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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™ .

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Contents DayTrip Destinations

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A New Rooftop Experience In The NC Mountains

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Look No Further For Fun This Fall! 10 Where Customers Become Fans

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Fall in Love With Granville County Events

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Drop Into Southern Distilling & Taste Traditional Cocktails To Tantalize

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Tournament Jousting: The Noble Sport

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Woolly Worms Race For The Finish Line In Banner Elk

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Stokes ROCKS Events & Adventure This FALL

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Trolley Fun In The Mountains

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America’s Polo Match

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A Pickers Dream At Pilot View Vintage Market

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Where do you want to be?

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DayTrip Destinations Granville Haunt Farm Weekends from Oct. 4 – Nov. 2. 4534 US Highway 15 Oxford, NC 27565 www.granvillehauntfarm.com

Woolly Worm Festival Oct. 1920. Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir, Banner Elk, NC 28604 www.woollyworm.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

Cluck N Chuck Oyster Roast Oct. 25 Red Barn located on Lake Devin in Oxford, NC www.granville-chamber.com

Carolina Renaissance Festival Oct. 5–Nov 24, 16445 Poplar Tent Rd Huntersville, NC, 28078 www.carolina.renfestinfo.com

Greenville Victory Cup Nov. 1–2 Historic Hopkins Farm 3717 Fork Shoals Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680 www.victorycup.org

Hub on Main Beer Fest Nov. 2, Hops & Hogs Oct. 5, Historic Rural 2–5pm 100 Main Street Oxford, NC Hill 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville, NC 27565 www.thehubonmain.com 28078 www.ruralhill.com Pilot View Vintage Market Taste of Wayne County Oct. 12th Nov. 9th 124 W Main St Pilot 11am–2pm Goldsboro, NC Mountain, NC 27041 www.visitgoldsboronc.com www.facebook.com Look Up And Listen Oct. 12, 7–10pm Hanging Rock State Park Danbury, NC 27016 www.hangingrock.com

US Quidditch Mid Atlantic Regional Championships Nov. 9–10th Bryan Multi-Sports Complex 501 S. Oak Forest Rd. Goldsboro, NC 27530 www.visitgoldsboronc.com

Taste of Davidson Oct. 19, 6–10pm The Circles @ 30 Davidson, NC www.townofdavidson.org

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A New Rooftop Experience In The NC Mountains

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s the popularity of Hendersonville’s Main Street continues to attract a younger demographic, it was only a matter of time before this thriving Blue Ridge mountain getaway received its first rooftop experience.

That time arrived Labor Day weekend as Shine restaurant debuted the city ’s inaugural rooftop bar. The restaurant, which opened in a refurbished building in Januar y, now offers full bar ser vice and an appetizer menu four nights a week – Thursday through Sunday.

craft beers and ciders, along with a solid wine list and craft cocktails using house-made syrups and ginger beer – all complemented by a selection of appetizers and light bites.

Shine actually offers the best of both worlds because the downstairs restaurant is known for an impressive menu of rotating selections available seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Owners Bobby and Layla Rogers are pleased with the public’s reception to the rooftop concept and plan to keep it open as long as temperatures allow, with the promise to bring it back next The Rogers pursued a deliberate spring. approach in developing the eatery in a centur y-old building on the The chic rooftop setting has National Register of Historic Places. views of Henderson County’s historic For example, heart of pine wood courthouse framed by ridges of the joists from the flooring area were North Carolina mountains. Patrons repurposed as window frames, while pick from an extensive lineup of local layers of plaster and paint were

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stripped away to showcase original brick walls throughout.

Bobby Rogers, a veteran chef, is part of a kitchen staff he describes as “French-trained chefs who cook New American food.” The goal, he says, is serving high-quality – yet approachable – food in a casual, fun environment.

A look at Shine’s menu shows much diversity. Mixed in among classic dishes such as roast duck and Thai curry beef with scallops are unusual items like frog legs and a “big ass bowl of mussels.”

There’s even an appetizer featuring boudin (pronounced boo-DAN), a sausage-like Cajun delicacy from Louisiana.

Other items on the menu include pork tenderloin and shrimp tortellini,

along with daily specials such as mahi mahi.

Rogers says everything is made in house except for three things: mustard, mayonnaise and gourmet pastas, which are made locally.

For information or reservations, call 828-692-0062 or visit www.ShineHVL.com

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Look No Further For Fun This Fall!

