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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 local & regional events, destinations and experiences in the Destination Magazine™ that will give you memories for a lifetime The Destination Magazine™ is about new destinations and experiences to discover on your own, or outings with friends and family. We hope you will find a new memorable experience ever y month in the Destination Magazine™ .
We know we are on to something! Lisa & Andy Jay Publishers Published by: Magic Table Media Group LLC Business Development: Lisa Jay Contributing Writers: Lisa Jay, Craig Distl, Kara McMillan, Leah Hughes, Kate Gavenus, Tory Mabe, Morrisa Angi, Josie Jenkins, Meka Newman Price Contributing Photographers: Andrew Zachary Digital Imagery, Paul Newton, Sam Dean Cover: Upper Linville Falls! Photo by Sydney Robertson 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 Magic Table Media Group LLC 369 Dovefield Drive Summer field, NC 27358 (704) 706-2365 www.theDestinationMagazine.com ©2019 All rights reserved. Magic Table Media Group LLC, 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 manmade disaster, etc., that are out of the control of the Publisher, which affect the publishing of this magazine.
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NC’s Newest Wine Country: Hendersonville’s Crest Of The Blue Ridge
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Leaf Peeper Trolley Tours Of Burke County
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Mayberry Days Are In Andy Griffith’s Hometown
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Sometimes Smaller Is Better!
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The Red Bull Pump Track World Championship
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Eden RiverFest 19 There’s A Whole Lot Of Stompin’ Goin On In Stokes County
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The Very Best Of Goldsboro’s Growing Brew And ‘Cues Scene
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Discover Festivals And Events That Are Unique And Uniquely Carolina 24 Cavendish Brewing Company
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North Carolina’s Big Pour!
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DayTrip Destinations Mile High Kite & Craft Festival August 31, 10am–September 1, 4pm Beech Mountain, NC www. beechmountainchamber.com
Creedmoor Music Festival September 21, Main Street Creedmoor, NC 27522 www.cityofcreedmoor.org
Morganton Festival September 6, 12pm–September 7, 10pm Morganton, NC Morganton, NC 28655 www.morgantonfest.org
Riverfest September 20 & 21 Historic Leaksville (Eden), NC www.ExploreEdenNC.com
Skull Camp Out September 7, Round Peak Vineyards 765 Round Peak Church Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030 www.roundpeak.com North Carolina Folk Festival September 6–8, 200 N Davie St Greensboro, NC 27401 ncfolkfestival.com NC’S Big Pour 2019 September 14, Tanglewood Park 4061 Clemmons Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 BigPourNC.com NC Hot Sauce Contest, Sat. September 14, 2019 at 11am–6pm 100 Main St, Oxford, NC 27565 www.nchotsaucecontest.com 2019 WNC Bigfoot Festival September 14, 9am - 4pm Downtown Marion, NC 28737 www.facebook.com Stokes Stomp September 14 10am Moratock Park, Danbury, NC www.hangingrock.com Biker Blues & BBQ Sept 20–21, Tilley Harley-Davidson Salisbury, NC www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com
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Fall Art Festival September 21, Historic Main Street, Davidson, NC www.townofdavidson.org Red Bull Pump Track World Championship Gaston County Qualifier September 21–22, George Poston Park 1101 Lowell Spencer Mtn. Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 www.visitgaston.org Mayberry Days September 23 – 29, Downton Mount Airy. NC www.MayberryDays.com Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze September 28–November, Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 www.ruralhill.com 52nd Annual Fall Pottery and Glass Festival Oct 5,6–12,13, Cedar Creek Gallery 1150 Fleming Rd, Creedmoor, NC 27522 www.cedarcreekgallery.com Carolina Renaissance Festival October 5–Nov 24, 16445 Poplar Tent Rd Huntersville, NC, 28078 www.carolina.renfestinfo.com Hops & Hogs October 5, Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 www.ruralhill.com
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NC’s Newest Wine Country: Hendersonville’s Crest Of The Blue Ridge
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he Blue Ridge Mountain town of Hendersonville is the latest North Carolina region to receive federal recognition of its vineyards and wineries. This past July, Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County became an American Viticultural Area, or AVA.
Burntshirt is one of three wineries located in the Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA. The estate-grown winer y operates 30 acres of vineyards at two different sites located on both sides of the Eastern Continental Divide. The winer y and tasting room overlook 19 acres of grapes off of Sugarloaf Road just east of downtown Hendersonville. Burntshirt produces more than 20 wines, var ying from bold reds, such as cabernet sauvignon, to a refreshing vidal blanc and dr y rosé. The apple wine, made from local Henderson County apples, is a nod to the area’s apple-growing tradition.
