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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 Hart Square 37th Annual Festival

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Granville County Festivals Are Uniquely Carolina

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Alcovets Balloon Festival

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3rd Annual Bon Temps Fest On Wylie 15 Enjoy An Authentic River Experience Paddling In Gaston County 16

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, Mara Shelton, Tara Martin, Lindsey Pegg Contributing Photographers: Andrew Zachary Digital Imagery, Paul Newton, Lisa Jay, Cover: Eden Drive-In, Eden 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

by Magic Table Media Group LLC 369 Dovefield Drive Summerfield, NC 27358 (704) 706-2365 www.theDestinationMagazine.com ©2022 All rights reserved. Magic Table Media Group LLC, Agents & Advertisers do not necessarily condone any activities or advertisement listed in this magazine. The Publisher and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and sponsors are not responsible for any loss or damage which might be associated with patronage of any party named in this publication, and is not responsible for any Act of God such as inclement weather, fire, flood, natural or man-made disaster, etc., that are out of the control of the Publisher, which affect the publishing of this magazine.

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Festival Time In Burke County

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Stokes County, NC – A River Runs Through It

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Summer At The Beech

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How Do You Go With The RoCo Flow?

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Cary Beer Bourbon & BBQ Festival

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Hart Square 37th Annual Festival

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ocated in Vale, NC just south of Hickor y, sits the nation’s largest collection of historic log structures from the 1800’s. The village was started by Dr. Robert W. Hart III. Dr. Hart and his wife, Becky.

Led to move from Ridge Spring, SC to Hickory, NC - Dr. Bob started as a primar y care physician at Fr ye and Catawba hospitals and later began Hart Family and Hart Industrial Practices. In August of 1967, Dr. Bob purchased the 200acre property (that is now Hart Square) as a nature preserve. For several years, the land remained only a woodland reser ve to deer, geese, and a few wood ducks.

In 1973, a patient told Bob about an old cabin on his property that needed saving. He suggested it would really look nice on his upper pond. Bob, who was never quick to turn down an adventure, chose to move the cabin, log by log, to that pond where it still stands today.

As you may have guessed, that is just the beginning of the stor y.

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Bob had a knack for taking things from good to great, and a cabin is good, but a cabin with a barn is even better. Time mar ched on, and so did Bob. He marched his way to 103 19th centur y log structures one by one with the help of several volunteers. Each cabin appears as if a pioneer just got up and walked out moments prior with traditional and authentic furniture, clothing and more. All of the cabins were rescued from the Piedmont and Western regions of North Carolina keeping everything as historically accurate as possible to the era and lifestyles of early settlers in the Piedmont of NC. This October marks the 37th Annual Festival where visitors walk amongst the village structures that have truly come to life. Tickets are on sale now for this truly one-ofa-kind festival.

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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Granville County Festivals Are Uniquely Carolina

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ranville County is not like where you came from… we are “Uniquely Carolina” TM – a Carolina that melds the endearing heart of hometown living with space, and easy accessibility – a rare fusion that allows you to define “experience” and “gathering” on your terms.

Granville County festivals and events are also unique and uniquely Carolina. Our events are not just for attending, but for engaging with and becoming part of our community.

Creedmoor Music Festival Sept. 17 - Take a stroll down Main Street in downtown Creedmoor where fair food aficionados and music lovers converge once a year. Multiple stages offer music from top notch local and regional bands and plenty of activities for the kids!

Annual Masonic Homecoming Festival – Oct. 8 - Ever y fall,

Oxford welcomes home all of its Masonic Home for Children Alumni. It is a celebration of North Carolina’s oldest & first home for children. The festival features the largest Shriners Hot Sauce Contest - Sept. 10 parade in North Carolina, and a - Held in September (when the Masonic BBQ cook-off. peppers are ripe) in Oxford, the annual North Carolina Hot Sauce For more information on the Contest is all about the foodie fall festivals (and the incredible i n y o u . Tr y t h e s a u c e s , l e a r n G r a n v i l l e H a u n t Fa r m ) v i s i t recipes, tr y the peppers…. Dare visitgranvillenc.com. to tr y the peppers. Throw in an arts & craf ts, breweries, kid’s For more information on Granville County visit www. activities, local restaurants AND visitgranvillenc.com, For shops and you have set yourself information on agriculture up for a day full of fun. in Granville access the Visit NC Farm phone app.

