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e Te l l you w h e r e t o go! W het he r you a r e a lon g time resident or new to the area, you’ll find destinations here that w i l l h ave you s ay i ng “I never knew that was there.”
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CONTENTS Unique Destinations Less Than 200 Miles From Home A Nationally Recognized Treasure Just Up the Road 13th Annual NC Blackberry Festival This Rural Rally Rocks and Rolls Adventures Galore in Wytheville Bikes, Brews ‘n’ Views is Beech’s Best Weekend of Summer Ride & Shine: Elkin’s Monthly Summer Cruise-ins Return Find the spot where Junior Johnson Brews his Moonshine Take a Right at the Fork... And Stay There! Walk on the Waldensian Side
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Unique Destinations Less Than 200 Miles From Home L a n c a s t e r ’s H a w g Tr a w g h B B Q & B i k e N i g h t W e d n e s d a y s , BBQ, Bikes Music and Friends! www.lancastersbbq.com 44th Annual Southeast Old Threshers’ Reunion July 1-4, 1072 Cranford Road Denton NC 27239. The largest steam, gas and antique farm machinery show in the Southeastern US! Over 1,000 antique tractors on display, hundreds of gasoline engines on display, antique farm machinery demonstrations, tractor pulls, lawnmower pull, horse pull, auction, arts & crafts, flea market, 15 restored old buildings, country, bluegrass and gospel music, and some of the best food you will ever eat! Camping is available. www.farmpark.com Independence Day Celebration at Fontana Village July 3-6 Fontana Village Resort, Fontana Road, Fontana Dam, NC. A weeklong celebration of everything that made America the great nation that she is. Cookouts, live entertainment, field games, parties and much, much more. Experience the best fireworks ever on the Village Green! Fireworks begin at 10 pm. www.fontanavillage.com Marion Mountain Music Thu, July 3, 7pm -9 pm Marion Depot, 58 Depot Street Marion NC 28752. Open to all musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors (weather permitting), bring chairs or blankets. Call for more information. www.hometownmarion.com Metrolina Expo Shows July 3-6, 7100 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC. Put on your walking shoes and get ready for a unique shopping experience! This is more shopping than you can handle in one day. 100+ acres and 9 8 , 0 0 0 s q u a r e f e e t o f s h o p p in g , t h e la r g e s t o p e n - a ir m a r ke t . www.icashow.com Heavy Rebel Weekender July 3-6, 101 West 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Millennium Center and on Trade Street Downtown WinstonSalem hosts the Heavy Rebel Weekender, a celebration of the “Heaviest Rebels” of Rock and Roll. Festivities kick off Thursday July 3 with a PreParty at The Garage. www.heavyrebel.net Beats, Burgers & Brews at the Old Rock Fri, July 4, 6 pm -Sat, July 5, 8 pm 431 Main St. Chimney Rock NC 28720. Relax outdoors to the beat of bluegrass, Americana, folk, blues or other genres while enjoying a regional craft brew or glass of wine on our riverside deck. Talented local musicians and singer-songwriters liven up the scene on Friday & Saturday evenings in July at this popular burger joint in Chimney Rock Village. The Old Rock Café features one of the 2014 Zagat-rated “Must-Try Burgers Across the Country” with Hickory Nut Gap Meats’ 100% grassfed beef burger. The full menu includes grilled sandwiches, salads and fresh baked fruit cobbler. Get more band details at www.chimneyrockpark.com
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Graham County Heritage Festival July 4-5, Robbinsville, NC. Lots of Food, Fun, Music, Moonshiners, Motors & Mountaineers! On-Stage Bluegrass and Country Music on-going throughout Festival featuring Julie Nelms, Fontana Ramblers, Carolina Bluegrass Boys, Fast Gear and other great local bands! Exhibits-Meet the “Moonshiners�; See a Moonshine Still; and Tour a Photo Gallery of historic photos of people, landmarks and buildings in Graham County. www.GrahamCounty.net Annual Celebration at the Orchard Fri, July 4, 11:00 am -4:30 pm 1025 Orchard Road Spruce Pine NC 28777. Admission for the meal is a dish to share, large