Boonerang is a free, two-day music and arts festival held the third weekend of June in downtown Boone. Taking place on a Friday and Saturday, this festival highlights musicians and artists with connections to Boone who boomerang back home to perform on multiple concert stages.
Primary concert venues are street stages on South Depot and North Depot street, as well as a lawn stage at the Jones House and a side stage at Espresso News. Other highlights are local food and craft beer, a vendor market and a kids zone.
Happenings surrounding Boonerang include a dance lot, international fest, silent discos and performances at the Appalachian Theatre.