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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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Eastern America’s Highest Town —Winter Fun On Beech Mountain

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Hendersonville’s Home For The Holidays Spreads Joy & Cheer

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Best Stone Soup Ever!

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Have A Very Gaston Christmas!

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Deck The Holidays In Banner Elk

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Come Gather – Granville County

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Make The Most Of Holiday Season In Goldsboro Wayne County

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Small Town Holiday Traditions

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Local Farms Open For Winter Events

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Nov 29 • 5:30pm Downtown Street Lighting & Santa’s Arrival Nov 29 – Dec 22 Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage presents: “The Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas”

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Dec 8 • 1-4pm Holiday Tour of Historic Inns and Cookie Caper

Dec 6 • 5-8pm Olde Fashioned Hendersonville Christmas

Dec 14 • 3pm The Hendersonville Symphony presents: “Holidays Around The World”

Dec 7 • 10:30am Hendersonville Christmas Parade

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DayTrip Destinations Home for the Holidays November 1, 2019 January 1, 2020 Throughout Hendersonville, NC visithendersonvillenc.org Gingerbread House Decorating for the Entire Family Fri, Sat & Sun through December 15, 12:00pm – 8:00pm Merriwood Christian Camp, 9640 Center Grove Church Road Clemmons, NC 27012 gingerbreadmanor.net Christmas in Davidson December 5–7, 6pm to 9pm Downtown Davidson, NC 28036 christmasindavidson.com

Mayberry Hometown Christmas: Holiday Open House December 7, 10:00am – 6:00pm Downtown Mount Airy, NC 27030 mountairydowntown.org Pilot Market Mistletoe Market December 14, 10am–5pm 124 W. Main Street Pilot Mountain NC 27401 visitpilotmountain.com Christmas in Valdese December 13, at 6pm – 7pm Town of Valdese, NC visitvaldese.com Santa Hustle North Carolina 5K & Half Marathon December 14, at 8am – 11am Stowe Park 24 S. Main St., Belmont, NC 28012 go2gaston.org

Foothills Holiday Market December 6–7, Foothills Arts Center at Chatham Mill 304 E. Main St. Elkin, NC lightupelkin.com Pilot Mountain Goat 3 Mile and 7 Mile Races December 21, A Small Town Christmas 9:00am – 12:00pm Pilot Mountain Featuring the 1st Annual State Park, Pilot Knob Park Rd Pilot Polar Plunge December 6 – Mountain, NC 27043 December 8, Banner Elk, NC 28604 visitpilotmountain.com bannerelk.org Hogmanay/Scottish New Year A Very Cherry Who-Ville January 1, 10am Rural Hill 4431 Christmas on Main Street Neck Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 December 6, at 5pm – 10pm Cher- ruralhill.com ryville Chamber of Commerce, 220 E Main St, Cherryville, NC cherryvillechamber.com Old Fashioned Christmas at Carolina Zipline December 7 & 14, at 11am – 4pm 1085 Nickell Farm Rd, Westfield, NC 27053 carolinaziplines.com

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Eastern America’s Highest Town— Winter Fun On Beech Mountain

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ust a few hours’ drive from most metropolitan areas in North Carolina, Beech Mountain is a year-round vacation destination with the added benefit of a ski resort right in town. This premier destination for winter sports enthusiasts sits at an elevation of 5506 feet, making it the highest town in eastern America.

Cooler than the rest of the state in summer, the town is typically also the recipient of the most snow in winter.

This winter the Beech Mountain Resort offers 17 slopes and 9 lifts, where skiers and snowboarders of all abilities can find just the right run, and tubing and ice skating are available for those looking for a different way to enjoy the cool weather and abundant snowfall.

Those new to the slopes need not worry; lessons are available daily for both skiers and snowboarders. For those who’d rather not be out in the cold, there are other options at the resort. The Beech Mountain Brewery creates six amazing brews in its own brew house, and both the Beech Mountain Taproom and the Lodge

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have something to please ever y palate. Music lovers will enjoy the great lineup at the resort, with live performances every Friday through mid- March.

