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European artist Luke Jerram’s “Museum of the Moon” provides the perfect aesthetic backdrop during this cultural celebration in historic downtown Belmont, NC. Experience a spectacular nighttime gallery showcasing visual arts, live music, theatrical performances and more.

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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 your guide to new destinations and experiences to discover on your own, or outings with friends and family. We hope you will find a new memorable experience every month in the Destination Magazine™ .

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Contents Fall is In Season Around Stokes County, North Carolina

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Hop Through Rockingham County’s Spirit Trail

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Carolina Renaissance Festival Is Back!

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Reynolds Brewery Craft Beers & Creative Kitchen

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The Spirits Are Alive In Burke County This October

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Brevard Bike House Being Green Isn’t Easy, Or Is It?

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Culinary Craftmenship In Hickory 20 Say I Do With A Mountain View In Hendersonville

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Annual Oaks Festival In Mocksville

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Moonlight On Main Art-Centric Fun In Belmont

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FALL COLOR TOURS on the ridgeline trolly

Fall Colors in the Pisgah National Forest and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Tours depart Morganton at 11am and return around 5pm. Lunch is included on the tour. $45/Person

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WHEN LIFE IS A MAZE

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Fall is In Season Around Stokes County, North Carolina

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h i s O c t o b e r, d i s c ove r a S t o ke s C o u n t y S t a t e o f M i n d o n a l e a f p e ep i n g drive, windows down enjoying a kaleidoscopic show of vibrant auburn, yellow and red coloring unique to the Piedmont Triad areas of Nor th Carolina. Take the less traveled path on rural roadways where the only traffic jam you may encounter is that of a tractor heading out to the field. Cast a reel at the Hanging Rock Lake, sit back to admire the colorful array reflecting onto the water, as you catch the largest trout of a recent re-stock. the farms to invite you to their property for unique special Those tractor traffic jams are events and activities. a key to rural farm life in central p a r t s o f t h e s t a t e a n d m a ke Visit Walnut Cove and make up the lifestyles of many far m your way to Ar mstrong Ar tisan families who host agritourism Fa r m , l o c at e d at 1 4 9 9 B r o o k events throughout the year and C o v e R o a d , O p e n a l l m o n t h e s p e c i a l ly i n t h e Fa l l . L o c a l in its fifth year the Ar mstrong Farm events held in the fall and f a m i l y, l e d b y J e s s i c a a n d winter months when work on Au s t i n t h e a n nu a l C o r n M a ze the farm is at a minimum, greatly is one of the biggest in Nor th benefit those visiting because C a ro l i n a . Fe at u r i n g a m ap o f it allows the families who own stokes county with many major

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roads named, two bridges and t h e D a n R ive r rep re s e n t e d t h ro u g h o u t . Th i s ye a r t h e y wa n t e d t o rep re s e n t t h e f a r m a n d c o u n t y fo r a l l v i s i t o r s t o enjoy. Activities here are family friendly with the larger Stokes County maze, and the smaller maze with families of small kids and stroller s. So f amilies of all sizes and ages can come and enjoy the mazes. Other than the maze enjoy a wide r a n g e o f a c t iv i t i e s w i t h h a y ride that will take you through pumpkin patches to pick pumpkins. Petting Zoo, Chicken Area, Jumping Pillow, Cor n Pit and several other games too.

A drive into the City of King w i l l l e a d yo u b y R o b e r t s o n Fa m i l y Fa r m , l o c a t e d a t 3 9 0

M o u n t a i n Vi e w R o a d , w h e r e yo u w i l l p a s s t h e f a m i l i e s roadside Far m Stand that has been so well known for fresh s t r a w b e r r i e s i n t h e s u m m e r.

Pick out the Greatest Pumpkin from fairy tale variety to jack-olantern pumpkins all grown on the farm, priced $2-10. Grab the perfect selfie in the Sunflower Pat ch wh e re a d m i s s i o n i s $ 3 and sunflowers $1 per stem. New this year is the Robertson Corn Maize featur ing a tr icky path over a half mile in length, can you beat the record time of 30 minutes from Start to End? Food Trucks on Saturday’s and open until October 20th.