Only regions that have distinctive soil, climate and elevation earn this designation. Warm days and cool mountain nights during the growing season, along with the right soil and water quality, provide favorable conditions for grape production. The county ’s rolling vineyards produce high-quality classic wines from European vinifera and FrenchTwo miles away, Saint Paul American hybrid grapes, as well Mountain Vineyards grows grapes as sweeter wines craf ted from on land that’s been farmed by the grapes native to North Carolina. same family for nine generations. The first winer y in Henderson “For visitors, the AVA designa- C o u n t y, S a i n t Pa u l o p e n e d i n tion lets them know that we are 2012. Wines are made from 14 serious about growing grapes in g r a p e v a r i e t i e s , i n c l u d i n g t h e this region, and they can expect p o p u l a r c a b e r n e t f r a n c b l e n d a higher-quality wine and a better called Queen and a buttery oaked p r o d u c t , ” s a y s S a n d r a O a t e s , chardonnay, as well as a crisp owner of Burntshirt Vineyards. stainless-steel chardonnay option. Continued On Page 30
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Leaf Peeper Trolley Tours Of Burke County
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ead to Morganton this autumn for a unique way to view fall foliage. Once again, the Burke the Linville Gorge and surrounding County Tourism Development Au- mountains. thority offers fall color tours aboard the Ridgeline Trolley. Burke County’s color season lasts an extended period of time because The tours begin in downtown the county’s elevations range from Morganton and showcase spectacu- 1,000-4,000 feet. The foliage at higher lar fall color by traveling into the Blue elevations changes color earlier than Ridge Mountains via scenic highway at lower elevations. NC 181. Once in the mountains, enjoy lunch at Famous Louise’s Rock This year will feature a dozen leaf House Restaurant, which straddles peeper trolley tours. The dates are: three counties, and check out North Oct. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, Carolina’s largest volume waterfall 26, 31, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. Tours run – Linville Falls. from 11am to 5pm and the trolley is climate controlled. The route includes opportunities to see such notable mountains as Table Rock and Hawksbill, as well Cost for each tour is $45 per person. For details or to as the Blue Ridge Parkway. Along the purchase tickets, go to: way, learn about the famous Brown www.RidgelineTrolley.com Mountain Lights and other tales of
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Mayberry Days Are In Andy Griffith’s Hometown
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he last week of September is a wonderful time to visit Mount Airy, the town that inspired Mayberry on The Andy Griffith Show. Mount Airy more than doubles in size as fans from far and wide come “home” to Mayberry. This year ’s Mayberr y Days celebration takes place Sept. 23-29 and is the 30th annual gathering. The week includes appearances by actors from the show, along with other special guests like Don Knotts’ daughter, Karen Knotts. The schedule includes both free and ticketed events.
Jason and played Little Ricky on I Love Lucy.
T i c k e t e d e v e n t s i n c l u d e a comedy review and tribute to Andy Griffith by Schell; a stage show tribute to her father by Karen Knotts; a concert featuring Rodney Dillard, who was one of the Darling Boys on If you’re a fan of the show, this the show; and a host of other fun is a chance to meet stars like Betty activities. Lynn, who played Thelma Lou, or Maggie Mancuso, who played Free events include the Mayberry Charlene Darling, or Ron Howard’s Days Parade, Mayberry Days Whisbrother Clint Howard, who played tling Championship, trivia contests, Leon. a pie eating contest and a checkers competition. Other special guests slated to appear are Ronnie Schell, who was All actors will make appearances on two episodes and went on to and sign autographs throughout star in Gomer Pyle, USMC; Margaret Mayberry Days. Kerr y, who played Helen Scobey and Bess Muggins on the show; and For Mayberry Days info, call Keith Thibodeaux, who appeared 336-786-7998 or visit www.MayberryDays.com. on several episodes as Johnny Paul
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Sometimes Smaller Is Better!
