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Summertime just makes people want to get out and explore! Looking for something new? Now is the time to try Gaston County. Come nd your next weekend getaway!

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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 your guide to new destinations and experiences to discover on your own, or outings w i t h f r i e n d s a n d f a m i l y. We hope you will find a new memorable experience ever y month in the Destination Magazine™ .

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Contents Green Thumbs Head To The Blue Ridge For Garden Jubilee

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Water Preservation Creates Unique Outdoor Experiences For Travelers

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Same Great Beer & Music Fest, New Cause

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New Ways To Discover Burke County 12

Lisa & Andy Jay Publishers Published by: Magic Table Media Group LLC Business Development: Lisa Jay, Mariah McDowell, Sylvia Dalrymple Creative: Andy Jay Contributing Writers: Craig Distl, Leah Hughes, Allison Andrews, Tory Mabe, Melissa McCauley, Mara Shelton Contributing Photographers: Andrew Zachary Digital Imagery, Paul Newton, Lisa Jay, Sam Dean, Allison Andrews, Tara R. Martin, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, Todd Bush Cover: Sauratown Mountains, Stokes County, NC

The list of events in this publication is compiled from various sources dates & times are tentative & subject to change. the Destination Magazine™ is published

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Lake Hickory Offers Options For Everyone

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Summer Vacation Adventure And Activities For All

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The North Carolina Brewers And Music Festival Is BACK for 2022!!

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Glamping? Check Out Our Ööd House

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Granville Outdoors.

Unique Spaces. Great Fun

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Enjoy All Of NC Wine Country At Yadkin Valley Festival

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Inspired Music Making: Eastern Music Festival

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Hosted by the Burke County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), and Sponsored by Lake James Real Estate, this one-of-a-kind event will celebrate the incredible impact the making of this motion picture had on the citizens of Burke County and surrounding areas.

This ticketed event will feature two days (May 12-13) of guided film location tours and an all-day event on Saturday, May 14, on the Courthouse Plaza in downtown Morganton.

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Green Thumbs Head To The Blue Ridge For Garden Jubilee

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ne of the largest gardening shows in the region, the two -day celebration of all things green fills Main Street with plants, yard tools and outdoor accessories.

This Memorial Day Weekend, Garden Jubilee returns to downtown Hendersonville, May 28-29.

jewelr y, garden tools, planters, wind chimes and birdhouses.

The popular speaker series on Saturday, May 28, features local and regional experts presenting a variety of interesting, helpful topics. The presentations take place on the Visitor Center stage and are sponsored by the Henderson County Community Foundation.

Garden Jubilee has been a springtime tradition in the Blue Ridge Mountain town of The first session involves Hendersonville for nearly 30 a walking tour of downtown years.

Hendersonville. The tour highlights the bee mural and polli“ We ’ r e s u p e r e x c i t e d t o b e nator garden at Hands On! Chilb a c k t o a f u l l f e s t i v a l o n t h e dren’s Museum, as well as new street,” says Amy Boswell with sidewalk murals and additional Visit Hendersonville. landscaping installations.

Approximately 150 vendors set up along eight blocks of Main Street. L ocal and regional nurseries sell thousands of plants, including annuals, perennials, vegetable and fr uit plants, herbs and unusual varieties.

Other topics include unusual plants, growing mushrooms, plants for shady areas, the importance of pollinators and lawn maintenance. One session is tailored to children.

In addition to the downtown street festival, several Hendersonville Other offerings include gar- attractions host garden-themed den-themed art, lawn furniture, events throughout the weekend.

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Water Preservation Creates Unique Outdoor Experiences For Travelers

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he Catawba River is widely considered the “Hardest Working River in America,” because there is more electricity generated per mile by the Catawba River than any other river in the United States.

L ast year, our most popular events were our Jam at the Dam Friday night concert series that included discounted happy hour kayaking, our Paddle, Bike, Run Series, and our Christmas Market.