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Hop Through Rockingham County’s Spirit Trail

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hether you are a beer drinker, wine sipper, or s t i f f s h o o t e r, we h ave no doubt one of the best ways to discover Rockingham County is to take it one sip at a time along the Rockingham County Spir it Trail. With generationso l d re c i p e s a n d e n j oyably outrageous brews, Rockingham County is filled with some of the region’s best local breweries, distilleries, and wineries.

Gather your family and friends and plan to spend the day, or make it a weekend trip, sipping award winning wines in the vines or hopping through some of our local distilleries and breweries.

Each stop on the trail has its own unique flare leaving you with a one of a kind experience that entices you to visit them all and keep you coming back for more.

Feeling hoppy it’s Brewsday ( b e c a u s e t h a t i s e v e r y d a y, r i g h t ) ? Ta p i n a t H e l l o n Horsecreek Brewing, Reynolds Brewery, or Lucky City Brewing.

Looking for a barrel of fun?

Belly up at GIA Distillery.

A l o n g t h e way, t a ke i n a l l Rockingham County has to offer including a plethora of outdoor recreation oppor tunities, one of a kind eateries, quaint downtowns, unique hometown boutiques, and historical treasures.

Prefer red or white, sweet or Make memories that last dry? Uncork and unwind at Gioia forever and drink responsibly! dell’Amore Cellar s at Autumn – Tara R. Martin Creek Vineyards, Dividing Line Antiques and Vineyard, or Nonno For more information, visit Nino Winery. visitrockinghamcountync.com.

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Worth The Drive Think you know Hickory, North Carolina?

Think again.

Hickory’s uniquely local vibe of craftsmanship and connectedness is what makes it a welcoming place for residents and visitors alike. In Hickory, the good life isn’t just about having a lot to do – it’s about how to experience it.

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Carolina Renaissance Festival Is Back!

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he wildly popular Carolina R e n a i s s a n c e Fe s t iva l i s back to celebrate its 28th ye a r S at u r d ay s a n d S u n d ay s , October 2nd through November 21st. Located just north of Charlotte, NC, the Festival blends imagination, fantasy, and history all within a 20-acre outdoor s t o r y b o o k v i l l ag e f i l l e d w i t h period – the popular Tournament shopping, feasting, and non-stop J o u s t ! O c c u r r i n g t h re e t i m e s entertainment. daily, each joust is full of pomp, p a g e a n t r y, a c t i o n , c o m e d y, I t i s t h e 1 6 t h c e n t u r y, and chivalr y as lances shatter, a n d t h e f i c t i o n a l v i l l a g e o f swords clash, and daring deeds Fa i r h a v e n i s w h e r e r e v e l r y o f b rave r y a l l c o l l i d e fo r t h e and celebration r ule the day. Queen’s amusement!

Villager s, ar tists, craftspeople, musicians, performance troupes, THE BASIC INFORMATION: a n d f o o d c o n c e s s i o n a i r e s Dates: The 28th annual Carolina Renaissance Festival runs every create a marketplace festival Saturday and Sunday, from in celebration of the arrival of October 2nd through their visiting Queen. It is a place November 21st , 2021. where adults can feel and act Hours: 10 a.m. until 5:30 like children while children are p.m. every Saturday and treated as royalty. It is a magical Sunday, rain or shine. r e a l m w h e r e yo u c a n f o r g e t Location: Just north of Charlotte between Concord about your daily cares.

T h e R e n a i s s a n c e Fe s t iv a l would not be complete without a depiction of one of the grandest events of the time

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Reynolds Brewery Craft Beers & Creative Kitchen

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he city of Eden is already a favorite destination for hikers, bicyclists, canoes, and kayakers. Now Eden is home to the second of three breweries o n t h e R o ck i n g h a m C o u n t y Spirit Trail.

Reynolds brewer y is owned b y C h i p a n d To n y R e y n o l d s , and is family operated. Chip is p ro u d t o c a l l E d e n h i s h o m e.

For 25 year s, Chip has wanted t o o p e n a b r e w e r y, b e i n g a h o m e b rewe r s i n c e t h e 1 9 9 0 s .

