mast Farm Inn
Address: 2543 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: (828) 963-5857
Price: $95
“Welcome to The Mast Farm’s “Roaring 20’s New Year’s Eve Dinner” Get ready to step back in time to the glitz and glamour of the 1920’s at our fabulous event. Join us on New Year’s Eve for a night of elegance and excitement. The Valle Tavern doors will open a 6 pm for cocktails and dinner will be served at 7 pm. Then stay and join us for a complimentary champagne toast at 9 pm when we drop the ball! Don’t forget to dress to impress in your best 1920s-inspired attire! It’s sure to be a night to remember! Alcoholic beverages and gratuity are not included.”
7. Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge
January 1st, 2025 @6:30 am – 9:00 am
“Celebrate the beginning of 2025 from a mile high! The New Year’s “Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge” event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to be in the park before regular operating hours and to hopefully witness a captivating sunrise from the Mile High Swinging Bridge – the first of 2025!”
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Whether you are ice skating under the stars or dancing to live music, these events are sure to offer you a New Year’s Eve that you will always remember!
Reserve a room or a suite at Graystone Lodge and enjoy modern, spacious accommodations, a complimentary hot breakfast by our grand fireplace, and amenities including an outdoor firepit and s’mores kits, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor pool and much more. Happy holidays from Graystone Lodge and may your New Year be full of cheer!