All of those are on the calendar for 2022 and will include food trucks, One of the cool things about games, and family events. the Catawba River is that there is really something for ever yone. If We are super excited about you are into whitewater kayaking the opening of The River Room in o r f l y f i s h i n g h e a d u p t o t h e downtown McAdenville. The River mountain portions of the river. Room will feature a taproom that If you love skiing, boating, bass ser ves beer from Catawba River fishing, or other lake sports hang Basin breweries, ciders, and wines. out at one of our 11 lakes. If you are a kayaker, canoer, SUP Additionally, the River Room boarder, or shoreline fisherman i n c l u d e s a 1 , 0 0 0 - s q u a r e - f o o t h a n g o u t o n t h e S o u t h Fo r k , meeting and events room that Congaree National Park, or other w a l k s o u t t o a 1 , 0 0 0 - s q u a r e free-flowing parts of our river. Or f o o t p a t i o o v e r l o o k i n g t h e if you just love hiking, tackle one McAdenville Pond. It is going of the many waterside trails. to be a great spot for folks to come out and enjoy a drink When it comes to engaging with friends and family, host a o n t h e r i v e r, h a l f - d a y g u i d e d corporate event or party, or relax tours that include class I & II after a paddle on the river. rapids from the Boathouse in McAdenville, a slow flow kayaking Gaston County offers visitors experience in both McAdenville a variety of attractions to enhance your trip dining and and Cramerton, and a flatwater entertainment parks, art and paddling experience in Belmont. history and more. www.gogaston.org

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Lakefront Hops Fest Same Great Beer & Music Fest, New Cause

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h e L a k e f r o n t H o p s Fe s t is back for 2022 with 8 local breweries, two local bands, food, vendors & fun all with views of Lake Norman.

The Kilted Buffalo, Sun Up Cafe, a n d L a n g Tr e e L a k e N o r m a n are partnering with the local chapter of Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont . VIP cups with tickets to the brewer y tents coming soon for purchase so you can skip the line when arriving!

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New Ways To Discover Burke County

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022 is going to be the summer of fun, making up for the last two years of solitude. Come discover Burke County and check out all of the improvements we have made over the last two years that are ready to be experienced.

Two of which are new stages for our free outdoor concert series in Morganton and Valdese. Starting in May, both communities will s t a r t h a v i n g s h o w s o n Fr i d a y nights in their downtown areas as a great kick off to the weekends.

These shows will var y in genre so check out our website at www.DiscoverBurkeCounty.com to see a full lineup of acts as well as times and exact locations. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the music in comfort.

our beautiful outdoor spaces Burke County is so well known for.

We also have a new restaurant on the Catawba River Greenway, Town Tavern of Morganton, so you can take a break between exercising without having to get into a vehicle. You can also dock your boat if you are recreating on the Catawba River to order some lunch then get back on the water without missing a beat.

Come see why Burke County is deemed “Nature’s Playground.”

Plan your visit today!

Burke County, North Carolina has an adventure for everyone.

For more information about the above activities or more happening here, visit www. discoverburkecounty.com.

In addition to the new stages we also have more outdoor dining areas and food truck rodeos so you can continue enjoying the o u t d o o r s a l l w e e k e n d . Fo o d trucks can almost always be found in downtown Morganton on the newly renovated Historic Courthouse Square or at various breweries throughout the county.

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Parks Created By Mother Nature...

Not A Zoning Board.

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Lake Hickory Offers Options For Everyone

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hether you are looking for a location to rent a boat and cruise, bring your own boat to launch, hire a private charter boat for an event, like Lake Hickor y Adventures, or take your own non-motorized water sports to the water – Lake Hickor y offers options for ever yone. Along the 100+ miles of shoreline you will find tons of fun coves perfect for fishing, paddling, and swimming.

Locations like Geitner Park, offer walking trails, mountain bike trails and will soon be the home of the Lackey Memorial Park which will include an outdoor amphitheater, restaurant, and event space onsite and more. This park will also connect to the River Walk which is part of the Hickory Trail Project, most of which are currently under construction. Portions of the River Walk are currently open to the public with a final completion date sometime in 2023. Highlights of the River Walk are accessibility to the Lake for visitors and locals and the connectivity to the other t r a i l s s u c h a s t h e C i t y Wa l k , Aviation Walk, Olde Lenoir Arts

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Trail, and Ridgeview Walk. All together these trails will add over 10+ miles of pedestrian friendly path to the Hickor y area. These trails will make it easier than ever before to connect to different parts of the Hickor y community especially Lake Hickory.

Looking for something a little more low-key, look no further than Riverbend Park. Bring the pups along for the journey and let them play in the dog park, pick a trail to explore or launch your kayak from the easy access points. This park is a beautiful hidden gem in the area, but we aren’t keeping it secret anymore.

Beautiful sunsets, refreshing dips in the water and moments that turn into lifelong memories are just the beginning when you plan your summer days on L ake Hickor y.

Hickory is a wonderful place for visitors! We have great food, furniture shopping, fantastic pottery, our local Hickory Crawdads baseball, and more! www.visithickorymetro.com

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Summer Vacation Adventure And Activities For All

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aterfalls, sand beneath your feet, paddle boarding on the open water, canoeing, kayaking and swimming, are often considered for a summertime vacation to a coastal community, but have you experienced all of these in the shadow of a mountain before? You can do just that in Stokes County, North Carolina at Hanging Rock State Park one of the top state parks able to check off each park amenity available to any park in the system. This park is uniquely situated along a mountain range named af ter the Saura Native American tribe which lived in the county before European settlement. The Sauratown Mountains are an isolated remnant of the Blue Ridge Mountains far to the west.

