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DayTrip Destinations 6

Harvest Party At Childress Vineyards 15

Kites Soar Above The Blue Ridge On Labor Day Weekend 16

Trans Am’s Road Racing Renaissance Featured At VIR 19

Bridges Of Madison County 23

Take The Kids On A ‘Mom–Approved’ Rafting Trip 24

Ridgeline Trolley And Tours 25

Mayberry Days – A Nostalgic Getaway For Andy Griffith Fans 27

Carolina Renaissance Festival – A Great Fall Destination! 28

Plethora Of Pumpkins Awaits At Popular Pumpkin Festival 30

Everything Historic Latta Has To Offer In September! 32

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We Te l l y o u w h e r e t o g o ! Whether you are a long time

resident or new to the area, you’ll find regional events and destinations in the Destination Magazine™ that will have you saying “I never knew that was there.”

The Destination Magazine™ is not a historical document, we don’t write about spectacular events you’ve missed. If you desire new destinations to explore on your own, or ideas for things to do with friends and family you will find someplace new to experience each month in your destination magazine.

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DayTrip DestinationsFamily Friday Nights Fridays 100 Main S t ree t Eas t , Va ldese , NC 28690. Summer Concert Series May–Sept. Free Outdoor Concerts 7pm-10pm. Local bluegrass, gospel, nostalgic, variety and country music performers are sure to get your toes tapping. Vintage cars and trucks fill up the block around Myra’s. www.townofvaldese.com

Live Music & More at The Historic Orchard at Altapass Wed – Sun a l l s u m m e r, P i s g a h N a t i o n a l Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, 1025 Orchard Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Live music and mountain dancing, storytelling and hayrides, monarch butterfly raising, naturalist tours and birding walks, arts and handwork demonstrations, book signing and more. Every week. This summer we’re featuring our Super Saturdays, special Appalachian heritage activities for kids age 6-12. Each Super Saturday, kids learn how to weave a garden loom, carve figures in sweet potatoes, play a harmonica or wilderness survival. www.altapassorchard.com

Taste of the New South – A Food & Wine Weekend Fri 4th Sept. – Sun 6th 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374. S ip and savor your way through Labor Day weekend at Pinehurst with beer and wine tastings, culinary demonstrations by award-winning chefs, an authentic Southern tailgate, oyster roast and more – all with a touch of Southern flavor! Guest chefs include Jake Wolf of Capital Club 16, Brian Sonoskus of Tupelo Honey Cafe, and Chef/Oyster Educator Dan L ewis of Coastal Provisions. Experience the traditions that make the South home to the most delectable flavors in the country. www.pinehurst.com

69th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival Fri Sept. 4th–Mon Sept. 7th South Main Street, Hendersonville, N C 2 8 7 9 2 . D o w n t o w n s t r e e t f a i r f e a t u r i n g a r t s & c r a f t s , entertainment, children’s activities, food, and more. No pets allowed. www.ncapplefestival.org

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Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. The annual American Revolutionary War Battle Reenactment will include The Battle of Charlotte and The Battle of the Bees. This event will celebrate and educate on Charlottetowns Spirit of Independence(1780). Come out and experience the American Revolut ion as i t came through Charlotte! Each day there will be a battle reenactment at 2pm along with a number of timed and ongoing demos and talks including weapons demos, artillery demos, uniform talks, cooking demos, life in the Army, drill, and much more. Enjoy BBQ from Appalachian Smoke and grab a brew from Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. www.lattaplantation.org

E m e r a l d V i l l a g e ’s R o c k F e s t 9am–9pm Sat Sept. 5th Emerald Village, 331 Mckinney Mine Road, Litt le Switzerland, NC 28749. A special highlight this year will be the Parkway Fire and Rescue Squad demonstrating dramatic rappelling off the high cliff faces of the mines. Demonstrations start at 1:30 and we encourage you to bring a chair and watch these brave folks practice their special skil ls! Free guided

hikes to hidden mines at 11:30am & 3:30pm and the free kid’s treasure hunt all day! 5 great musical acts will entertain with free live music under the tent from 11am till 4pm. The Switzerland Café will be catering food for the event, and will also be back serving on Sunday too! Of course gem mining, gold panning, mineral & gem collecting, and free Discovery Mill exhibits will be going on all day. We’ll cap the evening with a black-light mine tour at 8:30pm (reservations highly recommended!). www.emeraldvillage.com

