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destination magazine not the Weather Channel. So lets find some destinations that may be a bit more comfortable than the steamy flatlands.

Yes, that would be the Mountains and the foothills. Quiet towns, light traffic (if you know where to go) and more unique festivals and charm than you can shake a thermometer at!

The entire month of July is packed with destinations for the adventurous or those who just want to relax. Like the 8 th Annual Red White & Bluegrass Festival - Morganton or Christmas in July up in West Jefferson. Head a little further west and hit the 55th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games or enjoy one of the many Pig Roasts, BBQ CookOffs or Gallery Crawls. Experience one of the quirky festivals like 48th Annual Coon Dog Day in Saluda.

Music is a large part of Western Carolina and the number of music festivals reflects that. Just a few...

Bele Chere Festival in Asheville, 46th Annual Macon County Gemboree, Live Music & More at The Historic Orchard at Altapass just so many to choose from.

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That’s what it is like all year in North Carolina, 100’s of events to choose from. That’s where Dashboards and Saddlebags Magazine comes in, The Destination Magazine. We will sort through dozens of calendars, travel to out of the way destinations to find out what is happening and present those choices to you. Our online calendar is one of the best. We incorporate Google in our web page so when you visit us online you will get the same look and feel whether you’re are on a desktop computer or your mobile phone.

The calendar can be viewed by week, month or as a list. You can add events to your Google calendar with one click. And best of all we have a website and a map tool that will show you where the event is and how to get there.

If you are looking for a destination our Destination Guide will bring a map right to your computer or phone. Please check this out online and give us some feedback, it’s pretty neat! – Andy

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Dashboards and Saddlebags The Destination Magazine Produced by: Photodude.net LLC Contributing Writers: Craig Distl, N.L., Wally Wersching, Mike McLean, Valdese Community Affairs & Tourism Contributing Photographers: Lisa Hedrick, Wally Wersching, Mike McLean, Valdese Community Affairs & Tourism, Craig Distl

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The list of events in this publication is compiled from various sources dates & times are tentative & subject to change.

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Bass Lake & Down The Diamondback L ast Wednesday, I headed out early for a nice ride. I planned on visiting Bass Lake near Blowing Rock, NC and then take The Parkway back to Rt 226 and Marion for a visit with Sam at Moondoggy’s Diner.

The ride to Blowing Rock was on a very relaxing four-lane. As I rode up the mountain, I remembered how it was only a few years ago when it was only a two-lane road.

It was treacherous especially with all the trucks using the road. It was a great improvement.

Once in Blowing Rock I followed Business 321 through town until I turned left onto Rt 221.

After a couple miles, I turned right into the Bass Lake parking area.

It was a little before 9:00AM and it was cool and a little hazy. The lake was beautiful with the Water Lillys in bloom and the Rhododendron along the shore. It was like walking through a garden. I always enjoy the short walk around the

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lake. The other people who walk and run it regularly for exercise are very friendly too.

I continued on The Parkway and my next stop was on the side of the road in view of the Linn Cove Viaduct. It’s an engineering marvel.

It always amazes me that they built The Parkway around Grandfather Mountain instead of through it like so many others. The viaduct was the last piece of The Parkway built and is probably the most photographed.

I continued on The Parkway until I turned off at Little Switzerland (Rt 226A). I had heard from a friend that “The Diamondback” was being promoted in one of the shops. I went into the Little Switzerland Trading Post and talked with Bill about The Diamondback and other motorcycle related subjects. I got a lot of info about the ever growing number of named Continued on page 32

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Destinations Weekly Events Tuesday’s Suck Bang Blow Classic Car Cruise in Concord 6PM Wednesday’s Lancaster’s BBQ & Wings Bike Night 6:30pm - 10pm 515 Rhinehardt Road Mooresville NC Music, food and beverages at The Hawg Trawgh Saloon. www.lancastersbbq.com/bikenite.htm Wednesday’s Suck Bang Blow Bike Night Concord. Band Starts at 6PM Wednesday’s Mac’s Speed Shop Bike Night Steele Creek. Band Starts at 7pm Thursday’s Mac’s Speed Shop Bike Night Lake Norman. Band Starts at 7pm Friday’s Mac’s Speed Shop Bike Night Southend. Band Starts at 7pm June 30-July 4 •8th Annual Red White & Bluegrass Festival Will be held at Catawba Meadows Park. June 30, 2011 is Bluegrass Appreciation Night (free admission) July 1- 4, 2011 from 11:00am -11:00pm Bluegrass Music, Tent Sales, Camp for Kids. For more information visit www.redwhiteandbluegrassfestival. com or call the Morganton Parks and Recreation Department at 828-4385350.

July 1-4 •Old Salem Independence Day Celebrations 9:30am 4:30pm 900 Old Salem Road Winston-Salem. Join us as we celebrate Independence Day in Old Salem. We’ll build up to the festivities on July 4, with two days of musket firings, games, and hearth cooking on July 2 and 3. Old Salem Museums & Gardens will celebrate July 4 just like Moravians did in the 18th century. Hands-on activities and demonstrations of 18th and 19th century life will entertain the whole family. www.oldsalem.org/july4.