Ta k e a d i v e o f f t h e d i v i n g platform at the lake, or learn more about flora and fauna available to view along trails in the park from ranger lead programs. Hanging Rock is home to over 20 miles of hiking trails and another 20

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of mountain biking trails, rock climbing, camping, horseback riding and much more.

Outside the park visitors planning a weekend or week long visit can enjoy a tree top canopy tour on Carolina Ziplines, exciting news for 2022 including new lines, platforms and tour experiences.

Strawberries are also in bloom and are perfect complement to your campfire cookout, make time to visit one or all of the local berry far ms including Mabe’s Ber r y

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Farm, Robertson Family Farms, or Manuel Farms. Agriculture has long been a major industr y in Stokes County and small farms are continuing to grow and offer farm tours or lessons on homesteading.

While in town venture out and find a farmers market or local Agritourism event or tour at one of many farms. at a historic local watering hole, Priddy ’s General Store, for a Kick off the River Tubing season step back in time. Take in a little on the Dan this Memorial Day bluegrass pickin’ and flat footin’ weekend! Book your outing with a t t h e M e m o r i a l D a y P i c k i n ’ a local river outfitters including a t P r i d d y ’ s o n M a y 2 8 t h , t h i s General Dan Tubing Co. or Hillside event will feature well-known Tubing in Danbury. Depending on local bluegrass talent and the level of the river, float times average opportunity to learn or show off around three hours. your dancin’ skills. Pop the cap of a glass soda pop, set up your A f t e r e x i t i n g t h e r i v e r a t chair or picnic blanket and enjoy.

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The North Carolina Brewers And Music Festival Is BACK for 2022!!

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ay 6th-7th, 2022 your favorite North Carolina beer festival returns bringing you all your favorite breweries, an exciting music lineup that you’ve been waiting t w o y e a r s t o h e a r, a n d t h e idyllic setting of Historic Rural Hill. Kick back for two days, with or without camping, of fun on the far m. Awesome vendors, delicious food, and an atmosphere that can’t be beat!

If you purchased your tickets in 2020, of course we will be honoring those, including camping passes. If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, tickets are on sale now. We can’t wait to see all of our favorite NCBMF fans again

For more information on events or for financial support accepted securely online, please visit www.ruralhill.net.

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eeb Ranch in beautiful Hendersonville are adding four new mirrored mini dwellings to its 145-acre property.

Come spend some time in this Ööd mirrored house, which on three sides looks open to nature and on the outside blends in like a chameleon. Each will have its own special placement on the property. These cabin rentals include access to all the current amenities available at the ranch.

You will be able to rent from 1 night up to 2 weeks. These magnificent half mirrored, half wood mini dwellings will be ready to rent in June. Until then

you have the waterfall cabin built in the 1940s, a 1962 50’ retro Airstream, an entire farmhouse for larger groups, or a studio loft above the barn just waiting f o r y o u . Wa n t t o b r i n g y o u r own tent? There are 5 rustic open fields, and creekside tent camping sites available. Reeb Ranch is the perfect destination f o r a p r i v a t e p a r t y, w e d d i n g , or adventure-filled weekend getaway with the beautiful backdrop of DuPont State Forest.

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Granville Outdoors.

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pring is here and it’s time to get outdoors and take in the emerging beauty of Granville County. With ever yone looking to get some fresh air, we recommend visiting these spaces in Creedmoor and Butner.

Creedmoor, the Gauntlet Fitness & Wa l k i n g Tr a i l i s a 1 . 1 m i l e trail outfitted with a variety of fitness stations designed to challenge hikers. The trail is open from dawn to dusk ever y day throughout the year.

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Located just northwest of the City of Creedmoor. Lake Rogers is newly renovated. The centerpiece is a boardwalk that connects across the lake and pro vides access to fishing platforms and extensive walking trails. Visitors can also take advantage of a playground area, a concession stand with boat rentals and light snacks and drinks, and public r e s t r o o m s . A d d i t i o n a l l y, t h e park is connected to wi-fi, so it is not unusual to have business people and students enjoying the weather while also taking care of business.

A fishing paradise, the 385acre lake does that is known for its fishing. Non-power boat rentals are available with kayaks, paddleboards, johnboats leading in popularity. Due to its primar y use as a water reser voir, there is no swimming permitted at the lake.