Back in town, look for more great music at the local restaurants and bars. The town is home to eight restaurants, four ski shops and Fred’s General Mercantile, for all your shopping needs from socks to bacon and eggs. For those who are interested in trout fishing, the Town’s

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Mountain Heritage Trout Waters offer great angling, and hikers will enjoy more than 25 miles of public trails year-round. Some of these trails are suitable for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing as well; contact the town’s Parks and Recreation department at 828-387-3003 for more information. For kids 12 and under, the Town of Beech Mountain provides a free sledding hill next door to the Visitor Center; it’s open 1-5 pm on weekdays and 9-5 pm on weekends and holidays. If you don’t have a sled, several local businesses have sleds for rent or sale.

Special events this winter include BeerFest on January 11th and Retro 80’s Weekend February 20-23; Retro 80’s has been named one of the Southeast Tourism Society ’s top winter events. Once you get up on

the mountain, you’ll want to stay; check out what’s available from hotels and condos to private homes at https://www.beechmtn.com/lodg�ing. Go to the “Deals” page to learn more about ski and stay packages or the $450 Entourage special.

By: Kate Gavenus For more information on the performances, hotel rooms and the many outdoor activities available at the venue call 800-468-5506 or visit: www.BeechMtn.com

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Hendersonville’s Home For The Holidays Spreads Joy & Cheer

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he Blue Ridge Mountain town of Hendersonville invites you to delight in the spirit of the season with lights, Christmas carols, Main Street shopping and more. The Home for the Holidays event series includes more than 60 happenings from now through New Year’s Day.

punches, they place their completed cards in a special mailbox at the Visitor Center for a chance to win one of several prizes.

Hendersonville’s renowned Flat Rock Playhouse closes out its season with “A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas,” Nov. 29-Dec. 22. The original musical revue has become a favorite family tradition with classic carols, new surprises, beautiful sets and costumes, and talented dancers.

“Everyone has worked hard to put together this lineup of events,” says Beth Carden, executive director of Henderson County Tourism.

“No matter when you come to Hendersonville, there will be something for you to do that will The holiday skating rink, put you in the holiday spirit.” another annual favorite, returns to the Visitor Center, Dec. 18-Jan. 1.

Youngsters enjoy this year ’s The iceless rink makes skating posnew Peppermint Bear Scavenger sible in any weather and provides Hunt. Black bear cubs are hidden a smooth surface for all levels of t h r o u g h o u t d o w n t o w n b u s i - skaters. The entire Visitor Center nesses. When someone locates parking lot becomes a winter a bear in a store, the shopkeeper wonderland with games, a fire pit punches his or her card. Once for roasting marshmallows and participants collect at least 12 holiday-themed cutouts for photos.

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the annual Merchant Decoration Contest. Shoppers cast votes for their favorite festive fronts.

Tractor-drawn hayrides take place Dec. 20-22, boarding at the Visitor Center and cir cling downtown for a magical tour of the lights.

With so much to do in Hendersonville, you’ll want to stay overnight. Whether you’re looking for a convenient hotel, romantic Hendersonville’s Main Street inn, homey vacation rental or pet— a welcoming destination for centric property, Hendersonville s h o p p i n g , d i n i n g a n d f a m i l y offers a variety of lodging options. fun year-round — transforms into an idyllic Christmas village.

For a full schedule of Home for Tw i n k l i n g l i g h t s f i l l t h e t r e e s the Holidays events and a list of accommodations, go to and planters lining the sidewalk.

VisitHendersonvilleNC.org Store owners get creative with or call (800) 828-4244. greener y, ribbons and lights for

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njoy the holiday’s pleasures a little too much? Stuffed to the gills from all those parties?

Determined that this is the year to make a change for the better? Why not come out to Rural Hill and start 2020 off right with First Footin’ our annual walk and celebration of Hogmanay, or Scottish New Years?

Hogmanay (pronounced Hogmuh-nay,) this important part of the year combined both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with a celebration of good will and good fortune.

