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e Tell you where to go! Whether you are a long time resident or new to the area, you’ll find destinations here that will have you saying “I never knew that was there.”

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CONTENTS DayTrip Destinations

Asian Festival And Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival

The Festival With An Altitude!

Valdese Family Friday Nights!

Spring Wine Cruise

Oink & Ale

Take A Tour Through The Real Mayberry In A Vintage Squad Car

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 ©2015 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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DayTrip Destinations 2nd Annual Bass Mountain Boogie Friday May 1st–Saturday May 2nd 1256 Longest Acres Road, Snow Camp, NC 27349. Bass Mountain Boogie is a two-day music festival! Vendors, concessions, fishing pond, hot showers and power sites available. Friday Performers: The Drive, Holiday Band, Hip Pocket and Magnificents. Saturday Performers: Mason Lovette, Holiday Band, Tams, Band of Oz and BigTime. www.bassmountainboogie.com Family Friday Nights Friday May 1st Downtown Valdese - 100 Main Street East, Valdese, NC 28690. Valdese Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series May September Free Outdoor Concerts 7pm-10pm at the Wells Fargo Parking Lot. Local bluegrass, gospel, nostalgic, variety and country music performers are sure to get your toes tapping. The music starts at 7pm at the Town of Valdese parking lot beside Wells Fargo Bank, Main Street. Friday Night Cruise-ins at Myra’s continue throughout the year. Vintage cars and trucks fill up the block around Myra’s Restaurant. Designated Fridays host a car show on Main Street. www.townofvaldese.com Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance Friday May 1st–Saturday May 2nd 1 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Blending the history, heritage and grandeur from three of North Carolina’s proudest traditions – motorsports, golf and military – and is an experience for lovers of automobiles, motorcycles, history, design and more. www.pinehurstconcours.com French Broad River Festival Friday May 1st–Sunday May 3rd Pisgah National Forest, Bridge Street, Hot Springs, NC 28743. The festival is an active, outdoor music festival on the banks of the beautiful French Broad River in the town of Hot Springs with national and local recording artists on 2 stages, whitewater and mountain bike races, a kids village, arts and craft vendors, outdoor vendors, and great food. www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com 26th Annual Asheville Herb Festival Friday May 1st–Sunday May 3rd 570 Brevard Road, 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. www.wncherbfestival.com Budbreak Wine and Craft Beer Festival Saturday May 2nd Mount Airy, NC. The festival features top North Carolina wineries and craft beer producers, wonderful food and great music. Bring your dancing shoes, as we share in a common love of music, food, wine, and friends. A good time for one and all featuring some of our regions best local acts! Festival packages are available which include: General admission, local accommodations and transportation, as well as a complementary bottle of wine! Rotary proceeds will benefit numerous local and international charity organizations. www.budbreakfestival.com Continued On Page 8

