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ashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ is your guide to finding unique destinations in your own back yard.

Even if you can remember when Lake Norman was farmland, you’ll find destinations here that will have you saying “I never knew that was there.”

Lisa and I are very selective of our marketing partners as well as our editorial content. If we cannot be proud of the content submitted to us we will not put it in Dashboards and Saddlebags Magazine, period.

So, if you are looking for new destinations to explore on your own, or ideas for things to do with friends and family you will find something new each month in your destination magazine.

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CONTENTS Destinations 6 Mountain Wine & Music Festival

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Eats Drinks and Entertainment in Eden!

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Cash, Cheese, Art & Bees

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Celebrating 20 Years of Cheers!

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Pay your respects at Camp Lejeune’s Beirut Memorial

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Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina

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Stompn’ on Dan!

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Along the Way

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The list of events in this publication is compiled from various sources dates & times are tentative & subject to change. Dashboards and Saddlebags The Destination Magazine™ is published by Photodude.net LLC 369 Dovefield Drive Summerfield, NC 27358 (704) 706-2365 www.DashboardsandSaddlebags.com ©2013 All rights reserved. Photodude.net LLC Publisher, 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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Destinations 67 th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival! Aug 30 – Sept. 1, 2013 Main Street from 6 th Ave - Caswell St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 Hendersonville is the official home of the North Carolina Apple Festival.

The festival features a street fair on Historic Main Street including: entertainment, arts & crafts, apple products, children & youth activities, special exhibits, food and the King Apple Parade on Labor Day. www.ncapplefestival.org Leatherwood’s Labor Day Blues Sat, August 31, 12pm – 3pm Leatherwood Mountains Ferguson, NC 28624 We’ve got the 3 B’s… blues, bluegrass and bbq. 6 pm ‘til…. Make it an all-day affair and participate in the 3rd Annual LW Poker Run, an organized event where participants, on horseback, must visit five checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. The object is to have the best poker hand at the end of the run. The event has a time limit, however the participants are not timed—winning is purely a matter of chance. Entry fee, prizes given, raffle. The Run will begin at noon and will end at 3 pm. Awards ceremony to follow. www.leatherwoodmountains.com Whitewater River Jam Series Sat, August 31, 7pm – 10pm U.S. National Whitewater Center Charlotte, NC 28214 Come and join us for live music, festivals and our Thursday and Saturday night concert series. Join us for a paddle, bike, run or ride before the show and stay to enjoy our craft beers, good food and music. We look forward to your visit. www.usnwc.org RockFest Saturday, Aug 31, 2013 Emerald Village Little Switzerland, NC 28749 Featuring a treasure hunt, hikes, live music and mine tours. Kids tour the mines free of charge. Free kid’s treasure hunt featuring minerals and crystals as prizes. Black Light Mine Tour in the Bon Ami Mine, 8:30pm.

Admission for that tour: $15/adults; $10/seniors and children. For more information, call 828-765-6463 or visit www.emeraldvillage.com 11th Annual Beech Mountain Mile High Kite Festival Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 Beech Mountain, NC 28604 Ever wondered how much string it takes to fly a kite a mile high? Only a couple hundred feet if you attend the Mile High Kite Festival on Beech Mountain. This is a wonderful tradition on Beech Mountain, as the community welcomes back the Richmond Air Force and Wings Across Carolina Kiting and Okra Society Kiting Clubs.

