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Shaggin’ On Fieldcrest

Rural Hill Food Truck & Rainbow Rally We Appreciate You

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CONTENTS DayTrip Destinations

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Shaggin’ On Fieldcrest 2015

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Rural Hill Food Truck & Rainbow Rally

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We Appreciate You

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40th Annual Waldensian Festival

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Deuces Wild

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Southern Summer Golf In The 60s & 70s – Or It’s On Us

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Sales: Lisa Jay Contributing Writers: Lisa Jay, Jim Stallard, Project 543, Visit NC, Craig Distl Contributing Photographers: Bill Russ, PhotodudeART.com, Paul Newton, RomanticAsheville.com

The list of events in this publication is compiled from various sources dates & times are tentative & subject to change. the Destination Magazine™ is published by Photodude.net LLC 369 Dovefield Drive Summerfield, NC 27358 (704) 706-2365 www.theDestinationMag.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 Family Friday Nights Fridays 100 Main Street East, Valdese, NC 28690.

Summer Concert Series May– September Free Outdoor Concerts 7pm-10pm. Local bluegrass, gospel, nostalgic, variety and country music performers are sure to get your toes tapping. Vintage cars and trucks fill up the block around Myra’s. www.townofvaldese.com Va ldese Indep endence Day Celebration Fri July 3rd 6pm–11pm Va l d e s e , N C . C e l e b r a t i n g o u r Independence Day with live music, delicious food, antique and classic car cruise-in and, of course, fantastic fireworks! Great fun for the entire family! Music provided by “Too Much Sylvia.” www.townofvaldese.com 49th Annual Roasting of the Hog Sat July 4th 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604. Beech Mountain is home to one of the High Country’s premier Independence Day Celebrations. The hog is roasted all day to perfection and cut up right in front of the crowd. Music, games, treats and fireworks are accompanied by both indoor and outdoor seating making this the perfect event for all ages. www.beechmtn.com

celebration of Scottish culture the best highland games in America.

The Grandfather Games are four memorable days of “long ago and far away” - all as close as the highlands of North Carolina. www.gmhg.org Collector Car Appreciation Day Friday, July 10, 4pm-7pm Steele Rubber Products 6180 E NC 150 Hwy, Denver, NC 28673. Ser ves to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Automobiles have played an important and unique role in the history and culture of this country and restorers of these cars keep that history alive. www.steelerubber.com “From This Day Forward” Outdoor Drama - 48th Season 7:45pm - 10pm Fridays & Saturdays Church Street Northwest, Valdese, NC 28690. This is a truly inspiring story of the early settlers of Valdese, known as the Waldensians. Their strong Christian faith provided what they needed to sur vive years of persecution.

Their story is told through drama, music and dance and covers their early years in Northern Italy to their move to western North Carolina where they founded the little town of Valdese. With a combination of tears in your eyes and laughter in your heart you can witness this story of tragedy and triumph. www.oldcolonyplayers.com

60th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & the Gathering of the Clans Thu July 9th - Sun July 12th Linville, NC 28646. Grab your kilt!

Brawny athletes, delicate dancers, noisy bagpipe band parades, rocking 14th Annual NC Blackberry Festival Celtic music and a spectacular Sat July 11th Lenoir, NC. Join us highland setting make this colorful for our festival to enjoy the smells Continued On Page 8

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and taste of blackberries when our scrumptious blackberr y cobbler is served after our World’s Largest Patchwork of Blackberry Cobbler Parade (while they last!). We also have the Blackberr y 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. www.NCBlackberryFestival.com Hot Doggett 100 Bike Ride Sat July 11th Mars Hill University, Athletic Street, Mars Hill, NC 28754. We will have the same challenging 100 mile and 100 kilometer closed loop courses. Plus a 35 mile Big Laurel Grind. Our 100 mile course covers some of the most scenic and lightly traveled roads anywhere in western North Carolina. Those of you who are seeking a challenge will find it in the 9,600 feet of ascension on that course. www.hotdoggett100.org 32nd Folkmoot Festival Thu July 16th - Mon July 27th North Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786. North Carolinas International Festival!

With dozens of performances held

during two weeks by hundreds of world dancers and musicians from nine countries, Folkmoot brings the world’s 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 performers. www.folkmootusa.org Spr uce P ine BBQ & Bluegrass Festival Fri July 17th - Sat July 18th 201 Locust Street, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Come chill with the most sizzling BBQ competition teams in the southeast and the hottest bluegrass in the nation! www.sprucepinebbqbluegrass.org North Carolina Watermelon Festival of Fair Bluff Fri July 17th - Sat July 18th Riverside Drive, Fair Bluff, NC 28439. Come be delighted with great food, fun, fellowship and lots of watermelon! Come meet the watermelon queens, check out the vendors, see the parade, spit watermelon seeds, eat all the watermelon to your heart’s content and be intrigued by one of Columbus County’s most adorable little towns. www.ncwatermelonfestival.org.