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ew season, new fun – is how Goldsboro, NC, feels about fall! Whether you’re a foodie, sports lover, theatre fan or like nothing better than a chance to pick the brains of some seriously impressive female leaders – look no further than Goldsboro, NC. For those foodies amongst us, the food festival, Taste of Wayne County is held on October 12th, in Downtown Goldsboro. The festival is a delicious combination of local food, drink, music and live entertainment – and there’s an all-important beer tent this year too! To sweeten the taste even more, the festival was originally set up to benefit the local community, and raises funds for the United Way of Wayne County. This year’s festival is set to be the tastiest yet as Shrimp and Grits Throwdown are added to the line up (drool!)

Head over to unitedwayne.org/ taste-of-wayne.com for tickets, $15 per adult.

Atlantic Regional Championships on November 9-10th, – the first time US Quidditch has brought an event to North Carolina. Don’t know much about Quidditch? Learn from the best by watching a game for free at the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex, or if that’s not your jam, take part by watching a special screening of Harry Potter at the Paramount Downtown (wizard costume optional!) All tickets to the tournament games are free, check out the visitgoldsboronc Facebook page events for more details.

L ast but by no means least, Goldsboro is hosting a one-time event in October which is set to be a night to remember. WISE – Women Inspiring Success and Empowerment, is a women’s only evening on October 18th. The evening will kick off with a cocktail hour, followed by a fireside chat with an impressive line-up of women, including Vivian Howard, Chief Justice Beasley, Renee Chou and Kristy Woodson Harvey.

Once you’ve eaten your fill at Tickets for general admission are the Taste of Wayne County, you’ll on sale now. be ready for a bit of movement. in the heart of eastern A n d w h a t b e t t e r w a y t h a n t o Nestled NC between Raleigh and the watch someone else doing all coast, we are a destination with the r unning about! Goldsboro rich culture and heritage. is hosting the US Quidditch Mid www.visitgoldsboronc.com

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Where Customers Become Fans

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ow many places have you Custom Kitchen as one of the Top walked into a business with 100 romantic restaurants in America. high expectations and were thoroughly surprised to have those The guests are not the only expectations exceeded in every way? beneficiaries of outstanding service.

Webb Custom Kitchen supports Webb Custom Kitchen in Historic several regional not-for-profits. Chefs Downtown Gastonia is such a venue. volunteer with Salvation army, walk When you walk through the doors of down the street once a week to train this re-engineered 1927 Theater, you staff and prepare meals. are surrounded by modern luxury.

After just a few moments, you know No matter how beautiful, charithis is your new favorite place. table, or friendly a restaurant is, it still comes down to the food. Once again Owner Jim Morasso found this Webb goes beyond your highest beautiful building in gorgeous expectations. The signature dishes Historic Downtown Gastonia. His are based on North Carolina Certigoal, to bring the theater back to life. fied Angus Beef Cooked at 1900°.

Combining a unique dining experi- Vegetarian and gluten free options ence of modern luxury merged with are also available. authentic historical significance.

The contemporar y design of the Jim Marosso says, “If you don’t restaurant is featured in Architectural know the products you serve, you’ll Digest Magazine. make some bad choices.” Jim and his team follow the products they Once you are seated, your experi- serve from field to table. “ The difference begins with Aarons team of ence between outstanding product servers, support, and kitchen staff and average product, cost wise is that work together to make sure your very close.” contemporary culinary adventure is extraordinar y. L arge groups, One of the neatest things I think events, or special occasions are all is the Porterhouse Club. Carnivores “on the table” for this team. In fact, from age 13 to well... let’s just say Forbes Magazine recognizes Webb to very mature are on “the boards.”

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Some of the members have eaten two in one sitting! All you have to do become a member is finish one 80oz Porterhouse. What a way to celebrate food!

When it comes to the Craft Cocktail program, the man behind the curtain is Andy. His creations are cocktails that are based on classics but have a twist that aligns with the movie theater theme of the restaurant.

Stop in and experience Gastonia’s “overnight” success.

Webb Custom Kitchen will be your new favorite place.

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Fall Color Tours Tour Dates - October

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Fall Colors in the Pisgah National Forest and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Guided Tours depart Morganton at 11am and return around 5pm. Lunch and Homemade dessert at Famous Louise’s is included on the tour.”

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Fall in Love With Granville County Events

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ummer is turning to fall which means one thing in Granville County…festivals and fun.

The Granville Haunt Farm is open weekends and is sure to add some fright to your Halloween. The Chamber’s Fall Oyster Roast brings out the community. And the success of the Tobacco Wood Brewery has spawned the first-ever Beer Fest.

