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Great Hikes, Cool Temps And Award-Winning Wines

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CONTENTS

DayTrip Destinations 6

Runnin’ & Raptors In Store For RiverFest 15

Dirty Dancing, A Dam Dash And More! 16

Historic Morganton Festival 17

Great Hikes, Cool Temps And Award-Winning Wines 18

Benz & Blush 21

Slide Down Nature’s Perfect Waterslide 22

Banjos And Beer 25

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We Tell you where to go! Whether you are a long time resident or new to

the area, you’ll find regional events and destinations in the Destination Magazine™ that will have you saying “I never knew that was there.”

The Destination Magazine™ is not a historical document, we don’t write about spectacular events you’ve missed. If you desire new destinations to explore on your own, or ideas for things to do with friends and family you will find someplace new to experience each month in your destination magazine.

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DayTrip DestinationsFamily Friday Nights Fridays 100 Main Street East, Valdese, NC 28690. Summer Concer t Se r i es May–September Free Outdoor Concerts 7pm-10pm. Local bluegrass, gospel, nostalgic, variety and country music performers are sure to get your toes tapping. Vintage cars and trucks fill up the block around Myra’s. www.townofvaldese.com

Live Music & More at The Historic Orchard at Altapass Wed – Sun a l l s u m m e r, P i s g a h N a t i o n a l Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, 1025 Orchard Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Live music and mountain dancing, storytelling and hayrides, monarch butterfly raising, naturalist tours and birding walks, arts and handwork demonstrations, book signing and more. Every week. This summer we’re featuring our Super Saturdays, special Appalachian heritage activities for kids age 6-12. Each Super Saturday, kids learn how to weave a garden loom, carve figures in sweet potatoes, play a harmonica or wilderness survival. www.altapassorchard.com

North Carolina Mineral and Gem Festival Tue Aug 4th–Fri Aug 7th 226 Spr uce P ine Campground Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. The indoor event features dealers from around the country selling jewelry, gemstones, fossils, beads, and more. www.ncgemfest.com

40th Annual Waldensian Festival Fri Aug 7th–Sat Aug 8th Valdese, NC. The day is filled with traditional Waldensian culture through music, food and dance . A t rad i t iona l Waldensian meal is served at the Waldensian Presbyterian Church. Great food and crafts plus various types of music throughout the day. Children’s rides, petting zoo, and 5K run, plus a bocci tournament, which is a tradi t ional game of the Waldensians. Al l histor ical attractions are open, including Wa ldens ian Her i t age Winer y. www.townofvaldese.com

Paddle & Patio Pizza Party at Grove Winery 3pm–8pm Thu Aug 6th 7360 Brooks Bridge Road, Gibsonville, NC 27249. Participants will meet

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at Grove Winer y at 3pm & will enjoy a leisurely two to three hour paddle on the Upper Haw River on a choice of kayak or canoe with professional guides. Upon returning to Grove, s i t back and enjoy a Patio Pizza Party with a dinner consisting of pizza made with local ingredients, salad and a beverage. www.grovewinery.com

Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair Fri Aug 7th–Sat Aug 8th 100 Town Square, B u r n s v i l l e , N C 2 8 7 1 4 . W i t h approximately 200 juried crafts, this event more than qualifies as a craft shopper’s paradise. Shoppers browse a wide selection of items, including handmade quilts, jewelry, hand-turned wooden household items, various types of pottery, art fabrics, rustic furniture, traditional mountain musical instruments, blacksmith creat ions, candles, soaps & lotions, and artwork of all mediums. Have a seat and watch as the artisans produce their craft throughout the day. Step back into the past as you enjoy an old-fashioned Town Square event that exhibits Southern Hospitality at its best. www.yanceychamber.com

37th Annual Sourwood Festival Sat Aug 8th–Sun Aug 9th Black Mounta in , NC. There ’s a lways plenty to see and do, great music and lots of great mountain cookin’. It’s a time for good food, good fun and good friends. Come on over and join us, we’ll be expecting you! www.blackmountain.org

Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival 11am–5pm Sun Aug 9th 126 Park Lane, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460. Live Music, Shrimparoo Shrimp Dinner, Food, Arts & Crafts, Beverage Tent, Rides, Games, Shrimp Heading Contest and Entertainment for the whole family. Fireworks at approximately 9pm. www.sneadsferryshrimpfestival.org

11th Annual Lake Lure Olympiad Fri Aug 14th–Sun Aug 16th Chimney Rock State Park–Rumbling Bald, 827 Boys Camp Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Free and open to the public, the event takes place on the beach at Rumbling Bald Resort, which is otherwise only open to resort guests. The official torch lighting begins at 6pm. Grab a hot dog or hamburger and a spot on the sand and watch runners come across the 10K Dam Run finish line.