July 1 •Mooresville Cruise - in Main and Broad Streets, Downtown Mooresville First Saturday of each month March-October 3-7pm Contact Information Downtown Commission (704) 662-3336 www.mooresvillenccruisein.com Classic car show, food, DJ Music, contests, shopping and much more! Open to all vehicles 1979 and earlier. Downtown Mooresville. No registration or charge to attend. Invite your family and neighbors!! 600+ Rat Rods, Trucks, Classics, American Muscles and more every month.

July 1 •Cruise - In Pilot Mountain Cruise-Ins are held in downtown Pilot Mountain, starting the first Saturday in June through October, 4:00-9:30. The Cruise-In features antique cars, hot rods and muscle machines. In addition, the event features free live bands and showcases Yadkin Valley Wine. OFFICIAL CRUISE-IN WEBSITE: www.hotnightshotcars.com July 2 •Troyfest Main Street Troy, NC 10am-2pm Troyfest is our annual Independence Day celebration held on the Saturday before the Fourth of July. This day of family fun begins with a parade to kick off the festivities followed by a street festival featuring arts and crafts vendors, lots of food, and entertainment for all ages. After the street festival winds down, everyone heads to the Lowe Warner Memorial Park for more fun, music, and free ice cream. No Independence Day celebration is complete without fireworks and Troy serves up a spectacular display that lights up the night sky!

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Destinations July 4 •Freedom Bike Fest The DogHouse Bar & Grill 3049 Owen Drive Fayetteville, NC 10am-11:59pm The 3rd Annual Freedom Bike Fest has been dubbed the “Biker BlowOut of the Summer.” Live music all day and all night.

Event includes Daily Bike Shows, Biker Olympics, FMX Stunt Riders, Extreme Sky Divers, Celebrity Bike Builders, Daily Benefit Rides, Food Vendors and much much more. www.freedombikefest.com July 5 •Wine and Cupcake Paring Just Baked Cupcakes & Coffee House 19725 Oak Street #3 Cornelius, NC Each month a new regional winery offers a tasting paired with cupcakes infused with the feature wine. Door prizes and giveaways.

July 7 •55th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans MacRae Meadows, US Highway 221, Linville, NC Brawny athletes, delicate dancers, noisy bagpipe band parades, rocking Celtic music and a spectacular highland setting makes this colorful celebration of Scottish culture the “best” highland games in America. Admission charged.

July 8 •West Jefferson Gallery Crawl Downtown West Jefferson 5pm-8pm Stroll the streets of a historic mountain town, enjoy the cool mountain breeze while listening to the comforting sounds of street musicians and “popping” in and out of West Jefferson’s many galleries. Open House in more than 15 art galleries and studios.

July 8-11 •Carolina Mountain Ribfest Western North Carolina Agricultural Center Fletcher, NC 28732 The Carolina Mountain Ribfest will feature World Class professional barbecue rib vendors from all over the country, live entertainment, amusement rides, arts & crafts and more. They will be serving mouth watering, award winning BBQ Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork and Chicken, with all the traditional side dishes. www.wcpshows.com/ribfest.html July 9• 48th Annual Coon Dog Day in Saluda N. Main St. Saluda, NC In 2011, the City of Saluda is celebrating its 130th birthday! On July 9, Saluda will hold its 48th annual Coon Dog Day festival, an event that draws hundreds of people from far and near. You can expect that this year’s event will be bigger and even better, so come and join us for a day filled with celebration for dogs and their people! Great food, live music, parade, crafts, street dance, and more. Visit our website for more information or call the City of Saluda at 828-749-2581.

July 9-10 •Maggie Valley Summer Arts & Crafts Festival Talented artisans from around the Southeast present a varied collection of arts,crafts & unique merchandise. This is the first of two “juried arts and crafts shows” of the year.

All vendors must have “handcrafted” items. A few food vendors will be on hand to service the public. Contact: Jena 800-624-4431

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Destinations July 9 •2nd Saturdays at Mountain Gateway Museum: “Traditions in Arts and Crafts” 102 Water Street Old Fort, NC 28762 Day-long celebration of traditional arts and crafts including basket making, pottery, wood working and more. Exhibits and grounds are open free of charge. Bring a picnic and enjoy the day in a shaded setting near the beautiful stream. Demonstrating their creativity and selling their wares are Big Bear Artisans John and Helen Sullivan, photographer/painter Alice Greko, landscape artist Chrys Riviere-Blalock and Laura Whitley with Woodburned Art. 2nd Saturdays combine arts, heritage, food and fun at 37 state historic sties and museums. www.ncculture.com July 15 •Arts on Main 6:00PM Main Street Yadkinville in front of the Cultural Center. Every third Friday of the month the Downtown Business Association hosts “Arts on Main.” Sample wines from the Shallowford Wine Trail, food items, enjoy live music, arts and crafts, a farmer’s market and visit the shops on Main Street. Admission is free. Fee for wine tasting. Yadkin Arts Council 226 E. Main Street 336-679-2941 www.yadkinarts.org July 15-16 • Alleghany Fiddler’s Convention Alleghany County Fairgrounds Sparta, NC Enjoy traditional mountain music that is sure to get your toe tappin’ at the annual Alleghany Fiddler’s Convention. With 40 to 60 bands and over 200 individual competitors each year, fans of mountain music won’t be disappointed. Featuring the Lonesome River Band on Saturday. The convention is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Alleghany County Fairgrounds in Sparta, with lots available for camping. The convention is held every year on the weekend of the third Saturday in July.