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For more information, contact City of Eden Marketing & Special Events Manager Cindy Adams at 336-552-6132 or cadams@edennc.us www.ExploreEdenNC.com

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Alcovets Balloon Festival

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fter over a 20-year absence, ALCOVETS, in conjunction with Maverick Radio 95.1, is excited to announce the return of the balloon festival to Alamance County. The festival is being held at Cedarock Park, located 4242 R Dean Coleman Road, Burlington NC 27215, Friday through Sunday, September 9-11, 2022. This year’s festival will have balloon rides, a car show, a bike show, a 5K race, a kid zone, food trucks and craft vendors, and entertainment every night. There will be over 20 hot air balloons participating in this inaugural return of the festival.

Additionally, on September 11th ,there will be a ceremony to remember the events of 9-11.

Given the excitement of the balloon festival’s return, if you are planning to attend, please go www. alcovets.org/balloon-festival to learn more about the festival. At this site, you can apply to be a vendor, register for the car or bike show, schedule a balloon ride, or register for the 5K race. You are encouraged to purchase your vehicle parking pass in advance to minimize delays getting into the park. The parking pass is your admissions ticket to the festival.

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ALCOVETS is a non-profit 501(c) (3) veterans organization located in Graham, North Carolina. Its mission is to provide outreach and host events to educate the public on the needs of veterans and to honor the veterans of Alamance and surrounding counties. The funds raised this year will go towards the construction of the Chesnut Ridge Campus, a veterans’ respite/retreat campus on the top of Bass Mountain. . If you know of a veteran in need, please pick up an application for assistance from veterans services located at 201 W Elm St, Graham or visit our website at www.alcovets.org. If you wish to become a volunteer or member of Alcovets, please contact us at alcovets@gmail. com or call 336-229-4225.

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Since 1976, on the 2nd Saturday in August, Valdese hosts an annual festival to celebrate the “Glorious Return” of the Waldenses from exile in Switzerland to their native valleys in the Cottian Alps of Italy in 1689. This celebration is mirrored around the world by other Waldensian communities.

The Waldenses founded the Town of Valdese in 1893 and each year on this special weekend Valdese welcomes visitors and locals alike for a weekend full of special festivities. Join us for outstanding entertainment, food, tours, bocce & fun for everyone! We invite you to come dance in our streets!

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oin Anchored Soul, the City of Belmont & Gaston County Travel & Tourism for our 3rd annual “Bon Temps Fest on Wylie” in Belmont, NC! Whether you’re a live music lover, a vendor event shopper, a beer and wine sipper, a foodie, a seasoned paddler, or a fun-lovin’ paddle newbie, we have something for you. The Friday night event includes live music, beverage & food vendors, yoga and so much more. The Saturday event includes the same, with the addition of a few paddle races on Lake Wylie to energize the crowd. Saturday ’s proceeds benefit various local non-profit organizations including, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gaston, J a y c e e s o f G a s t o n C o u n t y, Catawba Riverkeeper & a few local animal rescues. Beginner paddlers can participate in a 1-mile fun race and the intermediate and advanced paddler can take it up a notch in the 3.5, 7, or 14-mile distance courses. There’s also a Guppies race and a SUP Pup Cup Visit Our race for your human babies and Huntersville fur babies, respectively.

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Enjoy An Authentic River Experience Paddling In Gaston County

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utdoor enthusiasts take note: If you’re looking for a unique outdoor adventure, you can’t go wrong with exploring the Catawba River or its South Fork.

There are plenty of spots to put in for a quiet float day, and even hit some rapids along the way. From Spencer Mountain to Lake Wylie here is a list of the best rental companies geared up to get you on the water.