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Round out the night with a free ice cream sundae as the Lake Lure Ski Club performs waterski ballet, ski pyramids and wakeboard flips. Fun games and activities for kids are also available free of charge. The event continues Saturday and Sunday with other competitive events and activities for adults and children. www.lakelureolympiad.com

Fountain Peanut Festival Fri Aug 14th–Sat Aug 15th West Wilson Street, Fountain, NC 27829. Set amidst the charming small town atmosphere of Fountain’s Main Street areas, the Festival offers a wide variety of activit ies and entertainment for every member of the family. The Festival features music performances by local,regional, and

national recording artists. Craf t persons, artists and commercial firms come from far and near to display and offer their creations and products to festival goers. An extensive selection of foods are offered each year promising to offer something to tempt every palate. www.fountainpeanutfestival.net

The Dirty Dancing Festival Fri Aug 14th–Sat Aug 15th 2932 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Join us Friday for The Dirty Dancing Lakeside Fi lm Screening inside Morse Park Meadows beginning at 7pm. Then on Saturday, come back to the park for The Dirty Dancing Festival featuring live bands and dance performances, a beer and wine garden, games for all ages,

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Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic Sat Aug 15th–Sun Aug 16th Pisgah National Forest, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC 28646. The two-day seminar that covers a variety of aspects that make up photojournal ism. Amateur and professional photographers enjoy presentations from top speakers t h r o u g h o u t t h e w e e k e n d a n d the opportunity to photograph Grandfather Mountain. Camera C l in i c Pa r t i c ipan t : $50 , 2 -day adult guest ticket: $30, 2-day child guest ticket (ages 4 thru 12): $14, Children under 4 are free, Working photojournalists and members of the NC Press Photographers Association are free. www.grandfather.com

Art in the Park 10:00am–5:00pm Sat Aug 15th Pisgah National Forest, 333 Wallingford Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. A juried arts & craft show featuring 90 artists at each of the s ix annual shows. Browse among the tents to view unique pieces and speak with the

artists about their work! All artists have work for sale. Free admission. www.blowingrock.com

Rebels & Rednecks United Mower Racing Association–Lawn Mower Races 10am–9pm Sat Aug 15th 1414 West Park Lane, North Wilkesboro, NC 2865. Since 2005, during the summer months, Rotarians play host to lawnmower racing. Sanctioned by the Rebels & Rednecks United Mower Racing Association, oval track racing on dirt reminds many of the beginning of stock car racing in Wilkes County and the birth of NASCAR. Crowds have grown from a few hundred to gathering of thousands on several Saturday nights from May through October. Racers and fans will agree, “it’s a w i l d , n o i s y, d u s t y, e x c i t i n g and to ta l l y en joyab le even t ! ” www.lawnmower-racing.com

Sto p , S i p , Savo r ~ W i ne H o p 1pm–5pm Sun Aug 16th 5000 Patton Road, Morganton, NC 28655. Blaze your own trail to four Unique & Boutique wineries! Start the journey by col lect ing your hop card & commemorative wine glass at any of the participating wineries below.


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Then sip as you collect a stamp at all four. By visiting all four wineries, you will also be entered into a drawing for a chance to win four $25.00 gift certificates. All participating wineries are conveniently located off I-40 between exits 94 & 100. Participating Wineries: Bel le Nicho Winer y, Lake James Cellars Winery, South Creek Winery, Silver Fork Winery www.silverforkwinery.com

9th Annual Grape Stomp Festival Sat Aug 22nd–Sun Aug 23rd 1506 John Beam Road, Vale, NC 28168. Vendors including; Arts, craf ts, woodturning, leather works, pottery, nursery plants, jewelry, purses, kids’ toys, candles, quilts, homemade fudge, salsa, dips and more! Enjoy enter ta inment prov ided by DJ

Darin Henley. Children’s zone with inflatables, gem mining, face painting & animal balloons, wagon rides, mini golf & more! Complimentary wine tast ings & tours. Rain or shine event. Sorry, no pets allowed. www.woodmillwinery.com