The first 300 kids will get a free kite for the competition, or they can be purchased. Kite clubs will demonstrate flying techniques, and also display their kites. www.beechmtn.com Annual New River Blues Festival Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 River House Country Inn & Restaurant Grassy Creek, NC 28631 High In North Carolina’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on the banks of the pristine New River, there is a day devoted to world-class blues. Picture a glorious mountain meadow on the edge of a lively river... Now picture a beautiful summer day and hundreds of blues fans dancing in the green grass to the music of living legends. You have just conjured up the New River Blues Festival. www.newriverbluesfestival.info

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Ayden Collard Festival - NC Collard Festival Sept. 5 – 8, 2013 Downtown Ayden, NC 28513 Fun and entertainment for the entire family. Enjoy 5K Road Race, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, a parade, amusement rides, food, arts and crafts, games, vendors, collard eating contest, live entertainment and more. www.aydencollardfestival.com 32nd Annual Historic Morganton Festival Sept. 6 – 7, 2013 Downtown Morganton, NC 28655 Come and enjoy the everything that makes the Historic Morganton Festival the exciting event it is. Friends, food, fun, crafts,and free entertainment. This year’s festival will include music from national acts such as Kip Moore and Jerrod Niemann www.morgantonfest.org North Carolina Mountain State Fair Sept. 6 – 15, 2013 Western North Carolina Agricultural Center Fletcher, NC 28732 The Fair will be held at the WNC Agricultural Center, the third largest fair in North Carolina, that celebrates the heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including agriculture, music, crafts, art, food, entertainment, display of livestock, competitions, & midway amusement rides. www.mountainfair.org 32nd Annual Indian Summer Festival Sept. 6 – 7, 2013 109 N. Church Street, Hertford, NC 27944 Annual Fall Celebration beginning on Friday evening with music, street dancing, beer garden on the Courthouse Lawn followed by celebration Saturday with many street vendors, food vendors, children’s venue, pony rides, along with hospital health check mobile unit, etc. www.historichertfordinc.org

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Destinations Metrolina Expo Marketplace Fri, September 6-8, 9am – 5pm Metrolina Expo Marketplace 7100 Statesville Rd. Charlotte, NC 28269 Come find great treasures at the Metrolina Marketplace from antique to shabby chic and everything in between! www.icashow.com Fall Happening! Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 Tilley Harley-Davidson Statesville Food Music and Fun for the introduction of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. www.tilleyhd.com Green River Games Sept. 7 – 8, 2013 Green River Gorge and the city of Saluda, NC 28773 The Green River Games is a multi-sport competition celebrating the terrain in and around the infamous Green River Narrows.

Unlike any other place in the world, this gorge is the ultimate playground for world-class mountain biking, road biking, kayaking, SUP and trail running. www.greenrivergames.com The Amazing Maize Maze Friday, Sept. 13-, 2013 Historic Rural Hill Huntersville, NC 28078 There are 7 acres and 2 miles of possible pathways in the incredible maze. Solve clues to get through this maze made entirely of corn maize! This is a great annual opportunity for team building and families to work together to solve the clues. Great fun!

‘Tawba Walk Art Fri, September 13, 6pm – 10pm Downtown Cornelius, NC 28031 Join us for a multidimensional art crawl that offers a little something for everyone! Come peruse local shops, enjoy local artisan’s homemade goods, children’s activities, and partake in entertainment from live paintings, street performers, and music. Come on out and be a part of the local fun in Cornelius! www.cornelius.org Reidsville Downtown Cruise In Fri, September 13, 6pm – 9pm Downtown Reidsville NC If your car is a 1987 or older... Come join the EZ Street Cruisers Car Club Cruise In! Live Music-Rain or Shine!-Televised!!!

Stokes Stomp Sept. 14 – 15, 2013 Moratock Park Danbury, NC The 39th year the Stokes Stomp breezes into Danbury. For two days, Danbury is transformed from its quiet roots by a robust mixture of bluegrass music, artists exhibits, food, fun on the river and a general all around good time. The event takes place in and around Moratock Park in Danbury and is kicked off by a parade that includes lots of local talent. There is entertainment for all ages, including an area created especially for the children. This is a free event sponsored by the Stokes County Arts Council. www.stokesarts.org 28th Annual Bush Hill Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 Hwy 62/N Main St Archdale, NC 27263 This street festival includes music, food, crafts, commercial items, classic cars/trucks/tractors/motorcycles; and import car shows. Special kids area to feature clowns, amusements, and rides. www.bushhillfestival.com Annual Catawba Riverfest Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 Lake James, Paddy’s Creek Area. 6883 NC-126 Nebo, NC 28761 “There’s something for everyone at RIVERFEST”! Water derby, Canoe and Kayak races with