July 16 •Chalk It Up! Main Street - Sidewalks Hendersonville, NC Chalk It Up! - The sidewalks of Historic Downtown Hendersonville become the canvas for some outstanding works of art. The event is free and open to five age categories from age five and under to age 21 and over. All Day. (rain date July 24 & 31) www.narniastudios.com July 16 •Peach Festival 10am - 2pm Main Street in Candor, NC 27229 The Peach Festival is a celebration of the peach growing heritage prevalent in the town of Candor. The event begins with a parade at 10:00 a.m. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the day with live entertainment, vendors, games and rides for the kids, food galore and of course, ALL THE YUMMY PEACHES YOU CAN CARRY HOME. July 16 •Mayberry Cool Cars & Rods Cruise-in Downtown Mount Airy Every 3rd Saturday 3pm - Until – Music-Food-Shopping-50/50 Drawing and Door Prizes.

July 21-23 •64th Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands Asheville Civic Center Asheville, NC 28801 The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands has been an eagerly anticipated event in the mountains since 1948. The

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Destinations fair showcases the rich diversity of original crafts created by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, a non-profit organization with over 900 members throughout the mountain region.

July 22-24 •Blue Ridge Mountain Fair Crouse Park Sparta, NC 28675 Discover the handiwork of local artisans at this arts and crafts fair,held in the heart of Sparta at Crouse Park. The event features many local artisans as well as artists from neighboring communities. The fair also features local entertainment and food vendors. Parking is available on East Whitehead Street in the lot east of the Park. Fairgoers also have a chance to visit the Alleghany Quilter’s Guild Show at the Black Exhibition Building at the Alleghany County Fairgrounds on US 21, 1.5 miles north of Sparta. Come see the creativity of local quilters and vote on your favorite for the People’s Choice Award. Classic car enthusiasts will also enjoy the VFW Car Show on Saturday, July 23, located at 120 Trojan Avenue, in the NAPCO parking lot.

July 22-23 •Folkmoot USA Parade of Nations Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Dancers and musicians from around the world parade down Main Street to the county courthouse for the opening ceremony of Folkmoot USA, the State International Festival of North Carolina. Official opening ceremony held on the steps of the historic Haywood County Courthouse.

July 23 •Blowing Rock Tour of Homes Blowing Rock, NC Tour of exceptional homes, inside & out! Home tour begins at St. Mary Episcopal Church, 9 am; shuttle service provided, 9 am-3 pm, from the church on Main Street (321 Bus.); Refreshments and/or lunch catered; four homes in Blowing Rock selected.

Tickets sold by Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce to benefit St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church.

July 26-30 •Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show 1500 Laurel Lane Blowing Rock, NC The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show began in 1923, originally lasting 5 days. Over the years it has grown to cover a period of three weeks, with shows in June, July and August. Steeped in tradition, this event has consistently attracted annual exhibitors from across the States and abroad, and has the distinction of being recognized as the oldest continuous outdoor horse show in America. www.blowingrockequestrian.com/brcharityhorseshow.html July 28-30 •Run to the Ridge Bike Fest Veterans Memorial Park in Mount Airy Run to the Ridge Bike Rally 2011 to be held at Veterans Memorial Park in Mount Airy July 28th - 30th featuring a Poker Run, live music, prizes and more!

Live performance by Jimmie Van Zant and others throughout the weekend.

For more information visit www.runtotheridge.com.

July 29-31 •Bele Chere Festival Asheville, NC 28802 Bele Chere is the largest free street festival in the Southeast, held in beautiful downtown Asheville each July. Arts & crafts, food,entertainment, interactive events, and a children’s activity area will fill the streets, drawing about 300,000 visitors throughout the three day event. The Southeast’s biggest outdoor free festival features nine stages of great music, three food courts, children’s area, and a full spectrum of the finest handmade arts and crafts in downtown Asheville. www.belecherefestival.com July 30-31 •Carolina Shine Fest 2011 Downtown Madison, NC Tour the only legal distillery in North Carolina: Piedmont Distillers. See and learn how

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Destinations and authentic Moonshine Still works. Meet NASCAR Legend Junior Johnson.