enough for your party with some extra for the musicians who will be entertaining all day. In place of the covered dish, guests may pay $12 per meal. The Orchard provides fresh barbecue, water, iced tea, and paper goods. www.altapassorchard.org Valdese Independence Day Celebration Fri, July 4, 6pm -11pm Valdese, NC. Celebrating our Independence Day with live music, delicious food, antique and classic car cruise in and of course fantastic fire works! Great fun f o r t h e e n t ir e f a mily! M u sic p r ovid e d by T h e T im Cla r k Ba n d . www.townofvaldese.com Downtown Mooresville Cruise-In Saturday, July 5, North Broad Street, Mooresville, NC, Hot rods and classic cars will dazzle Broad Street when the Downtown Mooresville Cruise-In returns to the historic district. Admission is free, and runs from 4-8pm. www.downtownmooresville.com Continued On Page 8
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Destinations 47th Annual Roasting of the Hog Sat, July 5, 6 pm -10 pm 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604. Beech Mountain is home to one of the High Country’s premier Independence Day Celebrations, the 47th Annual Roasting of the Hog. The hog is roasted all day to perfection and cut up right in front of the crowd. Music, games, a silent auction and treats are accompanied by both indoor and outdoor seating, making this the perfect event for all ages. www.beechmtn.com 59th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans July 10-13 MacRae Meadows, US Hwy 221 Linville NC 28646. Grab your kilt and come celebrate all things Scottish at THE Gathering of Scottish Clans. 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. www.gmhg.org Marion Mountain Music Thu, July 10, 7pm -9pm Marion Depot, 58 Depot Street Marion NC 28752. Open to all musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors (weather permitting), bring chairs or blankets. Call for more information. www.hometownmarion.com National Collector Car Appreciation Day Fri, July 11, 5pm -8pm Steele R u b b e r P r o d u c t s I n c , D e n v e r, N C , A f t e r H o u r s C r u i s e i n www.steelerubber.com After Five Summer Concert Series Fri, July 11, 5:30 pm -8:30 pm Statesville, NC. Join for the 2014 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Summer-Sista T and the Smokin’ Section (Soul-infused Rock & Blues). This FREE concert runs from 5:30-8:30 pm in Downtown Statesville. Beer, wine, soft drinks and food are available for purchase. There is no cost to attend and the public is welcome. Bring your chairs and enjoy a night of music. No pets or coolers are allowed. www.downtownstatesvillenc.org Eric & The Chill Tones Fri, July 11, 7pm -11pm Market Square, South Scales Street, Reidsville, NC. Free Concert! Eric & The Chill Tones. This band should come with a warning lable because they will get the audience involved like you have never seen! Beer & wine garden will be open. Food vendors on-site. Remember to bring your chair! www.ci.reidsville.nc.us Classy Chassis Car Show Saturday, July 12 10200 U.S 17, Wilmington, NC 28411. The most memorable show of the summer takes place under big old shade trees at Historic Poplar Grove Plantation. Classic cars and trucks compete for top awards. The Flea Market offers handmade crafts, furniture, jewelry, gently used goods and more. Be sure to check out the antique tractor display in the pasture. Take a break from the summer heat with an ice cream sundae in the air-conditioned barn. Barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, beverages and other delicious treats! www.poplargrove.org