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83rd Annual North Carolina Strawberry Festival Saturday May 2nd Chadbourn, NC. Southeastern North Carolina’s traditional family event for more than 80 years! Parade, pageant, crafts, entertainment... and strawberries galore! This is North Carolina’s longest running agricultural festival! You don’t want to miss it. www.ncstrawberryfestival.com Wilmington Wine and Food Festival Friday May 1st - Sunday May 3rd 503 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Experience exquisite culinary pairings and notable wine selections from top area chefs at this three-day festival. The event kicks off with a Derby Cocktail Party featuring BBQ and a variety of cocktails and signature drinks. At the feature event, the Corks & Forks Grand Tasting, locally-owned restaurants will show off their best selections at the Bellamy Mansion. At the Bubbles, Brew & Street Eats event, enjoy champagne, mimosas and beers from local wineries and breweries and a selection of food trucks. www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com 5th Annual “A Time To Remember” Friday May 1st - Sunday May 31st 300 Woods Road, Fontana Dam, NC 28733. A celebration to honor the people of Western North Carolina who gave up their homes, land and way of life so that World War II could be won. Hosted by Fontana Village Resort, The Proctor Revival Organization and GREAT (Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team). As we wrap up a Time to Remember month, join us in the dance hall at Fontana Villag e Resor t fr om 7:0 0 p m – 9:0 0 p m and b r ing the 50’s to lif e. www.FontanaVillage.com Hot Nights Hot Cars In Pilot Mountain Saturday May 2nd East Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041. See the classics, muscles, street rods, pro street, rat rods and motorcycles at one of east coast’s largest cruise-in events in Downtown P i l o t M o u n t a i n ! 1s t S a t u r d a y - M a y t h r u O c t o b e r 3: 0 0 -9 :30 p m . www.hotnightshotcars.com Blue Oval Classic 8:00am - 3:00pm Sat May 2nd Mooresville Ford - 151 East Plaza Drive, Mooresville, NC 28115 Trophies Made From RoushYates NASCAR Engine Parts. Food & Auto-related Vendors, DJ, Door Prizes, Raffle, 50/50. Dash Plaques & Goody Bags For The First 200 Vehicles. All Vehicles Must Be Ford Powered. Canopies Only Permitted On Grass And Must Be Anchored. www.foacarolinas.com 19th Annual Multicultural Festival 10:00am - 5:00pm Sat May 2nd Finch Park, 15 Paul Beck Road, Lexington, NC 27292. Activities include a childrens international stage with a variety of entertainment, magic, face painting, and fun. Located throughout the park are African American, Asian, European, Jamaican, Latino, and Native American cultural villages. Come experience activities, exhibits, displays and demonstrations by artisans as well as the cuisine of each of these groups. www.lexingtonnc.net Mayfest Saturday May 2nd 146 North Main Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. A family friendly street festival. There will be food vendors, kid activities, local arts and crafts, live music and dancing in the streets. www.rutherfordtown.com

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Destinations World War II Re-enactment Saturday May 2nd - Sunday May 3rd Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. Enjoy a weekend filled with exciting demonstrations and battles surrounding WWII’s Operation Market Garden (Sat.) and VE Day (Sun.). Living history exhibits and talks include both Allied and Axis soldiers, a field hospital, motor pool, patrol demos, and more; all leading up to a large battle at 2:00 pm each day. Get up close and personal with re-enactors as they share information and skills with spectators. This event has something the entire family will enjoy from half-tracks and tanks to live 1940’s entertainment. www.lattaplantation.org Butterfly Festival Saturday May 2nd Hudson, NC. Features crafts, food vendors and live entertainment throughout the day. Children will have the opportunity to enjoy face painting, a petting zoo and a mini-fire engine. www.ci.hudson.nc.us 82nd Annual Ramp Festival Saturday May 2nd–Sunday May 3rd 171 Legion Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786. An afternoon celebration featuring live music, clogging, and food cooked with ramps, a delectable wild onion that grows in the mountains. www.visitnc.com/event/82nd-annual-ramp-festival North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival Friday May 8th - Saturday May 9th 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. Featuring more than three hours Continued On Page 10