Listen to artists from the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society and many more such as bluegrass, mountain, classic rock and much more. Junior Johnson’s Midnight Moon and Catdaddy Moonshine Cocktails. Largest Collection of Authentic Bootlegging Cars; 7 Generations of Stock Cars. NC BBQ & other tasty Treats. Free Admission & Parking. www.Carolinashinefest.com August 4-6 •56th Annual Robbins Farmers Day Robbins, NC Wagon Train Festival, parade of 600+ horses, crafts, entertainment and much more. Thursday 6:30 pm to 10 pm, Gospel Music at Robbin’s depot. Friday 6pm-1am, downtown street dance. Saturday 8 am-midnight. Entertainment, special demonstrations, arts/crafts and parade at 11am. www.robbinsfarmersday.com August 6 •Dan River Boat Race Lindsey Bridge Access, Madison NC Mayodan, NC Families and singles alike with their kayaks and canoes gather together at the Lindsey Bridge Boat access in Madison to begin a fun yet competitive 2.5 mile race down the Dan River. Begins at 10:00am. Fun for the entire family and awards given. Contact: Dixie Penn 336-548-9572 August 6 •Mooresville Cruise - in Main and Broad Streets, Downtown Mooresville First Saturday of each month March-October 3-7pm Contact Information Downtown Commission (704) 662-3336 mooresvillenccruisein. com/ Classic car show, food, DJ Music, contests, shopping and much more!

Open to all vehicles 1979 and earlier. Downtown Mooresville. No registration or charge to attend. Invite your family and neighbors!! 600+ Rat Rods, Trucks, Classics, American Muscles and more every month.

August 6 •Cruise - In Pilot Mountain Pilot Mountain Cruise-Ins are held in downtown Pilot Mountain, starting the first Saturday in June through October, 4:00-9:30. The Cruise-In features antique cars, hot rods and muscle machines.

In addition, the event features free live bands and showcases Yadkin Valley Wine. OFFICIAL CRUISE-IN WEBSITE: www.hotnightshotcars.com August 12-13 •Waldensian Festival Main Street Valdese, North Carolina Annual historic festival held the 2nd Saturday in August celebrating the Waldensians and their successful return to their homelands The day is filled with traditional Waldensian Culture through music, food and dance. Traditional Waldensian Meal served at the Waldensian Presbyterian Church. Great food and craft vendors and various types of music throughout the day. All historical attractions open including Waldensian Heritage Winery. Children’s rides, petting zoo, 5k run and a bocci tournament...a traditional game of the Waldensians. www.visitvaldese.com August 19-21 •Gathering Nations Pow Wow American Legion Fairgrounds King, NC Native food, traditional dance, drumming and singing at American Legion Fairgrounds in King. Twenty indigenous nations will attend. Friday 5:00PM to 10:00PM Sat 10AM to 10PM Sunday 11AM to 6PM August 25-27•Food Lion AutoFair Charlotte Motor Speedway Concord, NC The World’s Largest Automotive Extravaganza returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway! The Food Lion Auto Fair annually attracts more than 100,000 visitors. It features more than 50 car clubs and more than 10,000 vendor spaces that offer a huge array of automotive parts and memorabilia. More

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Destinations than 1,500 collectible vehicles of all makes and models will be available for sale in the car corral that rings the 1.5-mile superspeedway. The Food Lion AutoFair will also feature a collector car auction. For more information, visit www.charlotte-autofair.com Sept. 2• North Carolina Apple Festival Main Street from 6th Ave - Caswell St. Hendersonville, NC Hendersonville is the official home of the North Carolina Apple Festival. The festival features a street fair on Historic Main Street including: entertainment, arts & crafts, apple products, children & youth activities, special exhibits, food and the King Apple Parade on Labor Day. Check our website for specific hours and schedule of events. Friday-Sunday 10am-8pm; Monday 10am-5pm www.ncapplefestival.org Sept. 4•Annual New River Blues Festival River House Country Inn & Restaurant Grassy Creek, NC High In North Carolina’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on the banks of the pristine New River, there is a day devoted to world-class blues. The setting is wonderfully scenic. Picture a glorious mountain meadow on the edge of a lively river... Now picture a beautiful summer day and hundreds of blues fans dancing in the green grass to the music of living legends. You have just conjured up the New River Blues Festival. A legendary day of music in the mountains! Bring lawn chairs, blankets, the kids, umbrellas (rain or shine). Food, mixed & soft drinks, beer and wine available for purchase! www.newriverbluesfestival.com Sept. 10-12 •EURO CLASSICA 2011 Old Salem located in Winston-Salem, NC You are invited to EURO CLASSICA , featuring the cars and motorcycles of Europe. Vehicles will be displayed with the buildings of the 1700’s town of Old Salem as a backdrop. Event is open to the following vehicles: GERMANY BMW, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Opel, DKW, etc.

