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BOONE IN THE 70’s ➡️ by @draba.boone
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HAPPY 127TH BIRTHDAY APPSTATE 🖤💛 by @draba.boone
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23 days ago
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DUCK POND HISTORY 🦆 Duck Pond was built in 1927 when the school was called Appalachian State Normal School. The campus changed over the years, but the pond stayed.

The university once thought about filling it in to make more parking, but that never happened.

Ducks were added to the pond in the 1950s.

In 1987, the area was named Tomlinson Park after Rebecca Tomlinson, an App State professor who helped improve the area.

In 1994, App State fans threw the football goal posts into the pond after a big win over Marshall.

In 2018, a floating shelter was added to protect the ducks.

The Duck Pond is also a retention pond, which means it helps the environment by collecting dirt, trash, and pollution from water.

In 2027, the Duck Pond will be 100 years old. It continues to connect App State students from different generations. by @draba.boone
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2 months ago
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FREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY!! ✏️ The BEST event of the year is back! Join us the day before school starts at @amb.boone for ONE DAY ONLY! 🎉

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH
12–5 PM
AMB BOONE
@amb.boone 

🛍️ Shop vintage
🌮 Local food trucks
🍺 Cold beer
🎶 Live tunes
🐶 Dog friendly

Bring your friends and come browse thousands of unique vintage & thrifted finds all in one place!

Come shop, eat, drink, listen to some tunes, and get ready to kick off the school year in style. 🎒✨

FREE ENTRY • ALL ARE WELCOME • ONE DAY ONLY

See you there! 👋 by @draba.boone
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2 months ago
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BLACK CAT 🐈‍⬛ FOR SALE: @blackcatboone has been slinging burritos for over 25 years and Boone wouldn’t be the same without this hole-in-the-wall!! 

Black Cat opened on September 26, 2000 and has weathered economic recessions, global pandemics, and a hurricane. 

The owner, Joseph Miller, said anyone seriously interested in obtaining this business can contact him directly at admin@blackcatburrito.com for details.

He also said “We’ve had a lot of very special years here and some of the best memories of our lives. It is just time for us to move on to other opportunities and very important that Black Cat is set up for success in the future. 

It just feels like the right time for us and we are very appreciative we got to be a part of this place’s history. This will be a great opportunity for someone. 

Cheers and so much love to this community.”

Here’s hoping this beloved Boone staple finds the right new owner. 

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for locally owned downtown businesses to survive, making places like Black Cat even more important to our community. 🌯🐈‍⬛❤️

PLEASE SUPPORT!!!! @blackcatboone by @draba.boone
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2 months ago
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BACK TO SCHOOL VINTAGE MARKET 📚 The Boone Vintage Market returns for the best market of the year!! 

Only happens once a year so don’t miss it!! 

🔥VINTAGE CLOTHES 
🍕FOOD TRUCKS 
🍺 COLD BEER 
🎶 VIBES WITH @raheim_andrews 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
12-5 PM 
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN BREWERY

Vendors DM us to set up at the market. 

@amb.boone 
@amb.boone 
@amb.boone by @draba.boone
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2 months ago
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NEW TACO BELL COMING TO BOONE! 🌮 The old @tacobell building at 📍1093 Blowing Rock Road has been demolished to make way for a brand-new Taco Bell (not a Taco Bell Cantina). 🌮

The new restaurant will feature:

✨ Two indoor dining rooms
☀️ A covered outdoor patio for additional seating
🚗 A redesigned drive-thru to improve traffic flow and service
🛣️ Two site entrances, including one full-access driveway
 
Construction is now underway, with the new Taco Bell expected to reopen in early 2027.

📸 Kara Harmon by @draba.boone
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2 months ago
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BOONERANG 🎶 MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL: @boonerangfest the free Downtown Boone festival is this weekend and here are the details! 

🎵 Multiple music stages with local and regional artists
🎨 Art vendors and crafts
🍔 Food, beer, and local vendors
💃 Silent discos and after-parties
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities and kids zone
💰 FREE ADMISSION

📆 FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH 

Town of Boone Stage (South Depot)
5:30 PM – Junaluska Gospel Choir
7:00 PM – Supatight
8:30 PM – Kaleta & Super Yamba Band

Jones House Stage
5:00 PM – Denim & Plaid
6:00 PM – Redbud
7:00 PM – Hank, Pattie & The Current

Mast General Store Stage (North Depot)
7:00–11:00 PM – Silent Disco

📆 SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH 

Town of Boone Stage
11:00 AM – Marvelous Funkshun
1:00 PM – Magenta Sunshine
3:00 PM – The Revelers
5:00 PM – Leopard Lounge
7:00 PM – Fireside Collective