Mercedes Benz Auto Show and 15th Anniversary Celebration at Shelton V ineyards 10am–6pm Sat Aug 22nd 286 Cabernet Lane, Dobson, NC 27017. There will be something for everyone to enjoy from vintage models to newer, modified varieties. Enjoy a glass of award-winning Shelton Vineyards wine while strolling through the grounds, viewing these beautiful and unique cars. Chef Paul will feature a special lunch menu on the Winery


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Runnin’ & Raptors In Store For RiverFest

Mark your ca lendars now a n d p l a n t o a t t e n d o u r award winning RiverFest on

September 18 & 19. There are lots of fun and exciting things for the entire family to do. Activities include:

•Fun-Time Amusements•PURINA DOG TEAM!!•Gravity Ball• Carolina Raptor Center featuring an Eagle

along with a bird release•Triad Bloodhounds •Enhanced Cold Blooded Encounters

Some of our traditional activities will be back again, including the Gem Sluice, Water Wars, 5K Run/Walk, Sand Art, Dan River Basin Association & Three Rivers Outfitters,

over 100 artisans, crafters, business vendors and civic clubs and so much more. And let’s not forget about the food! We have some of the best food vendors from the region coming to prepare some of the most delicious festival food around. Finally, we have two stages of live music all day featuring 11 bands with our headliners John King straight from Nashville, TN on Friday Night and a great party band The Boomers on Saturday Night.

T h e C i t y o f E d e n a n d t h e H is to r ic L eaksv i l l e Mer chants invite you to attend this exciting event. You need to come early and plan to stay late. For more information on the festival please visit www.ExploreEdenNC.com.

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Dirty Dancing, A Dam Dash And More!

August is festival season in Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills, and with two iconic

events on the same weekend.

Start off your “Tour de Festivals” in L ake Lure at the L ake Lure Olympiad’s Opening Ceremonies. Free and open to the public, the event takes place on the beach at Rumbling Bald Resort, which is otherwise only open to resort guests. The official torch lighting begins at 6pm. Grab a hot dog or hamburger and a spot on the sand and watch runners come across the 10K Dam Run finish line, then finish with a free ice cream sundae as the Lake Lure Ski Club performs waterski ballet, ski pyramids and wakeboard flips. Fun games and activities for kids are also available free of charge. The event continues Saturday and Sunday with other competitive events and activities for adults and children.

The world will never forget when Baby and Johnny took center stage in the cult-classic film “Dirty Dancing.” With more than 16 million “Likes” on

Facebook, Lake Lure takes pride in being the backdrop of this treasured f i lm. The annual Dirty Dancing Festival starts on Friday night with a free, lakeside f i lm screening, but continues on Saturday with a throwback dance and music festival from 9am – 4pm. Festivities include live beach and soul bands, dance lessons and performances by the Asheville Ballet & Dance Company, watermelon games and a “Lake Lift Competition.” Tickets are $22/adults and $12/child in advance online or $27/adult and $14/child at the door.

11th Annual Lake Lure Olympiad, August 14, 6pm – 9pm

Rumbling Bald Resort and Chimney Rock State Park in Lake Lure, N.C.

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Head to downtown Morganton Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12, 2015 and enjoy the

34th annual Historic Morganton Festival! The festival is open Friday from 3pm to 11pm and Saturday from 9am to 10pm.

Hundreds of vendors will fill the streets selling their crafts and other wares; the k id and teen zone will offer entertainment and activities for youngsters; and plenty of festival food will be available for visitors to enjoy, along with the beer garden located near the Coors Light Stage.

HMF, Inc is excited to have Thompson Square per form on the Main S tage Fr iday a t 9pm and Par ma lee on Sa tu rday a t 8 : 3 0 p m ! S t a y c o n n e c t e d t o www.morgantonfest.org for the latest news, information and lineup.


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L o c a t e d a b o u t t w o a n d a half hours from Charlotte, Beech Mountain is a hiking paradise. Trails range from easy to strenuous and are all located in this small ski resort town at 5,506 feet above sea level.

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of trails in the Emerald Outback at the top of the mountain.

And when the hiking is done, enjoy a scenic drive to a tasting for two at Banner Elk Winery. The winery was one of the first to open in the North Carolina mountains and produces award-winning wines from such varietals as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Seyval Blanc.

In addition to the hiking and wine tasting, Beech Mountain features several restaurants within walking distance of lodging. Another fun option for couples is a romantic chairlift ride to the 5506’ skybar at top of the mountain, where they can take in sweeping panoramic views of the North Carolina High Country.