Blue Heron Adventures

Guided excursions, rentals and lessons

outdoor center with man-made whitewater and exceptional climbing, the Whitewater Center also offers flat water kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding rentals on the Catawba River and Long Creek.

Discover local wildlife while you paddle around islands to create your own adventure.

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A n c ho r e d S o u l of f e r s h i g h quality paddle board rentals with the amenities you need for a comfortable and fun experience.

If you would like to have an unforgettable paddle boarding experience, Anchored Soul is the way to go.

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by Catawba Riverkeeper you can kayak, canoe, standup paddleboard, and more. They offer many opportunities to get on the water including half-day guided excursions and self-guided rentals. Tailrace Marina Dress comfortably and let them Paddling and power boats take care of the rest for a great day Located on the Catawba River on the water. in Mount Holly is this marina which car ries a wide ar ray of Whitewater Center equipment including kayaks, Whitewater and flat water experiences paddle boards, and pontoon boats.

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to hang out on the patio at J.R. Catawba Kayak Co. Cash’s Grill and Bar. Self-guided kayak & tube rentals This kayak and tube rental Riverside Marina company has pre-mapped dropPaddling and power boats off points where they will meet you Located in Belmont, Riverside to get you on the water. Many of Marina and Complex offers several the locations are located in slowways to get on the water. Canoes, flow areas of the South Fork River paddle boards, kayaks, and pontoon where you can drop in and exit at boats are all available for rent from the same location. Or, they also this location. This marina is also a have a few flowing river routes that great spot for your next open water would require a 2nd vehicle located swim, triathlon, or festival. at your exit point. Get outside and explore the beautiful rivers, lakes Papa Steve’s and wildlife this area has to offer.

Mobile board shop

This mobile board shop can get you on the water in a jiffy. Make your reservation by simply contacting them by phone and they will arrive on-site to get out on the water to make some amazing memories. Hourly rates and lessons are also available.

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estivals are one of the main ways that we celebrate heritage and things of importance in Burke County. There are three big festivals coming up over the next two months that warrant a place on your calendar.

For those interested in craft beverages, the State of Origin Brew Fest is one to add to your bucket list. Featuring breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries and kombucha makers from all over the country that continuously create liquids with local ingredients. They aim to highlight brewers that focus on thoughtful and seasonal ingredients in their fermentation process. This event will be held August 6th from 5 to 9pm in downtown Morganton. For more information or tickets visit fontaflora. com/stateoforigin/.

In Valdese, every year in August, the town celebrates the Waldensians, a group of people who escaped religious persecution in Italy and eventually settled Valdese. The local theater company, the Old Colony Players, act out an outdoor drama called From This Day For ward, that beautifully tells the stor y of the Waldensians in their pursuit of freedom. You can see it each Friday and Saturday from mid July to the

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second week in August when it culminates with the Waldensian Festival. The Waldensian Festival honors Waldensian Tradition by highlighting local craft vendors, hosting their annual bocce tournament and ser vicing their delicious food. The festival also includes live music, a classic car show on Friday, amusement rides, and more. Everything will take place in downtown Valdese this year on the 12th and 13th of August. For more information visit www.visitvaldese. com/events/waldensian-festival/ Morganton, the county seat of Burke County, also has a big festival every year called the Historic Morganton Festival. Listed as a Top 20 Event for 2021 by the Southeast Tourism Society, this is a must-do event. Taking place the 9th and 10th of September, this year’s festival will feature concerts on Friday nights followed by local artisans, jugglers, stilt walkers, and more on Saturday. For the full list of events visit morgantonfest.org/ Burke County, North Carolina has an adventure for everyone.

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

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River Access. They will also allow you to self-transport your rental to a location of your choosing. With their exceptional inventory and customer service expertise, individual rentals, couples’ rentals, and group rentals are all possible.

