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hat a great year it has been, and what a exciting start to 2012! The April Issue of Dashboards and Saddlebags Magazine is our Anniversary Issue!

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We found that year after year we were traveling in the same circles over and over again. One trip we decided to do a little more exploring, getting a little further out groove. It was then we realized how sheltered we were, only relying on the major media for our travel plans.

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Destinations 6 NC Wines, Local Hand-Crafted Items, Food, Music

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Live Simply Think Big

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A Bike Night You Can Bring Your Family To!

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Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina

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The Taste of Route 66

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2012 Motorcycle Kickstart Classic

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The list of events in this publication is compiled from various sources dates & times are tentative & subject to change. Dashboards and Saddlebags The Destination Magazine is published by Photodude.net LLC 369 Dovefield Drive Summerfield, NC 27358 (704) 706-2365 www.DashboardsandSaddlebags.com Published by Andy Jay. Š2012 All rights reserved. Photodude.net LLC Publisher, Agents & Advertisers do not necessarily condone any activities or advertisement listed in this magazine. The Publisher and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and sponsors are not responsible for any loss or damage which might be associated with patronage of any party named in this publication, and is not responsible for any Act of God such as inclement weather, fire, flood, natural or man-made disaster, etc., that are out of the control of the Publisher, which affect the publishing of this magazine.

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April Fool’s Trail Days A Celebration of the Appalachian Trail Mar 30 – 31, 2012 Historic Franklin, North Carolina Come to Historic Franklin, North Carolina for April Fool’s Trail Days and the annual Hiker Bash as we celebrate our appreciation of Appalachian Trail Hikers. As an Appalachian Gateway Community, Franklin opens the town to all hikers of the Appalachian Trail as you start their journey north to Katahdin.

Franklin is located 11 miles from the Appalachian Trail and is considered a welcome respite from the cold and usually wet early spring weather.

You’ll find plenty of good food, great conversation and lots to do during this weekend celebration. The Hiker Bash hosted by Ronnie Haven at Sapphire Inn on East Main Street is a great place to connect and share stories and advice and fill up on some good eats. The Hiker Bash will begin at 6:00p.m. each evening. Saturday, April Fool’s Trail Days Festival gets underway with great entertainment, food and special workshops, exhibits and world renown visitors including Jennifer Pharr Davis, the women’s record holder of the fastest thru-hike of the trail. You’ll find much more information inside this site so take a look around. If you have questions call (828) 524-2516. www.Aprilfoolstraildays.com 3rd Annual Surry Old Time Fiddlers Convention Mar 30 – 31, 2012 Surry Community College Dobson, NC 27017 The Surry Old Time Fiddlers Convention is an annual event in March including two days of activities celebrating Surry County’s rich heritage of Old Time Music. Located on the campus of Surry Community College in Dobson, the convention has a host of activities such as a Square Dance, Adult and Youth individual instrument, dance, folk song and band contests, Free Drawings, Cake Walks, 50/50 Cash Drawings, Raffle prizes, Instrument and Dance Workshops, Luthier displays, Jamming, and dining at The Knight’s Grill. $5.00 Admission, Kids 12 & under Free. www.surryoldtime.com Shallowford Wine Trail Bud Break Wine & Dine Sat, March 31, 12pm – 4pm 1927 Courtney Huntsville Road Yadkinville, NC 27055 Enjoy an afternoon driving along the Shallow Ford Wine Trail as you visit each winery on the trail. You will get a nice taste of wine with a dish prepared to pair with that wine and of course you will keep your souvenir glass. Allison Oaks Vineyards will feature Pulled Pork Sliders on Homemade Sourdough Rolls with Orchard White, Brandon Hills will feature Tomato Basil Meatball Sliders with Raptor Red, Hanover Park will feature Tomato and Mozzarella on Chibatta Bread with Chardonnay and Surry Cellars will feature Chicken Salad on a Croissant with Traminette. To purchase your tickets, contact any of the participating wineries by March 29th. Check out their website for additional information. www.shallowfordwinetrail.com Davesté Vineyards Book Signing Event with Live Music Sat, March 31, 2pm – 5pm 155 Lytton Farm Rd, Troutman, NC 28166 Troutman, NC 28166 Freelance writer Carol Sutton will be promoting and signing her new book “Changing Zip Codes: Finding Community Wherever You’re Transplanted”. www.changingzipcodes.com www.daveste.com

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Destinations 63rd NC Annual Herring Festival Apr 6 – 8, 2012 Water Street Jamesville, NC 27846 Jamesville - Celebrating 63rd Anniversary of the NC Herring Festival. Roads will close at noon on Friday, April 6th. Vendors open at 5pm.