With a great deal of planning a n d h e l p, C h i p f o u n d t h e perfect location in the old Fi e l d c r e s t M i l l s Wat e r Wo r k s building along the Dan River.

The building is beautifully restored to include a brewing f acility, taproom, event space, and a large outdoor deck. The event space is excellent for company gatherings or special events and has its own private bar. Even if you’re not planning an event right now, take a peek at the space when you drop by,

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a n d I ’ m s u r e i t w i l l g ive yo u some great ideas.

Th e s p a c e a l s o i n cl u d e s a craft kitchen. A wood-fired pizza oven was brought in from Italy, and Jay, a local culinary creative, was brought in to put together ver y creative pizzas and hor s d’oeuvres that can be fired up in the Italian oven. The menu is not diverse, but it sure is delicious.

A permanent stage and sound system are in the taproom to a c c o m m o d at e t h e mu s i c i a n s that roll through occasionally.

And Reynolds Brewer y will be hosting events on a regular basis in the coming months.

Make plans to head to Eden, Nor th Carolina, and drop into R e y n o l d s b rewe r y, a n d wh e n you do, come hungr y! Visit the Fa c e b o o k p ag e fo r t h e l at e s t news and events.

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Rockingham County Spirit Trail

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The Spirits Are Alive In Burke County This October

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outh Mountain Distiller y curates the best kind of spirits, based on generations of practice here in Burke County. Don Smith, a 4th generation moonshiner, opened the distiller y in 2016 after years of operating other businesses, as a way to embrace his roots.

He wanted to make traditional moonshine, sticking to his f amily’s recipes, and to teach p e o p l e a l l ab o u t t h e h i s t o r y of bootlegging in the South M o u n t a i n a r e a o f We s t e r n Nor th Carolina. This grew into a large-scale operation in their Connelly Springs Distiller y and retail shop, where he now sells 10+ different spirits, each with their own distinct flavor. Many have been made with the help of other moonshiners, such a s J B R a d e r, wh o wa s a go o d

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friend and protegé of the late Popcor n Sutton, a moonshine legend; as well as Crazy Chuck a n d Ke l ly wh o a re o n t h e Discover y Channel television series Moonshiners and the Country singer Colt Ford. These c o l l a b o r a t i o n s h av e h e l p e d put South Mountain Distilling on the map but Don will still make sure you taste his family’s Sinister Shine and Table Rock Rum. He loves to tell visitor s about his grandfather’s run-ins

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meaning, which is fueled by a desire to preserve Appalachian culture and keep the dead alive through stories and the liquid they once risked their lives to produce.

South Mountain Distiller y is featured in many ABC stores across the southeast, v i s i t t h e i r w e b s i t e a t w w w. s o u t h m o u n t a i n d i s t i l l e r y. c o m to see where to purchase their spirits or to arrange a visit at their distiller y in Connelly Springs.

– Katherine Christie with prohibitionists and t h e h i dd e n s t i l l s a c r o s s t h e countr yside once operated by poor farmers tr ying to support their family by running liquor.

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Brevard Bike House Being Green Isn’t Easy, Or Is It?

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h e B r e va r d B i ke H o u s e is your boutique destination with a mountain bike theme. I would highly recommend staying here, even if you don’t know what a pump track is.

Ryan Jacques designed & built this tiny house from the ground u p t o we l c o m e i n d iv i d u a l s , g r o u p s , o r f a m i l i e s a n d g ive them a unique cycling theme experience. If you have a huge group the house has a basement apartment that is not attached, but it’s right next to the fire pit, and private mountain bike track.

It is really neat to discover all of the fine detail that has been put into this home that makes you feel good about staying there.

It was once said “being green isn’t easy,” it is when you stay in this tiny home. It is certified “Green Built” and “Energy Star.”

The home construction is mostly reclaimed materials from other job sites. Absolutely nothing inside the home looks recycled. It is all very clever and very elegant how the materials were used.

Casual, clever, and upscale, walkable to downtown, the It is technically a tiny house, Brevard music center, the bracken bu t yo u n e ve r f e e l c r a m p e d . mountain trail, the lumberyard.

