139 October the Destination Magazine

Wthee 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 with friends and family. We hope you will find a new memorable experience every month in the Destination Magazine™.

Contents

Beautifully Crafted Arsenal Of AwardWinning Rye Whiskey, Maple Whiskey And Bourbon 6

Lose Yourselves In The Masterpiece Of Changing Leaves 8

Colorful, Cool, Crisp… Beech Mountain 10

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Cover: Blue Ridge Distilling Company , Bostic

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Pizza & A Drive-In In Eden 11

Experience Oktoberfest At Our French-Inspired Vineyard 12

The Carolina Renaissance Festival 8 Weekends Of Fall Family Fun 14

Join The Veterans’ REVOLUTION 16

Fall is In Season Around Stokes County, North Carolina 19

Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials And Dog Festival 23

We know we are on to something!

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Conveniently located along Interstate 40 between Morganton & Hickory, the small town of Valdese offers quaint, small town charm and a downtown district offering a variety of locally owned nal settlers of Valdese, by taking a tour through the historic

Discover the heroic journey of the Waldenses, the origiattractions.

McGalliard

Take in the scenic views at McGalliard Falls & Lakeside Park. Enjoy a bluegrass performance at the historic Old Rock School.

Slow Down in our Small Town at visitvaldese.com

Beautifully Crafted Arsenal OfAward-Winning Rye Whiskey,Maple Whiskey And Bourbon

In the city of Newton, NC in a warehouse, a little unsuspecting from the road, you’ll find the crafted works of sisters Baillie Rector and Andi Foss. Not only are they sisters but they are business partners and a dynamic duo of creativity that brings Newton to life with flavor and a pizzazz for the “Mad Men” mid-century modern style that makes Warehouse Distillery. Baillie and Andi come from a family of entrepreneurs, but it was around their kitchen island that the Setzer family all agreed their next adventure would be distilling. Through hard work, learning the distilling industry and trying different recipes they finally found the perfect recipe for success.

With a family that works and drinks well together you are sure to find a place that feels like home and that is certainly true of the family owned and operated Warehouse Distillery. They have a beautifully crafted arsenal of award-winning Rye

Whiskey, Maple Whiskey and Bourbon and a carefully curated beverage list to showcase their hard work oh so nicely. If you’re planning a visit to the Hickory region, a bucket list “must” is the Warehouse Cocktail lounge, located on-site at the distillery. An eclectic atmosphere, that is pet friendly with hints of the mid-century modern flare, a drink list with something for everyone (including mocktails,) and added touches like weekly food trucks and live

music make this a happening spot Wednesday’s & Thursday’s 4pm-9pm and Friday & Saturdays from 4pm – 10pm.

As their business continues to grow so will their list of spirits and they always keep their family mission and vision in mind- “to cultivate a passion for craft spirits and empower future generations of entrepreneurs, for the love of booze.”

Lose Yourselves In The Masterpiece OfChanging Leaves

Fall is the perfect time to explore some back roads in the mountains and lose yourselves in the masterpiece of changing leaves. The Pisgah Loop through Pisgah National Forest and the Linville Gorge is one of those trips that will satisfy your adventurous spirit, take you to places you have never been and showcase the best of fall color. Journey north out of Morganton on Highway 181 where you can take in views of Brown Mountain, Hawksbill and Table Rock. Turn left onto Highway 183 for a 4 miles before going up Old Highway 105, which runs along the eastern rim of the Linville Gorge. 4-wheel drive is recommended, or at least a high clearance vehicle, to climb the mountains on this gravel road. While on Old Highway 105, stop at Wiseman’s View, a short, handicap accessible trail that ends in a perfect view into the Gorge with views of Table Rock and Hawksbill Mountains directly in front of you. Once back in the car, continue down 105

until it intersects with Highway 126, which leads you past Lake James at the base of the mountains. Look out for great views of Shortoff Mountain as well as other hiking opportunities such as Lake James State Park and

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Fonta Flora State Trail. Return to Morganton by taking Highway 126 back to Highway 181. Remember to Leave No Trace, watch out for wildlife and take in all of the scenery.