The festival officially kicks off Friday night with live music and a street dance from 7pm - 10pm. Saturday, April 7th, 6am -10am - Pancake Breakfast (New Fire/EMS Bldg.); Vendors open 9am; Parade 10am; After parade - Egg Hunt at Tammy’s Plant House; 10:45am - Opening Ceremony (Main Stage), Various Artists (Main Stage), 5:30pm - Street dance. Local civil clubs and churches will be serving all sorts of tasty dishes and treats,(in addition to herring) including hot dogs, cheesesteaks, shrimp, oysters and many homemade desserts. At the Cypress Grill and River’s Edge Restaurant you will be delighted by the festival’s inspirational “herring” cooked up fresh for your dining pleasure. Local art and craft vendors will line the streets all weekend to show off their talents and provide face paining for kids of all ages. Various bands will be on stage providing musical entertainment and Brinkley Entertainment will provide lots of fun rides for children on Main Street. Easter Sunday, April 8th, 6:30am Easter Sunrise Service at the Jamesville Cemetery. Sunday evening, when the sun goes down, fireworks by the local Fire & Rescue(behind Fire/EMS Bldg.) will be a fitting finale to a unique Easter weekend to remember. Hot dogs, drinks & other treats available. Come out, bring a friend and enjoy a weekend of fun. www.NCHerringFestival.com/ 27th Annual Festival of Flowers Apr 7 – May 20, 2012 Biltmore Estate Asheville, NC 28803 Thousands of tulips will herald the start of Biltmore’s 27th Annual Festival of Flowers. The stunning floral displays across the estate celebrate the majesty of Frederick Law Olmsted’s legacy as Biltmore’s master horticulture planner. Biltmore’s restaurants will feature special menu items, with the Winery offering a commemorative Festival of Flowers wine and wine seminars. www.Biltmore.com Blowing Rock Trout Derby Sat, April 7, 6am – 4pm American Legion Building 333 Wallingford Street Blowing Rock, NC 28605 A one-day fishing event celebrating a mountain tradition and sport. Win prizes for biggest, smallest and tagged fish in separate age categories. No entry fees are required and no pre-registration is necessary. Just take your catch to the official Derby headquarters at the Blowing Rock American Legion Building on Wallingford Street. www.blowingrock.com Easter Egg Hunt at Latta Plantation Sat, April 7, 10am – 4pm Historic Latta Plantation Huntersville, NC 28078 Join us on April 7th, 2012 for the 6th Annual Latta Plantation Easter Egg Hunt! Children ages 1-10 can hunt for toy and candy filled eggs across the plantation grounds. Each hunt time will include three separate hunt areas, and many grand prize eggs will be hidden for each group throughout the day! Grand prizes include Easter baskets, summer camp scholarships, family memberships, and more! Before and after your hunt time, you can visit the farm animals, listen to live music by the carriage barn, get a free Easter tattoo, make a chick craft to take home, and explore the plantation house and grounds.

Families are welcome to bring a picnic. lattaplantation.org

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Destinations 8th Annual Herb Festival April 7 – 9, 2012 Painters Greenhouse Old Fort, NC 28762 Come savor the smell and taste of fresh-grown herbs!

Craftsmen, vendors & musicians will entertain both days. Painters is approximately 5 miles south of I-40 at exit 73. For more information, call 828-668-7225 or visit www.paintersgreenhouse.com.

Eggstravaganza at the NC Zoo Sat, April 7, 9am – 3pm 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 See North Carolina Zoo animals hunt for treats inside decorative Easter eggs.

57th Annual Easter Sunrise Service at Chimney Rock Sun, April 8, 5am – 7am 431 Main Street Chimney Rock, NC 28720 Celebrate Easter with song, scripture and spiritual music as a spectacular sunrise appears over Lake Lure. Chimney Rock’s annual Easter Sunrise Service has become a legendary event in WNC, attracting more than 1,000 early risers from around the Southeast each year. This free non-denominational Easter celebration features live instrumental music, spiritual songs, and breathtaking scenery. The event is now in its 57th year, and a number of locals have not missed any since the first event in 1955!