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Destinations prizes starts at 11 am. Bring your own canoe or Kayak or try one out provided by CBS Sports. Enjoy Eco tours of Lake James with the Catawba River keeper. Carolina Raptor Center will be onsite with displays of live hawks, owls, and eagles. They will also release a rehabilitated raptor back into the wild at 10:30 am. Great food, live Bluegrass music, and a raffle to win a 9.5 FT. Otter XT Kayak. For more information visit www.heritagealliance.org Holler’in Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 NC Hwy 421 N. Spivey’s Corner Volunteer Fire Department Spiveys Corner, NC 28334 this festival is nationally known for its crowd-pleasing (and sometimes ear-splitting) hollers that contestants deliver during the contest. Admission is free. The winner of the contest often goes on to a guest appearance on national late-night talk shows. From crafts to exhibits and games, the young and young at heart are surely satisfied.

Entertainers provide enjoyment with country, gospel and bluegrass music. www.nationalhollerincontest.com NC Hot Sauce Festival Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 Historic Downtown Oxford, NC 27565 North Carolina’s finest hot sauces and barbeque sauces, along with breweries and wineries spice up the blends and texture of downtown’s historical streets. Enter the NC Pepper Eating Contest.

Watch as artist Dan Nelson creates our Festival on Canvas. Capture all the history of Oxford by visiting the Granville County Museum and their September Sensations Bazaar as well as at the Harris Exhibit Hall, famous for showcasing local artisans. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride down the residential portion of Main Street. Visit the Granville Gardeners Plant Sale. We have activities for children, lovely local shops waiting to greet you and great restaurants, all at your fingertips. www.oxfordnc.org AutoFair Sept. 19 – 22, 2013 5555 Concord Parkway South Concord, NC 28027 The World’s Largest Automotive Extravaganza returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com Eden Riverfest Sept. 20 – 21, 2013 Washington Street, Eden, NC 27288 RiverFest is a celebration of Edens art, history and river heritage. This annual event takes place in the Olde Leaksville Shopping District on Washington Street, our oldest downtown area that dates back to 1797. Enjoy two stages of music, an interactive arts area for children within the Kids Zone, the River Village located at Leaksville Landing along the Dan River and an antique engine exhibit. www.exploreedennc.com/riverfest.html Winston-Salem Air Show Sept. 21 – 22, 2013 3801 North Liberty Street Winston-Salem NC 27105 The largest annual civilian airshow in North Carolina, the show has spectacular aerial demonstrations as well as static displays and ground activities that the entire family will enjoy. The Air Show is not just for the aviation enthusiast - it is one of the best family events in the southeastern U.S. www.wsairshow.com

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Flock to the Rock Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 Chimney Rock State Park Chimney Rock, NC 28720 Flock to the Rock is the region’s premier fall migration birding event held at Chimney Rock, a birder’s paradise and an official site on the North Carolina Birding Trail. Featuring live Birds of Prey programs with a Red-tailed Hawk and Great Horned Owl, this weekend of birding events includes bird walks guided by local experts, workshops ranging from bird photography to hummingbirds and family nature walks. Kids can get in on the fun too, with activities like owl pellet dissection. www.chimneyrockpark.com Big Galute Chili Cook-off at Creekside Park Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 214 Park Dr. Archdale, NC 27263 Chili competition featuring local vendors, door prizes, children’s play area, classic car cruise-in, and live music.