Length: 47 Miles Drive Time: Approximately 2.5 hours

Note: The route is not recommended for recreational vehicles or buses.

Burke County, North Carolina has an adventure for everyone. For more information about the above activities or more happening here, visit discoverburkecounty.com.

4th edition of the Scenic Byways book from the NCDOT

Colorful, Cool, Crisp…Beech Mountain

Afall escape to Beech Mountain is the perfect way to unwind and enjoy abundant natural beauty perched at a 5506’ elevation. In eastern America’s highest town, you’ll relish the little things - the gentle feel of a mountain breeze, the sound of wildlife rustling through the brush, the cool splash of babbling brooks. Marvel at the vibrant colors of the season as you explore more than twentyseven miles of hiking and biking trails designed for every skill level. Spend a lazy afternoon on the clear waters of Buckeye Lake; canoes and kayaks are available at no charge at the Buckeye Recreation Center. Interested in public art, or Appalachian history and culture? Take a self-guided scenic drive along the Avery County Barn Quilt Trail. Free maps are available at the Beech Mountain Visitor Center. MidOctober through mid-November is a quiet time here on the mountain, so be sure to stop by the Visitor Center for other suggestions on shopping, dining, and fun things to do while you are here.

For those looking to add a little thrill, don’t miss the inaugural

Southern Ski & Snowboard Rail Jam competition on November 26th at the Beech Mountain Resort. Male and female athletes will compete together in beginner, intermediate and advance categories for a chance to take home cash prizes. Join the competition or simply watch the action as you sip a steaming cup of hot chocolate in this snowy paradise. The day’s festivities will be capped off by the premier of Teton Gravity Research’s Winter Film: Magic Hour. Don’t give it a second thought, it’s time to leave workday worries behind and book a getaway that is both relaxing and exhilarating. Visit beechmtn. com/lodging or call 828-387-9283 for more information.

More information can be found at www.beechmtn.com or by calling the Beech Mountain Visitor Center at 828-387-9283.

Pizza & A Drive-In In Eden

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If you would like to revisit one of your childhood memories, how about pizza and a drive-in?

Kick off your walk down nostalgia street at Reynolds Brewery, Serving craft beers, appetizers, salads and outrageous brick oven pizzas. Porknado, Aloha Fyre the White Out and O.M.G., a pizza topped with Burger, Pickles, Jalapenos, Cheddar Cheese, and Spicy Bacon Jam are just a few of your pie choices.

Five minutes down the road is the Eden Drive-In. Enjoy a piece of American nostalgia at this family owned cash only drive in. The latest releases, two screens and a grill will cap off your walk down memory lane. Check out the Eden drive-in Facebook page for current showings.

Rynolds Brewery

354 West Meadow Road, Eden, North Carolina 27288

Eden Dirve-In

106 Fireman Club Rd

Eden, NC 27288

For More information contact: Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 or cadams@edennc.us or go to ExploreEdenNC.com

Visit Our Huntersville Location Too!

Primal Brewery Belmont 52 Ervin St Belmont, NC 28012

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Located on the majestic Roaring River in Traphill, North Carolina, Roaring River Vineyards provides spectacular wines in a beautiful atmosphere.

The Tasting Room offers both wine and beer to please a variety of palates. When you’re hungry, our Chez Joséphine restaurant offers delicious small plates

and meals, with our pet friendly outside dining area and river side pet play area.

We also provide lodging accommodations through one of our vacation rentals.

The weekend of October 8 & 9 come out to Roaring River and Celebrate Oktoberfest in our German Pavilion. Music, games,

brats & beer rule the day. Fill up your 25oz stein and plate some real German Brats while enjoying the covered pavillion along the Roaring River.

Tickets for a stein and a beer or a full Bavarian blowout with a stein, beer a full brat diner are available on line for both days.