This is one of the few times each year that residents and guest can see the sun rise over Lake Lure from high atop Chimney Rock Mountain. www.chimneyrockpark.com Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival April 11 – 16, 2012 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 Enjoy wine tasting, seminars, cooking classes, wine makers’ dinner and much more! Grand Tasting event downtown and Fire on the Rock Chef’s Competition at the Hayes Center. www.blueridgewinefestival.com 65th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival April 11 – 15, 2012 Wilmington, NC 28401 The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington’s exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern. Please check the website for specific events, dates and details. www.ncazaleafestival.org ActionFest 2012 Apr 12 – 15, 2012 Various Location Around Asheville, NC 28801 Fact: Action movies, backed by a dedicated, worldwide fan base easily take top honors as the number one film genre. Sharing the need for speed, rabid fans crave movies where cars crash, buildings explode and faces get kicked six ways to Sunday. More than a joyride gone amuck, action films account for six of the top ten highest grossing films of all time.

However, in the world of film festivals, action films are often relegated to midnight screenings and are constantly snubbed by critics. Until now.

Action cinema finally has a home at ActionFest, the world’s only film festival devoted exclusively to action films. ActionFest celebrates the genre by showcasing the latest and the best in action cinema from all over the world for four wild days at The Carolina Asheville in beautiful, Asheville, NC. We’re out to show that action films can not only be art, but they’re easily one of the best forms of pure cinema. Jaw-dropping martial arts moves, gritty crime thrillers and the latest in blazing gunplay and

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Destinations pyrotechnics from around the world prove that action films are a universal language that can excite any audience in any place in any language. www.actionfest.com PirateFest Apr 13 – 14, 2012 East Fifth & Evans Street Greenville, NC 27858 An annual event celebrating eastern North Carolina rich History with a weekend filled with old and new festivities. Enjoy the Buccaneer Bash with live music, beer and wine garden, children activities, Blackbeard’s Market, swordfights, costume contest, food, roving Pirates and more. Visit the many art organizations with booths, demonstrations and children’s activities. www.piratefestnc.com Downtown Reidsville Curise-In Fri, April 13, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Reidsville North Carolina. Every 2nd Friday Night. Hosted by: EZ Street Cruisers Car Club The streets are closed, so you can stroll Downtown and enjoy Historic Reidsville and see some great Automobiles. For more information call: 336347-2307 www.downtownreidsvillenc.com Tweetsie Railroad Opens for 2012 Season Friday, Apr 13, 2012 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane Blowing Rock, NC 28605 NC’s oldest theme park opens for another season of wild-west fun & excitement! See park schedule for details. www.tweetsie.com/ 4th Annual NC Pottery Festival April 14 – 15, 2012 528 Old Plank Rd Seagrove, NC 27341 This annual Spring pottery festival will feature local and regional potters, traditional crafters, and demonstrations.

336-873-7887 NC Seafood Festival “FunFest” Saturday, April 14, 2012 Crystal Coast Civic Center Morehead City, NC 28557 The 13th Annual Fun Fest presented by the N.C. Seafood Festival 7:00 pm until midnight.

Cost is $45 person and includes great dance music, wonderful food and silent auction. For information call: 252-726 6273 or visit www. ncseafoodfestival.org/ British Car Gathering at Shelton Vineyards Sat, April 14, 10am – 6pm Shelton Vineyards British Car Gathering ~ 10 AM - 6 PM The British Are Coming! The British Are Coming! The Southeast’s largest display of vintage automobiles. There will be numerous British cars on the grounds of Shelton Vineyards. There will be over 200 cars on display. Come on out and enjoy viewing the Austin Healeys, Jags, MG’s, Triumphs, Bentleys and others! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, a picnic basket if you like, sip some wine and enjoy viewing these beautiful cars! Our Harvest Grill restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner as well as our winery for tours and tastings. If you would like further information www. triumphclub.org/Gathering/ Family Farm Day Sat, April 14, 10am – 4pm Latta Plantation Huntersville NC Bring the family out for a fun day on the farm! Meet the farm animals and enjoy numerous animal presentations throughout the day, make a craft, explore the plantation, and learn about honeybees.

