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Experience King Powwow’s Vibrant Explosion!

King Powwow: August 9-10, 2025, King, NC. Experience vibrant Native American culture, dance, drums, and traditional foods. Don’t miss it!

Cool Off In Burke County: Lakes, Falls & Family Fun

Burke County, NC: Your ultimate summer escape! Dive into cool lakes, thrilling waterfalls, and family fun. Beat the heat, make memories!

Celebrate Independence In Stokes County!

Stokes County ignites July! Fireworks, live music, Dan River adventures, and mountain thrills await. Celebrate Independence and summer fun!

Eden, NC: Your July Hotspot for Art and Shag!

Eden, NC: July’s art and dance hot spot! Watercolors on Washington meets Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest for unforgettable summer fun.

Cary’s Favorite Festival Is Back

Cary Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival: unlimited tastings, delicious food, live music, and fun. Don’t miss out!

Western North Carolina:Your Adventure Awaits!

Mountain magic awaits! Western NC: vibrant, resilient, and ready for your playful, heartwarming adventure. Visit now, sparkle more!

Valdese: History, Fun, and Fireworks!

Discover Valdese, NC: rich history, family fun, outdoor adventures, and unforgettable events. Plan your perfect Valdese getaway today!

Dale’s Wheels Through Time’s 23rd Anniversary!

Wheels Through Time: 23rd Anniversary! Rare motorcycles fire up, plus the thrilling Wall of Death show. Don’t miss it July 3-7!

Grills Gone Wild! Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival VIP Ticket Give-A-Way!

Cary’s Favorite Festival is Back and Better than Ever. Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! It’s two great days of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, and barbeque eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon

More Outdoor Drama Than Reality TV

Experience Valdese’s Waldensian history at the outdoor drama, “From This Day Forward,” every summer.

Gather Your Ghouls And Goblins For A Spooktacular Time In Patrick County, VA

Gather your ghouls and goblins for Stuart’s annual Spooktacular

Morganton: A Winter Wonderland Awaits

Downtown Morganton for the Winter Carnival, where the charming streets come alive in a magical winter wonderland.

Come Experience The Brightest Stars In The Foothills

CoMMA has brought a variety of performances to the area, from live music to theater and dance, contributing to Morganton’s cultural landscape

NC Liver Mush Festival: Mush, Music & Mutts

Local producers, food vendors, and restaurants will be serving

Opening Weekend Invasion Celebration

You don’t have to be in a costume to enjoy the magic.

The Hidden Gems Of Eden, NC

Escape the ordinary and embark on an unforgettable adventure in Eden, North Carolina

The BOO-tiful Side Of Pilot Mountain

October in Pilot Mountain is filled with excitement and fun for all ages.

Reevestock Music FestivalRocks Downtown Elkin

This grassroots Yadkin Valley music festival, previously held in August, takes place in downtown Elkin

Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival Is Back!

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with our amazing contests, mouthwatering food, rocking music, and special guests

DO NOT TRAVEL IN OR TO PARTS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

DO NOT TRAVEL IN OR TO PARTS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. Use this link for up-to-date information on road closures and advisories. Link to NC Official Site

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Experience King Powwow’s Vibrant Explosion!

Cool Off In Burke County: Lakes, Falls & Family Fun

Celebrate Independence In Stokes County!

Eden, NC: Your July Hotspot for Art and Shag!

Cary’s Favorite Festival Is Back

Western North Carolina:Your Adventure Awaits!

Valdese: History, Fun, and Fireworks!

Dale’s Wheels Through Time’s 23rd Anniversary!

Grills Gone Wild! Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival VIP Ticket Give-A-Way!

More Outdoor Drama Than Reality TV

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Peachy Keen Desserts

Music on the Terrace

Brown Mountain Lightening Bugs

Mah Jongg Open Play

The Brewery Comedy Tour at BrewDog (Franklinton Location)

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