Mountain Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 Sparta Main Street, US 21 Sparta, NC 28675 Come to downtown Sparta, for the 18 th Annual Mountain Heritage Festival. Craft and food vendors line Main Street in celebration of mountain heritage in craft and music. This year’s entertainment features Wayne Henderson and Helen White. With demonstrations of the skills of local ancestors and music that mixes local heritage with modern influences, there is something for everyone.

Dancers will be kicking up their heels and don’t forget the Possum Queen contest and Crowning. sparta-nc.com/mhf.aspx End of Summer Bash! Wed, September 25, 6pm – 10pm Lancasters BBQ & Wings Mooresville NC Live music, beer specials, cook out, games and

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Destinations give aways. Two, three or four wheels, come early and pick up a tailgate package to enjoy with your friends. www.lancastersbbq.com Denver Days Fall Festival Sept. 25 – 28, 2013 Highway 16 and Saint James Church Road in Denver, NC 28033 Something for everyone! This is a festival that combines, rides, entertainment, arts and crafts and business vendor booths! Festival opens on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 4pm for rides only. www.denverlakenormanrotary.com/denverdays.html Olde Time Antiques’ and Collectibles Fair Sept. 27 – 28, 2013 Historic Downtown West Jefferson, NC 28694 Celebrating Old Town History and Heritage, this second annual event will be held in a festival-like setting in Historic West Jefferson featuring booths from locals and the region alike selling antiques’ and collectibles. Various businesses, restaurants and the Farmers Market will be participating in this event. Entertainment will be provided throughout the day by local and regional acts. Bring the whole family for a fun retrospective trip back to the “good ole days” while enjoying all that West Jefferson has to offer. You won’t be disappointed!

For more information please call 336-246-6397 or 866-607-0093 www.westjeffersonbusiness.com 17th Annual Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 Main Street of Elkin NC Bringing more than 15,000 visitors to Elkin every year, the festival features live entertainment, shopping, great food, and gigantic pumpkins galore. www.yadkinvalley.org Mountain Wine & Music Festival Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 755 Upward Rd., I-26 at Exit #53, Flat Rock, NC 28731 The Festival will feature several Western North Carolina wineries and vineyards including: Falderal Winery who opened their doors in 2010 producing wine from locallyharvested grapes as well as from vineyards in wine-producing regions of the U.S. and around the world; Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards who is one of Henderson County’s newest vineyards and tasting room with 14 acres of wine-grapes; Burntshirt Vineyards, also located in Hendersonville, NC, who opened their tasting room in 2012; and Parker-Binns Winery and Vineyard, located in Tryon, NC, who planted their first vines in 2008.

Several additional wineries will be joining the festival and wine-tasting. www.saintpaulmountainvineyards.com Steele Rubber Products Open House & Car Show Sat, September 28, 10am – 2pm 6180 E NC 150 HWY Denver, NC 28037 Our biggest event of the year includes a car-show, plant tours and discounted parts. www.steelerubber.com Stoneville Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 Stoneville NC Stoneville Fall Festival! Last Saturday in September. Great food, music and lots of fun in beautiful downtown Stoneville NC. Hosted by the Stoneville Rotary Club. For more information contact: 336-573-9393 or sprice@town.stoneville.nc.us

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n September 28th the Mountain Wine & Music Festival will feature several Western North Carolina wineries and vineyards including: Falderal Winery who opened their doors in 2010 producing wine from locally-harvested grapes as well as from vineyards in wine-producing regions of the U.S. and around the world; Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards who is one of Henderson County’s newest vineyards and tasting room with 14 acres of wine-grapes; Burntshirt Vineyards opened their tasting room in 2012; and Parker-Binns Winery and Vineyard, located in Tryon, NC, who planted their first vines in 2008. Several additional wineries will be joining the festival and wine-tasting.

The festival will also feature local music: guitarist/singer/songwriter Chris Smith/CarolinaBound, duo Carrie Morrison and Steve Whiteside, the percussive bluegrass sounds of Nitrograss, solo guitarist Ellen Trnka and a performance from Eric Congdon and special guest. Local food vendors will include a local Hendersonville favorite, Louisiana-style Cypress Cellar and barbecue hotspot Hubba Hubba Smokehouse from Flat Rock, NC. Other local vendors will also be on-site throughout the day.