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Destinations Children can visit the Farm Chores area and milk the cow, gather eggs, try the water bucket relay, and more! Free with regular site admission. lattaplantation.org Downtown Mount Airy ARTWalk Saturday, Apr 14, 2012 Downtown Mount Airy Mount Airy, NC 27030 Downtown Mount Airy ARTWalk – In cooperation with the Downtown Business Association and the Surry Arts Council, the Gilmer-Smith Foundation will help to plan numerous art venues throughout the Downtown area for an evening dedicated to the arts.www.surryarts.org 13th Annual British and European Car Show Sunday, April 15, 2012 Chickahominy Riverfront Park (1350 John Tyler Highway (Rt5) in Williamsburg, VA. www.wmbgbrit.com/ Food Lion AutoFair April 19 – 22, 2012 Charlotte Motor Speedway Concord, NC 28027 The world’s largest automotive extravaganza returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway and promises to offer something for everyone! The annual four-day show attracts thousands of automobiles and features collector car auctions, a flea market with more than 10,000 vendor spaces, a massive manufacturer midway, a car corral with more than 1,500 cars for sale, special exhibits, a kids’ zone, crazy fair foods and much more! Charlotte Motor Speedway is looking forward to partnering with Dealer Auctions, Inc to present the collector car auction to be held during the Food Lion AutoFair. www.charlottemotorspeedway. com Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games Apr 21 – 22, 2012 Historic Rural Hill Rural Hill would like to welcome you to the 19th Annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival & Loch Norman Highland Games Rural Hill Farm Huntersville, NC Children’s activities, Geneology search, Celtic Music during the day and a Saturday night Celtic Jam and Concert, National sanctioned competition in Highland Dancing, Athletics, and Piping and Drumming. 90+ Scottish Clans, Historical Encampment, Climbing Wall, Battle Axe throwing, retail vendors, Food vendors and more. www.ruralhill.net Please note that Pets are not allowed at this event.

Henderson County BBQ Expo Sat, April 21, 11am – 6pm Hendersonville High School Stadium Hendersonville, NC 28791 A family festival with vendors, BBQ cooking competitions, children’s activities, arts & crafts, and entertainment. www.bbq-expo.com Hickory Hops Brew Festival Sat, April 21, 1pm – 7pm The Hickory Depot, 232 Government Avenue, SW. Hickory NC The annual event, in its eighth year, attracts thousands of people to Downtown to enjoy live music and to sample beer from more than 40 different micro breweries. For more information, visit www.hickoryhops.com.

66th Annual Steeplechase Race Sat, April 21, 2pm – 5pm 3381 Hunting Country Rd. Tryon, NC 28782 The Steeplechase is this area’s biggest and most exciting equestrian event of the year. Join the crowds that come

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Destinations for the thundering of hooves as they navigate a challenging course over several races. There is lots to see as contestants for best tailgate show off their best country, most unusual and most elegant. The hats always turn heads with contestants vying for the funniest (adults) and the most unusual and most appropriate for adults and kids. Bring family, meet friends and discover the thrill of the chase. Come and spend a glorious weekend at an area Inn, Bed & Breakfast, cabin or cottage.

The Blockhouse Steeplechase Race is sponsored by Tryon Riding and Hunt Club (TRHC), which is a non-profit (501c3) organization that was founded in 1925 for the purpose of supporting and preserving the equestrian tradition in Polk County and Upstate South Carolina. Tickets are by the carload and by advance purchase. For more information call 828-859-6109 or 1-800-438-3681 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday or visit us online at Tryon Riding & Hunt Club www.tryonevents.org.

8th Annual Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend April 25 – 29, 2012 Various Locations in Beaufort & Morehead City Beaufort, NC 28516 Great wines plus the food of Coastal Carolina’s finest restaurants are a perfect pairing.

Visit this quaint seaport town of Beaufort in grand style while attending tastings, seminars, dinners, wine and cheese pairings and much more.

Each year this event gets better and better, confirming the increasing appreciation of fine wines in North Carolina and around the country: A not-to-be-missed culinary experience. For more information, call 252-728-5225 or visit www.beaufortwineandfood.com.

Fort Bragg Fair April 26 – May 13, 2012 Fort Bragg Fair Grounds Fort Bragg, NC 28307 The Fort Bragg Fair is an annual event that takes place every spring. It is open to the public and accessible from Bragg Boulevard via Howell Street. Unlimited carnival rides and live entertainment are included in one, low admission price. Gates open at 5pm Monday through Friday and at 1pm on Saturday & Sunday. Parking is free. Open to the general public with easy access off Bragg Blvd. www.fortbraggmwr.com/fair/ MerleFest April 26 – 29, 2012 WCC Campus, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 MerleFest was founded in 1988 with the purpose of raising funds for Wilkes Community College, honoring the memory of Eddy Merle Watson, and celebrating traditional-plus music. This four-day event features music from nearly 100 artists on 15 stages, childrens activities, contests and activities, shopping, and more! Visit www.merlefest.org to plan your MerleFest experience. MerleFest gates open on Thursday at 2:30pm and Friday through Sunday at 9:00am. Check stage schedules for estimated performance start and end times each day.