ENGLAND MG, Triumph, Austin-Healey, Lotus, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, Ford Europe, Austin, Morris, Morgan, Mini, etc. ITALY Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lancia, Lamborghini, Maserati, etc. FRENCH, SWEDISH, OTHER Volvo, Saab, Renault, Peugot, Citroen, etc. EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLES BSA, Triumph, BMW, Norton, British Enfield, Ducati, Bultaco, Moto Guzzi, etc. www.euroclassica.zoomshare.com/0.html Sept. 18•7th Annual Catawba RiverFest Lake James State Park FREE ADMISSION For 2010, Lake James State Park has agreed to partner with the Catawba Valley Heritage Alliance and host the Catawba Riverfest. Catawba RiverFest is an annual celebration sponsored by the CVHA and now the NC State Park system, along with a variety of local governmental and non-governmental organizations. The focus of the festival is to provide everyone with an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the Catawba River as well as providing an opportunity for local organizations to highlight issues impacting the river. The festival features music from local artists, food, booths from local organizations, and a water derby. Starts at: 10:00 A.M. Meet at: New Section at Paddy’s Creek Sept. 23-26 •47th Annual Festival in the Park Freedom Park Charlotte, NC This fun filled event is designed to promote and stimulate interest in the arts.

It provides the opportunity for all to see, hear, and learn from over 150 artists and crafts people who actively demonstrate and display their art. Nearly a thousand entertainers provide free ongoing performances at the main band shell and many stages surrounding it. festivalinthepark.org

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Destinations Sept. 23-24 •Tilley Harley-Davidson Biker Blues & BBQ Rally 653 Bendix Drive Salisbury, NC. Tilley Harley-Davidson Biker Blues & BBQ Rally and BBQ Classic is a Biker Blues & BBQ Rally combined with a Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned event of 50 BBQ cooking teams competing for the covenant prize of Grand Champion. Visitors will come from all over to experience this BBQ and all the activities that go along with it. Events and activities throughout the weekend will include a Poker Run, Bike Show, and many other family oriented happenings. www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com/ Sept. 23-25 •2nd Annual Kanawha Valley 2011 Kanawha Valley Arena 121 Kanawha Ridge Lane Dougspur VA 24325 2nd Annual Bike Rally.

Sept. 24 •Black Walnut Festival Historic Bethania, 5480 Bethania Road Bethania, NC The festival features Arts, Crafts, Food and Music in the historic Town of Bethania. Presented by the Town of Bethania this year’s celebration should be an event that one does not want to miss. We are excited about the festival and look forward to seeing you there! The event will be held in Bethania on September 25th. The Festival opens at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday with closing time set at 4:00 p.m. Join us for a day of food, live music and family fun in the historic Town of Bethania, North Carolina. For more information on the event please call us at 336-922-0434.

Oct. 1•Touring Joara European and Sports Car Tour Switzerland Inn High Ridge Road Little Switzerland, NC Curvy mountain roads 2380 feet in elevation change and 470 years of history. You are invited to join the Exploring Joara Foundation on a European Sports Car tour and poker run. Check-in and pick up cards at any of the stops at 8:30am. For more information please contact Scott Coley - Tour Coordinator phone: 828/433-8486 or email at: scottmci@directus.net or contact Dick Beyer - Registration Coordinator phone: 828/433-4800 email:dbeyerattorney@bellsouth.net Oct. 1-2 •Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival Symphony Park Charlotte, NC Bring your friends and family and picnic blankets to Symphony Park and enjoy a day on the lawn listening to some of your favorite tunes while you enjoy tasting hundreds of your favorite wines from North Carolina. Or maybe you enjoy great food and the gourmet lifestyle… then you’ll really enjoy strolling the exhibits or taking in one of the wine and food seminars. It all awaits you at Great Grapes! on October 4th. Enjoy Hundreds of Wines, Over 50 Exhibits with Thousands of your fellow wine lovers! uncorkthefun.com/ Oct. 1-2 •Mountain Thunder Car Show Commerce Street, Old Fort, NC Sponsored by the Route 70 Cruisers, all makes and models of cars,trucks and motorcycles are invited to join the fun, no entrance or admission fees!

There will be food, crafts and a “swap meet” area for treasure hunters. route70cruisers@yahoo.com Oct. 21-24 •The Carolina BalloonFest Statesville Regional Airport Statesville, NC The Carolina BalloonFest is a fun-filled celebration with lots of excitement to offer the whole family. New attractions include a Wine-Tasting Festival by North Carolina Wineries, a Trick or Treat Balloon Glow, Aviation Displays, Gourmet Food, Up-Scale Arts, Exciting Main Stage Entertainment, and a Sunday Morning Gospel Brunch!

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he Alpine Inn of Little Switzerland, North Carolina is a rare gem among western North Carolina’s misty blue mountains.

Situated on what seems to be the Top of The World, and granting its guests the most breathtaking views of majestic marching mountaintops, the Alpine Inn is unlike any other property in North Carolina. This piece of western North Carolina real estate is engulfed in the peaceful serenity of the Pisgah National Forest along route 226A,

just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

No telephone, no television, no worries. Sound scary? If you absolutely need a technology fix, the guest lounge offers satellite TV, DVD player and wireless internet.

Susan and Ron will make your time at the Alpine Inn a soul soothing escape from the ordinary.