When you walk in, it feels ver y open. You can see r ight up to To experience this destinathe third-story sleeping loft. You tion go to Airbnb, VRBO, or check have a front porch to sip your out the Facebook page for any coffee and watch the sunr ise last-minute openings. Search for and the back deck to grill your “Brevard Bike House.” dinner and enjoy a sunset. If you bring your bicycles, you have a shed/shop next to the house for storage and quick repairs.

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Culinary Craftmenship In Hickory

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ickor y is known for c ra f t s m a n s h i p i n m a ny forms including furniture, wo o d wo rk i n g a n d m o re bu t did you know that Hickor y is we l l k n ow n fo r i t s c ra f t b e e r and craft cocktail scene. Our booming culinar y destinations are pushing boundaries in a fun and artistic way by encouraging l o c a l “ m i x o l o g i s t s ” t o c r e at e tr uly unique concoctions. It’s often that you find new drink specials named after the ver y own locals that “inspired” the newest libation.

O n yo u r n e x t t r i p t o t h e area be sure to visit James Vi n s o n at Th e C h a ro l a i s Steakhouse, one of the oldest running establishments in the Hickor y area. James uses fresh ingredients to create one-of-akind beverages, often wr itten down in scribbles on a cocktail napkin or piece of brown paper t u cke d away i n h i s p e r s o n a l wooden recipe box. James has figured out the ar t of mixing flavors to truly make you realize what a passion he has for a tasty and refreshing cocktail.

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If beer is more your scene, then you’re in luck. Hickor y is home to Olde Hickor y Brewer y, North Carolina’s second oldest brewer y. With crowd favorites like the Hefeweizen, the Piedmont Pilsner, Ruby Lager and more ever yone finds one, two… heck even three or four

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that they can sip on for a while.

The brewer s at OHB are often t i m e s fo u n d wo rk i n g o n n ew brews, tweaking and recreating old recipes, creating high-gravity favorites and more.

Before you go, in Conover, stop in for a tasting at Seventeen Tw e l v e S p i r i t s ( F o o t h i l l s Distiller y) known for Nor th Carolina’s fir st Bourbon since prohibition. As a small startup f r o m a l o c a l g u y, t h i s a r e a f avor ite is now in most Nor th Carolina liquor stores and b e yo n d . L o o k i n g f o r a w a y to sample this bourbon in a b eve rag e, sw i n g by S t a n d a rd Oyster Company to tr y their extensive dr ink menu. If B o u r b o n i s n ’t yo u r t h i n g , t r y their “Champagne Supernova!”

We promise its every bit amazing as it sounds – and yes we start to sing the 90’s hit song in our head too, ever y time we hear the name.

Lastly, if you’re in the mood for Tex-Mex flare with a midcentur y modern atmosphere – check out Mas Amor Cantina and try their house created Cilantro Pineapple Margarita on the rocks. This hidden gem is served with a spicy salt rim and it’s the best of both the sweet and salty worlds. Enjoy!

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Say I Do With A Mountain View In Hendersonville

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h e t h e r yo u r d re a m day involves a r u s t i c we dd i n g b a r n , pavilion with wraparound views, a church sanctuar y or a lakeside lawn, Hender sonville has a venue to accommodate yo u r we dd i n g c e re m o ny a n d re c ep t i o n . C o u p l e s p l a n n i n g a we dd i n g i n t h e B l u e R i d g e Mountains are invited to explore H e n d e r s o nv i l l e ’s o f fe r i n g s at the Say I Do to Hendersonville Bridal Show on Saturday, Nov. 6.

Approximately 50 vendor s will be on hand at Blue Ridge Community College to showcase examples of their work, talk with brides and grooms, and answer questions.

“Just about ever ything you could possibly need we have in our county,” says Amy Boswell with Henderson County Tourism.

“Caterers, venues, accommodations, wedding cakes — for all of that good stuff, we have someone in Hendersonville who can take care of it.”

charming Main Street and vibrant arts scene make getting away for a wedding weekend appealing for couples, as well as their friends and family. While being in Hender sonville feels like an escape, the mountain town is one of the most accessible WNC destinations, located only two hours west of Charlotte and within 20 minutes of Asheville Regional Airport.

