Find Reevestock At Elkin’s Hidden Amphitheater
This relaxed, family-friendly festival features children’s activities during daylight hours, plenty of shade, and free nearby parking, with free shuttle service. Food options include BBQ, ribs, and chicken, along with vegetarian and vegan offerings. The local focus extends into the beverage offerings, with Angry Troll Brewing, Skull Camp Brewing and…
Historic Waldensian Festival, Now In Its 44th Year
On the second Saturday of each August, Valdese, North Carolina celebrates its heritage with the Waldensian Festival. Now in its 44th year, the festival will be held on August 9th and 10th. This annual event commemorates the return of the Waldenses from exile in Switzerland to their native valleys in…
Beech Mountain Resort Announces Lineup For 2019 Summer Concert Series
Music to feature Steep Canyon Rangers, Acoustic Syndicate, Galactic and moe. Beech Mountain Resort is excited to announce the 2019 Summer Concert Series presented by Appalachian Mountain Brewery. Happening in June, July and August, the Summer Concert Series 2019 will offer three outdoor shows featuring contemporary roots music greats the…
Carolina Craft Beverage Trail
Rivermen Brewing Company Our story started out on the creeks and rivers of the southeast. The four original partners of Rivermen Brewing Company met on various paddling trips and adventures, lots of beer was enjoyed and friendships formed. We all share a love of paddling, outdoor adventures and beer. Over…
State of Origin Festival Expands Reach, Yet Remains Local
The State of Origin Beer Festival in Morganton expands its reach this June while remaining true to its “drink local” philosophy. The sixth annual event takes place Saturday, June 8, on the square in downtown Morganton. In its first five years, the festival focused on breweries making beer from local…
Downtown Hendersonville Welcomes Colorful Characters To Main Street
Some of downtown Hendersonville’s most beloved residents return this spring. Twenty colorful bear statues take their places along Main Street for the annual Bearfootin’ Art Walk & Auction. The bears start as blank, white forms, and local artists decorate them with creative designs. The bears appear in May and stay…
Miss Angels Farm Second Annual Peach Festival
Spend Saturday June 29, 9am– 6pm, and Sunday June 30, 12–6pm on a Peach Orchard. Homemade Peach Ice Cream, Homemade Peach XXX Ice Cream, Peach Zonker, Peach Pies, Peach Turnovers, Fresh Breads, Peach Jam, baked goods and of course Peaches are available for picking and purchase. Local music, live bands,…
Fireworks Explode On The Border!
The 2019 Fireworks Friday Night will be held on June 28, 2019 in conjunction with Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series. Each year the Town of Valdese celebrates Independence Day by holding an impressive fireworks display on the football field behind the Old Rock School. Regarded as one of the…
Must-Stop Spots Along The South Fork River Blueway
Not as well known and heavily traveled as the Catawba River, the South Fork River is an under-the-radar destination that you’ll want to keep all to yourself. Paddling the narrow South Fork River Blueway from Spencer Mountain to Cramerton is just the right amount of Class I-II whitewater to get…
Pedal Mountainous Terrain And Zip Through Tree Tops In Stokes
Beat the heat this summer, feel the mountain breeze rushes past you on a zip line or mountain bike adventure in the great outdoors of Stokes County, North Carolina. Take to Hanging Rock State Park trails on two wheels along single track, rock ledge berms, fast flows, stream crossings, and…