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BURNSVILLE, N.C. — In honor of Western North Carolina’s deep history and international impact in glass arts, Burnsville and the Toe River Arts Council are joining area arts organizations,...

AYDEN, N.C. — Known far and wide as the capital of Eastern North Carolina-style whole-hog, wood-cooked barbeque, Ayden will host their third annual “Kings of Q” BBQ Cook-Off & Festival in...

DILLSBORO, N.C. — Just as June hits it’s stride on June 16, 2018, the compact town of Dillsboro will glow with home spun talent, for Front Street (by the railroad tracks) will be filled with...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Garden Jubilee, one of the largest gardening shows in Western North Carolina, will be held Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during Memorial...

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s annual summer arts attraction, An Appalachian Summer Festival, announces the 34th season to take place July 1- Aug. 4, 2018. The 2018 schedule...

CONCORD, N.C. — Following last year’s historic rollout of 600 Ale, Charlotte Motor Speedway’s first craft beer, the speedway and Cabarrus Brewing Company have turned things up a notch with...

BLOWING ROCK N.C. — In its 56th year, Blowing Rock’s Art in the Park is renewing its commitment to the highest quality of offerings, variety and diversity of artistic media. The monthly...

SMITHFIELD, N.C. — On May 18th the Ava Gardner Museum will open the “Hemingway’s Heroine” exhibit, showcasing Ava’s close friendship with Ernest Hemingway. This exhibit will feature, for...

KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. — The National Park Service has announced that Wright Brothers National Memorial will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and...

MORGANTON, N.C. – The State of Origin Beer Festival expands its reach this June while remaining true to its “drink local” philosophy. The fifth annual event, which takes place Saturday, June...

CONCORD, N.C. — Charlotte Motor Speedway will incorporate all five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces in an unprecedented, spectacular pre-race Salute to the Troops before the 59th running of the...

CLAYTON, N.C. — Mondo Roots is bringing art and music back to the streets of Clayton this summer. The festival is now in its third year and aims to celebrate diversity, honor multi-cultural...

TAMPA, Fla. — Asdeporte USA announced today the creation of Fondo Cycling Circuit USA, a collection of six Gran Fondo-style cycling events offering 30-, 50- and 75-mile ride options. While more...

ASHEBORO, N.C. — Four Saints Brewing Company has partnered with Greensboro’s Urban Offsets to brew Founding Fathers Hemp Ale with a carbon-neutral process from start to finish. The beer will...

CLAYTON, N.C. — Revival 1869 — A Drinkery will be holding a special dedication ceremony for their new Ava Gardner room at 6:00PM on Thursday, April 19th. Ava is a Johnston County native and...

CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway today announced the format and competition package for the May 19 Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race, both tailored to achieve one goal —...

POWELLS POINT, N.C. — Kilmarlic Golf Club announces the opening of three new cottages among 18 total new cottages being built on property. The new cottages are positioned just inside the Club...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Museum of Art has acquired a major work of contemporary art, Light of Life, by one of the most acclaimed contemporary artists in the world, Japanese artist...

SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Natural Wonder will headline the 34th annual Ham & Yam Festival presented by Stevens Sausage and...

DILLSBORO, N.C. — On Saturday, March 31, 2018, the day before Easter, you are invited to a day of fun! Come out to Dillsboro and bring your finest Easter bonnet to the famous Easter Hat Parade!...

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — The 39th Annual Blowing Rock Trout Derby will take place in and around North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town on Saturday, April 7, from sunrise to 4:00 p.m. No entry fees...

DOBSON, N.C. — Surry County is a hotbed for old-time music and that genre takes center stage every year at the Surry Old Time Fiddlers Convention at Surry Community College. This year’s...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — On Tuesday, March 13 at 3:00 p.m., the Greensboro Science Center (GSC) will unveil a prototype of Kiwanis Keeper on Call, a brand new way for guests to engage with and learn...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) announced the winners of its Fifth Annual Judging of Craft Spirits, who were honored during the awards dinner at the ACSA Craft...

PINEHURST, N.C. — Featuring acclaimed chefs from all corners of North Carolina, Pinehurst Resort announces the return of its popular Chef & Maker culinary series celebrating the South’s best...