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of free tastings and a day packed full of great music, food, merchandise, and children’s activities. Designated Driver and under 21 tickets are available at a reduced rate so everyone can come have a blast! On-site tent and RV camping is available as well. www.ncbrewsmusic.com Carolina Strawberry Festival Friday May 8th - Saturday May 9th 100 West Main Street, Wallace, NC 28466. The Carolina Strawberry Festival will feature live bands, pork cook-off, strawberry cook-off, jams & jellies, strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, rides, Little Miss Strawberry Princess Pageant, and much, much more. www.carolinastrawberryfestival.com Jiggy with the Piggy Festival Friday May 8th - Saturday May 9th 125 North Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Formerly known as Cottonstock, Spring Fest, Village Fest, and Village Jiggy Jam, the Jiggy with the Piggy Festival is a 35-year tradition that hosts over 100 Arts & Craft Vendors, Concerts, 5k Walk/Run, Car Cruise-In, Friday Night outdoors Movie Campus, an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at Cannon Memorial YMCA, a People’s Choice Wings and Pork Tasting, and National Train Day events at the train station. www.jiggywiththepiggy.com 34th Annual Mayfest In Pilot Mountain Friday May 8th - Sunday May 10th West Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041. Held in Pilot Mountain’s historic downtown, this annual spring festival offers local craft vendors, food, music, and much, much, more! The celebration begins on Friday and draws to a close on Sunday afternoon. Main Street is blocked off to vehicle traffic to accommodate an array of arts, crafts, and food vendors in addition to live entertainment. Over 160 exhibitors. All work on display must be created by the exhibiting artist. No agents are allowed. However, some Commercial Vendors and Non-arts and craft items are accepted. 2012 estimated attendance of 20,000 + according to sponsoring organization. Sponsored by the Pilot Mountain Civic Club. For more information contact Wendy Wood at (336)-429-0121 or mayfestinformation@yahoo.com. Stand Up for Autism World Paddleboard Association Race 7:00am 12:00pm Saturday May 9th Port City Club - 18665 Harborside Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031. My Aloha Paddle and Surf, in partnership with 3-time NASCAR champion crew chief Ray Evernham, will host Stand Up for Autism benefitting the IGNITE community center and the Autism Society of North Carolina on Lake Norman May 8-9, 2015, at Port City Club in Cornelius, NC. The event will feature Elite and Recreational races, which are open to the general public. Limited paddleboard rentals will be available on a first-reserve basis. Paddleboard fitness demos will also be held. The race is sanctioned by the World Paddle Association (WPA) and is the only regional points race on Lake Norman. www.standuplkn.com RockyFest 2015 Saturday May 9th 3451 Rocky Face Church Road, Hiddenite, NC 28636. Come celebrate Rocky Face Park’s third anniversary. RockyFest 2015 will kick off at 8:30 am with the Rocky Face Trail Races (5K, 10K, 20K). Free rock climbing classes will be offered throughout the day beginning at 10am. Live music will entertain the crowd from 12 to 6pm with Thomas Garlow, J. Patrick Warren, Mary Elisabeth, The Neighbors, The Message, The Idle Time Band, as well as a “picking tent.” Children’s activities will be held from 11am to 6pm.

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Destinations Vendors will also be set up at the event from 11am to 6pm with food, homemade ice cream, arts, crafts and more. A chain saw carving artist will perform live demonstrations. Park rangers will offer guided nature hikes throughout the day to park visitors to explore the trails and learn more about the park. Platinum sponsor of the event is Duke Energy. www.rockyfacepark.com Art in the Park Saturday May 9th American Legion Grounds - Pisgah National Forest, 333 Wallingford Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. A juried arts & craft show featuring 90 artists at each of the six annual shows. Browse among the tents to view unique pieces and speak with the artists about their work! All artists have work for sale. Free admission. www.blowingrock.com 12th Annual Whole Bloominâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thing Spring Festival Saturday May 9th Historic Frog Level - Commerce Street, Waynesville, NC 28786. This is Haywood Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier spring festival, kicking off the growing season with beautiful flowering baskets, vegetable and herb starts, berry bushes, and potted ornamental plants to jumpstart your garden. Local artisans will feature a wide range of nature-inspired gifts and crafts - from baskets & birdhouses to soaps & stemware, pottery & jewelry to metal sculptures & flower planters, and dozens of other handmade creations. www.visitncsmokies.com Continued On Page 13