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Show! There will be something for everyone to enjoy from vintage models to newer, modified varieties. Enjoy a glass of Shelton Vineyards wine while strolling the grounds, viewing these beautiful and cars.

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Mercedes Benz Auto Show and 15th Anniversary Celebration on the same day.

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Project 543 tells the story of unique spots across North Carolina we hope will become some of your favorite places. Why 543? Because that’s the number of miles from Manteo, on the coast, to Murphy, in the mountains, and is traditionally considered to be the width of our state. The entries in this project are in no particular order, and we’ll add to them each week. Check in often to find inspiration for your next trip, or start planning today at VisitNC.com.

Located in the southwest corner of North Carolina two hours from Charlotte, Transylvania County sweeps you away into a world of cascading wonder.

Known as the Land of Waterfalls, this destination is a perfect place to explore more than 250 waterfalls, the Pisgah National Forest, and the endless beauty of the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains. Some of our waterfalls have starred in Hollywood movies. Others offer more secluded spots to reflect and re-energize during a memorable hike. www.visitwaterfalls.com

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With a 60-foot trip down a natural rock waterslide to reach the seven-foot deep pool at the bottom, Sliding Rock isn’t your average swimming hole. From Memo-

rial Day to Labor Day, visitors can enjoy the thrill of being whisked down the slide by 11,000 gallons of mountain stream water under the watchful eye of Forest Service lifeguards. Watching can be nearly as much fun as sliding, and you never know who you’ll spot from the two observation platforms – during the summer of 2014, Hollywood star Owen Wilson was seen sliding during a break from filming Loomis Fargo in the Asheville area. Located in Pisgah National Forest just north of Brevard, Sliding Rock is just one of 250 cascades waiting to be explored in Transylvania County.


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Banjos And Beer

Last year ’s Banjopalooza “Tradit ions” concert was a sell-out, and we’re expecting a great crowd again this year. Plan to be part

of the fun on Saturday, August 22, at Highland Brewery in Asheville.

This is the time of year when Highland creates its famous Clawhammer Oktoberfest seasonal beer, so what better time and place to celebrate the banjo than with their newly released “Clawhammer” brew? (In case you don’t know, Clawhammer is a percussive banjo playing style common to old-time music.)

National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow Sheila Kay Adams, and master musicians Eric Ellis and David Johnson promise a lively performance. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 and can be purchased in advance here, or at Highland Brewing Company the night of the concert, if space is available.

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Winterville Watermelon Festival Thu Aug 27th–Sat Aug 29th 324 S y l v a n i a S t r e e t , W i n t e r v i l l e , NC 28590 . The f e s t i va l o f f e r s amusement rides, crafts, wonderful food , ca r show, f ree concer t , contests, watermelon and more. www.watermelonfest.com

Rai lroad Her itage Weekend at Tweetsie Sat Aug 29th–Sun Aug 30th 300 Tweetsie Railroad Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. Take a step back in time at Tweetsie Railroad and celebrate the rich history and tradition of our nation’s railroads. Visitors of all ages will be able to learn about and experience mountain traditions and culture at Tweetsie’s Railroad Heritage Weekend. Activities include watching a Cherokee dance performance, taking a ride in the cab of one of the steam locomotives and participating i n o t h e r h i s t o r i c a l a c t i v i t i e s . www.tweetsie.com

Taste of the New South–A Food & Wine Weekend Fri Sept 4th–Sun Sept 6th 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374. S ip and savor your way through Labor Day weekend at Pinehurst with beer and wine tastings, culinary demonstrations by award-winning chefs, an authentic Southern tailgate, oyster roast and more – all with a touch of Southern flavor! Guest chefs include Jake Wolf of Capital Club 16, Brian Sonoskus of Tupelo Honey Cafe, and Chef/Oyster Educator Dan L ewis of Coastal Provisions. Experience the traditions that make the South home to the most delectable flavors in the country. www.pinehurst.com

69th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival Fri Sept 4th–Mon Sept 7th South Main Street, Hendersonville, N C 2 8 7 9 2 . D o w n t o w n s t r e e t f a i r f e a t u r i n g a r t s & c r a f t s , entertainment, children’s activities, food, and more. No pets allowed. www.ncapplefestival.org