Mile High Kite & Craft Festival 10am Sat Sept. 5th–4pm Sun Sept. 6th 403-A Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604. Ever wondered how much s t r ing i t takes to f ly a kite a mile high? Only a couple hundred feet, if you attend the 13th Annual 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 Ki t ing and Okra Society Ki t ing Clubs. They will demonstrate flying techniques, and also displaying their kites. Contests will be held for the

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best decorated, smallest and largest kites. The first 300 kids will get a free kite for the competition, or kites can be purchased at the event or bring their own. There will be over 50+ craft vendors, games, family fun, food, photos ops and memories to be made. So, come fly a kite a mile high with us Labor Day weekend in beautiful Beech Mountain, NC. www.beechmtn.com

Ayden Collard Festival Thu Sept. 10th–Sun Sept. 13th Ayden, NC. Fun & entertainment for the entire family. Enjoy 5K road race, 1 mi. fun run/walk, a parade, amusement rides, food, arts and crafts, games, vendors, collard eating contest, l i v e e n t e r t a i n m e n t & m o r e . www.aydencollardfestival.com

The 75th National Folk Festival Fri Sept. 11th–Sun Sept. 13th Center City Park, 200 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance, crafts, storytelling and food. A large-scale, three day event, the festival features over 300 of the nation’s finest traditional performers and craftspeople, seven stages of continuous music and dance, craft exhibits and demonstrations, a North Carolina Arts Marketplace, fami ly ac t i v i t i es , parades and delicious regional and ethnic foods. www.nationalfolkfestival.com

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Historic Morganton Festival Fri Sept. 11th – Sat 12th U.S. 70 Business & South Green Street, Morganton, NC 28655. Hundreds of vendors will fill the streets selling their crafts and other wares; the kid and teen zone will offer entertainment and activities for youngsters; and plenty of festival food will be available for visitors to enjoy, along with the beer garden located near the Coors Light Stage. www.morgantonfest.org

42nd Annual Stokes Stomp Sat Sept. 12th – Sun Sept. 13th Moratock Iron Furnace, Sheppard Mill Road, Danbury, NC 27016. 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 al l around good t ime. There is entertainment for all ages, including an area created especia l ly for

the children. This year ’s event is headlined by The Lonesome River Band on Saturday, and John Cowan on Sunday. If you’re a music fan, the banks of the upper Dan River are the place to be for a wonderful late summer treat. www.stokesarts.org

The Autolawn Party 10am–3pm Sat Sept. 12th 243 3rd Avenue Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601. Celebration of the road’s number one traveler–the automobile. Centered around a European classic. Car show, food, art exhibits, ride and drives, & award ceremonies. www.hickoryart.org

13th Annual Taste Carolina Wine Festival 11am–6pm Sat Sept. 12th 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax, NC 27235. Come taste the best from NC wineries. Music, wine, food, and other vendors will be onsite! www.tastecarolinawine.com

Wilkes Zombie Fest 2015 5pm–9pm Sat Sept. 12th 100 East Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Zombie Walk and Dance, costume contest, games and special ghost tours in downtown Historic Wilkesboro. Fami ly f r iend ly games for a l l ! Makeup contest, costume and dance


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North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest Sat Sept. 12th 100 Main Street, Oxford, NC 27565. The NC Hot Sauce Contest brings thousands of people to downtown Oxford to interact with friends, merchants, fans, artisans and vendors. In 2014, we topped 10,000 visitors. North Carolina’s finest hot sauces and barbecue sauces, along with breweries and wineries, spice up downtown’s historical streets. Enter the NC Pepper Eating Contest sponsored by Bailey Farms, or walk through the Annual Top 50 Car Show sponsored by Oxford’s Parks & Recreation. (919) 693-1217

Kidfest at Grandfather Mountain Sat 12th Sept. Grandfather Mountain, 2050 B lowing Rock H ighway, Linville, NC 28646. A day designed to ge t k ids exc i ted about the nature and culture of the North Carolina Mountains through fun and entertaining activities. Guided hikes, games, storytellers, music and fun. Included with park admission. www.grandfather.com