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Dobson Cruise-In! Saturday May 9th Cruise-In Auto Car Dobson, NC 27017. Mark your calendars for the Dobson Cruise-Ins, the 2nd Saturday from March thru September! Starts at 2:00pm Spring GO Festival 7:00am - 6:00pm Saturday May 9th The Gathering Place, Main Street, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Celebrate Spring at the beautiful Gathering Place in Chimney Rock Village. Join in on the fun with a pancake breakfast, hometown parade, live music, cow pie bingo (yes you heard me right), sidewalk sale and more!! The Spring GO Festival in Chimney Rock Village is great family fun that you won’t want to miss! www.chimneyrock.org NC Food Truck Rodeo Sunday May 10th Grove Winery and Vineyards - 7360 Brooks Bridge Road, Gibsonville, NC 27249. The NC Food Rodeo features seated dining areas, free admission, free parking, entertainers, kids activities, locally grown Grove wines and locally made beer. www.grovewinery.com Spring Wine Cruise 5:30pm - 9:00pm Thursday May 14th Peninsula Yacht Club - 18501 Harbor Light Boulevard, Cornelius, NC 28031. Join us for Food, Fun, Fellowship & Philanthropy. Three hour cruise (6- 9pm) on beautiful Lake Norman leaving from the Peninsula Yacht Club. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres along with an onboard raffle! www.lakenormanrotary.org/WineCruise/ Collective Spirits at The Bascom~ A Center for Visual Arts Thursday May 14th - Saturday May 16th 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741. Southeast’s premier wine and food weekends for the culinary pleasure of more than 650 ticketed guests from across the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. More than 20 winery owners and winemakers will arrive on Thursday for eight in-home winemaker dinners featuring award-winning chefs from around the Southeast. On Friday, patrons will enjoy a Women of Wine Fashion show at Highlands Country Club. Later Friday evening, guests will mingle with winemakers at the Stock Your Cellar Wine Tasting & Market. Following the tasting, The WellStrung Band will take the stage as the party continues with BBQ and bluegrass. The weekend culminates with the Grand Gala Benefit Dinner & Auction at Highlands Country Club. www.thebascom.org Mayberry Farm Fest and Tractor Parade Friday May 15th - Saturday May 16th 200 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Farm Fest is a family-friendly festival that celebrates agriculture with food, farm demonstrations, crafts, children’s activities, music, blacksmithing, heritage and cultural displays, tractors, antique farm equipment, raffles, interactive fun, and more. On the Friday evening before the Saturday festival is a Tractor Parade through Downtown Mount Airy at 6pm, followed by a chance for kids to ride their bikes and toy vehicles on Main Street. www.mountairydowntown.org 6th Annual AMCA Southern National Meet Friday May 15th - Saturday May 16th 1072 Cranford Road, Denton, NC 27239. Do you like old motorcycles? How about seeing hundreds of them in one place? Not to mention thousands of old motorcycle parts and memorabilia. See a special narrated antiques motorcycle parade. All this and more at Antique Motorcycle Clubs of America Southern National Meet at Denton FarmPark. Events include a road run, field events, and Continued On Page 15

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concourse d’ordinaire bike show. Any old bike may enter the fun. Plaques awarded for the winners. Camping available at Denton FarmPark 800-458-2755. www.amcasouthernnationalmeet.com 10th Anniversary Rims on the River Vintage Car and Hot Rod Show Friday May 15th - Sunday May 17th Wilmington, NC. Classic cars from across the nation will line the beautiful Cape Fear River for this 11th annual antique car show! The show features free live music as well as awesome vendors and incredible pre-1980 cars! This event has grown into a premier show, drawing a wide array of cars from the entire southeast region of the state, as well as a few neighboring states. As in previous years, there will be trophies for different classes of cars and motorcycles. On Friday there will be various welcoming parties (please see website for a list of venues). Saturday there will be the main car show followed by an awards ceremony, free concert and after party. Sunday is the Local’s Day with “Best Of” trophies being awarded. For more information, check out the Cool Wilmington Facebook page, or the website www.rimsontheriver.com Got To Be NC Festival Friday May 15th - Sunday May 17th North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607. This festival highlights all the great things from N.C. Most of the festival is free with the following exceptions: $2 admission charge for the Food and Wine Expo; pony rides; rides, games and food; Carolina Masonic Pig Jig - adults $15 (discounted tickets available for children 11 and under). Free events include the concerts on the outdoor stage, antique tractors and parades, commercial exhibits in the Graham Building, racing pigs, grandstand shows and more. www.gottobencfestival.com A c t r e s s B e t t y Ly n n S i g n s Autographs 12:30pm - 3:30pm Friday May 15th Andy Griffith Museum, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Actress Betty Lynn, who played Thelma Lou (Barney’s girlfriend) on “The Andy Griffith Show,” will be on hand to greet folks and sign autographs. www.andygriffithmuseum.com South End Hops Festival 2:00pm 6:00pm Friday May 15th 308 West Carson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203. The 2nd Annual South End Hops Festival will include local craft beer, live local music and food trucks! Well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend. Bring your own blanket and chairs for your musical and social enjoyment. This is a 21 and older event. southendhopsfestival.com Continued On Page 17

