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The “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” Star Who Just Moved to the NC Mountains!

Indulge in 5-star flavors by celebrity chefs! From savory lamb to donut casserole, Fontana’s culinary dream team is serving excellence.

Indulge in 5-star flavors by celebrity chefs! From savory lamb to donut casserole, Fontana’s culinary dream team is serving excellence.

The Triangle’s “All-You-Care-to-Taste” Taco Takeover: Everything You Need to Know.

Stuff your face with unlimited tacos and tequila! Watch masked wrestlers, jam to Mariachi, and snag free samples from top chefs.

Get your bibs ready! It’s a smoky, boozy bash with unlimited beer, rare bourbons, giant games, and legendary whole-hog BBQ.

Feel the vibration! Salisbury’s Earth Day Jam blends soulful tunes and local art to fund community gardens. It’s dirt-loving deliciousness.

From "dry" history to world-class gin! Sip award-winning Cardinal Gin in Kings Mountain, where heritage meets high-proof botanical magic.

Trade city chaos for misty mountain magic! Snuggle into geodesic domes or blueberry-patch cabins for a cozy, soul-soothing rainy retreat.

Sip fancy vines, stomp some grapes, and feast on smoky BBQ! It’s a soulful, wine-soaked Saturday party in the Yadkin Valley.

Sip your way through Burke! From fancy farm-grown ales and berry ciders to pinball-fueled brewery hangs, it’s a total vibe.

Soar into a sky-high patriotic bash! Massive balloons, parachute stunts, and live jams—all to celebrate America’s 250th and our heroes.