Roots in the Garden

08/21/2025

TONIGHT: Come out for and , free in concert!
Beer and wine available for purchase. Picnics are welcome, or you can try tasty tamales from and dessert from .treats.by.mal.

08/20/2025

TOMORROW!
Don’t miss and , free in concert!
You’re in for a treat with their soul-stirring blend of rock, blues, and gospel influences at our final Roots in the Garden concert of the year
Food trucks, wine, & beer

08/19/2025

Thanks to Mark in the Morning for spreading the word about Ally Free at Roots in the Garden this Thursday!
Going to be a great show 🎶

08/18/2025

Going to be in a hurry to get to the Roots in the Garden concert THIS THURSDAY? Don’t worry, you can get dinner with us!
Pick up some tasty tamales from and dessert from .treats.by.mal or bring your own picnic.
Wine, beer, and water for purchase as well.
See you Thursday at 6 for !

08/18/2025

You don’t want to miss Ally Free at Roots in the Garden this Thursday!

BOONE — The Roots in the Garden concert series will close out its 2025 season on Thursday, Aug. 21, with an evening of powerhouse vocals and heartfelt songwriting from Ally

08/16/2025

Just one more chance to snag one of these awesome Roots in the Garden T-shirts!
$15 in crew or v neck
Get yours at Ally Free at Roots in the Garden on Thursday, Aug. 21!

08/12/2025

We couldn’t put on this concert series without the support of our community sponsors! Big round of applause for these local businesses!
CONCERT SPONSORSbananas.boone, sponsoring on Aug. 21
, sponsored Ashley Heath and the Heathens
, sponsored Sam Burchfield

GENERAL SPONSORS




and .boone


Outpost on Radio Hill
BCM Capital Management

08/08/2025

We’re just 2 weeks away from our last Roots in the Garden concert!
Ally Free on Thursday, Aug. 21
Admission is free, with any donations benefiting the Gardens. Thank you to sponsor Anna Banana's of Boone for making this possible!
Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Try tasty tamales from Poncho y Jefe and dessert from Sweet Treats by Mal, or bring your own picnic.

08/04/2025

Our third live visual artist this year is .lviola, who will return Thursday, Aug. 21, alongside .
Michele Viola incorporates themes of humanity and nature to create vivid narratives. Her work explores the wonder of the spirit, often referencing the human body, elements of nature, or both in her paintings. Michele primarily works in acrylic paint and graduated with a BFA in Studio Art from Appalachian State University in 2023.
Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on her live artwork in the silent auction during the concert!

07/30/2025

Thank you to .bananas.boone for sponsoring our final concert this year, !
Anna Banana’s is a fine consignment store on the corner of King Street & Depot Street. By paying close attention to the local fashion scene and top trends, they give customers a way to create their own unique look even on a tight budget.
We appreciate Anna Banana’s support!

07/28/2025

Our final Roots in the Garden concert of the year features on Thursday, Aug. 21!
A dynamic vocalist and gifted songwriter, Ally Free delivers a soul-stirring blend of rock, blues, and gospel influences. Their emotionally charged performances leave a lasting impression, driven by themes of strength, vulnerability, and redemption. A returning artist to the Roots in the Garden series, Ally brings back their powerful energy and deep connection with the audience.
Admission is free, with any donations benefiting the Gardens. Thank you to sponsor .bananas.boone for making this possible!

07/19/2025

See more beautiful work from our friend Beth Lyons this week at Edgewood Cottage!

BLOWING ROCK — The Edgewood Cottage Artist in Residence program continues July 21-27 with two artists who share a love for creative expression through painting, Beth Lyons and Waitsel Smith.