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107 Uppercrest Dr 28117 Fly-In Social with the Wilkes Flying Club Saturday, July 12 640 Wood Wallace Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Fly in or drive to the Wilkes County Airport (UKF) to learn about the Wilkes Flying Club, the Wilkes County Airport and more. Bring your friends, a dish to share and a hearty appetite for aviation. Members of the WFC will be on hand to greet you; a short presentation will be made each month about a different aviation topic and a short overview of what the surrounding area offers. www.wilkesflyingclub.com Sand-Sational 8k Beach Run Sat, July 12, 7am-12pm Onslow Beach Camp Lejeune NC 28547. Onslow Beach is North Carolina’s best kept secret and located on Camp Lejeune’s Atlantic Coast. It serves not only as a unique training area, but it’s also a fabulous vacation getaway and home of the Grand Prix Series Sand-Sational 8K Beach Run. This scenic course includes sand, dirt roads and pavement. Sand portions include some areas where your feet may get wet depending on the tide. www.mccslejeune.com/grandprix/ 13th Annual NC Blackberry Festival Sat, July 12, 10 am -4 pm Historic Downtown Lenoir NC 28645. There isn’t anything that says summer better than blackberries! Join us for our festival to enjoy the smells and taste of blackberries when our scrumptious blackberry cobbler is served after our World’s Largest Patchwork of Blackberry Cobbler Parade (while they last!). We also have the Blackberry 5K and Fun Run for you athletic types, and Parkin’ Lot Picking contests for you music lovers! And, in addition to the quality arts and crafts vendors, we have a large farmers market full of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Are you an over-achiever and you don’t just Continued On Page 10
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Destinations don’t want to come, you want to participate? We have lots of ways for you to get involved! Enter in the blackberry recipe contest, register your young-in for the Blackberry Princess Pageant, challenge yourself in our Blackberry eating contests, or bring your instrument and be a contestant in the Parking Lot Pickin’ contest. www.ncblackberryfestival.com Kannapolis Cruise-In Sat, July 12, 3 pm -9 pm Downtown Kannapolis Kannapolis, NC 28081. Car lovers can enjoy every make and model of classic car in the quaint setting of downtown Kannapolis. The event is free and family friendly. 31st Folkmoot Festival July 17-28 Main Street Waynesville NC 28786. Join us for the 31th Anniversary of Folkmoot USA-North Carolinas International Festival! With dozens of performances over two weeks by hundreds of world dancers and musicians from 9 countries, Folkmoot brings the worlds diverse cultures together. Sharing traditions and learning about people around the world has never been more exciting and entertaining! Enjoy performances, workshops, the Parade of Nations and meet the per formers. www.folkmootusa.org River House Winefest July 18-20 1896 Old Field Creek Road, Grassy Creek, NC 28631. Annual River House Winefest includes a River House Winefest wine glass, tastings from all the wineries, lots of music, and, of course, River House food. The highlight of the festival will be wine samplings from nine North Carolina wineries: Biltmore, Brushy Mountain, Grassy Creek, Hanover Park, McRitchie, RagApple Lassie, RayLen and Round Peak. The musical lineup features: Tim and Debbie Yates of Acoustic Heritage (bluegrass), Clay Lundsford Jazz Band, Martha Bassett Band (sultry Southern swing) and The Ardmores (soft rock and blues). www.riverhousenc.com/winefest.html Summer Food Truck Rally Fri, July 18, 5:30 pm -9:30 pm Historic Rural Hill, Neck Road, Huntersville, NC. Join Rural Hill as over 15 of the Charlotte area’s best food trucks drop by the farm for a celebration of food, fun and friends. Live music by Sanctum Sully, children’s activities, games, hayrides, NC beer and wine, corn hole and more! Historic Rural Hill is located at 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC. There will be a $5 parking fee which will grant $5 off future activity/festival admission. www.ruralhillfarm.org ArtFest Saturday, July 19 Main Street Waynesville NC 28786. A daylong extravaganza of music, dance, juried arts & crafts, and international foods. Fun for all ages with a Passport to the Arts children’s creativity tent. www. haywoodarts.org Classic Car Cruise-In-Old Fort Saturday, July 19, 25 West Main Old Fort, NC 28762. Held the 3rd Saturday of every month at Hardee’s in Old Fort. Classics, Street Rod, Muscle Car, Antiques, Sports Cars, and Motorcycles welcome. 3-6 p.m.; free. Sponsored by Route 70 Cruisers. For more information, call 828-442-5135 or visit www.route70cruisers.com.