This event is FREE and open to all, but we do encourage everyone to bring something for the luncheon.

(Remember, its bad luck to show up empty handed).

vegetables for the soup, bread, dessert, soft drinks, tea, or favorite beverage (non-alchoholic), bowls, plates, napkins, eating utensils.

The walk around Rural Hill is a history lesson about one of the founding families in the region. Wear good walking shoes and appropriate clothing for the season.

The walk starts at 11 and the stone soup blessing and f e a s t a t n o o n . To l e a r n m o r e about this traditional event visit: www.hogmanay.net

It’s a vigorous walk around the farm’s 2.25 mile trail, event, and historic sites, stopping along the way to discuss history and folklore.

If you do not think you are physically able to do the walk, please come anyway. It’s a great time for fellowship at the Rural Hill Cultural Center in the charming May Davidson Hall, which will be open for this occasion.

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Have A Very Gaston Christmas!

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o paraphrase the popular Andy Stole Christmas,” this event will be Williams song, it’s the busiest held Dec. 6, 5-9 p.m. It will feature time of the year. horse-drawn carriage rides down Main and Elm streets. Santa Claus And in Gaston County, there’s a will be at the Home Trust Bank, and ton of fun stuff to do this Christmas merchants will have their stores season. Whether you’re young or open until 9 p.m. old, new to the community or a lifelong resident, you’re sure to find And at the Kings Mountain something fun to do amongst a host H i s t o r i c a l M u s e u m a t 1 0 0 E . of local options.

Mountain St. in the city of the same name, you can join the fun Michael Applegate, director of at the 17th annual toys, games and Gaston County Travel and Tourism trains exhibit, Nov. 29- Dec. 28, as (doing business as “GO Gaston”), Applegate informed. recently told Gaston Lifestyles magazine all about the upcoming “This annual exhibit fills the mufestivities. seum with model train displays assembled by local ‘S’ gaugers (model In Mount Holly, the city’s annual train enthusiasts), as well as railroad Christmas parade and tree-lighting memorabilia and antique toys and ceremony will be held Dec. 4 at 4 games,” he said. “Visitors of all ages p.m. Join your friends and neigh- will be enchanted as they explore bors for floats, bands, caroling, the miniature snow-covered scenes and more. that line the tracks and discover the interactive carousel, hot-air balloons, In Cherryville, there’s ‘’A Very and mailbag pickup. Parents and Cherry Whoville Christmas on Main grandparents will enjoy reminiscing Street.” Named for the characters about the toys and games of their and their town in Dr. Seuss’s im- childhood. mortal classic, “How the Grinch

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Bring your cameras! This exhibit In Belmont, there’s the Santa provides great opportunities for holi- Hustle Race Series. As Applegate day family photos.” noted, this is a fun event for all, whether you’re a walker or runner.

In Bessemer City, the annual Christmas parade will be held downAlso in Belmont is the annual town on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. This will be Belmont Christmas Village, Dec. 14. followed by the Christmas in the City Local merchants stay open late, and Festival, held along the 100 block of you’ll enjoy horse-drawn carriage West Virginia Avenue in Centennial rides, Christmas caroling and more.

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Just south of Belmont is the Need a Christmas tree? Visit the Stowe Botanical Garden. The dream Stowe Dairy Christmas Tree Farm. of the late world-traveled philanthroThey are located at 169 Stowe Dairy pist and businessman, Daniel Stowe, Road in Gastonia. scion of the Stowe textiles family, the garden is a colorful draw for And at the Gaston County Public many visitors, and it features many Library’s main branch at 1555 E. Gar- horticultural delights. “Holidays at rison Blvd. in Gastonia, you will not the Garden” will be going on all want to miss a memorial exhibition month in December, and you will dedicated to the life and work of the not want to miss it. late author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak. An award-winning artist, And at Belmont Abbey College, well known to and much loved by the beloved tradition of Christmas countless children for more than at the Abbey continues. Directed by half a century, Sendak was famous Simon Donoghue and Seth Kane, this for “Where the Wild Things Are.” festive evening of music and readings Throughout his career, he authored marks for many the kick-off of the 22 books and illustrated 79 others. Christmas season. Longtime and This exhibition has been on display new Abbey Players will take to the in multiple cities and countries, stage at the Haid Theatre to share in including in L ondon, Toronto, this joyous and sacred celebration Houston ill and Baltimore. to honor the holiest of days and seasons. Applegate informed that Across the street at the Schiele advanced tickets are strongly encourMuseum of Natural History, there’s aged, as this one-night-only event is “Holidays at the Planetarium.” This historically very well-attended. is held in the museum’s James Lynn – Thomas Lark Planetarium and Science Theatre.