North Carolina Jerk Fest and 5k Sat Sept. 12th 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, NC 27701. We will kick off the day with a fun-filled 5K run/walk through beautiful historic downtown Durham. Afterwards, booths displaying cultural arts, clothing, and delectable Caribbean cuisine continues the festival. Our



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main event features a Jerk Cook-off in which local and national chefs will be challenged to demonstrate their creative culinary skills by producing an on-the-spot authentic Caribbean Jerk masterpiece. The festival will continue with a jerk wing eating contest , a domino tournament and for our smallest Caribbean e n t h u s i a s t s , a n i n t e r a c t i v e , p layful k ids zone. Throughout the fest ival , patrons wil l enjoy ongoing live cultural entertainment. www.runsignup.com

Eden Riverfest Fri Sept. 18th – Sat 19 th O ld S ta te H ighway 87 & Henry Street, Eden, NC 27288. A celebration of Eden’s 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

Creedmoor Music Festival Sat Sept. 19th South Main Street, Creedmoor, NC 27522. Music lovers and fair food aficionados will converge on Main Street to enjoy a day of live music, a unique variety of delicious food, handcrafted merchandise, an endless array of gift ideas and the ever-popular Kids’ Corner, including a gaming truck, inflatable bouncer, tee-ball, face painting and balloon art… all free of charge. The festival stage boasts live music from top-notch local and regional bands playing all genres of music…

from bluegrass to gospel, Southern country to classic rock and even dance music! And be sure not to miss the classic and muscle cars at TK’s Car Show held beside the festival at Shottenkirk Creedmoor. Visit the website for all the details. www.cityofcreedmoor.org

3rd Annual Men’s Breakfast and Tour Sat Sept. 19th 4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217. Men of all ages are invited to enjoy an exciting morning of fun, fellowship and food at the Men’s Breakfast and Tour at the Billy Graham Library. You’ll hear an enthusiastic message from guest speakers David and Jason Benham, real estate entrepreneurs and former pro baseball players who have used biblical principles to create a successful real estate empire. The Benham Brothers’ passion for God will inspire and challenge your faith walk. While you’re here, help yourself to a delicious hot buffet breakfast and enjoy fellowship with friends—or take the opportunity to make new ones! www.billygrahamlibrary.org

Marine Corps Half Marathon Sat Sept. 19th Brewster Boulevard, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547. Marines p r ide themse lves on phys i ca l fitness and mission readiness. The Marine Corps Half Marathon tests runners stamina and endurance. The Marine Corps Half Marathon is a certified course starting and f inishing at Russel Marine and Family Center on Brewster Blvd. The course is scenic and flat and lends itself to setting course records. www.mccslejeune-newriver.com




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Flock to the Rock Sat Sept. 19th 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC 28720. The region’s premier fall migration birding event is held at Chimney Rock, an official site on the NC Birding Trail. Features live Birds of Prey programs (a Red-tailed Hawk and Great Horned Owl), bird walks led by local experts, workshops like bird photography and hummingbirds, plus family nature walks. Event coincides with the annual hawk migration. Chimney Rock is home to 130+ species year-round, including warblers, vireos, tanagers, woodpeckers, t h r u s h e s , o w l s a n d b i r d s o f prey, l ike the Peregrine Falcon. www.chimneyrockpark.com

Cherokee Heritage Festival and Art Show Sat Sept. 19th Cherokee H o m e s t e a d E x h i b i t , 2 1 D a v i s Loop, Hayesville, NC 28904. Enjoy Cherokee ar t , demonstrat ions, music , s tor y te l l ing , ch i ldren’s activities, frybread, stickball game, and dancing at the outdoor 17th cen tur y Cherokee Homes tead Exhibit, one of five sites along the 2-mile Quanassee Path: A Cherokee History Trail in downtown Hayesville.