Southern Gateway Wine Festival Apr 27 – 28, 2012 207 East 3rd Avenue Lexington, NC 27292 Enjoy the wines of the four Davidson County wineries all together in one location during the Southern Gateway Wine Festival. Childress Vineyards, Junius Lindsay, Native Vines Winery and Weathervane Winery. Taste a sampling of the flavors from the gateway to the Yadkin Valley Applelation as you enjoy the music at the Lexington BBQ Capital Cook-off. Purchase bottles to take home to

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Destinations enjoy for later. Held in Uptown Lexington in conjunction with the BBQ Capital Cook-off. Must be 21. Tasting fee and souvenir glass included. www.visitlexingtonnc.com North Carolina Pickle Festival Fri, April 27, 9am – 5pm Downtown Mt. Olive Mount Olive, NC 28365 Join us a the 26th Annual NC Pickle Festival.

Good, green family fun celebrating the agricultural heritage of the area.

Free pickles. Meet Ollie, an 8-foot pickle. Rides, children’s area and entertainment plus vendors and the Pickle Derby. www.ncpicklefest.org BBQ Capital Cook-Off April 27 – 28, 2012 Historic Uptown Lexington, Behind the Civic Center Lexington, NC 27292 KCBS Sanctioned barbecue competition featuring teams from across the world. Other activities the Southern Gateway Wine Festival, Regional & National bands featuring Hunter Hayes band, kids activities, beer tasting, barbecue vendors from across NC and more. www.ptownlexington.com 30th Annual Fayetteville Dogwood Festival April 27 – 29, 2012 Fayetteville, NC 28301 This annual street festival features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment on multiple stages, the Partnership’s KidStuff, midway rides, and fireworks! Plus, more than 30 events including symphony and theater performances, sporting events, a dog show, and much more! Drive the Dogwood Trail prior to the festival for a glimpse into Fayetteville’s horticultural brilliance. Call us or visit our Web site for more information. www.faydogwoodfestival.com Admission is FREE! 6th Annual Smithfield Hog Fest April 27 – 28, 2012 American Legion Fairgrounds Edenton, NC 27932 This 6 th annual’s title sponsor is Smithfield along with being sanctioned by Kansas City Barbecue and the North Carolina Pork Council - an event not to be missed. www.hogfestedenton.com 3rd Annual Foothills Wine Festival April 27 – 28, 2012 At Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton, NC. Wineries, crafts and music will be under the trees on the festival grounds. The Foothills Wine Festival will showcase regional wineries, artists, and musicians while supporting the land and water conservation work of Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina. www.foothillsconservancy.org Mountain Thunder Car Show Saturday, April 28, 2012 Commerce Street, Old Fort, NC 28762 Annual Mountain Thunder Car Show in downtown, historic Old Fort. 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. www.route70cruisers.com Foothills Merry Go Round Festival April 28 – 29, 2012 Shelby City Park Shelby, NC 28150 Sat.10am.-9 pm, Sun 1-6pm. $5 per day. Enjoy carnival rides, games, and food for the entire family. Free concert stage features regional artists and live entertainers, finishing up the evening with fireworks on Saturday night. www.CityofShelby.com Cleveland Strawberry Festival Saturday, Apr 28, 2012 Technology

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Destinations Drive Cleveland NC We are looking forward to this high visibility area! The festival events will include Large Inflatables, Arts & Crafts, Family Oriented Activities, Entertainment and Assorted Food Vendors.

Many new and exciting plans are underway for this year’s festival. www.greaterclevelandchamber.com RCR Racing Museum, Spring Cruisin Sat, April 28, 9am – 2pm RCR Racing Museum Lexington, NC 27295 One of two car shows that RCR Racing Museum will host. The Fall Cruisin will be held on August 25. Chocolate Myers will host the event and will also give The “Choc” Award to his choice. Terry Streetman will give a “GoodGuys” award to his choice.

Awards will be presented at approximately 1:25 pm with the final door prizes. Food and drinks will be available. Live music and oldies throughout the day. www.rcrracing.com CMVPA Military Vehicle Show Sat, April 28, 9am – 3pm Memory Lane Museum, Mooresville NC Memory Lane Museum along with Carolina Military Vehicle Preservation Assoc. will have the 1st Annual Military Vehicle Show. Military Vehicles will be on display for the public to view at no charge. All active military and veterans will receive a 20% discount to Memory Lane Museum. All military vehicles are welcome. www.memorylaneautomuseum.com Woodmill Winery’s Vineyard Blessing & Muscadine Jubilee Sat, April 28, 10am – 6pm 1350 Woodmill Winery Lane Vale, NC 28168 10am- Worship service and vineyard blessing followed by festival activities. Free admission. 40+ vendors, music entertainment and food. Artists, Crafters, Wood Turners, Pottery, Food, Music, Carriage Rides, Nursery Plants, Jewelry, Handbags, Wine Tastings. Children’s “Fun Zone” with inflatables, bluegrass/gospel music, and square dancing. www.woodmillwinery.com Oconaluftee Indian Village (Season Opens) Tue, May 1 Oconaluftee Indian Village, Cherokee, NC Cherokee, NC 28719 Come spend the day with us! Once you are at the Village, you will see that it’s more than just a place, it is also a time: mid-18th century. The best way to get there is to un-tether yourself from the world that you know. Turn off your stress.