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ucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains sits a tiny gem called Round Peak Vineyards. One of the first wineries in the Yadkin Valley, Round Peak Vineyards is a boutique winer y focused on small lot winemaking and is charmingly individual. The current owners Ken Gulaian and wife Kari Heerdt took over in 2008 and have remained dedicated to the production of classic French and Italian style estate wines. Their personalities can’t help but show through in the winer y though. Ken’s tireless dedication and Kari’s free-spirited nature come together to make Round Peak Vineyards what it is. A place where you can have an award-winning glass of wine, in a totally relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. By keeping things small they have been able to explore more creative endeavors. Skull Camp Brewing was
started on the back patio in 2012 and was named after the nearby Skull Camp Mountain. While the brewery has expanded and moved to Elkin, NC, Round Peak still carries a selection of Skull Camp craft beers, as well as a list of off-dry to sweet wines under the Skull Camp wines brand, the first wine canned in North Carolina. Over the years they have added rental cabins, and regularly host weddings as well as private and corporate events. Most of the guests come for the wine but end up staying for the outstanding views from the back patio. As much as Ken and Kari have added to the customer experience at Round Peak Vineyards, one thing will never change. Round Peak Vineyards will always be small and personable. Round Peak Vineyards 765 Round Peak Church Road Mount Airy, NC 27030 www.roundpeak.com Phone: (336) 352-5595
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Gaston County Sets The Perfect Stage For The Red Bull Pump Track World Championship
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he Red Bull Pump Track World Championship heads to back to the USA - this time its Gaston County, North Carolina - in what is set to make for an epic day of pump track racing with some of the best riders in MTB and BMX ready to give it all on the track. T h e R e d B u l l P u m p Tr a c k World Championship has already succeeded in creating a revolutionary global series with over 23 groundbreaking inaugural events around the world in 2018. More than 2000 athletes participated in over 19 countries and 67 riders competed in a World Final that saw local heroes, Olympic BMX racers and MTB World Champions compete on an even playing field. Now in 2019, the series is back with more stops, more athletes and more Pump-Action.
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We are all set to travel to the gently rolling hills, riverbeds and creek valleys of Gaston County, USA for yet another thrilling day out on the track! It is here at George Poston Park where North Carolina’s first ever Velosolutions pump track has been constructed. The 10,000 square foot pump track here is complemented by over 10 miles of single track at the facility and will set the stage for yet another exciting qualifier added to our program. GO Gaston, charged with optimizing brand experiences and driving visitation and partner economic growth for Gaston County, are excited at the prospect. “We are jacked to be hosting a Red Bull event during our first year with a Velosolutons track. The pump track has been an incredible asset for drawing interest in our destination and welcoming a World Qualifier this
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Bike Fest and so much more
On Saturday, September 22, Gaston County Parks & Recreation will be hosting their annual Bikefest. Bikefest will feature bike vendors, food trucks, entertainment and local breweries. During the event, there will be guided mountain bike rides and demos of skateboarding, longboarding, and other outdoor sports culminating in the second Red Bull Pump Track World Championship Qualifier on US soil for the 2019 season. “We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Velosolutions and Red Bull to host a Red Bull Pump Track World Championship Qualifier in
Gaston County. This pump track is still the only Velosolutions pump track in the Carolinas. Our destination has many outdoor sports offerings, so hosting this event is a great way to showcase those amenities.� – Brandon Black, Sales & Marketing Manager, GO Gaston. Gaston County offers visitors a variety of attractions to enhance your trip including museums, botanical gardens, extreme sports, hiking, dining and entertainment parks, art and history and more. www.gogaston.org
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There’s A Whole Lot Of Stompin’ Goin On In Stokes County
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019 marks the 45th continuous year of “Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan”, the longest running North Carolina Arts and Music Festival held along the beautiful Dan River in Danbur y. Stomp, the signature festival making the founding of local Stokes County Arts Council, is held each September on the second full weekend. Moratock Park, a unique county park in a bend of the Dan River having ties to Civil War time, is taken over by a stage, vendors and activities for as far as the eye can see. This year ’s festival will be a single day event featuring music, dance, clogging, and traditional music, Arts and Craft Vendors, food trucks, youth river activities, North Carolina Woodworkers Association interactive projects, annual Duck Race, Spark Fitness Endurance Challenge and more. Kick off your Saturday in Danbury with the towns annual Stomp Parade, ushering in the festival at 10:00am, following the parade vendors are open and the three area High School Bands kick off the entertainment lineup.