Tickets: Beer Only Package: $30 per person / $55 per couple Includes: Flight of German Style Beers, a 25oz Glass Beer Stein Mug and Fill, Music & Entertainment!

Beer & Brat Package: $45 per person / $85 per couple Includes: Flight of German Style Beers, a 25oz Glass Beer Stein Mug and Fill, German Brat Dinner, Music & Entertainment!

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Sat, Oct 8 at 11:00 AMSun, Oct 9 at 5:00

Traphill,

The Carolina Renaissance Festival 8 Weekends Of Fall Family Fun

The popular Carolina Renaissance Festival, a combination of outdoor theater, circus, arts and crafts fair, jousting tournament, and feast, returns for 8 consecutive weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, October 1 through November 20.

Each Festival day is filled with an abundance of attractions. The 25-acre village of Fairhaven has sixteen stages packed with costumed performers offer a unique mix of continuous music, dance, comedy, and circus entertainments. Swimming mermaids, Birds of Prey Falconry demonstrations, and the popular Jousting Tournament with horse mounted armored knights battling three times daily are all examples of the endless entertainment options offered. The shows are always spontaneous, and you will never know what happens next, on stage or off.

The Renaissance Festival is the largest costume party in the Carolinas. Visitors can come as they are or to join in the spirit by visiting the village in costumes

of all types. Each weekend has unique themes with many having costume contests with prizes and discount admission opportunities. Returning popular weekends like Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights, Pirate’s Christmas, and Time Travelers’ Weekend embrace visitors in non-renaissance costumes such as those dressed as superheroes (and villains) and characters inspired by Harry Potter, Games of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and more. Visitors can wear their own costumes or acquire them at the village costume rental shop located just outside the Festival gates. Also available for rent are wagons, strollers, wheelchairs. And new for 2022; motorized scooters.

Also new this year:

• New Entertainments: Four new musical artists, an end of Festival day drum jam, Songs and Stories by the Fairy Godmother, and Franklin Fertilizer’s Dung Show (aptly performed next to the Village Petting Farm).

• New delicious food items: Joining the Fairhaven village kitchens located throughout the grounds are Transylvania

Join The Veterans’ REVOLUTION

On November 1, 2022, Blue Ridge Distilling Company is launching DEFIANT PATRIOT AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKY. It is a higher proof whisky than our existing American Single Malt and finished with high char barrels and staves.

The Mission

We want to start a movement to make November “Veterans’ and Fallen Soldiers’ Month”. One day a year is not enough to acknowledge the sacrifice of our veterans so each year in November, Blue Ridge Distilling

Company will be producing our special Defiant Patriot Whisky. A majority of the profits from these American flagged bottles will go to veterans’ charities supporting those who have fought in our wars overseas. We are focusing our funding to

those veterans who have been wounded in combat and suffer major disabilities and those who have severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from combat service.

We sent them into the breach, they heeded the call, and now is the time to repay them for their sacrifice.

Defiant is a new way of distilling. We’re not bound by barrels or recipes or tradition. Our guides are the best ingredients, Mother Nature and our own intuition. We only use four ingredients. Nothing more. We’re starting a revolution in the whisky world. Join us.

Blue Ridge Distilling Company 228 Redbud Lane, Bostic, NC 28018

www.defiantwhisky.com

Mon–Fri 9am to 3pm Sat 10am to 3pm

Fall is In Season Around Stokes County, North Carolina

This October, discover a Stokes County State of Mind on a leaf peeping drive, windows down enjoying a kaleidoscopic show of vibrant auburn, yellow and red coloring unique to the Piedmont Triad areas of North 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.

Those tractor traffic jams are a key to rural farm life in central parts of the state and make up the lifestyles of many farm families who host agritourism events throughout the year and especially in the Fall. Local Farm events held in the fall and winter months when work on the farm is at a minimum, greatly benefit those visiting because it allows the families who own the farms to invite you to their property for unique special events and activities.