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LOCATED ON SECLUDED, YET EASILY ACCESSIBLE NC 226A, ALSO KNOWN AS “THE DIAMONDBACK,” JUST 1 MILE WEST OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY IN THE QUAINT MOUNTAIN VILLAGE OF LITTLE SWITZERLAND.

elcome to the Alpine Inn, a wonderfully unique W establishment with breathtaking views for a backyard.

Every room looking out on to a panorama of peaks and valleys from a 3,200 foot elevation.

We offer reasonably priced rustic lodging, with a variety of accommodations available. An optional breakfast is served on the main balcony accompanied by spectacular sunrises.

Experience ultimate relaxation without the everyday distraction of televisions and in-room phones.

8576 NC 226A Little Switzerland, NC 28752 www.alpineinnnc.com

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eafood at it’s best is not only a motto for Big Daddy’s, it’s a way of life. For 37 years the y have b een serving up some of the best seafood the area has to offer. “We hear customers say all the time that they have been at the beach all week but waited to get their seafood fix when they got back home,” explains owner Freddie Lancaster.

It all started back in 1963 when Tommy Lancaster, Freddie’s grandfather, opened a small hangout for the local teens in Kure Beach. Everyone began to call him Big Daddy after his resemblance to Burl Ives who had starred in the hit movie Cat on a Hot Tin Roof a few years before. From there, it stuck. The hangout grew into a restaurant appropriately named Big Daddy’s. The restaurant moved to the Lake Norman area in 1974 becoming a favorite spot among a new set of locals. “We have regular customers that eat with us a least once a week,” says Lancaster. “We know about their family, birthdays, businesses; they are just as much apart of the restaurant as we are.”

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Daddy’s. There is a reason they don’t miss their weekly visit. The food can explain that. The fried seafood platters are sure to wreck your diet. Piled high with a mixture of lightly breaded seafood, a side of homemade slaw, and your choice of side, these entrees will please any taste buds that crave something from the sea. However, if you are not aiming to gain a few extra pounds in one sitting, they offer an array of healthier choices.

The salad bar could make a meal out of itself if you choose, offering countless toppings and dressings.

All of the choice steaks and broiled platters are popular as well. They also carry a catch of the day that varies from grilled Grouper to Mahi. If you aren’t in for a feast, the menu provides options for those with a lighter appetite also.

Smaller portions of select dishes are available under the children’s and senior citizen’s section. Don’t worry though, there’s no age limit.

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If seafood isn’t something you appreciate, don’t write this one off just yet. They have a menu of over 50 items, with many of those favorites of landlubbers. This includes Baby Back Ribs, Prime Rib, Chicken Alfredo, and so on.

However, come in on a Monday night, and you won’t hear any talk of these items. Oysters are what’s on everyone lips, literally. You can get a peck (which is give or take 3 dozen) for the half peck price. Or if you have a lighter appetite or are just looking for a starter, the dozen is sold at the half-dozen price. Don’t be surprised if there is a wait for this 50 seat oyster bar on Monday nights. “We shuck them for you. All you have to do is eat!” Freddie says with a smile.

He knows how to keep his customers coming back. Sit around and you’ll see him walking through

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the dining room talking to his guests. People know him by name.

They’ve practically grown up here.

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inding roads, spectacular scenery, the Blue Ridge Parkway, live music, and the chance to win up to $50,000. All that and more is on tap during the Run to the Ridge Bike Fest, to be held July 28-30 at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Mount Airy.

This unique bike rally promises to be something special, and a worthy trip for Charlotte-area moto-tourists.

Organizers created the Run to the Ridge in hopes of raising $15,000 for the Second Harvest Food Bank, and also to showcase what’s available for tourists in Surry County and the surrounding area.

The main event is the poker run, which is open to all bikers and drivers of pre-1979 cars and trucks. Participants, at their lei-

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sure, can ride Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or all three days. The run includes six stops interspersed among the Yadkin Valley wine country, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the highlands of Virginia.

Experienced riders will recognize many of the stops, including Freeborne’s Eatery & Lodge on the Parkway in Laurel Springs; Wytheville Harley-Davidson in Wytheville, Va.; Tuggle’s Gap Restaurant & Motel in Floyd, Va.; and the Mayberry-inspired Wally’s Service Station in Mount Airy.

The remaining two stops are the famous Snappy Lunch in downtown Mount Airy, and the popular RagApple Lassie winery in Boonville.

There will be two prizes up for grabs in the poker run – best hand

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and worst hand. Best hand wins $4,500 and the worst hand gets $500. Plus, both winners will cut a deck of cards for the opportunity to draw for a chance to win $50,000 or a custom bike valued at $45,000 from Kendall Johnson Customs in Winston-Salem.

Entry fee for the poker run is $25 per bike/vehicle or $30 per couple, and that fee includes entry into all

weekend events.

In addition to the poker run, the Rat Rod & Bike Show takes place Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park on South Main Street in Mount Airy. Custom cycle builders from across the Southeast will be there, along with a dozen or so vendors.