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Black Walnut Festival Sat Sept. 19th Bethania Town Office, 5385 Ham Horton Lane, Bethania, NC 27010 The festival features crafters & artisans who show and sell their creations in one of the state’s most picturesque settings. Historic and beautiful Bethania, North Carolina sets the stage for this glorious event. Food vendors, non-profit displays, and music will be present to round ou t th i s day o f fun . www.townofbethania.org

Winston-Salem Air Show Sat Sept. 19th – Sun 20th 3801 North Liberty Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. The Winston-Salem Air Show has spectacular aerial demonstrations as wel l as s ta t i c d i sp lays and ground activities that the entire family will enjoy. The Air Show is not just for the aviation enthusiast – i t i s one o f the bes t f ami l y

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Harvest Party At Childress Vineyards

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s tomping fun t ime on Fr iday, September 18 from 7pm – 10pm. Admission includes a souvenir g l a s s , w i n e t a s t i n g , g r a p e stomping and live entertainment p r o v i d e d b y Wa l r u s . F o o d a n d w i n e w i l l b e a v a i l a b l e for purchase. Tickets are now o n s a l e a t t h e w i n e r y o r a t www.childressvineyards.com

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state’s re-emerging wine industry that has grown from 21 to more than 100 wineries since the year 2000. Winemaking thrived in North Carolina at the turn of the century; in fact, the Sixth Federal Census showed North Carolina leading all states in wine production until the onset of Prohibition in 1920.

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Kites Soar Above The Blue Ridge On Labor Day Weekend

Ripples of color rise to the sky as children and adults fly kites this Labor Day weekend.

The 13th annual Mile High Kite & Craft Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, in the Beech Mountain town meadow. This year marks the first time the festival has spanned two days and craft vendors have been added.

Each day the fest iva l has a public area for open kite flying and space for demonstrations by kite club members. Because Beech Mountain sits at more than 5,000 feet in elevation, the kites soar to heights exceeding one mile above sea level and kite-flying participants receive an official certificate from Beech Mountain mayor Rick Owen that states, “I flew a kite a mile high on Beech Mountain.”

The children’s fun zone offers an array of games and activities. The

first 150 kids (12 and younger) each day receive a free kite. Kites will also be for sale, and an assortment of food and craft vendors will be present.

Prizes will be awarded Sunday for the biggest kite, smallest kite and best-decorated kite. As an added bonus, a four-pack of tickets will be given away each day to Beech Mountain’s Autumn at Oz celebra-tion, which sells out each October.

The Mi le High Ki te & Craf t Festival is sponsored by the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Richmond Air Force kite club and the Wings Across Carolina Kiting and Okra Society (WACKOS) from Charlotte.

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Trans Am’s Road Racing Renaissance Featured At VIR

The Trans Am Series has a long and storied history of road racing throughout North

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in North America and will do so at Virginia International Raceway the weekend of September 26, 2015.

W i t h t h r e e c l a s s e s s e t t o participate, the Trans Am Series takes a unique approach to road racing—showcasing the makes, models and racing platforms that have propelled it throughout the Series’ nearly 50-year history. The infamous 850 horsepower grand touring machines of the TA class will be in full force, powering around the 3.27-mile course in some of the fastest times you will find in road racing. In TA2, the pony wars of the 60’s and 70’s stand revitalized wi th De t ro i t ’ s b ig th ree once more battling it out for trophies, c h a m p i o n s h i p s a n d b r a g g i n g rights in one of the fastest growing platforms in road racing. Their fuel, fire and shear horsepower will be out front and center at VIR as cars and competitors alike tackle the hills, turns and straights of the beautiful track, aptly labeled a motorsports resort, with 1,300 acres of land in serene south Virginia.

As Trans Am prepares for its 50th Anniversary in 2016, come experience America’s Road Racing Series and the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association up close and personal at one of the nation’s very best tracks in what promises to be an exciting blend of today and yesterday, as racers from across the country once more put everything on the line.

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Hot Springs NC is a small com-munity that has been a destination for those seeking rejuvenation for over 200 years. Thousands of tourist still flock to this community of about 600 people. Don’t worry about park-ing though, most the of tourists are on foot. The Appalachian Trail runs through the center of town making it an oasis for weary travelers to relax and experience the flavor of the region though the food, the people and the music.

Not hiking the Appalachian Trail? Hot Springs has a handful of loops that will put you on a trail any distance and level of experience you are comfortable with. When you are done with your wilderness adventure downtown offers several shops and dining choices for whatever your heart and tired feet desire.

The Mountain Magnolia Inn is an excellent choice if you are seeking the ultimate in pampering

and a white glove experience. Pete and Karen Nagle have operated the Inn for 15 years as a historic prop-erty which emphasizes exceptional service and eco-friendly practices. Beautiful rooms, every one with an inspiring view, spa services on site as well as elegant, organic and locally sourced meals served inside or out. Dining is available to the public so whether you are a guest or not Mountain Magnolia Inn should be on your itinerary.