Granville County. Providing Fall Fun and being Uniquely Carolina.

G r a n v i l l e H a u n t Fa r m – (Weekends from Oct. 4 – Nov. 2) - The local drive-in movie theater is overrun with your horror movie favorites. That’s right! Venture into our Haunted Trail and see for yourself how your worst nightmares are leaping from the big screen...or test your aim on our Zombie Paintball Hayride. If you’re good at solving riddles, check out the Escape Room.

And salute America’s heroes in our 9-acre Corn Maze. For information visit www.granvillehauntfarm.com Cluck N Chuck – Friday, October 25 (5:30 – 8:30) - The Granville County Chamber of Commerce invites

you to gather at the Red Barn on Lake Devin in Oxford for a night of great food, beverages and more. The menu includes steamed shrimp, steamed oysters, fried chicken, fried oysters & all the fixin’s including beverages. For information, check out www.granville-chamber.com

Hub on Main Beer Fest – Nov. 2 (2:00 – 5:00) - The best breweries in the region come to Main Street in Oxford! Join The Hub as they kick off the very first Beer Fest in Oxford!

Tickets WILL sell out so be sure to visit Eventbrite for tickets.

For information on all of Granville’s fall festivals visit www.visitgranville.com

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Drop Into Southern Distilling & Taste Traditional Cocktails To Tantalize

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he state-of-the-art destination distillery at Southern Distilling Company has been a jewel in the crown of the Statesville region’s thriving craft beverage community since 2017, growing in popularity and gaining attention among locals and tourists alike.

Take a seat at their vintage oak bar, gaze at the industrial beauty of the building, lose yourself to the heritage of craft distilling, and taste the perfect blend of good drinks and good times.

Don’t worry if hard liquor really isn’t for you... Southern Distilling However, there are big changes Company will soon also be serving on the horizon for this craft distillery. beer and wine.

Owners, Pete and Vienna Barger have been pinnacling figures in the In addition to sipping on handpassing of new legislation that has crafted cocktails, guests may also loosened the State regulations on take an in-depth Behind-the-Scenes distilleries. tour of the facility where they will learn about the histor y of spirits Southern Distilling Company production in the area, the secrets has begun to serve cocktails made and science of distilling, and taste w i t h t h e i r s i g n a t u r e a w a r d - the fruits of the distiller’s labor off winning Southern Star Bourbon the still and in the bottle. For those Whiskey and Liqueur products who have less time to spend, a less in their beautiful and spacious detailed Short-and-Sweet Tour is t a s t i n g r o o m . Fr o m r i c h a g e d offered, or you can just stop in and products to decadent liqueurs, simply enjoy a drink at the bar!

Southern Distilling Company has created a variety of unique, as Southern Distilling Company 211 Jennings Rd Statesville, well as, traditional cocktails to North Carolina, NC 28625 tantalize the taste buds.

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Tournament Jousting: The Noble Sport

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ousting is given a 21st Century roar of approval at the Carolina Renaissance Festival. Jousting is now, as it was 500 years ago, a merrie sport; a make-believe pageant of Sir Galahads and Sir Lancelots, of villainous Black Knights versus the virtuous Red Knights, mounted on thundering steeds, plumes waving, chain mail clanking and the festival crowd sar castically screaming “Cheat to win!”

England’s King Edward III put a temporary public ban on jousting in 1370 but an intrepid troupe of stunt riders and actors brought it back in the 1980’s. Clad in authentic looking breastplates and helmets, wielding heave lances, maces and blunted swords, they will thrill the throngs at the Carolina Renaissance Festival.

Some faker, as in professional wrestling, is to be expected. Victor and vanquished are usually agreed to beforehand. As in many medieval On Fall weekends in the Carolina tournaments, even the exact number piedmont, Knights will again strap of blows is often settled. on the heavy suits of armor, settle astride snorting chargers, take up Modern re-creations of Renaistheir lances and tilt with each other. sance era jousting tournaments These Knights (actually stunt riders are depictions of historical events, and actors) are regular performers coming from a time of high ideals, at more than a dozen “Renaissance noble causes, and grand chivalry.

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Words like “pomp, pageantr y and chivalry” serve to evoke the romantic aspects of jousting. When you get close to see the dull glow of chain mail next to bright armor, you begin to grasp how tightly woven the joust is with its history.