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Get one-on-one coaching with a private lesson at the Belmont Rowing Center in Belmont. Whether you are picking up an oar for the first time, or looking to get additional coaching outside of regular program practices for your race lineup, this place can tailor coaching to your needs. Check out the Belmont Rowing Center for a fun workout on the water. The Center also provides affordable rowing programs for youth and adults.

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To connect with any of these outfitters in Gaston County check us out at gogastonnc.org/paddle for the complete list of paddling vendors, maps and more.

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

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Stokes County, NC – A River Runs Through It

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xperience the mighty Dan River flowing from the n o r t h w e s t i n We s t f i e l d at Jessup Mill Access, to southeast at Pine Hall Bridge Access. The Dan passes through the Sauratown range keeping waters cool and refreshing for kayaking, canoeing, or river tubing. In the northwestern section fishermen find pleasure at Jessup Mill or Harts Access, h e r e B r o w n Tr o u t a r e e a s i l y reeled in from their eastern most native habitat.

No, it’s not a lazy river like in some water park. The Dan River is a living, vibrant river that can turn treacherous after just a couple of days of heavy rains. Stay updated with river conditions on the websites and social media accounts of Stokes County, The Dan River Company, General Dan Tubing Company, or Hillside Dan River Tubing. Each of the three river outfitters can assist in helping you enjoy a river adventure as

you get into a “Stokes State of Mind”. Outfitters are educated about points of interest on the Dan River and provide shuttle or equipment rental, letting you sit back enjoy the ride and flow of the mighty Dan. Fo r 5 7 m i l e s i t c u t s diagonally across Stokes County from the northwest to the southeast losing about 500 feet in elevation as it goes. The Dan offers great outdoor recreation activities for boating, paddling, tubing, fishing and swimming.

But it pays to do your research, and to have a plan. Especially for transportation to get back to your starting point.) And yes, there are places on the Dan where there are Class I, II, & III rapids. Public access locations in Stokes County include Jessup’s Mill (Collinstown R o a d i n We s t f i e l d ) , H a r t s Access (Hwy 704 in Westfield).

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re you tired of being hot, sticky, and pursued by mosquitos?

Up here on Beech Mountain, we’re not hot… and neither is the weather. In addition to cool breezes, low humidity, and a lack of biting bugs, we’ve got a lot more to recommend. A full schedule of fun family-friendly activities, many of them free, await you here in North Carolina’s high country. Just a few hours of driving takes you into North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountain highlands. There are plenty of lodging options on Beech Mountain, from hotels to condominiums and individual houses suitable for families and groups of all sizes.

through August 19th. These popular outdoor gatherings are free, and include live music, a bounce house for kids, and a family-friendly outdoor movie as soon as it gets dark. There’s some seating, or you can bring your own chairs.

The Beech Alpen Inn continues a long tradition of Summer Sunset Concerts on the Lawn every Sunday night through September 4th. Enjoy this outdoor venue on the lawn next to the Beech Alpen Inn’s restaurant.

Music plays from 5:00-8:00 pm. Bring a chair or a blanket. Genres range from blues to jazz to rockabilly, so there’s something for all tastes. These are free concerts, and food is availThe Beech Mountain Resort is able on the grounds. open Thursday through Sunday for the summer season, making use of All summer long, there are street the ski slopes for downhill moun- dances, guided hikes, and other tain biking. Scenic chair lift rides, events you won’t want to miss. Sepweekend yoga classes and a brewery tember starts with the Mile High Kite draw lots of visitors. Free live music Festival over the Labor Day weekend, at the skybar on Saturday afternoons and the following three weekends and more music at the base of the feature the Autumn at Oz event at the slopes Saturday evenings caps a Land of Oz. (Go to www.landofoznc. perfect day. The lift ride to the skybar com for tickets). is $15, but the concerts are free.

Please note that the lift isn’t suitable More information can be for pets, infants, or small children. found at www.beechmtn.

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here is so much to do in Rockingham County that sometimes it’s hard to know what to jump into first. Let us help plan your weekend getaway with these six Rockingham County can’t miss experiences!