McAdenville has been synonymous with Christmas for some 65 years now. The whole town dresses up for Christmas in a lights-anddisplay extravaganza famed around the world.

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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Deck The Holidays In Banner Elk

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rom choose and cut Christmas tree hunting to a magical family weekend to enjoying the holidays nestled between two ski resorts, the North Carolina mountain town of Banner Elk is an ideal place this December.

The month starts with people flocking to the many tree farms raising beautiful Fraser fir Christmas trees. Avery County is often considered the Christmas tree capital, and Banner Elk makes the perfect base camp for a tree farm excursion.

The town even offers choose and cut lodging packages through the first part of December. Details are available at BannerElk.com.

Banner Elk transfor ms into a yuletide village Dec. 6-8 for its annual A Small Town Christmas weekend. Three days of family

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fun kick off Friday evening with caroling around the town tree as it is lit for the season. Banner Elk’s professional theater, Ensemble Stage, holds a Christmas variety show in the town’s auditorium after the lighting.

Saturday is full of activities.

It starts with a 5K Reindeer Run at 8:30am., or for the less adventurous, the day begins at a 9am. pancake breakfast with Santa at Dunn’s Deli. From there, businesses and restaurants host gatherings for ornament making, cookie decorating, Christmas card making and more.

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there are ample options to enjoy the resort town from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day. The two adjoining ski resorts – Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain – offer visitors a total of 38 slopes, 17 lifts and 16 tubing lanes, not to mention two terrain parks, two ski schools and two ice skating rinks.

Both resorts host New Year’s Eve parties with fireworks over the slopes.

There’s a holiday market that Saturday at Lees-McRae College, not to mention a Polar Plunge at Wildcat Lake. The day concludes with the whimsical “parade of lights” down Main Street, ending in the town park with mini-train rides, a musical light show and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

For those who can’t get to Banner Elk the first part of December,

Plenty of cabins, cottages, vacation homes and inns provide cozy lodging, and Banner Elk’s many chef-driven restaurants dazzle the taste buds while earning the town the reputation as the “culinary hot spot of the High Country.” Breweries and wineries are available, too.

For more information on a Banner Elk getaway, visit www.BannerElk.com.

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Come Gather – Granville County

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hristmas is a time for family, friends and fellowship. And in Granville County it is a time to celebrate with neighbors and welcome guests from around the region.

We have places to gather and unique stores and galleries at which to find that perfect gift. Merry Christmas… we hope to see you here.

and That continues to serve as a welcoming door to the town. Make sure to make your way inside to greet Ms. Betty and to see what she has to offer. You will probably find something you love. You will certainly find a wonderful new friend. The store is located at 125 Come Gather – Granville County Main Street. You can visit online at provides a number of beautiful and www.thisnthatoxford.com distinct venues to host your Holiday Gathering. From more exquisite Cedar Creek – L ocated just settings such as Thorndale Oaks, outside of Creedmoor, Cedar Creek to urban opportunities such as The Gallery, winner of the Governor’s Hub and Tobacco Wood Brewery Aw a r d f o r E x c e l l e n c e , o f f e r s Company in Oxford, to r ustic, for sale the work of over 200 of casual locations like Lake Holt, America’s most accomplished come explore Granville County and craftspeople (with an emphasis on check out the many venues that are NC artisans) in a unique, relaxing Uniquely Carolina. atmosphere. You can visit online at www.cedarcreekgallery.com T h i s a n d T h a t - Tu c k e d i n get better acquainted with all along the row of stores on Main To of the venues in Granville County Street in downtown Oxford, This visit www.visitgranville.com

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Make The Most Of Holiday Season In Goldsboro Wayne County

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here are plenty of reasons for Christmas cheer this season in Goldsboro Wayne County.