If you are more of an “I want to be in the middle of it” kind of person the Iron Horse Station is the choice for you. The inn built in 1929 offers 15 rooms that have the feel of a modern day Pullman Luxury Rail Car. The tavern is warm and rustic with a wide variety of regional beers and wines to choose from while the restaurant features farm to fork



Project 543 tells the story of unique spots across North Carolina we hope will become some of your favorite places. Why 543? Because that’s the number of miles from Manteo, on the coast, to Murphy, in the mountains, and is traditionally considered to be the width of our state. The entries in this project are in no particular order, and we’ll add to them each week. Check in often to find inspiration for your next trip, or start planning today at VisitNC.com.

The Tuckasegee runs the entire length of Jackson County and is formed by the junction of Panthertown and Greenland creeks in southeastern Jackson, flowing northwest into Swain County where it enters the Little Tennessee River.

The headwaters in Panthertown Valley contain wild brook trout. This part of the river is catch-and-release waters, artificial lures only. Below Cedar Cliff Lake in central Jackson County, the Tuckasegee is joined by the West Fork. This part of the river is hatchery-supported waters, but it often yields a good number of wild brown and rainbow trout. The section of the river at East Laport, a popular picnic and recreation area on NC 107 above Western Carolina University, produced a 15-pound brown trout that stayed on the record books for several years.

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E ver yone can join in the fun on the rapids of the Tuckaseegee River. From May to September, choose to paddle and steer or simply float your way from Sylva, past Western Carolina

University, into the Tuckaseegee community on a guided raf t trip with the whole family. The Class II rapids will keep you moving while also giving you time to slow down in calmer waters. If you travel Harrison Ford’s Ledge you can catch a glimpse of the bus and train used in the wreck scene from The Fugitive. A stop at the swimming hole is the perfect t ime to hop in and cool off in the 70-degree water.


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Ridgeline Trolley And Tours

Th e C a t a w b a Va l l e y f r o m Morganton to Hickor y and beyond is now home to a

unique transportation asset and attraction. The RidgeLine Trolley was recently launched by the Burke County Tourism office and has seen excellent success.

Weddings, Wine Tours, and Private charters have al l taken advantage of the trolley since July of this year.

Bui l t by the Chance Trol ley Corporation in 1992, the trolley seats 21 passengers with a vintage 1930’s look and feel; oak and brass fixtures on the inside with padded seats and full air-conditioning and winter heat.

The Burke County Tourism office has plans for Autumn Leaf tours in late October and trips up to view the Brown Mountain Lights.

The trolley is stationed at the Burke County Visitors Center in downtown Morganton. For more information and to reserve the trolley, call 828-437-3021.


Mayberry Days – A Nostalgic Getaway For Andy Griffith Fans

Visitors from across the country flock to Mount Airy this month for a five-day celebration of

yesteryear known as the Mayberry Days Festival.

The festival takes place Sept. 23-27. It allows fans of The Andy Griffith Show to enjoy a glimpse of life in that nostalgic place known as “Mayberry,” while tracing the footsteps of Mount Air y ’s most famous son.

Several actors from the show will make appearances. The list includes Betty Lynn, who played Barney Fife’s girlfriend “Thelma Lou,” as well as Rodney Dillard and Maggie Peterson, who held the roles of “Rodney Darling” and “Charlene Darling.” Fans of George “Goober” Lindsey will once again have the opportunity to meet his son, George Lindsey Jr.

Making their first Mayberry Days appearance are Barbara Eden, who played Mayberry’s first manicurist, and Ron Howard’s brother Clint Howard, who played Leon, the lovable cowboy hat-wearing lad who always had a peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich in his pocket.

T h e f e s t i v a l e n c o m p a s s e s a var ie ty o f events . There are autograph sessions, screenings of show episodes, a golf tourney and celebrity dinner at the local country club, live music, and Colonel Tim’s Talent Time variety show.

Karen Knotts will again perform “Tied Up in Knotts,” a tribute to her late father, Don Knotts, who played the role of Deputy Barney Fife.