Put your watch in your pocket. Sit under the trees, breathe the pure mountain air, and notice that the only sounds here come from nature.

No cars. No blaring TVs. And instead of burnt fossil fuel, the faint tang of wood smoke wafts by on the breeze. Follow it. Visitors can experience traditional medicine and interact with villagers as they hull canoes, make pottery and masks, weave baskets and beadwork, and participate in their daily activities. The Village also hosts live reenactments, interactive demonstrations as well as “Hands-On Cherokee” arts and crafts classes held daily Monday through Saturday. www.cherokee-nc.com MINIs on the Dragon May 2 – 6, 2012 300 Wood Drive, Fontana Dam 28733 The Dragon is a 11 mile stretch of Highway called US 129 that goes thru parts of North Carolina and Tennessee and has 318 curves. The first weekend of May each year, MINI Cooper owners from all over the

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NC Wines, Local Hand-Crafted Items, Food, Music 3rd Annual Foothills Wine Festival April 27 & 28, 2012

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he 3 rd Annual Foothills Wine Festival will be held at Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton, NC. Wineries, crafts and music will be under the trees on the festival grounds.

The Foothills Wine Festival was started in 2010 with the purpose of raising awareness of the North Carolina wine industry and to raise funds for Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, a regional land trust working to protect the special lands and abundant waters of the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains and their foothills.

The Foothills Wine Festival will showcase regional wineries, artists, and musicians while supporting the land and water conservation work of Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina.

Catawba Meadows Park 701 Sanford Dr., Morganton, NC, 28655 www.foothillsconservancy.org

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he All-America City of Reidsville’s slogan, “Live Simply. Think Big,” mirrors life in this beautiful historic small town. Incorporated in 1873, the City named after Governor David Settle Reid was built on a strong tobacco heritage. While tobacco no longer drives the economy today, its historic value can be seen throughout the community. In 2008, Reidsville was awarded the National Civic League’s coveted designation of “All-America City” for its humanitarian projects.

In 2009, the City opened Market Square, a beautiful park and amphitheater located in the heart of downtown. This venue not only houses the local Farmer’s Market but also serves as an entertainment center for the local community and beyond. Each month April through September, national, local and regional artists can be found performing here.

These events are designed to provide the community

with diverse entertainment not usually associated with a small city. This venue not only entertains our local community but also brings many people from outside the area into downtown. Once there, one can’t help but find the downtown a beautiful and unique place to shop. Specialty stores abound and the merchants take pride in what they offer. Reidsville is fast becoming the place for entrepreneurs to open their doors for business, and for folks to come “play”. The Reidsville Downtown Corporation (RDC) holds monthly events, such as the Cruise-In featuring classic cars and 50’s entertainment and nightly themed shopping events during holiday weekends or special local events. The RDC organizes the County’s largest festival, the Reidsville Downtown Homegrown Festival, the second weekend in October. Festival entertainment

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offers a variety of artists from Bluegrass, Beach, Country, Motown and Rock to take the stage at Market Square. This event brings in over 200 vendors and 500 classic cars from across the Southeast. Truly a weekend of Homemade, Hometown and Homegrown Fun! The City also recognizes the importance of recreation and quality of life in the community.

The Penn House, a gorgeous historic home built by Lucky Strike Cigarette inventor Charles Penn now owned by the City, is the backdrop to weddings and events every weekend and hosts functions for the business community. Lake Reidsville is another beautiful “playground” in Reidsville. This 725-acre lake offers, boating, skiing, camping and fantastic fishing, canoeing and bird watching. It also houses

a championship disc golf course, built in 2007 and designed by Russell Schwartz of Innova Disc Golf. The City is also home to nine neighborhood parks and several ball fields, including Jaycee Ballpark, which was recently revamped by the City.

Greenway trails throughout the City offer our citizens a place to exercise and enjoy nature.

Our senior citizens enjoy a facility certified as a “Center of Excellence” by the State, which provides them with fun and educational activities.

All of this, along with our beautiful residential areas, quality housing, deeply rooted s ma l l tow n v a lu e s , s ma l l business opportunities, and caring citizens, shows that Reidsville “Lives Simply and Thinks Big”, making it a fantastic place to live, shop, stop and play.