Whether you’re looking for family fun, or a spot of festive retail therapy, check out some of the highlights of the Twelve Days of Christmas in Goldsboro!

Christmas Flotilla and Tree Lighting, Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, December 7th.

The beautiful Cliffs of the Neuse State Park has a whole day and evening of festivities lined up this year for their annual Christmas Flotilla and Tree Lighting! Family friendly games, crafts, holiday movies, live Jingle in the Park, music, topped off with the evening December 6th and 7th. flotilla and tree lighting. Magical!

Kick December off the right way Check out Cliffs of the Neuse with this annual festive event. Fun Christmas Flotilla and Tree Lighting for the whole family with ice skating, on Facebook for all the details. outdoor movies, the Polar Express, a candy cane hunt, s’mores, hay rides, The Nutcracker Ballet at The food trucks, and of course, Santa Paramount, December 6-8th.

Claus! If this doesn’t get you in the Enjoy a festive date night mood for Christmas, nothing will! at the ballet with this seasonal Admission is free, check out Jingle favorite. Performed by Goldsboro in the Park Goldsboro on Facebook. Ballet, the performance features

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75 dancers, awe inspiring sets and the magical sound of the season, Tchaikovsk y ’s beloved score. For details and tickets, visit goldsboroparamount.com.

Horse Drawn Trolley Rides in Downtown Goldsboro, Every Tuesday in December.

Enjoy life in the slow lane this Christmas! Enjoy Downtown Goldsboro looking its finest for the holiday season, from the comfort of an old-fashioned horse drawn trolley. Snuggle up as you meander through the scenic Downtown streets, and then afterwards, grab a bite to eat or a hot holiday beverage at one of the unique downtown restaurants. For details check out Goldsboro Holiday Trolley Rides on Facebook.

A Gatsby New Year’s Eve at the Terrace Room, December 31.

See in 2020 in style with a roaring twenties themed New Year’s Eve Party at the opulent Terrace Room in Downtown Goldsboro. Pick out your favorite flapper dress, open the champagne, and come prepared to dance the night away. Tickets include an open bar with signature cocktails and hand roller cigars, an exceptional caricature artist, live music and more. Get your tickets at gatsbygoldsboro.com now!

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inter roars in like a lion, but adventures, events and fun experiences are waiting to be had in Stokes County, North Carolina. A brisk winter hike along the trails of Hanging Rock State Park reveal views and natural beauty not normally experienced in summer months when trees and flora are in full bloom. Once the weather turns cold enough it’s not unusual to see icicles nearly two feet long, hanging from rock outcroppings along the Hanging Rock Scenic Byway. Twisting throughout the county, this unique byway is named for an outcropping in the Sauratown Mountains, the byway also crosses the Dan River multiple times before making its way into Danbury. Fishermen enjoy casting a line in the northern Dan, near Jessup’s Mill in the Francisco community, with hopes of catching a few brown trout in the breed’s eastern most natural area of the state.

family, lasting memories are made throughout the county. Carolina Ziplines and Canopy Tours invites visitors to add Zip lining to your Christmas Traditions as they host “Christmas at the Ziplines” on December 7th and 14th. Have your picture taken with Santa and Homer the Donkey, enjoy hayrides, crafts, refreshments and more.

Fa m i l y a n d Fr i e n d s w i l l e n j o y racing into the breeze and cool temperature on zipline. Maybe its your first time zip lining or you have done it before, add 4 zip’s across the meadow for $20.

