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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Oink & Ale is back and will take place Saturday, June 22nd from 6 pm. until 9 pm. along Monroe Street in Historic Downtown Eden. You will be able to enjoy barbecue, ribs, brisket, barbecued […]

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 […]

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 […]

Surprise that special person in your life with a romantic mountain escape this summer.  The resort town of Banner Elk is home to easy-to-use theater packages that include one night of lodging, a pair of […]

With summer weather on the horizon, now is the perfect time to plan your escape to the mountains and waterways of Stokes County, NC! […]

The water doesn’t get any cleaner than crystal clear mountain streams whose source is a federally protected wilderness area. No development of any kind is allowed in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area near Morganton in […]

You will be able to enjoy barbecue, ribs, brisket, barbecued chicken, MillerCoors, Pig Pounder Brewery and 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Co. products along with beverages from other local craft brewers. […]

The new Surry County Four Rivers Map provides locations for all paddling access points in the county, as well as stream details and parking info for each access point. […]

The cool mountains of Banner Elk provide an ideal backdrop for the Art on the Green show this Memorial Day weekend. […]

The inaugural North Carolina Trail Days Festival takes place May 31-June 2 in Elkin and combines the area’s abundance of trails with a fun schedule of events.
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Located just west of Charlotte, Gaston County offers families plenty of options for a weekend getaway. With museums, parks, nature trails, and some of the region’s best hiking, mountain biking, and paddling, it’s easy to […]