Henderson County To u r i s m o f f e r s f r e e we dd i n g consultations for those who are unf amiliar with the area. The visitor services coordinator will be at the show to share ideas and contacts.

“It you’re looking for a simple elopement, you can do that here, As destination weddings have or if you want a big wedding with evolved into multiday events, 250-plus guests, we’ve got someH e n d e r s o nv i l l e h a s b e c o m e thing for that, too,” Boswell says. an increasingly popular choice because of its variety of lodging One lucky couple will win options and activities. The area’s a gift basket full of Henderson m a n y o u t d o o r a d v e n t u r e s , County goodies.

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The Say I Do to Hendersonville Bridal Show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blue Ridge Commu n i t y C o l l e g e ’s c o n fe re n c e hall. The event will adhere to any statewide safety protocols in place at the time to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Admission is $5 per per son. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance. For additional show details and to buy tickets, go to www.VisitHendersonvilleNC.org/ Weddings.

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our family can enjoy a full day of free fun d u r i n g t h e a n nu a l O a k s Festival. The festival is held in historic downtown Mocksville on the second Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with our crafters while the music plays on until 8 p.m. that evening. There is something for ever yone: handcrafted goods, a r t , a n d fo o d ve n d o r s , l o t s o f free kids’ activities including a “decorate your own pumpkin” with a flair and live concer ts all day. Music and the Kids area are FREE. Crafts, food, and the kids’ area are set up along Main Street and run down Depot Street leading to the entertainment area and outdoor stage.

Make sure you bring your own chair for seating and please, no coolers. Beverages and alcohol beverages will be available for purchase.

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Moonlight On Main Art-Centric Fun In Belmont

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he Museum of the Moon will be exhibited in downtown Belmont for t h re e we e ke n d s s e r v i n g a s t h e b a ck d r o p f o r a s e r i e s o f l u n a r- i n s p i r e d e v e n t s . O v e r the centuries, the moon has b e e n u s e d a s a t i m e ke e p e r, calendar, and source of light to aid nighttime navigation. The e ve n i n g s a n d we e ke n d s w i l l evoke passion and exploration as the ethereal blue light c a s t by t h e f u l l m o o n s e r ve s as the perfect environment for ar t exhibitions, theater performances, and a variety of musical concerts. We hope the exhibit will be an educational ex p e r i e n c e o f a l i fe t i m e a n d inspire the next generation of scientists, artists, poets, writers, and musicians from Gaston C o u n t y. D u r i n g H a l l o w e e n weekend, the mysterious dark s i d e o f t h e m o o n w i l l s u re ly

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invite the most ghoulish of them all into downtown for a “spooktacular” good time.

PLAN YOUR BELMONT VISIT Belmont’s historic and hip downtown invites you to explore the restored turn-of-the-century storefronts that are bursting with vibrant local boutiques, shops, and eateries. Downtown Belmont is a highly walkable culinar y hotspot with nearly 20 locallyowned restaurants, cafés, cocktail bars, and craft breweries in less than a single square mile. Visitors and residents will experience the palpable, upbeat energy when visiting this charismatic river city.

Gaston County offers visitors a variety of attractions to enhance your trip dining and entertainment parks, art and history and more. www.gogaston.org

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FALL IS IN THE AIR

Make sure to stop by South Mountain Distilling Co. while heading to the mountains to see the fall colors.

1027 MALCOLM BLVD, CONNELLY SPRINGS, NC

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Showroom Hours Monday-Saturday 9:00 - 8:00

STATE OF THE ART FACILITY 1030 Gateway Crossing Dr, Statesville, NC 28677

Service Hours Week Days 7:30 - 8:00 Saturdays 8:00 - 4:00

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220 W. Plaza Drive I-77, Exit 36, Hwy.150 Mooresville

New Bikes, New Exhibits, New Fun!

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Wheels Through Time Museum

62 Vintage Lane, Maggie Valley North Carolina 28751

(828) 926-6266

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