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Race City Festival Saturday May 16th North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115. Mooresville’s annual celebration, coincides with Charlotte Race Week and features family fun areas, hundreds of vendors, food, antiques, arts & crafts, kids areas, dancing, live entertainment, and more! About 200 vendors, two stages with live entertainment, two food courts, beer garden, kids games, face painting, street performers, mascots. free parking & free admission. Downtown merchants, eateries, art galleries and businesses will also be open. www.mooresvillenc.org Annual Run for the Warriors 7:00am - 12:00pm Saturday May 16th 1021 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28540. The Run For The Warriors® race series provides wounded service members encouragement and the opportunity to pursue the sport of running, walking, or cycling to assist in their physical and emotional rehabilitation. All proceeds will directly support the programs established to assist wounded service members on the path to recovery and beyond. Come out and be a part of this memorable event! www.hopeforthewarriors.org Charlotte Asian Festival & Dragon Boat Race 9:00am - 4:00pm Saturday May 16th 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC 28031. This 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. The 10th Annual Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival Race is an exciting team competition. An important part of the Chinese traditional calendar, dragon boat racing originated over 2,300 years ago on the lifesustaining rivers of southern China. The Charlotte race is an open competition to anyone 15 years of age or older. www.charlottedragonboat.com 14th Annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday May 16th Elkin City Park, Elkin, NC 28621. Come taste the wines of the Yadkin Valley! The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival® is open to the public, including families with children (for your safety and the safety of others, please leave your pets at home). Craft vendor displays and music will take place adjacent to the wine tasting area. There will be a roving Bacchus and activities for the youngsters. Please note the 2015 festival ends at 5p.m. www.yvwf.com Continued On Page 18

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White Squirrel Festival Friday May 22nd - Sunday May 24th East Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712. Get ready to go nuts! The Festival is host to an opening “Memorial Day Parade.” White Squirrel Photo Contest, white squirrel tours, and plenty of nutty fun for the entire family. You won’t want to miss the 14 free, live concerts or the running of the popular Squirrel Box Derby. www.brevardnc.org Miner’s Heritage Day Saturday May 23rd 331 Mckinney Mine Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Celebrate the gem and mineral heritage of the mountains at historic mines in a spectacular setting! Enjoy free live music under the tent from 11am to 4pm, with 5 great original musical acts, including Celo Conley, Jesse Smith, Pete & Kim McWhirter, Glen Nance & Lenny Ski, and Paul Thomas & friends. Good food from the Switzerland Cafe will be available. Take a free guided hike to a hidden mine at 11:30pm or 3:30pm. Children (12 and under) will enjoy the free Kid’s Treasure Hunt all day. At 1:30pm enjoy a “Tales from the Big Deal”, a free talk held at the impressive entrance to the Big Deal Mine. Mine Tours, Gem Mining, Gold Panning and Rock Collecting will be offered all day, and free Discovery Mill exhibits will be open! Come back at 9:00pm for a one-of-a-kind underground Black Light Mine Tour. www.emeraldvillage.com 15th Annual North Carolina Wine Festival Saturday May 23rd 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012. With more than 30 wineries and vineyards, it is one of the largest wine festivals in North Carolina celebrating

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et a Course for Fun and raise a glass for charity on the 7th Annual Spring Wine Cruise May 14, 2015, 6-9pm. Boarding begins at 5:30pm. Food, fun, fellowship & philanthropy during a three hour tour on beautiful Lake Norman. Your port of departure is the exquisite Peninsula Yacht Club 18501 Harbor Light Blvd, Cornelius. Dive in to lake-lover luxury awhile enjoying complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres aboard the most exquisite Yacht on Lake Norman. View magnificent scenery and cruise

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