Stokes County, NC
For decades #StokesCo has been deeply rooted in its rich rural agricultural and farming heritage. Nearby in the northern Piedmont-Triad, the area is characterized by rolling hills, fertile valleys, and scenic beauty of the Sauratown Mountains. An area that became particularly well-known for its Bright Leaf tobacco production, which was a major cash crop in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The county’s soil and climate were ideal for tobacco farming, and many local families were involved in the cultivation, curing, and marketing of the cash crop. So much so, it shaped the social and economic fabric of the county, leading to the development of warehouses, processing facilities, and a network of small, family-run farms. The tobacco industry also influenced the architecture of the area, with tobacco barns being a common sight in the rural landscape.
Foothills Farm Festival, in Lawsonville, celebrates everything about that heritage on the first Saturday in October at the Knight’s Farm on Snow Hill Church Road. The 2024 event features the Junior Sisk Band, Old Fashion Farming, Harvesting, and folk life demos, Antique Tractors & Hit and Miss Engines, Tractor Parade, Great Food, Molasses, Apple Butter and Biscuit Making Demos. General Admission is $10 and a down home Country Meal will be served at 5pm.
On the third Saturday in September the Francisco Community proudly invites all to their Francisco Farm Festival, an annual music and arts festival held in Westfield, North Carolina. The festival event is hosted at the old Francisco School in conjunction with the Community Building just across the two lane road. Celebrating local culture, music, and art, bringing together community members and visitors for a weekend of entertainment and fellowship. Here you will find Local Artisans, Farm to Table Food, Family Friendly Activities and even a parade of Tractors.
Continue the day with a trip to Downtown King where the Partnership’s annual Oktoberfest Food Truck Festival kicks off at 4pm with a lively and family-friendly celebration of autumn. Choose from a wide variety of food and dessert truck vendors while browsing the creations and products of local artisans and makers. Enjoy live music and entertainment for kids at this family friendly event. Browse shops and storefronts and rediscover what Downtown King has to offer!
Come back on the second weekend of October for the annual Sandy Ridge “Ridgefest”. Enjoy the Car Show, craft booths, and games for kids, making it a family-friendly affair. There’s also a strong emphasis on community spirit, with activities like raffles, contests, and parades that bring people together. The Sandy Ridge Ruritans use this event to raise funds for local charities, scholarships, and community improvement projects, reinforcing their commitment to the well-being of the Sandy Ridge area. You really don’t want to miss the FREE Brunswick Stew by the bowl to all attendees.
It’s the perfect mountain getaway, closer than you think. Experience hiking trails, waterfalls, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, and more. Enjoy a leisurely float down the Dan River by canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or tube. www.hangingrock.com
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