LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
RALEIGH DURHAM PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
SEPTEMBER
SEPT 20 | PEPPER FEST High-end baskets with mason jars full of carefully curated pepper-themed dishes. There will be live music and social distance precautions. We are looking forward to a scaled down celebration of our cherished locally grown sweet, hot and smoky NC peppers. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3jykXiM
OCTOBER
OCT 10 | WINE CHEESE & CHOCOLATE EXPRESS FESTIVAL In light of COVID-19, we are delighted to bring you an “express” version of this popular festival! We will be offering a variety of Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate focused packages that will allow you to taste local and regional chocolates and cheeses that will make your palate scream with delight. Drive through and receive your package to take home with you! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/32MCXiz OCT 10 - 11 | OKTOBERFEST We’ve got lots of reasons for you to 24
grab your beer stein, put on your Lederhosen or your dirndl. The Harbour Towne Fest Band will provide a festive Bavarian atmosphere to Sugar’s annual Oktoberfest celebration. Take in the beautiful fall foliage, cool, comfortable mountain temperatures, and a weekend full of festival activities! For more info visit: oktoberfest.skisugar.com
NOVEMBER
NOV 7 - 8 | WHIRLIGIG FESTIVAL People who can appreciate an arts fest with its own hometown twist. Catch more than 200 vendors, live entertainment and more fun. Try your hand at the free extreme challenges or see if you have what it takes to tackle the Whirligig-Warrior course. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3cDkgCp NOV 13 | CHINESE LANTERN FEST Booth Amphitheatre will once again be transformed into a magnificent setting with the return of the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival! All new displays this year! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3jbF9Hw (. . .continued on page 26)