Go with the Flow – Paddle, float, or boat one of Rockingham County ’s four rivers, the Dan, Mayo, Smith, and Haw, and three lakes, Belews Lake, Lake Reidsville, and Lake Hunt. Our outfitters can help you plan your trip, and if you are a first timer, an outfitter is highly recommended.

Outfitters: Mayodan Outdoor Sports MadTown Tubing Dan River Adventures Dan River Outfitters Carolina Marina Lake Reidsville

Lucky City Brewing, and Reynolds Brewer y, will have you hopping for joy.

Eat Your Heart Out - Taste one of a kind flavors at one of Rockingham County ’s local eateries.

Eden-That Little Pork Shop Madison-Southern Spirits Reidsville-The Celtic Fringe

Double Feature - Feel the nostalgia with the best seat in the house at the Eden Drive-In.

Charge It - Our quaint towns S l e e p Ti g h t - Make resoffer a variety of specialty shops e r v a t i o n s t o s p e n d t h e n i g h t and boutiques. There is some- camping under the stars, snugthing for ever yone. gling up in a cabin by the river, enjoying a historic downEden-Sophisticated Rubbish town home, or relaxing in a Mayodan-Riverside Collection cozy hotel.

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Hop To It! - BEEEEEEERRRR! The county ’s 3 micro-breweries, Hell on Horsecreek Brewing,

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Cary Beer Bourbon & BBQ Festival

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ar y ’s favorite BBQ Festival is back and better than ever! The 15th Annual Cary Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival is a two-day event…Friday, August 5th , 6pm – 10pm and Saturday, August 6th, 12pm – 6pm at Koka Booth Amphitheater. Enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by - Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! It’s two great days of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’ and barbeque eatin’. Your Admission buys you a souvenir glass so you can enjoy an ALLYOU-CARE-TO-TA STE sampling of beer and bourbon. The Shrine of Swine offers up whole hogs, exotic smoked meats and more!

Enjoy Seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers,

Brewmasters or Pit Masters.

Dance or Rock out to the bands and DJ playing your favorite tunes throughout the day. Browse brewerania, hot sauces and BBQ accessories. There will be an enhanced New Gaming Area unleash your Inner Kid...go ahead, no one is looking.

2 Big Days with over 60+ Beers, 40+ Bourbons and Lots of BBQ! Friday Night VIP and General Admission – 6pm – 10pm Saturday VIP – 12pm-6pm Saturday General Admission – 2pm-6pm Grand Poobah – Both Friday Night VIP and Saturday VIP tickets plus other goodies!

For more info, go to our website: https://cary. beerandbourbon.com/

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We believe it’s not about what you have;

It’s about what you keep.

Douglas Marion (704) 765-3653

19520 W. Catawba Ave Ste 313 Cornelius NC 28031

www.PlanWithAWS.com

Investment Advisory Services offered through AlphaStar Capital Management, LLC., a SEC Registered Investment Adviser.

AlphaStar Capital Management, LLC and Advanced Wealth Strategies, Inc. are independent entities.

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225 S Broad St Mooresville, NC www.GhostfaceBrewing.com

Local & Regional Destinations & Experiences

The Cabin

RUSTIC - Craft Beer - Groups - Cigars

LAKE NORMAN COTTAGE

On The Rocks Waterfront Gift Shop Wine Room 200-A North Harbor Place Davidson, NC 28036 (next door to North Harbor Club Restaurant)

(704) 237-3629 www.LKNCottage.com

The Barrel Elegant Casual Wine Room

On The Water 400-A North Harbor Place Davidson, NC 28036 (next door to the Lake Norman Cottage)

(704) 237-3629 www.LKNCabin.com

1082 Brawley School Road Mooresville, NC 28117

(704) 663-0058 www.LKNBarrel.com

Classic Car Show Bike Show Vendors Food Trucks 5K Race Bands Kid Zone Balloon Rides Please visit Alcovets.org or scan QR code for more info and to purchase tickets

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