Other act iv i t ies include the Mayberry Days Parade, checkers tour nament , Aunt Bee ’ s Bake Sale, appearances by tribute artist David Browning (aka the “Mayberry Deputy”), trivia contests, and a show by comedian James Gregory.

Another draw is the Andy Griffith Museum, which holds the world’s la rges t assemblage o f Gr i f f i th memorabilia, collected by Griffith’s close friend Emmett Forrest.

“Mayberr y Days gives fans a chance to reminisce about the show and what it represents,” says Jessica Icenhour, tourism director for Mount Airy. “We roll out the welcome mat and invite everyone to experience America’s hometown.”

For info on the 26th annual Mayberry Days Festival, call (336) 786-7998 or go to: www.mayberrydays.com.


Carolina Renaissance Festival – A Great Fall Destination!

When searching for signs of autumn’s arrival one need look no further than

the return of the annual Carolina Renaissance Festival. As sure as the changing color of the leaves, for eight consecutive weekends in October and November the Carolina Renaissance Festival brings a big dose of cheer, trumpet fanfare, clashing armor and giant roasted turkey legs.

Village purveyors offer an endless feast of bread bowl stews, premium meats on sticks, sweet treats and confections, and a favorite of all renaissance wanderers: a bag of cinnamon-roasted almonds! Festival pubs offer variety of Pepsi products, c ra f t beer, wine , champagne , ale, honey mead, lemonade and Medieval Margaritas to compliment the day-long feast of hearty foods fit for royalty!

Twelve stages offer an abundance of costumed performers offering continuous music, dance, comedy, and circus entertainments. Sword swallowing, unbalanced acrobats,

and the popular jousting tournament with horse mounted armored knights are all examples of the continuous entertainment options offered. Many of the shows are spontaneous and you will never know what happens next, on stage or off.

Shop an extens ive ar ray of craft vendors offering home décor, jewelr y, clothing of renaissance and medieval fashion, blown and torched glass, handmade art and pottery. There are also activities for children of all ages that include people powered amusement rides and countryside faire games such as


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E a c h y e a r t h e C a r o l i n a Renaissance Fest ival adds new en te r ta inments and upgraded facilities for visitor enjoyment.

The 22nd annual Carolina Renaissance Festival.

North of Charlotte between Concord and Huntersville. The Festival is located on Highway 73 at Poplar Tent Road (between I-77 and I-85).

Eight consecutive weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, from October 3rd through November 22nd. The Festival runs from 10:00 AM until 5:30 PM, rain or shine.

Children under 5 are always free. Parking is free courtesy of Harris Teeter. Visit us online at carolina.renfestinfo.com, or call (704) 896-5544, toll free (877) 896-5544.


Plethora Of Pumpkins Awaits At Popular Pumpkin Festival

Pumpkins of all sizes – from pet i te to prodigious – are the primary attraction each

au tumn fo r the Yadk in Va l l ey Pumpkin Festival in downtown Elkin.

This year’s 19th annual festival takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, and promises plenty of plump produce.

T h e h i g h l i g h t i s t h e G r e a t Pumpkin Weigh-Off. Sanctioned by the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth association, the weigh-off awards cash prizes for the largest pumpkins - $1,000 for first place, $500 for second, $250 for third and $100 for fourth place.

The 2014 prize pumpkin was a prodigious 1,404 pounds, setting a new state record.

“These pumpkins sit on pallets in the back of a pickup truck and they’re so big they overflow the back of the pickup truck,” says festival organizer Myra Cook of the Yadkin Valley Chamber.

Growers from places like Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and both North and South Carolina show up each year prior to the 9am weigh-off in hopes of capturing top honors.

“This is one of the most famous competitions. We’re the first one that takes place every year,” Cook says.

The weigh-off kicks off a full day of fun that lasts until 5pm. Other

highlights include: carnival rides for children, arts and crafts vendors, antique vendors, pumpkin-themed food, drinks and games.

Folks may also purchase a rubber duck or turtle for the Duck & Turtle Regatta race on the Yadkin River.

Of course, there are pumpkins for purchase – a plethora from produce growers across the Piedmont.

Hours for the Yadkin Val ley Pumpkin Festival are 9am to 5pm and there is no charge for admission. The event is sponsored by the Yadkin Valley Chamber.

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Everything Historic Latta Has To Offer In September!

