Art History Made Easy and Wine Tasting
When: June 19th, July 17th, August 14th
Where: Buckeye Recreation Center
Time: 5:00pm
Age: 21 and Over
More Info: Buckeye Recreation Center has teamed up with the Beech Mountain Art Guild to bring you Art History Made Easy. Jerry Olsen, a retired medical professor will talk about some of his favorite artists during these presentations that will be paired with a wine tasting from local wineries. He will put the artists work into a recognizable historic perspective and show examples of what makes the work notable. These free programs are sure to be fun and enlightening.
Fly Tying & Fly Fishing with BJ
When: April 11th-12th, May 15th-16th, June 20th-21st, July 18th-19th, August 13th-14th, September 11th-12th, October 10th-11th
Where: Meet at the Buckeye Recreation Center
Time: Fly Tying 9am-11am; Fly Fishing 9am-1pm
Cost: $75 per a Person per Package
Age: 15 and Older
More Info: Join BJ, our local fishing expert for a two day fishing experience unlike any other. On the first day you will learn to tie your own flies and then fish with them on the following day! BJ will take you to some of the local spots and best kept secrets for fishing in North Carolina.
Community Bonfires
When: June 27th, July 25th, August 22nd, September 26th
Where: Buckeye Lake Bonfire Pit
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free
Age: Family friendly
More Info: Come cozy up next to a roaring bonfire and enjoy one of Beech Mountain's best assets...the cool weather! Enjoy hot cocoa or cider, smores and campfire stories and songs with your friends and family all in the gorgeous setting of Buckeye Lake.
Walks for Wine with the Town of Beech Mountain and the Beech Mountain Club
When: June 26th, July 24th, August 21st
Where: Meet at Town Hall
Time: 3pm
Cost: $7 per person for tasting
Age: 21 and Older
More info: Come enjoy the best that the mountains have to offer starting with a gentle hike with breathtaking, 360 degree views from the top of Beech Mountain into the Banner Elk Winery. There you will enjoy a tasting of our local wines and a shuttle ride back up the mountain will be provided by the Beech Mountain Club. This is a wonderful event that is a collaborative effort between the Beech Mountain Club and the Town of Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation Department.
Water Color Class
When: June 11th, June 18th, June 25th
Where: Buckeye Recreation Center
Time: 10am until 12:30pm
Cost: $40 per a person for 3 classes
Age: 12 and Older
More info: Our local water color expert, Dava Carson will once again be offering her artistic expertise on painting with water color. Join her for great instruction, and a great time with friends all while painting and learning water color.
Bark Park and Friends
When: June 23rd, July 14th, July 28th, August 11th
Where: Beech Mountain Bark Park
Time: 11am
Cost: Free
Age: Family friendly
More info: Wag your tail all the way to the Beech Mountain Bark Park for our Bark Park and Friends Summer Dog Days Series. Our Bark Park and Friends will feature special guests for a Yappy Hour with snacks for you and your four legged pals.
Overnight Family Camping Trip
When: June 13th-14th and July 11th-12th
Where: Meet at the Buckeye Recreation Center at 3pm
Cost: Rental Equipment only
Age: Family Friendly
More info: Grab your smores sticks and be ready to rough it in the great outdoors. Our family friendly camping trips will be a great experience for your whole family. Please sign up in advance as space and equipment is limited.
Canoe and Kayak Excursions
When: June 20th, July 18th, August 15th, September 19th
Where: Buckeye Lake
Time: 4pm
Cost: $5 per a person
Age: Family Friendly
More info: Come enjoy the beauty of Buckeye Lake the way it was meant to be enjoyed...via canoe or kayak! Please sign up in advance as space is limited. You are welcome to bring your own canoe or kayak and all ages and abilities are welcome!
Summer Scavenger Hunt Series
Age: Family Friendly
Cost: Free
More info: Want to have an exciting summer adventure? Grab your camera and join us for our Summer Scavenger Hunt. Local flora and fauna, Beech townsmen and women, and miscellaneous items are the treasures at hand! Capture the treasures with a quick snap of your camera for proof and earn points for each item found. Find everything on the list to win a family prize pack! A list of the scavenger hunt items is available by request at the Buckeye Recreation Center. Participants have one week to submit their findings. Don't miss this awesome summer adventure!