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he second annual old time antiques fair in downtown West Jefferson, North Carolina. The Antiques fair will be held Friday September 27th 5-8:30pm, and Saturday September 28th 8am-5pm.

Last years event was a huge success and drew thousands to the first ever antique fair. The second annual event will be larger and better with over 50 vendors from all over the region. The Business Association is promoting this event to bring people to downtown West Jefferson to enjoy our restaurants and downtown shops. Also, to experience the charm of our town in presenting a full scale antique show. There will also be great entertainment during this two day event featuring the King Bees, and a huge show out of Philadelphia the Johnny Cash experience show. David Stone as Johnny Cash, and Mia Johnson as June Carter. This has been described as a Broadway quality show. We are extremely exited about this year’s entertainment. During this event the Business Association and Fair Committee are also touching on the history of West Jefferson. The Ashe Historic Society will have a

booth set up. Also Ashe County Cheese will be open and part of this year’s festival. North Carolina’s only cheese factory as well as Dr. Pepper bottling company will be featuring old time glass bottle drinks, a vending machine display. Two of West Jefferson’s oldest and largest businesses. Antiquers and treasure hunters can also experience the fair’s primary sponsor Antiques on Main the high country’s largest antique mall with over one million items on display. Our focus is strictly on antiques and collectables. Vendor’s space and applications are being accepted up till September 10th.

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ntroduced to the Charlotte area in 1994, the Carolina Renaissance Festival contained just 6 acres of attractions. Now, the Festival’s 22 acre fictional storybook village celebrates 20 years of cheers on 325 acres of pristine autumn woodlands.

The Festival is now one of the largest renaissance events in the country and one of the largest attractions in the Carolinas. Nearly 190,000 expected attendees will time travel to the village during 8 consecutive weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, from October 5th - November 24th. Just north of Charlotte at the border of Huntersville and Concord, the event is a short distance from both I-77 and I-85.

The Festival contains a charming artisan marketplace of 16th century architecture and design and features over 100 merchants, crafters, and artists that create, demonstrate, and sell quality handmade wares. Eleven outdoor stages burst to life with non-stop theater, comedy, music, dance,

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magic, circus entertainments, and live falconry demonstrations.

Hundreds of costumed characters engage you during your stroll through the village. Partake in a variety of country fair games, people-powered rides, and interactive lane performances.

The Festival’s signature attraction features knights on horseback jousting three times daily at the Queen’s tournament arena.

In addition to the popular Festival antics, 20th anniversary celebrations include special guest performances by 4 popular variety acts visiting from around the globe and performing on stage for a limited time. Photos and guest performance schedule is online at RenFestInfo.com. Their Majesties’ special guests are: The Checkerboard Guy! A highenergy comedy and prop-centric variety show that turns audiences of all ages into heroes!

MooNiE the Magnificent! A renaissance clown that surprises adults and children alike with exceptional juggling, daring adventures, and intelligently sophomoric comedy – all without speaking a word!

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U.S. Marine Corps’ 24th Marine The site hosts an annual observance Amphibious Unit was sent to Beirut in October with families of the on a peacekeeping mission. They deceased, military officials and had been based at Camp Lejeune, members of the community. and they were friends, neighbors, fellow church members, baseball and soccer coaches – members of the community. Jacksonville and Onslow County in general has Project 543 tells the story of always had a special relationship unique spots across North with the military. The area is home Carolina we hope will become some of your favorite places. to five military bases as reflected Why 543? Because that’s the in the county’s slogan, “Pride in number of miles from Manteo, Service, People and Place.” After the on the coast, to Murphy, in the tragedy, members of the commountains, and is traditionally munity joined together with Camp considered to be the width of our state. The entries in this Lejeune to create this unique Beirut project are in no particular Memorial. People from throughout order, and we’ll add to them the community did everything they each week. Check in often to could, including a girl auctioning find inspiration for your next off her Cabbage Patch Doll, to trip, or start planning today at VisitNC.com. raise funds to complete it. The memorial features two broken walls Dashboards and Saddlebags The Destination Magazine™ 22