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Woolly Worms Race For The Finish Line In Banner Elk

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anner Elk’s 42nd annual Woolly Worm Festival draws people from near and far to this Blue Ridge Mountain town for two days of racing woollybear caterpillars. This year’s festival takes place Oct. 19-20.

has a different color pattern, so the festival designates which caterpillar provides the forecast.

All attendees are welcome to race a woolly worm. They may bring their own or purchase one from the local PTO. The races take place in heats “We have a lot of people who of 25 contestants. The first worm to come to Banner Elk in the fall to look the finish line moves on to the next at the leaves, so the festival adds an round. extra fun thing to do,” says Mary Jo Brubaker, festival chairperson. “It’s “It’s really neat to see families really an all-American small town participating together,” Brubaker at its best.” says. “It’s a good, wholesome weekend for people to spend time Races take place throughout the laughing and cheering and bonding day Saturday and Sunday at the His- as a family.” toric Banner Elk School. The overall winner of Saturday’s races earns a Additional activities include $1,000 grand prize and gets to predict food and craft vendors and live the winter weather for the North entertainment.

Carolina High Countr y. Sunday ’s winner receives a $500 prize.

Hours are 9am to 5pm on The quirky tradition was born out of mountain lore that says the 13 segments of a woollybear caterpillar represent the 13 weeks of winter.

Black bands mean cold, snowy weeks, while brown bands indicate warmer conditions. Each caterpillar

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Saturday, and 9am to 4pm on Sunday. Those interested in racing a worm must register and are encouraged to do so by 1pm. Daily admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and younger.

For festival information, go to www.BannerElk.com

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all into a Stokes County State of Mind this October on the trails at Hanging Rock or along gently winding rural roads, leading to stunning views, and landscapes painted in the beautiful colors of autumn. Fly through the trees by zipline, experience local bluegrass and flat foot dancing heritage, view distant constellations in the night sky on sandy beaches of Hanging Rock lake, theatre shows on the trails, Chili Cook Off and more.

A preferred meal each fall, when gathering with friends, is a traditional Chicken Stew and depending upon who you ask, no one stew is the same. Each black pot chef and stew master has a secret recipe, ingredient, seasoning, or blends for this cooler weather favorite. John Brown’s Country Store in King, NC will fire up the stew pot, throw in shredded chicken, seasonings, and mix in gallons of milk to form one option of a flavorful and hearty recipe. Stepping into this charming general store, on 2x4 wood floors with shelves stocked of snacks, rubs, sauces, and old tyme favorites, takes you back in time.

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Enjoy a little good ole mountain Bluegrass from the back lawn of Priddy ’s General Store during Pickin’ at Priddy’s in Danbury. Each Saturday this month at 3pm, bring your dancing shoes and show off those flat foot dance steps or watch closely as locals show you how it’s done, then join right in, it’s easy y’all.

Leaf peeping couldn’t be better than zipping amongst colorful foliage at Carolina Ziplines in Westfield. Experience each of the eleven ziplines, now featuring five longer spans and platforms in the trees. Covered picnic shelter with meadows and large creek are perfect for a picnic, or to put up hammocks and relax, enjoy bonfires and cider when the weather gets cool. This Canopy Tour is family friendly for ages 3 to 103.

Stokes Arts and Shared Radiance Theatre take you on a journey at Hanging Rock State Park you won’t soon forget! Experience Shakespeare’s “A beach themed Twelfth Night” while following actors on a stroll through woods, trails and other surprising spaces.

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Carolina coasts, perfectly blended with Shakespeare’s classic comedy.

On Saturday, October 12th enjoy an evening under the stars as WFDD Public Radio presents “Look Up and Listen” on the beach at Hanging Rock State Park Lake. Attendees will listen to family-friendly but spooky episodes of Radiolab and The Hidden Brain; while you’re listening, the Forsyth Astronomical Society will have telescopes set up for viewing night-sky objects.

There will be a couple of fire pits, s’mores supplies, candy for trickor-treaters in costume. So all you have to worry about is the healthy part of dinner – dessert is on us.

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Trolley Fun In The Mountains

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he Ridgeline Trolley runs custom trips in the foothills and mountains of Burke County.

Morganton is the county seat.

as Fall Color tours and Wine Hops.

One of the most popular uses is for the transportation of wedding guests and wedding parties. The trolley will travel outside of Burke County for The trolley was built in 1992 by weddings. the Chance Trolley Corp in Wichita, Kansas. Its early life was spent in Dayton, Ohio where it was called the “Wright Flyer.” Later, it was purchased by a company near Charlotte who used it for wedding and shuttles at special events.