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Priddy’s General Store. This is truly a wonderful family tradition experiencing what Christmas was like out in the country years ago. Santa will visit from 11am-2pm and the store will be open for shopping for that unique heart felt gift. Every kid visiting Santa will be registered for a chance to win a teddy bear radio flyer wagon. Sample old fashioned candies and delicious hoop cheese while you sip on a cup of hot apple cider. Sit by the bonfire to warm up as you fellowship with one another and roast marshmallows.

Christmas Parades, holiday shopping, downtown tree lightings, and fun for all the CHILL seekers at the 2020 Hanging Rock Polar Plunge on New Years Day. Participants flock to the lake at Hanging Rock donning their favorite outlandish costume, ready to dive fearlessly into the New Year and the icy waters of the Hanging Rock Polar Plunge.

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Local Farms Open For Winter Events

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a r m s a c ros s t he st ate a re opening their gates for travelers looking for ways to celebrate the season with unique and fun farm experiences. From choose-and-cut Christmas trees and light shows to pop-up markets and visits with Santa, there are plenty of holiday options to choose from.

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Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk will offer tours of the farm every 30 minutes between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 15 through Dec. 8.

Justus Orchard in Hendersonville offers apple picking, baked goods and children’s activities on weekends in November. The farm also will have fresh Christmas trees starting Thanksgiving Day through mid-December.

Following is a selection of activities being offered at N.C. agritourism destinations through the end of the winter season. Visitors are encouraged to verify event dates and hours of operations before they go.

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Stem Parade – Nov. 23rd

Grassy Creek Parade – Dec. 14th

Oxford Parade – Dec. 6th

Creedmoor Parade – Dec. 7th

Unique Holiday Shopping

Butner Parade – Dec. 7th

Uniquely Festive!

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December 5,6,7, 2019 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. nightly

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sponsoring the Stem Fire & EMS on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy the farmers marketplace, hayrides, chicken plates and live music.

Plum Granny Farm in King will host a variety of other businesses at their market for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Stowe Dairy Christmas Tree Farm in Gastonia opens for the season on Nov. 23 with Christmas trees grown on the farm and from Western North Carolina. Santa will visit the farm Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. the

Join the Carolina Craft Beverage Trail to be eligible for

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Bold Rock Cider - Mills River Hard cider tastings as well as pints, flights and even local craft beer.

72 School House Rd, Mills River, NC 28759

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BATTLE CREEK RUMBLE BEES SAT DEC 28 6:05PM

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December 7, 2019 | 10AM

Town of Valdese Christmas Parade Downtown Valdese

December 7, 2019 | 7PM

Movies at the Rock: A Christmas carol Join Santa & his elves for a showing of this Christmas Classic! $2 tickets available online.

December 13-15 & 20-22, 2019

Old Colony Players | A Christmas story

Old Rock School | oldcolonyplayers.com | 828-522-1150

December 13, 2019 | 6PM

Christmas in Valdese

Town tree lighting, Christmas caroling, and a visit from Santa Clause! | Old Rock School December 14, 2019 | 8:30-11:30AM

Mingle with Kris Kringle

Breakfast provided by the Valdese Fire Department with Santa and his Elves.

3 sessions available. Tickets available online.

Old Rock School.

For more information call 828-879-2129 or go to visitvaldese.com

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he Bold Ro c k Mi l ls R i ver Cider y opened in October 2015 and is nestled in some of North Carolina’s most fertile fa rmla nd just 20 minutes from D o w n to w n A sh e v i l l e . V i s i t to learn about the process behind ou r c ider c ra f ted f rom lo c a ll y sourced Henderson County apples and enjoy expansive views of the pro duc t ion f lo or a nd bot t l i n g line. Our Mills River Cidery offers complimenta r y tours Saturday and Sunday at 1, 3, & 5 pm. We offer hard cider tastings as well as pints, f lights and even local craft beer. The Bold Bites Mobile Kitchen offers freshly prepared BBQ and other Southern fixins’

all week and an expansive Cider Garden ensures plenty of space for guests to spread out and relax.

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The Shoppes At Home Heart & Soul Old Town Cornelius 20901 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

(704) 892-4743

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