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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...

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — One thousand Americans selected and polled by travel booking web site Expedia have rated Blowing Rock one of the 25 best small towns in the country. Expedia reviewed the...

TOPSAIL ISLAND, N.C. — Pirates will invade Topsail Island and set up camp in Surf City’s Soundside Park for Scallywags Weekend, May 4-6. They will celebrate the 300th anniversary of Blackbeard...

RALEIGH, N.C. — This spring the North Carolina Museum of Art opens You Are Here: Light, Color, and Sound Experiences. The exhibition features 20 immersive installations from 14 international...

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. — Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C., has been selected by the USGA as the host site for the 77th U.S. Women’s Open in 2022. The championship,...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — With improvements already underway, Marriott Winston-Salem, the largest full-service hotel in Downtown Winston-Salem, is investing millions to enhance the guest experience...

CHEROKEE, N.C. — The Museum of the Cherokee Indian has created audio tours to give visitors a new, high-tech way to experience the permanent exhibit: “The Cherokee Story: 13,000 Years.”...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — "Chihuly at Biltmore," featuring multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures, will open May 17 with works set throughout areas of Biltmore House, gardens...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is excited to announce that Tallulah, its female fishing cat, has given birth. On Thursday, February 15, Tallulah delivered two fishing...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Biltmore has been recognized by the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide in its annual Star Rating list. The Inn on Biltmore Estate maintains its Four-Star hotel ranking now held...

DURHAM, N.C. — Direct from New York, Nederlander presents SunTrust Broadway at the Durham Performing Arts Center. All eight shows in the 2018-19 season are current or recent Broadway hits,...

LINVILLE, N.C. — At Grandfather Mountain, education is literally a top priority. After all, when your classroom is a mile high, the sky is the limit. Even for grown-ups. The Linville-based...

FLAT ROCK, N.C. — Performing the best of Ireland’s musical traditions with a modern twist, international sensation The Young Irelanders will whisk audiences away this coming March 3rd and 4th...

BOONE, N.C. — The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts at Appalachian State University invites the community to a Spring Exhibition Celebration on March 2 from 6–10 pm. During this event, held...

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — “The Story of Exodus,” a series of 24 lithographs by Marc Chagall, is on display at the David McCune International Art Gallery at Methodist University through April 6....

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — A new old-time music event will focus on women and their contributions to the genre. Women! Mount Airy Old-Time Retreat will include female-led classes, jams, dances,...

PINEHURST, N.C. — The New Course at Talamore Golf Resort has been named the “Course of the Year 2018” by the Village of Pinehurst Area Chapter of the National Golf Course Owners Association...

SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The board members of the Ava Gardner Museum may have heard a thousand times that the fans of Ava Gardner are old, dying off, and that soon no one will remember her or visit...

BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Ski back in time and rock the 1980s like never before during the Totally ’80s Retro Ski Weekend at Beech Mountain. This year’s event takes place Feb. 22-25 with four...

ELKIN, N.C. — After a four-year restoration, The Reeves Theater in downtown Elkin is now open as a music venue and cafe. The theater’s grand reopening occurred in late December. Live Americana...

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present four major productions during the spring 2018 season. Productions will take place at the...

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — TripAdvisor, which calls itself the world’s largest travel site, recently named Blowing Rock’s Mountainaire Inn and Log Cabins #1 in its list of 25 Best Bargain Hotels...

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The 10th Annual Cape Fear Wildlife Expo returns to the Crown Arena March 16 -18. “We were extremely successful during our first year in Fayetteville and are pleased the...

RALEIGH, N.C. — South Mountains State Park in Burke county has been named North Carolina’s State Park of the Year by the Division of Parks and Recreation. It was selected from three regional...

BURNSVILLE, N.C. — The third annual Burnsville Wedding Expo invites brides to meet vendors, ask questions and make plans for their big days, Saturday, Feb. 17. The event at Burnsville Town...

WENTWORTH, N.C. — The Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business & Tourism and The Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) are pleased to announce the...