Th e a n n u a l A m e r i c a n Revolut ionar y War Bat t le Reenactment will include The

Battle of Charlotte and The Battle of the Bees. This event will celebrate and educate on Charlottetowns Spirit of Independence (1780). Come out and experience the American Revolut ion as i t came through Charlotte!

Each day there will be a battle reenactment at 2pm along with

a number of timed and ongoing demos and talks including weapons demos, artillery demos, uniform talks, cooking demos, life in the Army, drill, and much more. Enjoy BBQ from Appalachian Smoke and grab a brew from Olde Mecklenburg Brewery.

Are you related to the L at ta, S a m p l e , A l e x a n d e r , o r

H e n d e r s o n f a m i l i e s ? D o y o u remember visiting a loved one who once farmed the Latta land? Are you a Member or Volunteer who holds Historic Latta dear to your heart? If so, we are looking for you!

Join us in the first ever Friends & Family Reunion Fundraiser. This event wil l offer an opportunity to Enjoy an evening of historical demonstrations, live music from CarO’lina Jazzgrass, BBQ catered by Lancaster’s, and a time to fellowship. Tickets are l imited; please call 704-875-2312 or drop by the offices for ticketing assistance.

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Historic Latta Plantation is a circa 1800 cotton plantation and living history farm, located within Latta Plantation Nature Preserve. Tours of the Latta home are guided, and tours of the grounds are self-guided.

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Five nights a week live music hits the Iron Horse Station and I’m sure you’ll agree it is one of the best music venues ever. Rich full sound in the room created by the nearly 100 year old rafters and rough exposed bricks canceling the annoying echo you usually get in such a wide open room, perfect for the predominantly Southern American music show-cased here! You can enjoy artists and still have a conversation while enjoying diner. Hot Springs is my choice to check out the generation of new storytellers.

Down the river a ways is the community of Marshall, home of more musical history than even the Smithsonian can hold, but that is another story… for next month.

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The Blue Ridge Music Trails are nestled within the North Carolina mountains and foothills, a region known for its spectacular beauty, moderate climate, Cherokee heritage, handmade crafts, small family farms, and, of course, its rich musical traditions. The geographic footprint of the Blue Ridge Music Trails consists of twenty-nine counties in the western third of the state.



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11th Annual Shine to Wine, Brew and Spirits Festival Sat Sept. 19th 1pm – 7pm 208 9th Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. The event will feature live entertainment, art, merchandise, wine, beer garden and food. This event will be held at the new Yadkin Valley Marketplace at the corner of 9th and CBD Loop in beautiful historic downtown North Wilkesboro. www.shinetowine.com

Mayberry Days Wed Sept. 23rd – Sun 27th Surry Arts Council/Andy Griffith Playhouse,218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Four full days of fun for the whole family with activities and events for the fans who long for the days when life was simple and the sheriff didn’t carry a gun. There is so much to do during the festival: watch the parade, meet special guests, laugh at Colonel Tim’s Talent Time, or take in all of the music at the many venues. www.mayberrydays.com

Ghost Train Halloween Festival Fri Sept. 25th 7:30pm – 11:30pm Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. Safe and spooktacular fun for the entire family. Voted a top 20 event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. Admission includes all the nighttime events in the park including the ride on the Ghost Train, trick-or-treating for the kids, Haunted House, Tweetsie Palace Spooktacular, the rides in the Creepy Carnival, and the attractions in “The Boneyard” section, featuring

the Black Hole, 3-D maze, and the “Freaky Forest.” www.tweetsie.com

Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival Sat Sept. 26th 222 East Main Street, Elkin, NC 28621. Big pumpkins, small pumpkins, short pumpkins, tall pumpkins. They’re all on display during the 19th annual Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival. The day’s highlight is the Great Pumpkin Weigh Off, in which farmers from across the East Coast bring their largest pumpkins to compete for a $1,000 cash prize. Last year’s winner was a 1,404-pound behemoth that set a new North Carolina state record. Other highlights include: carnival rides for children, arts and crafts vendors, antique vendors, pumpkin-themed food, drinks and games. Folks may also purchase a rubber duck or turtle for the Duck & Turtle Regatta race on the Yadkin River. www.yadkinvalley.org