Visit Walnut Cove and make your way to Armstrong Artisan Farm, located at 1499 Brook Cove Road, Open all month in its sixth year the Armstrong family, led by Jessica and Austin the annual Corn Maze is one of the biggest in North Carolina. Featuring a map of stokes county with many major roads named, two bridges and the Dan River represented throughout. This year they wanted to represent the farm and county for all visitors to enjoy. Activities here are family friendly with the larger Stokes County maze, and the smaller maze with families of small kids and strollers. So families of all sizes and ages can come and enjoy the mazes. Other than the maze enjoy a wide range of activities with hay ride that will take you through pumpkin patches to pick pumpkins. Petting Zoo, Chicken Area, Jumping Pillow, Corn Pit and several other games too.

A drive into the City of King will lead you by Robertson Family Farm, located at 390 Mountain View Road, where

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the distillery store.

We are not bound by traditions of old. While our team behind the stills is dedicated to traditions, we are spurring innovations in whisky craftsmanship by taking the best of European tradition and combining it with American ingenuity. And we’re doing it the Defiant way. Join the revolution!

Take a distillery tour and learn about the process from the makers of Defiant. Step inside the Defiant gift shop to sample our spirits and peruse our merchandise. Bottle sales are available inside the distillery store. Call or email us to book your tour.

Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials And FestivalDog

What better way to wrap up the fall season than with your canine pal and several hundred of their new best friends? Bring your family, friends, and dog (or dogs) to the Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival November 12th and 13th for one of the area’s best known dog events, now in its twenty-fourth year! No other

dog festival in the area can offer more fun or variety!

Don’t miss a thing! National Border Collie Shepherding Championships, Carolina Dock Dogs, Canine Agility Club Competitions and more will be held over the two day event! Also on hand: NC Beer and Wine, Heritage Breed Livestock, Hay Rides, Historic Continued On Page 29

you will pass the families roadside Farm Stand that has been so well known for fresh strawberries in the summer.

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 Patch where admission is $3 and sunflowers $1 per stem. The Robertson Corn Maize featuring a tricky 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.

The perfect mountain getaway, closer than you

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Chimney Cakes and Chateau Hibbele with charcuterie on a stick, drunken mushrooms, bris ket macaroni and cheese, and from the new world, barbacoa tacos.

• New Hours: The Festival now opens at 9:30 AM and closes at dusk. Arrive early!

The Artisan Marketplace with over 140 merchants is filled with returning favorites that include an extensive array of vendors offering jewelry, clothing of renaissance and medieval fashion, handmade art and décor, pottery and blown and torched glass demonstrations, and activities for children that include people powered amusement rides and countryside faire games such as

the castle climbing wall, archery and tomato tossing at a fool.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is the fall destination for quality entertainment in the Carolinas. So, bust out your sense of good cheer, leave your cares behind, and spend a day at the wildly popular and entertaining time machine.

Celebrating 29 Years of Cheers, the annual Carolina Renaissance Festival returns Saturdays and Sundays for eight consecutive weekends, from October 1st through November 20th, on a 250-acre farm located north of Charlotte, between Concord and Huntersville, at the junction of NC 73 and Poplar Tent Road. Tickets are now date specific and will be available only online at Carolina.RenFestInfo.com.

Carolina Renaissance Festival

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.

Craft and Cooking Demonstrations, Food Vendors, Shopping, Nature Trails, Living History, Pumpkin Chunkin’, and much much more!

And Dog Sports demonstrations featuring the Greater Charlotte Shetland Sheepdog Club and others! Also on hand will be North Carolina beer and wine, heritage breed livestock, hay rides, historic craft and cooking demos, food vendors, shopping, open trails, antique tractors, living history demonstrations in the 1760’s cabin, pumpkin chunkin’, corn launchin’, kid’s activities, and much more!

Tickets are available online as well as on site both days. This event will not sell out.

A fun filled festival running November 12 & 13 featuring the United States Border Collie Handlers’ Association, Carolina Dock Dogs, and more!

Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 www.ruralhill.net

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