The trolley came to Morganton in 2016 and was renamed the “Ridgeline Trolley ” after the numerous mountain ridges in the area. Most early trolleys had a line number so that passengers knew which trolley to get on as they were using them for inner city transportation. This trolley line is 1780 which references the year the Overmountain Men encamped in The trolley is owned and operMorganton prior to defeating the Brit- ated by the Burke County Tourism ish at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Development Authority.

The Ridgeline Trolley adds a great sense of nostalgia to any event or tour. This trolley has hosted Beer, Barbeque and Whiskey tours as well

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For details or to purchase tickets, go to: www.RidgelineTrolley.com

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Cluck N Chuck Friday, October 25

Granville Haunt Farm Weekends from Oct. 4 – Nov. 2

Hub on Main Beer Fest November 2

Uniquely Fall Festivals www.visitgranvillenc.com

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Spectacular fall color awaits in Banner Elk, framed by the majestic peaks of Grandfather Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain and Hanging Rock. Banner Elk is home to upscale lodging, dining and shopping, as well as the world famous Woolly Worm Festival (Oct. 19-20).

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quality-crafted, ultra-premium bourbons, rye whiskeys, fruit brandies and other tasty products just for you!

You deserve to experience fine Bourbon Whiskey, served by friendly and knowledgeable staff. Drop into Truly a grain-to-glass distillery, Southern Distilling and taste why Southern Distilling Company is they have received 13 medals! deeply rooted in heritage matched with boundless innovation in historic Statesville, North Carolina. Operating one of the largest state-of-the-art The Carolina Craft Beverage Trail distilleries in the Southeast, we are is a reward program to nudge to get off the conveniently located right off the you well worn path interstate on I-77 at the I-40 cross- and experience roads and we welcome guests for boutique craft beverage tours & tastings daily on our beautiful destinations 20-acre farm. And our spacious tast- across the region. ing room and networked conference CarolinaCraftBeverage.com room suite are available for event space rental. We love making our

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The Victory Cup “America’s Polo Match”

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olo. Live Music. Hot Air Balloons. Fashion. Food. Drinks.

Vendors. This event isn’t just a polo match or balloon festival, it’s a networking and social destination drawing thousands on November 1st & 2nd.

First and foremost, The Victory Cup is a National Polo Tournament with dozens of vendors, food and alcohol partners. The Victory Cup has grown to be one of the largest equestrian events in the United States (over 75,000 attendees in 2018), and is definitely the most fun.

Kid and pet friendly, bring the entire family. Come on out and enjoy a gorgeous day of green grass, new friends, majestic horses, heart pounding polo, dozens of food and alcohol partners, and (weather permitting) beautiful hot air balloons!

Hot Air Balloons are a fun and important part of this festival but extremely weather contingent. For those who are primarily attending to see balloons, please come prepared to enjoy the full festival schedule.

Due to safety guests must understand The best attended polo match that weather may ground balloons. in the United States and celebrating Historic Hopkins Farm our 15th year, the Victory Cup has 3717 Fork Shoals Rd, become known as “America’s Polo Simpsonville, SC 29680 Match!” victorycup.org/southcarolina/

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A Pickers Dream At Pilot View Vintage Market

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n a nod to nostalgic Main Street Americana, Pilot View Vintage Market is a picker’s dream. The charm of the past and contemporary quality come together in the last breath of autumn at what has become one of the Carolinas’ fastest growing collection of vintage vendors.

farm implements, and heavy quilts stitched with love over generations, are just a few elements shoppers can expect to find at Pilot View Vintage Market. The region maintains a strong connection to the land and the agriculture that sustained it for centuries, so each booth is overflowing with timeless treasures. Vintage Nestled in historic Downtown maven Christy Craig, owner of Pilot Pilot Mountain, the market brims Mountain’s own A Vintage View with handcrafted vintage furnish- thoughtfully curates every vendor. ings, upcycled farmhouse décor and one-of-a-kind keepsakes from Pilot View Vintage Market takes more than 100 vendors. Visitors place Saturday, November 9, 2019 arrive eager to explore and leave from 9am to 5pm along Main Street with carloads of collectibles that in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. evoke cherished memories and For lodging suggestions and area whole house design ideas. information, go to the Pilot View Vintage Market Facebook page.

Hand-carved benches and tables, vintage children’s items, reclaimed

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HUNTERSVILLE

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