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Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina French Broad River The French Broad River begins near Rosman in Transylvania County. A great way to experience it is via one of the outfitters that offer full-day and halfday rafting excursions. One of the most respected outfitters is the French Broad Rafting Company, located in Marshall, for information, call 800-570-RAFT or visit www.frenchbroadrafting.com

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ew waterways are more storied than the French Broad River. It’s the third-oldest river in the world, only the Nile and New rivers are believed to be older. Named by English settlers because of its flow toward French-occupied land, the French Broad travels more than 200 miles northward from North Carolina into Tennessee. That’s right, northward! And it’s wider than the average mountain river, with low currents and gently sloping topography, all of which combine to create an ample flood plain.

As the river flows northwest of Asheville through Pisgah National Forest toward Marshall, its waters become more intense, with steep gorges, narrow channels, and exciting rapids that are ideal for whitewater rafting.

Thanks to cinematographer Tim Orr, the David Gordon Green gem All the Real Girls boasts stunning footage of the mountains

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surrounding the ancient river near Marshall. In A Good Baby, there’s a fight scene along the banks, and the bad guy, a sinister traveling salesman (David Strathairn), gets knocked into the river. Around Asheville, the French Broad flows a bit more serenely through Biltmore Estate. The replica of the White House in the James Garner/ Jack Lemmon comedy My Fellow Americans was actually built along the river’s edge.

Credits: All the Real Girls (2003); My Fellow Americans (1996); A Good Baby (2000)

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he 39th Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan will take place on September 14 & 15, 2013 at Moratock Park, 1077 Sheppard Mill Road in Danbury, NC.

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The Town of Danbury will kick off the event with the annual Stomp Parade at 10:30am with this year’s theme “Stokes County, The Great Outdoors.”

In addition to two days of wonderful music and dance entertainment on the main stage, the 39th Stokes Stomp will feature recreation opportunities with Canoe/Kayak demonstrations by the Dan River Basin Association, fishing information by the NC Anglers, and the Carolina Ziplines mobile zipline.

The Stokes Stomp offers something for everyone with food and craft vendors, children’s area stage and visual arts, heritage village craft demos, and Civil War encampment.

Free admission.

For the 39th Stokes Stomp Main Stage lineup, visit: www.stokesarts.org/stokesstomp.html

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North Carolina Spot Festival Sept. 28 – 29, 2013 Deerfield Drive Hampstead, NC 28443 The two-day Spot Festival celebrates the spot fish, a staple of Hampstead! The highlight is the Spot Dinners with all the fixings along with other regional food. Enjoy arts and crafts, non-stop entertainment and more. www.ncspotfestival.com Goat Lady Dairy Open Farm Day Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 3515 Jess Hackett Rd Climax, NC 27233 Tour Goat Lady’s dairy and organic gardens, meet the goats and chickens, and learn about sustainable agriculture.

Taste and purchase handmade goat cheese and pasture raised pork and beef from neighboring farms; and meet local potters as they demonstrate their craft. www.goatladydairy.com Revolutionary Weekend Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 McDowell House Morganton, NC 28655 The historic McDowell House at Quaker Meadows will come to life with period crafts, music, childrens craft centers, a play about Burke Countys roll in the American Revolution and special exhibits in the McDowell House. Colonial worship service and in the afternoon will celebrate the arrival of the Overmountain Men and their 1780 march to the Battle of Kings Mountain. Members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association will muster at Quaker Meadows and will tell the story of the Overmountain Men. www.historicburke@bellsouth.net

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