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Destinations Kings Mountain Beach Blast Saturday, July 19, Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Join the celebration at the Gazebo in Patriot’s Park from 10am to 10 pm for a Grand Strand Myrtle Beach beach party with water, sand, music and fun. The City of Kings Mountain is hosting the bash which includes an all-day free concert of the hottest Beach music bands in the South; such as Lakeside Drive, Hip Pocket, and The Entertainers. As you enjoy the sounds you can also look forward to a splash pool, amusement rides, a watermelon eating contest, beach ball drop, a teenie weenie bikini contest, a beach volleyball tournament, and loads of crafts and food vendors. www.cityofkm.com Bikes, Brews N’ Views Beer Festival Sat, July 19, 10am-10 pm 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604. Join us for our Fourth Annual Bikes, Brews N’ Views Beer Festival, the Second Annual Oskar Blues 5k Hash Run will give you a chance to taste several fine Oskar Blue ales as you enjoy a lift ride and traverse the Ski Slopes and surrounding terrain. Saturday from 3-7pm, 30 different breweries will have nearly 60 beers to try. Choose your favorite to vote in as the Mile High People’s Choice, earning a coveted spot on tap during the winter ski season at Beech Mountain Resort. Enjoy live music, scenic lift rides, lawn games, demos, food, mountain bike rentals, tours of the emerald outback and the new disc golf course. Shuttles will be provided to lodging offices throughout Beech Mountain, packages available. www.beechmtn.com Honeysuckle Ridge at Markete Square Sat, July 19, 7pm -11pm Market Square, South Scales Street, Reidsville, NC. Free Concert! New school country! DAZU will warm up the crowd first then Honeysuckle Ridge take the stage. Beer & wine garden will be open. Food vendors on-site. Remember to bring your chair! www.ci.reidsville.nc.us 18th Annual North Carolina Peach Festival Sat, July 19, 10am-2pm Fitzgerald Park Candor NC 27229. The N.C. Peach Festival is a celebration of the peach growing heritage prevalent in the Candor and Sandhills area. It is held annually the 3rd Saturday in July. The event begins with a festive and large parade at 10:00 a.m. to kick-off an exciting day of festival activities. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy our live entertainment line-up with The Sand Band, Rocking Horse Unplugged, and Blue Horizon. There will be plenty of vendors, games, rides for the kids, food galore, and of course, all the yummy peaches you can carry home! See beautiful Montgomery County via helicopter tours. Kids’ activities include bungee trampoline, rock wall, bounce house, bungee run, miniature train rides, and the Carolina Panthers mascot, “Sir Purr,” will even be here! www.townofcandornc.com Tilley H-D 10th Annual Sunday Bash Sunday, July 20, Tilley HarleyDavidson/Buell, Morland Drive, Statesville, NC. This Annnual Event benefits Victory Junction Gang. Lancaster’s BBQ, Bike Wash, Bike Show and Vendors. www.TilleyHD.com Jessup Mill Third Acoustic Jam Sun, July 20, 1pm -4pm 1565 Collinstown Road, Westfield, NC 27053. Jessup Mill will be hosting the first in a series of Continued On Page 36
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umber one Park in the state and chosen one of top twenty most stunning parks in the USA according to USA Today.
Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County was selected as the North Carolina 2012 Park of the Year by the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. With hiking trails, vacation cabins, interpretive nature programs, picnic areas, waterfalls and pr icele ss panoramas of the piedmont plateau, Hanging Rock lends an endless list of activities no matter what your interests. Cast a line out into the lake or simply relax by the shore, plan a picnic with your family or explore the surrounding mountains, whatever type of adventure you choose you’re sure to learn something new about North Carolina’s grand landscape.
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here isn’t anything that says summer better than blackberries! Join us for our festival to enjoy the smells and taste of blackberries when our scrumptious blackberry cobbler is served after our World’s Largest Patchwork of Blackberry Cobbler Parade (while they last!). We also have the Blackberry 5K and Fun Run for you athletic types, and Parkin’ Lot Picking contests for you music lovers! And, in addition to the quality arts and crafts vendors, we have a large farmers market full of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Are you an over-achiever and you don’t just don’t want to come, you want to participate? We have lots of ways for you to get involved! Enter in t he bl ackber r y recipe contest, register your young-in for the Blackberry Princess Pageant, challenge yourself in our Blackberry e at i ng conte st s, or br i ng you r instrument and be a contestant in the Parking Lot Pickin’ contest. Sat., July 12 10am - 4pm Historic Downtown Lenoir NC 28645 www.NCBlackberryFestival.com
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The Rural Hill Food Truck Rally will feature live music by Sanctum Sully, with NC craft beer and wine available for purchase, a Kid’s Zone, corn hole, hayrides around the property (fee applies), hiking, local merchants, and living history experiences. Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 www.ruralhill.net
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he heart of summer is a great time to visit Wytheville, Virginia. The beauty of the region is in full-swing and the list of things to see and do is almost endless.