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A Bike Night You Can Bring Your Family To!

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ancaster’s BBQ & Wings o n R i n e h a rdt R o a d i n Mooresville is a family restaurant with a reputation for great food served in a racing atmosphere.

Sheet metal, posters, all sorts of racing memorabilia wall to wall to ceiling. Inside Lancaster’s it screams stock car!

A few years back Jeff Lancaster built a two wheel shrine called the Hawg Trawgh. This cinder block addition built on the side of the main building has motorcycles hanging behind the bar, a covered outside seating area and a ton of bike parking.

It’s a man cave!

Every Wednesday the place to be is outside. Tables and chairs are set up in the parking lot looking over the outside stage.

The Lancaster’s team bringing you your food and drink faster than you can count the L.E.D.’s on that bike next to you! Even a few muscle cars make it to the show, but they don’t get the good parking!

Lancaster’s Bike Night has the feel of a back yard BBQ that’s been invaded by a bike show.

Great food, music and people.

You can’t help but have a great attitude at the Hawg Trawgh, it’s the place to celebrate down time with friends and family.

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Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina Randolph County Locations

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andolph County’s claims to fame are pottery, exotic animals, racing, and a handful of movies.

Four generations of NASCAR’s first family—the Petty family— hail from Level Cross, where Petty Enterprises and the Richard Petty Museum are based. Since they are central figures in the history of stock-car racing, their stories and talents are sought by filmmakers. The Petty drivers’ Randolph County film credits include The Petty Story, based on Wilmington author Bill Neely’s book Stand on it, and the documentary “Beyond the Glory,” which filmed at the Richard Petty Museum.

Non-racecar productions have also been drawn to the rural charms of Randolph County.

Thanks to the over 90 acclaimed potteries and the North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, a slew of documentaries about noted potters has emerged in recent years. Among them is Crawdad Slip, which features fifthgeneration potter Sid Luck.

Located just minutes away, Asheboro is home to the worldclass North Carolina Zoological Park, which boasts movie credits including “Healthy Pets, Healthy People.”

Studio and independent productions, while few and far between, include the gangster movie Killers Three, which filmed in downtown Ramseur, Liberty, and Seagrove. The Dick Clark production stars Clark,

Robert Walker, Jr., and Merle Haggard, who stayed at the Day’s Inn (formerly the Holiday Inn) in Asheboro. Based on a Stephen King short story, Children of the Corn II Final Sacrifice made use of rural locations in Randolph County, including the eerie cornfield that became the film’s centerpiece.

Hous e of C ards, st ar r i ng Kathleen Turner and Tommy Lee Jones, found an idyllic farmhouse and land in Trinity on which to build its unusual spiral staircase to the moon.

Ten years later, the surprise hit horror flick of 2003, Cabin Fever, filmed at the Terrell Farm in Trinity. The establishing shots in Spike Lee’s He Got Game include aerial footage of rural Randolph County farms.

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The Taste of Route 66

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hen you cruise to Mac’s Speed Shop on your bike or in your bucket, you’ll catch the unmistakable smell of smoked meats nestled in grills until they are penetrated to perfection.

You can’t help but feel a little nostalgic when you visit Mac’s.

Comfortable outside seating to enjoy the weather and take in the mini cruise in that is a big part of the Mac’s experience.

Inside it’s retro cool! Bikes, rods, a mix of flair and a ton of motor driven artwork from the 70’s to today. Family friendly all the way, it’s a place you can talk report cards with your kids or go over that TPS report with your co-workers. White collar, blue collar, no collar.

The menu will take you on a tour down Route 66 and then some!

Start the journey with Beer Can Chicken, then cruise down the road a way and discover St. Louis and Kansas Stye Ribs. Next, take it to Texas for what’s been called “the best brisket I’ve ever had,” by

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Rick Browne, host of “Barbeque America.” Next take a little taste detour and try some Tex-Mex Tacos and Quesadillas with your choice of Pork, Brisket, Chicken or Blackened Fish. Finally taste the coast with sunny beaches and all that is healthy with a Veggie Burger or a Wrap.

Now that you’ve devoured all the meat the “mother road” has to offer come home and wrap your hands around a Hand Pulled Pork Sandwich and pair it with one of the many Carolina Craft Brews featured at all the Mac’s Speed Shop Locations.

Mac’s is a fun, energetic destination. Whether you are dropping in after work or stopping in after long day on the road. You’ll find sports on the televisions, music to keep the energy up, and the smells from the kitchen teasing you as car hop cute servers bring food and drink to the masses.