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Grapes from around the world given life in Elkin J

ust a few miles up 77 in Elkin you’ll find something, Slightly Askew. Not your typical Winery, a “slightly” different Yadkin Valley Winery, offering wine from regional juices, as well as wine from the best wine regions around the world. They offer a large selection of fruit wines for the sweet wine lovers along with Dry and Semidry Reds and Whites for the dry wine lovers.

With names like Tattoo on the Beach (Banana Pineapple Viognier), Peachie Keen (Peach Chardonnay) Crooked Toe Blues. (Blue Berry Pomegranate White Merlot)

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you know Karen and Tim have fun with their wines. That dedication and passion shows when you uncork the bottle.

Pick a bottle of wine, get one of the bags of goodies available and a jar of Rothschild or Slightly Askew’s own label of mustard, jellies or sauces to dip them in.

Enjoy some relaxation time on the raised back deck. The deck faces west so be prepared, you just may have to deal with a spectacular sunset with your wine.

A unique twist at Slightly Askew… if you taste a wine you really like, you can purchase a bottle or you can purchase all the accessories necessary to produce that wine (or similar) in your own home. They also carry a line of beer making products for the home brewer.

As tempting as it may be to spend your enter day at Slightly Askew, you are encouraged to venture on to one of the other tasting rooms of the Very Surry Wineries.

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Even the Pool is Fast

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ince you are reading Dashboards and Saddlebags Magazine you probably have an enthusiasm for autos, motorcycles or both. Gear Head Inn is the place to relax and recharge when you are exploring Western North Carolina.

Located between Cherokee and Bryson City you are at the perfect launching point for your cruise to Tail of the Dragon or the Cherohala Skyway for a day of pushing your performance vehicle. Head to Bryson City, Sylva, Cherokee, Waynesville or any of the many other “ville’s” to enjoy the unique amenities each of these cities has to offer. Gear Head Inn will put

you in the middle of all the action.

When you motor back to your oversized theme room you can relax and enjoy the quiet and all the space to shake off the road.

Then maybe head out to the five speed pool (check out the gear shift lights) grab a towel and a cold one. After the swim circle around the fire pit and chat with the other mototourists about where you’ve been and what you’ve discovered.

Whatever you do, you can be sure that Mary & Jim will make you feel like family during your stay.

Whether traveling in your American classic car or motorcycle, with only a day or a whole week to enjoy, you’ll feel at home here in the country.

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Fill ᾿er Up Please When I think of BBQ I think of a little white shack with a smoker and a ton of wood out back. That’s the BBQ I remember growing up.

I know those shacks are gone, but the feeling of that era can’t be beat.

Drive down Beatties Ford Road in Huntersville and you’ll see this BBQ joint on the side of the road, and you immediately think of cruisers parked under those iron light posts. It just looks and feels like a great place to hang out and talk about your ride. The building is a restored service station, the center of social gatherings back in the day. The old service bay is a full service bar and the sociable side of the service station is now a dining room filled with auto and shop memorabilia. Jeff Lancaster started selling his BBQ and Wings here in 2006. Much attention was given to updating the look of the restaurant without destroying the character of the building.

The food is old tyme great tastin’ home made gifts for your mouth. I eat a lot of BBQ and I can’t tell you where to find any better. Special attention is given to the fried food with homemade batter and sauces to enhance the flavors.

You get the idea that this is a unique place to grab a bite or a beverage with your friends and family. Now, I just have to remember to ask Jeff where he hid the little white shack...

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yra’s Classic & Antique Car Cruise-In has been in existence for over eleven years. Larry Earp owner of Myra’s Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop brainstormed ways to energize business for his establishment. Through this process, Myra’s Cruise-In was created. Every Friday Night during daylight savings time beginning at 6 pm over 150 classic and antique cars are displayed at Myra’s and adjoining

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businesses. Old streetcars, Excalibur cars, and Duesenberg cars are just a few types that have graced the streets of Valdese North Carolina on their way to the Cruise-In. Myra’s Cruise-In attracts viewers of all ages, classic car enthusiast or not. Throughout the CruiseIn viewers can also enjoy the live music, outstanding food, cash drawings, and often a visit from Elvis. So on Fridays when you are looking for entertainment come stroll the streets, view the cars, stop in for some ice cream and enjoy the many activities of Myra’s Cruise-In. – www.visitvaldese.com

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his 1950 Peterbilt cab chopped, custom designed and built into a one-of-a-kind powerful, useful, Street Rod Participating in The Hemmings Motor News Great Race heads turned, mouths dropped, motorcyclists almost wrecked, this truck really drew a crowd. Pictures do not do it justice.

About the Designer / Builder:

Rodney Rucker has become one of the most innovative car builders in America. For the past 30 Years, he has taken the Automobile Industry to a new level with his designs. His latest projects incorporate the very rare Packard V12 engines from the PT 109 boats, into extremely fast, powerful vehicles, including a few built with M47 Tank Engines. When building his cars there are no limits.