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Destinations Oskar Blues Burning Can Festival Fri July 17th - Sun July 19th 315 Shoals Falls Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739. Burning Can festival condenses what’s best about the craft can lifestyle into a multi-day outdoor festival with national touring bands, 50+ of the best canning breweries from around the country, camping, a Beer Relay competitive trail run, paddle trips, group rides, and a premier dirt-jumping competition. www.burningcan.com 37th Annual Wright Kite Festival Sat July 18th - Sun July 19th 1000 North Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. Walk through the museum and gain knowledge of the birthplace of aviation and then put this knowledge to the test

outside with Kitty Hawk Kites. Large kites will be on display throughout the weekend. L earn how to fly stunt and power kites from the pros. Families and individuals are encouraged to bring out their own kites and participate in the event.

Kitty Hawk Kites will be offering free kite-making at the museum each day. www.kittyhawk.com 19th Annual North Carolina Peach Fest i v a l 1 0 a m - 5 p m S a t J u l y 18th Candor, NC. The N.C. Peach Festival is a celebration of the peach growing heritage prevalent in the Candor and Sandhills area. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy our live entertainment line-up with The Sand Band and The Band of Oz. There will be plenty of vendors, games, rides for Continued On Page 10

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the kids, food galore, and of course, all the yummy peaches you can carry home! See beautiful Montgomery County via helicopter tours. www.townofcandornc.com Art in the Park 10am - 5pm Sat July 18th 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. www.blowingrock.com River House Winefest 12pm - 5pm Sat July 18th 1896 Old Field Creek Road, Grassy Creek, NC 28631. The highlight of the festival will be wine samplings from nine North Carolina wineries: Biltmore, Brushy Mountain, G r a s s y C r e e k , H a n o v e r Pa r k , 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

Shelton Vineyards Summer Concert Series 6pm - 9pm Sat July 18th 286 Cabernet Lane, Dobson, NC 27017.

Shelton Vineyards Summer Concert Series offers a variety of music each third Saturday for your enjoyment.

Hospitality tents are available for the 2015 concerts! Perfect for office parties, reunions or just getting a f e w f r i e n d s t o g e t h e r. w w w. sheltonvineyards.com High Country Pet Fest Fri July 24th - Sat July 25th 185 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC 28604. This year’s High Countr y Pet Fest 2015 will incorporate lively entertainment and educational opportunities for pet owners. Planned exhibitions include Southeast Disc Dogs Competition, Swift Paws lure coursing, working dogs including the Avery County K9 unit and a Search and Rescue team, educational seminars by local veterinarians and other local pet professionals, the Blessing of the Dogs and a concert by one of our local favorite bands, The Whip Daddy’s with Madd Dog. We will also have the very exciting High Country Dog Show, and a variety of vendors! www.highcountrypetfest.com

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Destinations The Grandfather Campout Fri July 24th - Sat July 25th Pisgah National Forest, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, 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, reser vations required. www.grandfather.com Ashe County Bluegrass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention Fri July 24th - Sat July 25th Ashe County Park, Ashe Park Road, Jefferson, NC 28640.

This annual convention brings top notch musicians and enthusiastic audiences together for two days of traditional music. Performers from North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and beyond compete in

the Adult and Youth categories of Old Time and Bluegrass Individual and Band competition categories. www.ashefiddlersconvention.org Hickory Furniture Mart Furniture Festival & Sale Fri July 24th - Sun July 26th 2220 US Highway 70 Southeast, Hickory, NC 28602. Discover the rich furniture heritage of our region and experience first-hand how furniture is manufactured and hand-crafted by experts in the furniture industry.

Live artisan demonstrations and displays will be set up throughout the Mart and shoppers will be able to interact with fine furniture craftsmen and artisans from our region. You’ll also find tremendous savings and mark downs on furniture pieces inside each showroom.

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Rural Hill Food Truck & Rainbow Rally

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he Rural Hill Food Truck Rally will feature live music by The Josh Daniel/Mark Schimick Project, 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.

Executive director Jeff Fissel noted, “Historic Rural Hill is thrilled to continue this annual Food truck Rally. We have more than 20 of the area’s best Food Trucks planning to be on site, and the list grows daily.

