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Upcoming Events
Carolina Renaissance Festival: Huntersville, NC (October 1 – November 20, 2022)
History comes alive with non-stop, day long entertainment, arts and crafts, games and rides, jousting knights on horseback, and feasting. The Renaissance Festival is a 16th century European-style art, food and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, crafts, circus entertainment, and marketplace. Each weekend from October 1 to November 20, 2022 has a theme including a Kids weekend, Halloween, & Pirate Christmas. Info: Carolina.renfestinfo.com.
Tryon International Film Festival: (October 7 - October 9, 2022)
The annual Tryon International Film Festival is one of the few film festivals in the world that employs the entire town. Six screening venues operate seamlessly during the threeday event as retail shops, restaurants and bars come alive with activity as filmmakers and fans walk the streets, enjoy street entertainment and art. The festival will run between October 7 & 9, 2022. For more details and tickets info, visit the website: Tryoninternationalfilmfestival.org.
CORD 5K Run: Cary, NC (October 8, 2022)
Join the CORD 5K Run/Walk with family and friends around the beautiful Bond Park. Take a Stride for a good cause, helping over half a million under privileged people around the globe. The walk and run takes place on Saturday October 8, 2022, from 8 am – noon. The Fred G Bond Metro Park (Kiwanis Shelter) is located at 801 High House Road, Cary, NC. For more details, visit Cordraleigh.org/2022-5k-run. Global Mela: Atlanta, GA (October 8 – 9, 2022)
The annual Global Mela will take place at Global Mall, 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, GA from October 8 - 9, 2022. The mela features food, kids’ games and activities, cultural shows and performances, clothing, jewelry, and many vendors. There is free parking and entry. For info, write globalmela@amsglobalmall.com, call 770416-1111 or visit Amsglobalmall.com.
The Hindi Vikas Mandal presents Ramleela and Ravan Dahan on Sunday, October 9, 2022, 4pm Mela (fair) and 6pm Ramleela. There will be food, mela, Ramleela and Ravan Dahan. The venue is HSNC Cultural Hall, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC. For more details, call 919-656-5224 or visit Hindivikasmandal.com.
Georgia State Fair: Atlanta, GA (Through October 9, 2022)
The Georgia State Fair returns to the Atlanta Motor Speedway for 10 days of exciting attractions, live music, tasty fair foods and carnival rides for safe, clean family fun. Tickets and more information are available at Georgiastatefair.org.
Every year, people of all ages descend upon Columbia to attend the South Carolina State Fair. The wide variety of exhibits, thrilling rides, and unique food – such as chocolate-covered bacon, doughnut burgers, and even fried coke – draws visitors from near and far. This year’s theme is “To the FAIR and Beyond” and will run between October 12 & 23, 2022 at the Fairgrounds on Rosewood Drive in Columbia, SC. For more information visit Scstatefair.org.
The North Carolina State Fair returns to the fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC from October 13-23, 2022. The fair features all sorts of attractions, competitions, fair food and rides for the whole family. Parking has also been expanded with a free shuttle service available. Various ticket packages are available. For more info, visit Ncstatefair.org.
Fall for Greenville: (October 14 – 16, 2022)
Discover a world of tempting tastes, sights and sounds, as mouthwatering aromas carry you along Greenville’s Main Street. With over 40 restaurants featuring over 200 menu items and free entertainment on seven stages, Greenville, SC invites you to enjoy this popular outdoor festival. Between October 14 and 16, 2022, indulge in a weekend full of flavor. Admission is free. Learn more at Fallforgreenville.net.
Boo at the NC Zoo: Asheboro, NC (October 15-16 & October 22-23, 2022)
Celebrate autumn and Halloween at one of the country’s largest zoos. Activities for the whole family. The two weekends are October 15-16 and October 22-23, 2022. The zoo is located at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC. For more details, visit Nczoo.org.
Diwali Mela: Charlotte, NC (October 16, 2022)
ARNI Fashion and Ruchi Collection present this Diwali Mela happening on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 11am onwards. Come see this family-filled event and celebrate Diwali with some lastminute shopping, Indian food, music, and over 20 South Asian jewelry, clothing, and home décor items. The event will be held at 10213 John Abrams Road in Charlotte. Entry and Parking will be free. To learn more, call 757-634-4459.
Falguni Pathak Dandiya Dhoom: Raleigh, NC (October 21, 2022)
Asia Events and Hi India present Falguni Pathak and band for a night of garba and dandiya on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC. Early bird tickets are available. Regular tickets are $30. Kids 5 and under free. For details, call 310-890-5599 or 773-552-6083.
Triangle Area Hindu Temples and Triangle Indian American Physicians Society present the 13th annual Health Fair on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 9am - 1pm. The blood draw day is Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am - 11am. There will be number of medical specialists available. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $25. Masks are required for both days. There will also be a blood drive, CPR training, Medicare info session, flu shots and more. Both events are at HSNC, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC. For details, visit Tahts.org.
Swathi Thirunal Sangeetha Sabha in collaboration with Classical Music
Association of Charlotte presents vocalist
Sanjay Subrahmanyan live in concert accompanied by S. Varadarajan (violin) and Neyveli Venkatesh (mridangam).
The show will take place at the Halton
Theater, Charlotte on Saturday, October 29, 2022. For more details visit,
Swathithirunalsangeethasabha.org. Statesville Pumpkin Festival: (November 5, 2022)
Classic cars and two stages of live music are marquee attractions at this fest, but pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors are the true reason for celebrating. Say cheers to pumpkins in the Corks, Taps and Barrels Garden featuring local breweries and spend time playing in the Kids’ Zone with rides and other activities. It takes place on November 5, 2022 from 8am – 5pm. Details: Statesvillepumpkinfest.com.
Set your sights to the sky at the 15th Annual Cape Fear Kite Festival between November 5 & 6, 2022. An annual tradition, both amateur and professional kiters take to the sky with a dazzling array of colorful kites of all shapes and sizes seaside at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Pack picnics or visit food trucks and various vendors on-site during the two-day festival. Bring the whole family and your four-legged friends for fun beside the shore. Details: Kurebeach.wilmingtonandbeaches.com
Verse & Vino: Charlotte, NC (November 10, 2022)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation presents the ninth annual Verse & Vino — an evening of writers, fine wine, and library supporters. Featuring New York Times bestselling authors David Baldacci, Adriana Trigiani, and Sarah McCoy plus newcomer Javier Zamora. This is a way to celebrate the joy of reading and reflect on the importance of libraries and literacy. Sheri Lynch, author, speaker, and radio legend will be the emcee. The event will take place at the Charlotte Convention Center on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Details: 704-416-0603 or visit, Foundation.cmlibrary.org/verse-vino .
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