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Description: • Color: Custom Paint: Black & Yellow with red striping • The engines’ a 600 h.p. Detroit Diesel 8V92TA, with super charged twin turbo’s mounted on custom-built saddles & custom drag boat, style headers • 5-speed automatic transmission is a new 754 Allison • Aluminum frame, polished front axle extended 30” in front of the radiator • Transfer spring in front / Adjustable air ride suspension in rear • Air brakes / Super single tires in rear / Low profile tires in front • Custom polished fuel tank / Custom built polished wing & mount • Original polished aluminum dash / Custom sun visor • Electric doors, Windows, & Power steps • Trailer hitch with back up camera

Editors Note: We had just left Wheels Through Time Museum after photographing participants in The Hemmings Motor News Great Race and came across this entry stranded in Cherokee after the transmission seized.

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otorcycle enthusiast Mike McLean, is launching a Saturday morning ride program for those that “just want to ride” called “The Grass Routes”, that will visit historic & scenic locations in Western North Carolina. These tours offer bikers and vehicles of all types free guided day trips of 100 - 200 total miles through the back roads of Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. They will spotlight famous and fascinating locations that contributed to local culture. Located between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Hendersonville, NC on Hwy 64, and just south of Asheville, NC, Horse Shoe is centrally located in an area rich with waterfalls & history. Tours will leave after breakfast on Saturday mornings at 10 AM from the McLean’s family restaurant - the Grass Roots Cafe, located at 4165 Brevard Rd., Horse Shoe, NC 28742.

The Grass Routes will ride on the “old” roads, and visit areas of WNC’s past, keeping memories of bygone days intact and rekindle conversation and oral history of southern Appalachian culture.

Beginning June 25th, the Grass Routes will travel to Whitewater Falls, Looking Glass Falls, and

DuPont State Forest’s Triple Falls.

The route will be on some of the oldest highways in Western North Carolina, and motorcyclists will enjoy plenty of “twisties” and “switchbacks” to visit these liquid treasures. This ride will be a feature event for the Sons Of Liberty Riders (www.sonsoflibertyriders. com) South East Regional Meeting, held in Etowah, NC that same weekend.

FUTURE SATURDAY RIDES WILL INCLUDE: The Historical Marker Tour (Road Signs you pass by) The Kings Mountain Battlefield Tour The Cowpens Battlefield Tour The Cold Mountain & Sunburst Tour The Shelton Laurel Massacre of 1863 Tour (Hot Springs, Marshall, and Shelton Laurel) Mountain Heritage Day September 24, 2011, at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC (Mountain Heritage Day generally attracts 15,000 to 20,000 attendees to the one-day festival. ) OUR MISSION STATEMENT: To ride American Highways, visit our Towns and Communities, reliving a simpler way of life when Interstates did not exist!

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roads in and near the North Carolina Mountains.

When I passed Rt 226, I noticed that there was a long line of traffic due to construction halfway down the mountain so I decided to ride The Diamondback down to Marion. “The Diamondback” is the name given to Rt 226A from Little Switzerland to where it joins up with Rt 226 just north on Marion.

It is a very twisty road with a few of the corners named as well – “Down & Dirty”, “O’ Dear Corner”, “Off the Deep End”, and “Post Office Sweeper” are only a few.

After enjoying the ride down, I stayed on Rt 226 as it went into Marion. I stopped at Moondoggy’s Diner for a cold glass of Sam’s great sweat tea. One of the customers said that she lived on Rt 226A and has noticed a growing number of motorcycles and sports cars on her road. She told us how she put a group of Corvettes in their place earlier in the year when she pulled away from them in her mini-van.

She knew the road and they didn’t.

I still think that it was embarrassing for a corvette to be out done by a mini-van - they couldn’t keep up.

I said my good-bys and was home a little after 1:00PM. It was a great way to spend a morning in the mountains. I will do it again soon. – Wally Wersching

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Continued from page 19 rod in the show is $10, and that price includes admission to Saturday night’s slate of live music, headlined by Jimmie Van Zandt.

Van Zandt will be playing many of the Lynyrd Skynyrd hits, as well as songs from his new CD. Also playing Saturday evening is Problem Child, an AC/DC tribute band.

Friday evening’s featured band is Catfish Cherry, while Camel City Pie headlines Thursday night.

Attendees also have the option of exploring the Yadkin Valley wine region on their own. Surry County is located in the heart of North Carolina wine country and is home to nearly half of the valley’s 30 wineries.

“We’re hoping the same type of people who go to the rallies in Myrtle Beach will come to Mayberry, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Yadkin Valley wine country,” event organizer Ric Marshall told the local newspaper. “We have a perfect spot for people to visit and hopefully add to the tourism of the county.”

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“We have rolling flatlands in the southern part of the county and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northern section,” said Icenhour.

“There are great two-lane roads for riding, including the Blue Ridge Parkway. And downtown Mount Airy has plenty of stores, shops, restaurants, museums and interesting things to see and do.”

To participate in the Run to the Ridge, call Ric Marshall at (336) 918-2480 or go online to: www. runtotheridge.com. – Craig Distl

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