The live music, the atmosphere, and the delicious food choices are incredible.” Trucks already

confirmed for the event include Comfort Food on Wheels, Roots, Vito’s Pizza, Cuzzo’s Cuisine, Bacon Response Unit, Kona Ice, Juan Taco, NC Icy Treats, Roman’s Delicious Dogs, Goldingers, Belly Backers, Mexican Fusion, KO Food Truck, and Cheese to the Mac. The Josh Daniel/Mark Schimick Project is a fiery string band blending bluegrass, soul, reggae and rock n’ roll into a style uniquely their own. Respecting their Appalachian roots, these passionate multi-instrumentalists have a way of blending their harmonies and intricate string work in to something that appeals to a wide variety

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of listeners. Josh, from Charlotte, and Mark, from Asheville, have been fixtures on the Americana circuit for years, Josh with The New Familiars and Mark with Larry Keel and Natural Bridge. In Nashville, the band was featured on Music City Roots playing a sold out show with Hayes Carl.

2015 RURAL HILL SUMMER FOOD TRUCK RALLY will be held Friday, July 24 from 5:30 – 9:30 PM. Admission to the Rally is free, there is a $5 parking fee per vehicle.

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his year marks the sixth consecutive commemoration of Collector Car Appreciation Day and Steele Rubber Products is hosting an After Hours Cruise-in. Collector Car Appreciation Day serves to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. So drive your classic car, truck, or hotrod and join us and thousands of others celebrating this day across the nation. Show off your ride and maybe win one of the great door prizes. If you don’t have a classic car, feel free to come hang out and enjoy some free food and drinks as well as all the cool cars.

Matt Agosta, President of Steele Rubber Products, said, “This event is important to our hobby, our industry, and our community. It shows that our legislators in Washington, D.C. have come to realize the importance of preserving the history automobiles have played in the growth of our country and the passion restorers have for their vehicles. It also gives our community another chance to have fun together and spend time over shared interests.”

Our Collector Car Appreciation Day After-Hours Cruise-In begins at 4pm on Friday, July 10, 2015 and is free to the public. Steele Rubber Products is located at: 6180 E NC 150 Hwy, Denver, NC 28673.

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40th Annual Waldensian Festival

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ow in its 40th year, the festival will be held on August 7th and 8th. This annual event 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.

On Friday evening the main street will close at approximately 5:30pm and Jacumin Plaza will host a Festival of Faith organized by writer and musician, Timothy Tron. As in past years, Myra’s will be hosting a cruise in with over 150 beautiful refurbished antique and classic cars.

The Main Stage area will be located on the main street and Jim Quick & Coastline will provide an evening of fun and a wide variety of musical entertainment. Amusement rides will be available for children beginning at 5:00pm just off the main street area across from the Valdese Fire Department.

Saturday morning events begin at 9:00am 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, numerous musicians such as Taylor Martin, Michael Hefner, Ginny Mc A fee, Carson Hill and Gal Friday Band. For those that are sports minded…check

out the Waldensian Footrace or the Bocce Tournament.

A ll attractions w ill be open during the day and a shuttle bus will be available to transport visitors to the different sites. The shuttle bus will be located at the Waldensian Museum on Rodoret St. South. The outdoor drama “From This Day Forward” will present their final performance for the season. The evening will conclude with the Fantastic Shakers providing the perfect mix of music to end the 40th Annual Waldensian Festival.

For further information regarding the Waldensian Festival or other events in Valdese, go to waldensainfestival.com or call 828-879-2129.

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222 Bike Nights 2nd Thursdays in Elkin

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ump on the bike for a laid back and enjoyable evening the second Thursday of every month at 222 Public House in downtown Elkin.

Located an hour north of Lake Norman, 222 Public House is the Yadkin Valley’s newest hotspot. It’s a combination of sports bar, woodfired pizza place and craft beer pub.

And this summer, owners Jeff and Erika Gibbs have launched special bike nights in collaboration with Crossroads Harley-Davidson ® of Wilkesboro and SRM Paintwerks of State Road.

“It gives us an opportunity to show people what we have going on at the restaurant,” says Jeff Gibbs.

“But more than anything, it’s just a fun night for people to ride in from all around the area and hang out with all the bikes.”

The evening includes a live band and cookout, or folks can also order from items on the regular menu.

“We do everything from scratch.

We make our own dough. We make our own cheese. We make our own sauce,” Gibbs says. “We use all fresh ingredients on the pizza. We’re also known for our Philly cheese-steak sandwiches and nice selection of North Carolina craft beers on tap.”