Before you leave, give in and grab a dozen of Grilled Wings to go. Remember to double wrap them or you’ll mess up your upholstery or sauce your saddlebags on the way home!

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2012 Motorcycle Kickstart Classic May 16-17, 2012

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he first Motorcycle Kickstart Classic in 2011 was a huge success. So much so that, in response to the strong demand, we are announcing the next Motorcycle Kickstart Classic in May 2012. Organized by American Iron Magazine, RoadBike magazine and Wheels Through Time, it is a 2-day ride through some of the most stunning roads and mountains in North Carolina.

While the Motorcycle Kickstart Classic celebrates vintage

motorcycles, it is open to all makes, models and years of motorcycles. Electric start bikes must ride at the back of the group (to catch and pick up any parts that fell off the older bikes) The event officially starts with a Welcome Dinner for all registered riders and passengers May 16 at Wheels Through Time museum in Maggie Valley, NC. The next morning we roll out of the museum and ride about 200 Continued on page 26

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Next morning (May 18) we leave from Crossroads Harley at 9 AM and ride about 85 miles to the AMCA Southern National Rally in Denton, NC for a world class antique swapmeet, bike show and more. The registered Motorcycle Kickstart Classic riders and passengers will have special dedicated parking and are invited to participate in the antique motorcycle parade on Saturday May 19.

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Continued from page 13 US and Canada meet up to enjoy taming the dragon and celebrating all that is MINI www.minisonthedragon.info 23rd Annual Asheville Herb Festival May 4 – 6, 2012 WNC Farmers Market Asheville, NC 28806 The WNC Chapter of the NC Herb Association represents the incredibly wide variety of herbalists and herb businesses in North Carolina: herb growers and vendors, natural gardening and landscaping specialists, and makers of herbal ointments, balms, soaps, teas, medicines, and other products. We hope you’ll join us and more than 25,000 other herb lovers when we celebrate our 23rd annual Asheville Herb Festival. www.ashevilleherbfestival.com Kernersville Spring Folly May 4 – 6, 2012 136 East Mountain Street Kernersville, NC 27284 The 20th Annual Spring Folly is Kernersville’s largest and most comprehensive music festival in the area. Music on two stages, carnival rides, food, arts & crafts, vendors, classic car show, Kernersville Idol contest and more. www.kernersvillespringfolly.com Mint Hill Highland Games May 4 – 5, 2012 Mint Hill Park on Fairview Mint Hill, NC 28227 Friday night enjoy a Celtic concert and experience the Torchlight Ceremony & Calling of the Clans. Saturday’s event will feature SHAG Sanctioned Highland Athletics (A, B & Masters), gathering of Scottish Clans & Parade of Tartans, Border Collies, Falcons & Goshawks, Children’s Activities, Rugby Exhibition Game, Highland Vendor Village, Music & Dancing, Scottish Foods & NC Redneck Cuisine. www.minthillhighlandgames.com NO PETS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED! Vineyards of Swan Creek Wine and Cheese Festival May 5 – 6, 2012 450 Groce Road Ronda, NC 28670 Join the Vineyards of Swan Creek as each vineyard pairs one of their wines with a unique, local cheese from the Ashe County Cheese Factory. For more information, visit www.swancreekvineyards.com. The Vineyards of Swan Creek include Raffaldini Vineyards, Dobbins Creek Vineyard, Shadow Springs Vineyard, and Laural Gray Vineyard. www.swancreekvineyards.com 3rd Annual Budbreak Wine Festival Saturday, May 5, 2012 Main Street in Downtown Mt. Airy 15 North Carolina Wineries, Food Vendors, Local Artists, and Great Music. Held on Main Street in Downtown Mt. Airy.

Time: 12:00 to 6:00pm www.budbreakfestival.com/ 7th Annual Asian Festival & Dragon Boat Races Sat, May 5, 9am – 4pm Located near I-77’s exit 28. Parking is available at the Palace Theatre on 17220 W. Catawba Road with shuttle service to the festival site. There is no onsite parking for attendees. Cornelius, NC 28031 The 13th Annual Charlotte Asian Festival is an annual family-oriented event for the Asian and non-Asian community in and around Mecklenburg County and throughout the Carolinas. The festival celebrates Asian cultures, diversity, ethnicity, roots and history. www.charlottedragonboat.com/ 78th Annual Ramp Festival Sun, May 6, 12pm – 4pm American Legion Field Waynesville, NC 28786 An afternoon celebration featuring live bluegrass music, clogging, and food featuring ramps, a wild onion that grows in the mountains. www.downtownwaynesville.com Visit DashboardsandSaddlebags.com for more events!

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