You would expect an area that includes the second oldest river in the world to have an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities…and you’d be right. There are plenty of waters to fish in from creeks and ponds, to lakes and rivers and hundreds of acres of forest for traditional hunting or viewing the beautiful scenery, plants, trees, and native animal life. With miles and miles of activities to choose from, the New River Trail State Park & Historic Shot Tower is a “mustsee” on any visit. This 57-mile long trail follows an abandoned railroad bed along the historic New River. Activities include hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, canoeing, tubing, kayaking, fishing, picnicking, and camping. Enjoy music? Check out some of the weekly special events, concerts, and music jams in the area. From traditional old-time music to blues and Americana, there are plenty of venues that offer a variety of musical entertainment. Summer is also a great time to learn about the authentic culture of the area with many distinctive festivals that showcase arts, crafts, and heritage. Don’t forget to visit a farm or the farmer’s market to sample locally grown produce picked fresh that day. For more information, contact the Wytheville Convention & Visitors Bureau, toll-free at 1-877-347-8307, or visit www.VisitWytheville.com on your computer or mobile device. DashboardsandSaddlebags.com 704-706-2365
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Bikes, Brews ‘n’ Views is Beech’s Best Weekend of Summer A
new summertime v ibe has emerged at Beech Mountain. When winter snows become a distant memory, the slopes at Beech Mountain Resort transform into a mountain biking paradise. It’s a “heaven on dirt” scenario as the resort combines lift-service downhill mountain biking, amazing summer views, a skybar at the summit, disc golf, and a new craft brewery in the ski village.
As good as all that sounds, it gets even better July 19-20 with the third annual Bikes, Brews ‘n’ Views weekend. This fun-filled weekend features everything mentioned above, plus a craft beer festival, live music, downhill races, and lodging specials in the town of Beech Mountain. For folks in the steamy piedmont, it’s the perfect time to escape to Eastern America’s highest town.
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A sampling of breweries participating in the Saturday festival include:
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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CRAB LEGS Highland Brewing Company, Foothills Brewing Company, Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Blind Squirrel Brewery and Oskar Blues. The resort’s new brewery – Beech Mountain Brewing Company – also plays a key role. The brewery, which opened in December and was remodeled and expanded this spring, will showcase six ales. Mountain biking rentals and lift tickets will be available for those wishing to explore the downhill trails at Beech Mountain Resort. There’s also a free junior mountain biking clinic Saturday for kids 12 and under. Food vendors will be on hand, along with food service throughout the resort.
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Ride & Shine: Elkin’s Monthly Summer Cruise-ins Return I
t’s time to wax the fenders and polish the chrome. Cruise Downtown Elkin returns for its third season.
These popular summer cruise-ins attract upwards of a thousand vehicles on the fourth Saturday of every month from May through September. Cruise Downtown Elkin celebrates the town’s cruising heritage by converting Roberts says the vehicles range from Main Street and adjacent streets into vintage Model A Fords to modern a cruiser’s paradise. Car enthusiasts muscle cars and trucks, with most have the option of parking or driving everything in between. loops in the downtown area. Hours for Cruise Elkin are 4:00pm. to The events are coordinated by Down- 9:00pm the following five Saturdays: town Elkin Inc. Unique vehicles are May 24, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 brought in for display, businesses offer and Sept. 27. There is no charge for extended hours, and music is played admission. via a public address system. September’s cruise-in is held in “Elkin has a rich history of drivers cruis- conjunction with the Yadkin Valley ing the main strip downtown and these Pumpkin Festival. events honor that,” says Vicki Roberts of Downtown Elkin Inc. “Folks can cruise, For information, visit www.facebook. ride and reminisce. They can also park com/CruiseDowntownElkin, or call on all the streets and walk around and Vicki Roberts at check out other cars.” 336-244-5662.
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Find the spot where Junior Johnson Brews his Moonshine
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ASCAR legend Junior Johnson is almost as well known for moonshine as he is for racing. For years Johnson “ran” his family moonshine in fast cars, which eventually led to a career in racing and NASCAR. Johnson was so skilled at racing that he became an inaugural member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to its own moonshine history. Johnson found a legal way to distribute his moonshine when he partnered with Piedmont Distillers, North Carolina’s first legal distillery, which focuses on superior quality spirits made one small batch at a time. Based in the town of Madison in Rockingham County, Piedmont Distillers is a small operation with only a few employees. The moonshine Project 543 tells the story of made here is perfectly legal and can unique spots across North be purchased throughout the state. Carolina we hope will become The brew may be legal now, but the some of your favorite places. family recipe is still hand-crafted from Why 543? Because that’s the corn and born in a copper still at the number of miles from Manteo, on the coast, to Murphy, in the distillery. Johnson remains involved mountains, and is traditionally in moonshine production but doesn’t considered to be the width of have to “run” it in his car anymore. our state. The entries in this Piedmont Distillers offers Junior project are in no particular Johnson’s Midnight Moon, Midnight order, and we’ll add to them Moon aged with fruit (including Apple each week. Check in often to Pie, Cherry, Strawberry, Blueberry find inspiration for your next trip, or start planning today at and Cranberry) as well as Catdaddy VisitNC.com. Spiced Moonshine.