Music will fill the air with sounds of bluegrass, country, soul, and a little Americana, listen closely as bands get going, locals and those wishing to join in, will start to Stompin’ on the hardwood stage. Some say the festival picked up its name from this unique mix of flat foot dancing and clogging where dancers slide their feet heel to toe and stomp the ground as they move around the stage to each downbeat with the heel keeping rhythm. On stage entertainment features Telluride Band Contest Finalist “One Fret Over” a bluegrass band from central North Carolina made up of teenagers who met at youth band camp in 2016, formed their quartet in early 2017 and have filled their schedule performing at local venues and festivals. The Old Dominion Cloggers representing the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia will showcase their footwork during bluegrass music sets. Dori Freeman of Galax, Virginia will take the stage featuring original music inspired by all veins of Americana - notably old Country and Blues. Dori draws heavily from her Traditional roots - juxtaposing Continued On Page 30
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Sample The Very Best Of Goldsboro’s Growing Brew And ‘Cues Scene
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oldsboro, NC has been developing a burgeoning BBQ and Craft Beer scene over the past few years, and it’s one that has steadily been drawing attention, and visitors. Adding to the delicious Eastern NC Style BBQ at the legendary landmark that is Grady’s, are some more experimental styles of BBQ – Adam’s Roadside BBQ does a mouth-wateringly good brisket sandwich with a side of creamy mac n cheese for example. Add on top of this the likes of McCall’s, famous for their Calabash style seafood, who are celebrating their 30th birthday this year – and you have the foundations of a BBQ nirvana.
So it makes sense then that Goldsboro is launching a series of BBQ Trail Tasting Tours and Brews and ‘Cues Tours this fall. Giving visitors the opportunity to experience the best Goldsboro has to offer, in an easy guided tour format, while allowing them to eat, drink and dive into the world of both Brews and ‘Cues. In addition to having your fill of pig and pints, the BBQ Trail Tasting tours will allow guests to see how the meat is cooked in the famous fire-pits, meet the men and women responsible for the tasty results, and learn their secrets. While those who prefer a craft beer should try the Brews & ‘Cues tour, where you will get to meet the founders and brewers Craft beer has always been the of R & R Brewery and Brew Works, perfect accompaniment to BBQ, pick their brains and taste flights of and Goldsboro takes this partnership their finest brews. very seriously. A thriving craft beer community has been building up in Tours are limited and sell out Goldsboro, where there is always quickly, so to book your spot, learn an exciting variety of locally brewed more, and check out the Fall schedbeers to try, all with their own quirks ule visit www.visitgoldsboronc.com/ and personalities. Brew Works, tours. See you in Goldsboro soon! Downtown Goldsboro, has a vintage arcade room – and who doesn’t love Nestled in the heart of eastern NC a bit of friendly competition once the between Raleigh and the coast, drinks are in?! Well Travelled Beer we are a destination with rich culhosts Fly Dogs Friday in collaboration ture and heritage. Our heritage has deep military and agricultural with some delicious food trucks, roots. And, let’s not forget to menand Brewmasters holds a Saturday tion our legendary BBQ! We sum morning yoga class, followed by up ourselves with 4 Ps: pigs, pickles, planes, and poultry! their delicious brunch fare. www.visitgoldsboronc.com
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Discover Festivals And Events That Are Unique And Uniquely Carolina
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he Granville experience is an alternative. An alternative to what you have. A yin, to the everyday yang. Yet this alternative is not far away, but in your own back yard – steps away. It is not a location, but a place. A place where you can gather, relax, inhale/exhale, create your own space, and also become part of that space. One of the most popular times to join Granville County is for their festivals. Granville County festivals and events are unique and uniquely Carolina.
Cedar Creek Gallery Fall Festival – October 4-6 & 12-13 - Meet the artist. Experience glass blowing demonstrations. Join food trucks serving entrees and desserts. Relax to live music. All at this unique gallery NC Hot Sauce Festival – Septem- in Creedmoor. ber 14 - NC Hot Sauces and Barbecue Sauces, all competing for the title of Annual Masonic Homecoming North Carolina’s Best! Come join Festival - October 12 - Oxford in with friends, merchants, fans, welcomes home all of its Masonic artisans and vendors. You can even Home for Children Alumni in the fall. enter the NC Pepper Eating Contest. It is a celebration of North Carolina’s oldest & first home for children. The Creedmoor Music Festival – Sep- festival feature the largest Shrine tember 21 - Stroll downtown Creed- parade in North Carolina, and a moor where fair food aficionados Masonic BBQ cook-off. and music lovers converge. Multiple stages offer music from top notch For information on all of local and regional bands and plenty Granville’s fall festivals visit of activities for the kids! www.visitgranville.com
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avendish steps outside the box and brings with it quirky events and Old World Beers. Would you not call an Game of Thrones event called “ Winter is Coming” or and evening of Where are the Supers a little quirky?
