This weekend in Boone, starting August 18, is very special as they will be celebrating 100 years of Doc Watson.
Doc Watson had a residence in nearby Deep Gap and made frequent visits to Boone. To honor the legendary 7 time Grammy winner the town has hosted an annual Doc Watson Day Concert.
On August 18, starting at 5:30 PM at the Jones House in Boone, there will be a concert by many local musicians and bands such as Laura Boosinger and The Mustard Cutters.
Admission is free and downtown parking meters are free after 5. You do need to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.
On Saturday, August 19, the events start at 11 AM with a lecture entitled “Deciphering Doc Watson” which includes a blend of music, film, and family anecdotes. Later that evening at 7:30 is a concert with a blue-grass band, the Appalachian Road Show.