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American Revolutionary War Battle Reenactment will include The Battle of Charlotte and The Battle of the Bees.This event will celebrate and educate on Charlottetowns Spirit of Independence(1780). Come out and experience the American Revolut ion as i t came through Charlotte! Each day there will be a battle reenactment at 2pm along with a number of timed and ongoing demos and talks including weapons demos, artillery demos, uniform talks, cooking demos, life in the Army, drill, and much more. Enjoy BBQ from Appalachian Smoke and grab a brew from Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. Special Event Admission: Adults $8/ Seniors & Students $7/ Children 5 and under are Free! www.lattaplantation.org

E m e r a l d V i l l a g e ’s R o c k F e s t 9am–9pm Sat Sept 5th Emerald Village, 331 Mckinney Mine Road, Litt le Switzerland, NC 28749. A special highlight this year will be the Parkway Fire and Rescue Squad demonstrating dramatic rappelling off the high cliff faces of the mines. Demonstrations start at 1:30 and we encourage you to bring a chair and

watch these brave folks practice their special skil ls! Free guided hikes to hidden mines at 11:30am & 3:30pm and the free kid’s treasure hunt all day! 5 great musical acts will entertain with free live music under the tent from 11am till 4pm. The Switzerland Café will be catering food for the event, and will also be back serving on Sunday too! Of course gem mining, gold panning, mineral & gem collecting, and free Discovery Mill exhibits will be going on all day. We’ll cap the evening with a black-light mine tour at 8:30pm (reservations highly recommended!). www.emeraldvillage.com

Mile High Kite & Craft Festival 10am Sat Sept 5th–4pm Sun Sept 6th 403-A Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604. Ever wondered how much s t r ing i t takes to f ly a kite a mile high? Only a couple hundred feet, if you attend the 13th Annual Mile High Kite Festival on Beech Mountain. This is a wonderful tradition on Beech Mountain, as the community welcomes back the Richmond Air Force and Wings Across Carolina Ki t ing and Okra Society Ki t ing




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Clubs. They will demonstrate flying techniques, and also displaying their kites. Contests will be held for the best decorated, smallest and largest kites. The first 300 kids will get a free kite for the competition, or kites can be purchased at the event or bring their own. There will be over 50+ craft vendors, games, family fun, food, photos ops and memories to be made. So, come fly a kite a mile high with us Labor Day weekend in beautiful Beech Mountain, NC. www.beechmtn.com

Ayden Collard Festival Thu Sept 10th–Sun Sept 13th Ayden, NC. Fun & entertainment for the entire family. Enjoy 5K road race, 1 mi. fun run/walk, a parade, amusement rides, food, arts and crafts, games, vendors, collard eating contest, l i v e e n t e r t a i n m e n t & m o r e . www.aydencollardfestival.com

The 75th National Folk Festival Fri Sept 11th–Sun Sept 13th Center City Park, 200 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance, crafts, storytelling and food. A large-scale, three day event, the festival features over 300 of the nation’s finest traditional performers and craftspeople, seven stages of continuous music and dance, craft exhibits and demonstrations, a North Carolina Arts Marketplace, fami ly ac t i v i t i es , parades and delicious regional and ethnic foods. www.nationalfolkfestival.com

42nd Annual Stokes Stomp Sat Sept 12th–Sun Sept 13th Moratock Iron Furnace, Sheppard Mill Road,

Danbury, NC 27016. For two days, Danbury is transformed from its quiet roots by a robust mixture of bluegrass music, artists exhibits, food, fun on the river and a general al l around good t ime. There is entertainment for all ages, including an area created especia l ly for the children. This year ’s event is headlined by The Lonesome River Band on Saturday, and John Cowan on Sunday. If you’re a music fan, the banks of the upper Dan River are the place to be for a wonderful late summer treat. www.stokesarts.org

The Autolawn Party 10am–3pm Sat Sept 12th 243 3rd Avenue Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601. Celebration of the road’s number one traveler–the automobile. Centered around a European classic. Car show, food, art exhibits, ride and drives, & award ceremonies. www.hickoryart.org

13th Annual Taste Carolina Wine Festival 11am–6pm Sat Sept 12th 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax, NC 27235. Come taste the best from NC wineries. Music, wine, food, and other vendors will be onsite! www.tastecarolinawine.com

Wilkes Zombie Fest 2015 5pm–9pm Sat Sept 12th 100 East Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Zombie Walk and Dance, costume contest, games and special ghost tours in downtown Historic Wilkesboro. Fami ly f r iend ly games for a l l ! Makeup contest, costume and dance contest, outdoor movie and more! Zombie makeovers by Ghoul Skool. www.wilkesheritagemuseum.com


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