Wilmington Fall Wine & Beer Walk Sat Sept. 26th Market Street & South 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. This fun-fi l led, self-guided tour of downtown Wilmington bars, nightclubs and eateries will take you on an adventure like no other! Sample two wines or two beers at participating locations while you experience local watering holes that you may already know and some you may have never experienced before! www.wineandbeerwalk.com

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North Carolina Spot Festival Sat Sept. 26th – Sun 27th US Highway 17 North, 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 the firework celebrat ion on Saturday night . Come out both days and take pleasure in the festivities including arts and craf ts and l ive music. www.ncspotfestival.com

Trans Am Championship – Round 9 Sat Sept. 26th – Sun 27th Virginia International Raceway, Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA 24520. As Trans Am prepares for its 50th Anniversary in 2016, come experience America’s Road Racing Series and the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association up close and personal at one of the nation’s very best tracks in what promises to be an exciting blend of today and yesterday, as racers from across the country once more put everything on the line. www.gotransam.com

Pickin’ At Priddy’s Thu Oct. 1st 3pm – 5:30pm 2121 Sheppard Mill Road, Danbury, NC 27016. Cozy up in a 112-year-old general store for some old-fashioned for the whole family. Sip on hot cider, eat something

delicious from the big black pot, warm up by a big bonfire and listen to bluegrass music at its finest. Experience the way things use to be out in the country on a beautiful fall afternoon. Dancing is not only allowed but anticipated! During the band’s break, enjoy an old time auction featuring homemade baked and canned goods, crafts and other local ly made i tems. www.priddysgeneralstore.com

7th Annual Scotland County Highland Games Sat Oct. 3rd 13040 X Way Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352. Held at the historic John Blue Home and Historical Complex in Laurinburg, t h i s i s j u s t t h e k i n d o f e v e n t you would expect to find in the county that has one of the largest concentrations of Highland Scots in North America. It’s the premier celebration of Scottish and Celtic cultures in the Upper Cape Fear and Pee Dee regions. www.schgnc.org

36th Annual Sonker Festival Sat Oct. 3rd 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Features sonkers, old-time and bluegrass music, quilters, flat foot dancing, Civil War exhibit, and more. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket. Sonker is Surry County’s unique style of a deep-dish pie that dates back to the times of the early settlers. The Sonker Festival is part of the Surry Sonker Trail, showcasing sonker all across Surr y County! www.yadkinvalleync.com

Autumn at Oz at Beech Mountain! Sat Oct. 3rd – Sun 4th Land of Oz, 2669 South Beech Mountain Parkway, Banner Elk, NC 28604. “Autumn at





Oz” for 2015, now larger than ever. On Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, travel back in time to 1939 to the enchanted world of the “Oz”, high atop Beech Mountain at the Land of Oz park. This years 21st annual “Autumn at Oz” Festival is returning with an expanded venue providing visitors with more activities, food, drink, and sights to behold while maintaining the same nostalgic feeling from the Land of Oz. www.averycounty.com

Renaissance Festival Saturdays & Sundays Oct. 3rd – Nov. 22nd 10am – 5:30pm 16445 Poplar Tent Road , Huntersv i l l e , NC 28078 First introduced in 1994 with six acres of exhibits, attractions and entertainment, the event has grown into a 20-acre theme park. The Renaissance Festival is a 16th century European-style art and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, circus entertainment, marketplace, jousting tournament, and a feast fit for royalty. www.royalfaires.com

International Sardine Festival Fri 9th Oct. 11am – 2pm Aberdeen Lake Park, 301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen, NC 28315. What could be more fun than a bar rel ful l o f monkeys? How about l i t t le fish in a tin can? Not sure about a t in of sardines, a handful of crackers, an ice cold R.C. Cola and Moon Pie? Remember you are truly not an authentic Sandhills Native unti l you have attended the International Sardine Festival. www.aberdeen.municipalcms.com

Oktoberfest Sat Oct. 10th – Sun 11th Sugar Mountain, NC. The weekend is packed wi th act iv i t ies f rom 10am until 5pm. Admission and parking are free! Over 40 artisan’s and craftspeople open their stands at 10am each day. A sampl ing of this year ’s vendors include: chair canning, wooden toys, oil paintings, stain glass, handmade f u r n i t u r e , d o l l s , c o p p e r a r t , ceramics, honey, beeswax candles, b i rd houses , and much more . www.skisugar.com/oktoberfest

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