Carolina Craft Passport

Cary’s favorite BBQ Festival is back and better than ever! […]

Downtown Pilot Mountain and Armfield Civic Center will host the Pilot Mountain Outdoor Adventure Festival & Expo. The weekend will be packed with all things outdoors, with great vendors, food, beverages, and music! Tickets for […]

At Tobacco Wood Brewing Co. in Oxford, NC, stellar craft beers and delectable cuisine come hand-in-hand with a strong sense of patriotism—all while staying local-first. […]

Whiskey Bars, elegant Wines & Cocktails, Great Live Music, Tented Food Stations, Food Trucks & Restaurants, Bonfires throughout […]

Cary’s favorite BBQ Festival is back and better than ever! […]

Located in Durham and Oxford, North Carolina. Founded in 2018 and is the first female veteran-owned brewery in NC. Tobacco Wood Brewery is dedicated to creating a unique taproom and beer garden experience that is both educational and enjoyable. […]

Muddy River Distillery prides itself on using the best ingredients, hand-crafted recipes, and custom-built stills to make all seven of its current rums. […]

If you’re looking for a unique outdoor adventure, you can’t go wrong with exploring the Catawba River or its South Fork. […]

Cary Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival is a two-day event… Friday, August 5th, 6pm – 10pm and Saturday, August 6th, 12pm – 6pm at Koka Booth Amphitheater. Enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! […]

Cary’s favorite BBQ Festival is back and better than ever! The 15th Annual Cary Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival is a two-day event […]

Whether you’re an aficionado or just want to try something new, look to the Gaston County ‘Cue Trail. We have unique and historic traditions in barbecue culture, and a wide variety of experiences for you to try. Let the Gaston County Cue Trail be your guide. […]

We bring the fun! Whether you are an outdoorsy type or prefer to stay inside, here are two great opportunities to create a thrilling weekend, in Gaston County. […]

The Catawba River is widely considered the “Hardest Working River in America,” because there is more electricity generated per mile by the Catawba River than any other river in the United States. […]

Meet us in Gaston County for these three great events; Adventure Race and opening of the Boathouse in McAdenville, Tuck Fest at US National Whitewater Center and Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships with Bike Fest at George Poston Park. […]

Our mission is to keep as local as possible in our sourcing of products, and our support of our hometown.  […]

Join us this coming year as we celebrate at our attractions, during signature events, and imagine the County’s next 175 years. […]

I love hanging out at the brewery in Huntersville with my friends. The atmosphere is slightly speakeasy with no TVs, dark leather couches, a fireplace, hardwood floors, and several different nooks to congregate but not be excluded from the rest. However, this is about to change up a bit!  […]

Gaston County’s mild climate makes for a great winter getaway. It’s easy to get outside and enjoy all the activities the area has to offer without having to endure frigid temperatures and piles of snow and ice making it easy to make the most of the winter. […]