BACR Stage
12:00 PM – Fern Hill
2:00 PM – Eco Spaceship
4:00 PM – Sally Anne Morgan
6:00 PM – Woke County Speedway

Jones House Stage
11:30 AM – Hayley King Trio
1:30 PM – Lua Flora
3:30 PM – Martha Spencer & the Wonderland Band
5:30 PM – Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
7:30 PM – Downtown Getdown Drum Circle

Appalachian Theatre
11:30 AM – Documentary screening & panel
1:30 PM – Silent film with live piano
3:30 PM – Women’s Songwriters Showcase
5:00 PM – Morganton Improv
8:30 PM – Lazybirds
9:30 PM – Melissa Reaves

Dance Lot
11:30 AM – Whitetop Mountain Band with Nancy Mamlin
2:00 PM – Local Dance Group Showcase
4:30 PM – Pride Party featuring Dulci
7:30 PM – Your Friends

Mast General Store Stage
12:00 PM – Elora Dash
2:00 PM – Jeremiah’s Revolving Orchestra
4:00 PM – Jacoozy
6:00 PM – Sam Fribush Organ Trio
8:00–11:00 PM – Silent Disco

Kids Zone (11 AM–3 PM)
DJ Jazzy J
Ayla the Dreams Fairy
Mr. Zen
Dillon Williams Magic Show
Activities, crafts, games, and more.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 
International Festival
11:30 AM – Country Presentations
12:00 PM – Parade of Nations
12:25 PM – Highland Dance Step Troupe
1:00 PM – Rocksteady@8
2:05 PM – Las Rosas y El Clavel
2:20 PM – Colombianitas Dance
3:00 PM – Toubab Krewe
4:05 PM – Latin Dance Boone
5:00 PM – Orquesta K’Che
6:30 PM – Piñata by @draba.boone
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3 months ago
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THE OFFICE ✏️ NOW OPEN: After 20 years the team behind one of Boone’s longtime favorites Our Daily Bread is opening up @theofficeboonenc 

You can expect handcrafted sandwiches made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. 

SANDWICHES 🥪 

CUBAN 🇨🇺 Ham - Pulled Pork - Swiss - Pickles - Mayo - Mustard - Side Mojo 

BIG FUN 🤩 Turkey - Smoked Gouda - Spring Mix - Roasted Red Peppers - Pickled Onions - Chipotle Aioli

FRENCH ONION ROAST BEEF 🥩 Roast Beef - Gruyère - Caramelized Onions - Chimichurri - Arug

FRESH MOZZ 🍅 Grilled Zuchinni Slices - Fresh Mozzarella - Tomatoes - Basil Aioli - Balsamic Glaze

SMOKE STACK 🥓 Turkey - Bacon - Smoked Gouda - Tomatoes - Greens - Chimichurri - Chipotle Aioli

HAM & BRIE 🧀 Ham - Brie - Arugula - Tomatoes - Pistachio Pesto - Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

THE VELVET ITALIAN 🇮🇹 Capicola - Burrata - Arugula - Roasted Red Peppers - Pickeled Onions - Basil Aioli - Balsamic Glaze

In addition to a menu full of delicious sandwiches, The Office also features a full bar, offering local beers, curated wines and craft cocktails are coming soon. 

OPEN SUNDAY: 12 - 5 PM 
MONDAY - SATURDAY: 11 AM - 8 PM 

Located at📍627 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607 by @draba.boone
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4 months ago
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ELEVEN 80 EATERY 🚫 NOW CLOSED: Eleven80 Eatery located inside the Boone Mall has permanently closed after approximately nine years. 

The restaurant, which opened in 2017, brought a casual upscale atmosphere to Boone Mall and became known for its burgers, flatbreads, cocktails.

While no detailed public statement outlining the exact reasons for the closure has been released, the loss of Eleven80 leaves yet another vacancy inside the Boone Mall. 

The closure also marks another longtime Boone restaurant shutting its doors, something many locals say is part of a growing trend impacting Boone and the High Country food scene. by @draba.boone
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4 months ago
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LUKE COMBS JUST GRADUATED FROM APPSTATE!!🧑‍🎓

📸 @davidbergman by @draba.boone
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5 months ago
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THE WAFFLERY 🧇 NOW CLOSED: The WAFFLERY located below The Standard, has closed after 10 months in business.

The closure reflects the ongoing challenges independent restaurants face in Boone, NC. by @draba.boone
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5 months ago
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