Foothills. Food is another enticement to visit, as the kitchen serves up sandwiches like a hot Bustamante Royal (it’s worth asking about).
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North Carolina’s Big Pour!
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oin us on September 14th for NC’s Big Pour. This first annual event is a unique Southeastern a n nua l c ra f t bevera ge fe st i va l located at Ta nglewood Pa rk in Clemmons, NC. This event will be celebrating the ever-growing popularity of the specialty craft beverage industry that focuses on beer, cider, coffee & honey. We are so excited about our musical lineup featuring 5 bands including; JJ Grey & Mofro, Lettuce, Travers Brothership, Butcher Brown, And Shay Lovette. Our event will also be a full day of fun with tastings, industr y collaborations, demos, arts & craft vendors, food trucks, kids activities, and much more!
It’s named “Big Pour” for a reason! Part of the event’s proceeds will be donated to four industry organizations including: Pink Boots Society, Moji Coffee, Arts For Life, And Forsyth County Beekeepers A ssociation. A full schedule and list of participating vendors c a n be found on ou r website: www.BigPourNC.com
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Art & History Meet For Brunch At The Vermeer Bed & Breakfast
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ne of the best things about my job and life is that at any given moment, I can pack a bag and head out in any direction. The beauty here in N.C. is incredible and I love getting “lost” in my backyard... so to speak.
six different kinds of cheese, salami, purple chow chow, pickles, olives, jam, artichoke hearts, and crackers to enjoy. After chatting a bit with Linda, we found out that she hosts an array of events to enjoy throughout the year like… “Eat your Yard.” I love this one, Linda has a green thumb This time, we headed towards and is versed in culinar y herbs, the small quaint town of Mount Airy. something she picked up from her We found this stunning 1886 Queen Grandmother. Anne Historical Bed & Breakfast called The Vermeer. Just two blocks After bidding farewell to our host, off the main street. The perfect spot we strolled down Main Street stopping for us to go exploring. at local Antique shops. We stumbled upon Uncorked an adorable little wine Upon check-in Linda, the owner shop that caters to local wines and so gave us a tour of the charming house much more. A bottle of a red blend with it’s new & old blended to had my name on it so of course, we perfection. One room is a working had to partake. We ended up enjoying Galler y for Elbert’s Plein air art a glass by the window while watching EG Shubert Studio, and his art is the little town get sleepy as the day displayed throughout the house to was ending. enjoy. How appropriate that they named each room with Impression Returning to the Vermeer we fell and Post-Impression artists from into the magical bed in the “Monet” Monet, Van Gogh, Zorn, Picasso and room. It was luxurious, and it pulled of course Vermeer. you in and engulfed you, bringing you into that comfy state that you Our room was the “Monet,” light never want to leave. I’m looking and airy with glimmers of sunlight forward to our next visit. coming in overlooking the Hidden Garden patio. As we settled in Linda The Vermeer Bed & Breakfast brought out this fantastic charcuterie 137 Taylor St, Mt Airy, NC 27030 board to the main sitting room with thevermeerbedandbreakfast.com
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The Town Of Davidson Presents
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N e w c o m e r Po i n t L o o k o u t Vineyards opened its mountaintop tasting room in June 2018. The 4,000-square-foot open-air pavilion is constructed of hand-hewn cedar logs and offers visitors 270-degree panoramic views to enjoy while tasting. Ten wines, six reds and four whites, are made from grapes grown on-site, and the winery also serves a variety of meads. All three wineries in the Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County AVA are located along Hendersonville’s Cheers! Trail, which highlights locally made wine, mead, beer and cider. To plan your Cheers! Trail journey, go to www.CheersTail.org or call (800) 828-4244 to request a map. To plan your visit to Hendersonville, go to www. VisitHendersonvilleNC.org or call (800) 828-4244.
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her voice with modern, honest songwriting. Between music sets attendees will be treated to sets of local dance performances from CC Dance Company and Miss Joyce Dance Studio, as well as students from the councils Junior Mountain Music Program. Molly McGinn, Laurelyn Dossett and friends will perform featuring acoustic and upbeat originals and the schedule concludes with The Allen Boys who pride themselves as being the only touring North Carolina Sacred Steel Band. Come on and STOMP with us on Saturday, September 14th from 9am – 7pm. The perfect mountain getaway, closer than you think. Experience hiking trails, waterfalls, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing and more. Enjoy a leisurely float down the Dan River by canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or tube. www.hangingrock.com
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