The 222 Bike Nights take place the second Thursday of every month through September. This is the first year for these events, and Gibbs says they’re already attracting people from across the region, including the Lake Norman area.

There is no cover charge for bike nights, which begin at 6pm. (336) 258-2251 or go to www.222publichouse.com.

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Southern Summer Golf in the 60s & 70s – Or It’s on Us

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olfers who tee it up in North Carolina’s coolest town this summer are virtually assured to play in temperatures ranging from the 60s to the 70s.

Entering its third year, the Summer of 79 package is available seven days a week and is easy to use. Simply book the package – which starts at $79 a person per night – and if the high exceeds 79 degrees at any point during the day of play at Beech Mountain Club, golfers are mailed a certificate for a complimentary round of golf at the club.

In fact, Beech Mountain is so confident of this claim that it guarantees it as part of the Summer of 79° stay-and-play package.

If anybody participating in the package plays on a day where the official high exceeds 79 degrees, The design of the course is also they receive a certificate for a free superb. Noted architect Willard round of golf.

Byrd took advantage of high mountain terrain to craft a playable Beech Mountain can make – yet challenging – 18-hole layout. this claim because it is the highest The par-3s are especially dramatic, elevation town east of the Rocky with three of them routed downhill Mountains. It’s a place where the over ponds. high temperature has eclipsed 79 degrees only 11 times since a “Up here on this mountain National Weather Service reporting with the cool, crisp air and lower station was installed in 1992. h u m i d i t y, i t ’ s s o m u c h m o r e pleasant to get out and play during “ T h i s i s a u n i q u e w a y t o summer,” Bar nes says. “Folks showcase how our weather on who come here and experience Beech Mountain is a key factor the course typically want to come t h a t f e w o t h e r s h a v e t h i s f a r back, and we want to see them South,” says Brian Barnes, general back. Some have even become manager of the Beech Mountain members.”

Club. “Recently it was 100 degrees in several places across North For full details, call (800) 468-5506 or visit: www.SummerOf79.com.

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Many items are heavily discounted a m u s e m e n t r i d e s , c r a f t s f a i r, to make room for fall inventories. delicious food, large parade, 5K run, www.hickoryfurniture.com street dances each night, and lots of watermelon. Contests include Charlotte Antique & Classic Boat watermelon eating and seed spitting.

Show 10am - 4pm Sat July 25th 137 www.ncwatermelonfest.com Vestal Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117.

Trump National Golf Club showcases Downtown Asheboro’s Pigs & Pedals some truly unique boats. If you are Weekend Fri July 31st - Sat Aug fascinated by the design of old classic 1st 115 South Fayetteville Street, boats or your passion is restoring Asheboro, NC 27203. A Kansas City antique boats then this is the show Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned you do not want to miss. Starting barbecue cooking competition, a at noon on Saturday, the show will fast-paced criterium bike race open feature the Ladies and Gentlemen to amateurs and professionals, “Start Your Engines” classic and a beer garden, and local bands antique boat parade which is always throughout the event. Food and funa fun event for the entire family. filled activities for the entire family! www.longinodist.com/boatshow/ www.heartofnorthcarolina.com/ pigsandpedals/ Afternoon With the Winemaker at Raffaldini Vineyards 1pm - 3pm Sat North Carolina Mineral and Gem July 25th 450 Groce Road, Ronda, Festival Tue Aug 4th - Fri Aug 7th NC 28670. Join vineyard owner Jay 226 Spr uce Pine Campground Raffaldini and assistant winemaker Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. The Casey Matthews for this unique indoor event features dealers from opportunity to see what is involved around the country selling jewelry, in the making of these wonderful gemstones, fossils, beads, and more. wines. www.Raffaldini.com www.ncgemfest.com Off-Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell Sun July 26th Mountain Gateway Museum, 102 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. www.blueridgeadventures.net.

30th A nnual North Carolina Watermelon Festival Wed July 29th Sat Aug 1st Murfreesboro, NC. More than 40,000 people participate in this four-day event which includes

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40th Annual Waldensian Festival Fri Aug 7th - Sat Aug 8th Valdese, NC. The day is filled with traditional Waldensian culture through music, food and dance. A traditional Waldensian meal is served at the Waldensian Presbyterian Church.

Great food and crafts plus various types of music throughout the day.

Children’s rides, petting zoo, and 5K run, plus a bocci tournament, which is a traditional game of the Waldensians. All historical attractions are open, including Wa l d e n s i a n H e r i t a g e W i n e r y. www.townofvaldese.com

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