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Take a Right at the Fork... And Stay There!
In 1992, Larry Kehoe had a vision to grow European varietals in the mountains of Western NC. He was among one of the first vinifera grape growers in North Carolina. From there, a budding vineyard grew to 3.5 acres and 7 varietals; Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Chambourcin, Tourega Nacional. In 2010, Ed and Jennifer (the owners of Silver Fork) became apprentices of v it icult ure ( g r ape g row i ng ) and enology (winemaking) under Larry’s mentorship. They planted an additional 1.5 acres of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and 2 new varietals; Malbec and Tempranillo. In September, construction of the Winery was completed to welcome the first 2012 harvest. The property spans 32 total acres - 5 acres of grape vines, rolling hills, wooded trees and 2 winding creeks.
In April of 2013 the tasting room was completed. The rustic airy elegance of the tasting room melts into the open patio providing ample room indoors or out, for guests to enjoy a bottle with friends or a moment of relaxation. The newest addition to the Silver Fork Family is the FARM to Fork Eatery Betty Sperry brings her own unique combination of fresh flavors while focusing on organically or locally sourced produce, breads and cheeses. Just another wonderful reason to spend an afternoon here at Silver Fork Winery! Ed & Jennifer www.SilverForkWinery.com
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Walk on the Waldensian Side T
he 39th Annual Waldensian Festival will be held on August 8th and 9th, 2014 in Valdese. Each August, Valdese commemorates the return of the Waldenses from exile in Switzerland to their native valleys in the Cottian Alps of Italy in 1689. This event, known as the Glorious Return, is celebrated all around the world by other Waldensian communities. Now, as with the first Valdese celebration held in 1976, we invite you to enjoy the r ich her it age and magic of the 39th Annual Historic Valdese Waldensian Festival. The Waldensian Festival kicks off on Friday evening at approximately 5:30pm and promises a great time for everyone. If you love antique and classic cars, stop by Myra’s and check out over 150 beautiful refurbished vehicles or go to the Main Stage area and listen to the sounds of Too Much Sylvia. This group will keep you on your feet dancing all night. For the kids…amusement rides just off the main street with plenty of things for them to enjoy. Saturday morning events begin at 9am with over 170 craft and food vendors. Walk up and down the main street and find that perfect gift you have been looking for or try some of the yummy festival food. The Main Stage will feature The Little Miss and Master Pageant, local musicians such as Mama’s Remedy, Pan Jive Steel Drum Band, Michelle Leigh and this year we will host a Songwriters’ Showcase The showcase provides an opportunity for local song writers to perform their original music. For those that are sports minded…check out the Waldensian Footrace or the Bocce Tournaments. The outdoor drama “From This Day Forward” will present their final performance for the season. The evening will conclude with Jim Quick and Coastline providing the ultimate in dance music.