Outside the water there is a 10-acre recreation area that includes 13 picnic tables, a picnic shelter, and playground.

A hidden gem at the lake is the Lake Holt Grill and Marina.

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J e a n ’ s H o s t a Fa r m a n d Linda’s Plants hold open houses at their properties.

A n d M r. M a p l e , a w e l l - k n o w n Japanese maple nurser y in Hendersonville, holds an on-site event on Memorial Day, M o n d a y, M a y 3 0 .

Hours for Garden Jubilee are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday a n d S u n d a y.

For additional information about the event and weekend lodging options, go to www.VisitHendersonvilleNC. org/garden-jubilee or call (828) 693-9708.

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MOMS WITH MOXIE PHOTO CONTEST April 25-May 5 Submit a photo of your moxie mother figure for a chance to win her a special gift basket! Vote on Facebook for your favorite mom - Winner announced May 6.

GRANVILLE MORROW FUN FISH DAY Sponsored by Valdese Rec at McGalliard Falls 9-1pm May 14th - Register by calling 828-879-2132 FFN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 7pm -10pm New Stage On Temple Field behind Old Rock School May 27: Tim Clark Band June 3: Little Johnny Trailer Trash June 10: Southside Saints June 17: Super 60’s June 24: Fracxured July 8: Shelby Rae Moore July 15: Michael Cosner July 22: Shakedown July 29: Randy Clay Band Aug. 5: Night Move Band Aug. 19: Cassette Rewind Aug. 26: Skate Rink Jukebox Sept. 2: The Tonez

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Enjoy All Of NC Wine Country At Yadkin Valley Festival

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avor the flavors of North Carolina wine country at the annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival on Saturday, May 21, at Elkin Municipal Park.

Cycling enthusiasts can start the day by riding the Tour de Vino.

It features rides ranging from 30 to 100 miles along the scenic byways of Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties. The routes weave through the T h e p a r k s e t t i n g i s u n l i k e Yadkin Valley, passing several vinemost wine festivals, allowing yards and wineries. people to bring blankets and chairs to spread out and relax.

Tickets are $22 in advance Admission entitles patrons to and $30 at the gate. Non-tasting tastings from all participating tickets are $5 for ages 16 and up. wineries, along with live music Children under 16 admitted free. f r o m T h e C a s t a w a y s , k n o w n VIP tickets are $100 and include throughout the Carolinas for preferred parking, expedited their unique mix of beach, soul entr y, t-shirt and access to a hosand rock & roll. pitality tent ser ving food.

Festivities include food trucks, contests, children’s activities and vendor displays, not to mention the annual stomping of the grapes tradition.

Purchase bottles of your favorite Yadkin Valley vintages and they will be taken directly to a tent near the exit and held for pick-up as you leave. Another convenience is a shuttle ser vice that r uns all af ter noon to and from hotels in the Elkin area.

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Inspired Music Making: Eastern Music Festival

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a s t e r n M u s i c Fe s t i v a l (EMF), Greensboro’s nationally recognized classical music festival and summer educational program, returns June 25 through July 30, 2022, for the 61st season.

Extraordinar y musicians from around the world gather in Greensboro each summer bringing their talents to per for m the works of the great masters, past and present.

Days and nights at EMF are filled with the echoes of music across of the campus of Guilford College. Hund r e d s o f Yo u n g A r t i s t s p r a c tice, perform, and strive for musical excellence; teachers guide and encourage the students; and world-class guest artists and mentors share their talents and wisdom.

Stages are graced with virtuo sos on ever y instrument, performing solo works, chamber music, and the gems of classical orchestral repertoire.

Fo r f i v e w e e k s , t h e c o m m u nity is abuzz with the sounds

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t h a t a r e E M F. T h e f e s t i v a l exemplifies the best of what great music can foster : dedication, devotion, inspiration, a n d c o m m u n i t y.

The 2022 season will include 60+ performances at its home location in Guilford Colleges’ Dana Auditorium, as well as other locations in Greensboro, and one performance in Boone, North Carolina. Centuries of compositions will be studied during the fivew e e k Fe s t i v a l , i n c l u d i n g f i v e world premieres and one U.S. premiere. Featured per for mers this season include violinist L ara St. John (July 2), and pianists Santiago Rodriguez (July 9) and Alexander Toradze (July 3 0 ) . Aw a r d - w i n n i n g m a e s t r o Gerard Schwarz conducts the Easter n Festival Or chestra and other EMF ensembles throughout the season.

For concert tickets and more information about Eastern Music Festival, visit EasternMusicFestival.org.

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