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“Third Sunday Acoustic PicNic’s”. Come visit as local musicians from across the region bring their musical talents to the banks or the upper Dan River for and afternoon of old time music. This is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, so bring your basket, a blanket and enjoy the afternoon the way is should be. www.jessupmill.com Mayberry Cool Cars & Rods Cruise-In Sat, July 19, 4pm -8 pm N. Main Street-Downtown Mount Airy Mount Airy NC 27030. The cruise-in takes place on the third Saturday of each month, June through October, from 4 to 8pm featuring music from WSYD 1300AM, with 50 s, 60 s, and 70 s oldies, and classic cars on both sides of the road. Many businesses in downtown Mount Airy will remain open during the cruise-in. For more information, visit www.mountairydowntown.org Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show July 22-27, Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve, 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. The 91st annual Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is one of the oldest horse show events in the country- a Blowing Rock tradition since 1923! Enjoy the Saddlebred, Hunter-Jumper I, and Hunter-Jumper II division shows each year. View the spectacle and excitement of amateur and high-performance competitors for only $5 admission. The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is a US Equestrian Federation Heritage Competition. www.blowingrockhorses.com The Grandfather Campout July 25-27, 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC 28646. A special opportunity to camp in MacRae Meadows and take part in day and night activities led by Grandfather’s naturalists and interpretive rangers. Additional cost, reservations required. On-line registration begins May 1. For more information and registration details: 828-733-4326. www.grandfather.com Smokin’ in the Valley-WNC BBQ Festival July 25-26, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Road Maggie Valley NC 28751. With up to 40 cookers, this is a Barbecue (BBQ) Cooking Competition & Kansas City BBQ Society Sanctioned event. On Friday night, there is a local restaurant competition where you can be the judge. Saturday afternoon, visit the “Tastin’ Tent” to sample competitors’ entries. Daily features include arts & crafts, a kid’s corner, entertainment & beverage sales, including beer and wine. www.maggievalley.org Cruise-In & Antique Show Downtown Elkin Saturday, July 26, Main Street Elkin NC 28621. The Cruise-Ins are back in Elkin! Starting in May, there will be a cruise downtown from 4-9 on the 4th Saturday of each month thru Sept. Don’t miss out! Great food, good people and baaaad cars, trucks and bikes! New: Antique Festival added. Shaggin on Fieldcrest Sat, July 26, 5pm-9pm Fieldcrest Road, Eden, NC. Eden Tourism Development & the Draper Merchants Association present “Shaggin on Fieldcrest!” Fieldcrest Road in Draper Village in Beautiful Eden, NC. Fun kids area / Area Shag Clubs / Great and Vendors / Car Continued On Page 38
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Cruise in / Music from the Craig Woodard Band.For more information call Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 www.ncnorthstar.com Jerdon Mountain Challenge Saturday, July 26, Mountain Gateway Museum, 24 Water Street Old Fort NC 28762. Warmup to the ORAMM or just come out and ride a 24 mile course that doesn’t have you riding in circles! This is backcountry racing at its finest with a shorter course and still all the amenities of a long distance endurance race. This race will run the same course as the ever popular Off Road Assault on Mt Mitchell but will end before the famed climb up Curtis Creek Road to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The race will still tackle 3,000’ of climbing over 24 miles as you hit some ORAMM highlights like Old Highway 70, Kitsuma, Star Gap and Jarrett Creek. Celebrate with a huge after party complete with pasta/salad feast, New Belgium Beer and Shannon Ridge Wine on the picturesque Gateway Museum grounds. www.blueridgeadventures.net/jerdon/ Off-Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell Sun, July 27, 8am-8pm Mountain Gateway Museum, 24 Water Street Old Fort NC 28762. The assault is a 63-mile, mostly off-road bicycle route with 11,000 ft. of accumulated climbing. The route begins and ends in Old Fort climbing to the Blue Ridge Parkway and on to Mt. Mitchell. Entry fee/cash prizes. For more information, call Blue Ridge Adventures at 828-606 -5107 or visit www.blueridgeadventures.net. Registration is NOT available the day of the event. Italian Automobile Show at Raffaldini Vineyards Sun, July 27, 12pm -4pm Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, Groce Road, Ronda, NC. Nothing epitomizes grace and style better than an Italian Automobile. Join Raffaldini Vineyards for our first Italian Auto Show and view timeless classics of Italian style to contemporary concepts of Italian culture on display on the lawn surrounding Villa Raffaldini. www.raffaldini.com 28th Annual North Carolina Watermelon Festival July 30-Aug 2, Murfreesboro, NC 27855. This year we are celebrating our 28th anniversary of the Watermelon Festival! Be sure to come out and be a part of the festivities. More than 40,000 people participate in this four-day event which includes amusement rides, crafts fair, delicious food, large parade, 5K run, street dances each night, and lots of watermelon. Contests include watermelon eating and seed spitting. Event schedule varies so please contact us or visit our website. The festival and nightly street dances will be held in the Murfreesboro Historic District, one block north of Main Street. www.murfreesboronc.org / watermelon.htm Waldensian Festival Aug 8-9, Valdese, NC. Annual historic festival held the 2nd Saturday in August celebrating the Waldensians and their successful return to their homelands The day is filled with traitional 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. townofvaldese.com
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Come visit the largest antique mall in the South 88,000 Square Feet • Over 625 Booths Comfortably Air Conditioned 325 McGill Ave. NW Concord, NC 28026 704-787-9351 www.depotgibsonmill.com Mon-Sat 10-7• Sunday 1-6 Find us on Facebook