Come Gather – Granville County
Christmas is a time for family, friends and fellowship. And in Granville County it is a time to celebrate with neighbors and welcome guests from around the region. We have places to gather and unique stores and galleries at which to find that perfect gift. Merry Christmas…we hope to see…
Deck The Holidays In Banner Elk
From choose and cut Christmas tree hunting to a magical family weekend to enjoying the holidays nestled between two ski resorts, the North Carolina mountain town of Banner Elk is an ideal place this December. The month starts with people flocking to the many tree farms raising beautiful Fraser fir…
Have A Very Gaston Christmas!
To paraphrase the popular Andy Williams song, it’s the busiest time of the year. And in Gaston County, there’s a ton of fun stuff to do this Christmas season. Whether you’re young or old, new to the community or a lifelong resident, you’re sure to find something fun to do…
Best Stone Soup Ever!
Enjoy the holiday’s pleasures a little too much? Stuffed to the gills from all those parties? Determined that this is the year to make a change for the better? Why not come out to Rural Hill and start 2020 off right with First Footin’ our annual walk and celebration of…
Hendersonville’s Home For The Holidays Spreads Joy & Cheer
The Blue Ridge Mountain town of Hendersonville invites you to delight in the spirit of the season with lights, Christmas carols, Main Street shopping and more. The Home for the Holidays event series includes more than 60 happenings from now through New Year’s Day. “Everyone has worked hard to put…
Need November Inspiration? Look No Further Than Goldsboro-Wayne County
As the weather cools and the nights draw in, Goldsboro-Wayne County has got the main bases covered to ensure you make the most of the season this November – sports, shows, scenery and Scotch! Be at one with Nature this November Whether you decide to walk, kayak, run, or just…
Look For One-Of-A-Kind Gifts At Four Hendersonville Shops
As the shopping season commences, the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Hendersonville offers a plethora of options for buying something out of the ordinary. Forget the gift cards and mass-produced knickknacks. These local shops stock the handcrafted, unusual and thought-provoking. And they provide the warm customer service that makes spending…
Gaston County Gives You The Great Outdoors & The Equipment To Enjoy It!
Gaston County is an international destination for outdoors enthusiasts. Professional athletes and weekend warriors go to Gaston County to climb, ride, paddle, swim, zip, hike, and about any other activity you can think of. Rivers, mountains, parks, and Olympic training centers are all available for you to experience. Almost every…
Experience Small Town Rural Charm In Stokes County, NC
Leaves of yellow, auburn, red, and brown remain for your leaf peeping enjoyment. The season is still perfect to experience why Stokes County ROCKS your Autumn. Cast a reel at the Hanging Rock Lake, sit back to admire the colorful array reflecting onto the water, as you catch the largest…
Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard
TRAIL POST Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard is located in Fallston, NC. The vineyard is planted in the fertile soil of the rolling hills in Cleveland County. The vineyard takes its name from the Buffalo Creek that slowly winds through the property and the Baker family name that represents over 100…
Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials & Harry Pawtter Quidditch Tournament
A fun-filled festival running November 8-10 featuring the United States Border Collie Handlers’ Association, Carolina Dock Dogs, dog sports demonstrations, and more! What better way to wrap up the fall season than with your canine pal and several hundred of their new best friends? Bring your family, friends, and dog (or…
Uniquely Carolina Holiday Venues
Do we dare say the Holidays are approaching? Okay, we understand that Thanksgiving is first, but we also know that now is the time to make sure you have your Christmas parties in-place. Granville County provides a number of beautiful and distinct venues to host your Holiday Gathering. Come explore…
Try Holiday Shopping In A Medieval Holiday Market
In the Village of Fairhaven shop an extensive array of craft vendors offering home décor, jewelry, clothing of renaissance and medieval fashion, blown and torched glass, handmade art and pottery. Think of Fairhaven as a medieval mall. There are also activities for children of all ages including people-powered amusement rides…
Money-Saving Passport To Sip Your Way Through NC Wine Country
Many folks across the state have heard of North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley wine country, but it can be daunting to decipher the best way to visit this federally-recognized American Viticultural Area that is home to more than 40 wineries. Fortunately, the wineries in Surry County make it easy to visit…
A Pickers Dream At Pilot View Vintage Market
In a nod to nostalgic Main Street Americana, Pilot View Vintage Market is a picker’s dream. The charm of the past and contemporary quality come together in the last breath of autumn at what has become one of the Carolinas’ fastest growing collection of vintage vendors. Nestled in historic Downtown…
The Victory Cup “America’s Polo Match”
Polo. Live Music. Hot Air Balloons. Fashion. Food. Drinks. Vendors. This event isn’t just a polo match or balloon festival, it’s a networking and social destination drawing thousands on November 1st & 2nd. Kid and pet friendly, bring the entire family. Come on out and enjoy a gorgeous day of…
Southern Distilling Company
Carolina Craft Beverage Trail Post Located at the crossroads of I-77 & I-40 in Statesville n.c. Southern Distilling is Making Tasty Products for Happy People!™. Now serving craft cocktails, locally brewed beers and regional wines. Truly a grain-to-glass distillery, Southern Distilling Company is deeply rooted in heritage matched with boundless…
Trolley Fun In The Mountains
The Ridgeline Trolley runs custom trips in the foothills and mountains of Burke County. Morganton is the county seat. The trolley was built in 1992 by the Chance Trolley Corp in Wichita, Kansas. Its early life was spent in Dayton, Ohio where it was called the “Wright Flyer.” Later, it…
Stokes ROCKS Events & Adventure This FALL
Fall into a Stokes County State of Mind this October on the trails at Hanging Rock or along gently winding rural roads, leading to stunning views, and landscapes painted in the beautiful colors of autumn. Fly through the trees by zipline, experience local bluegrass and flat foot dancing heritage, view…
Woolly Worms Race For The Finish Line In Banner Elk
Banner Elk’s 42nd annual Woolly Worm Festival draws people from near and far to this Blue Ridge Mountain town for two days of racing woollybear caterpillars. This year’s festival takes place Oct. 19-20. “We have a lot of people who come to Banner Elk in the fall to look at…
Tournament Jousting: The Noble Sport
Jousting is given a 21st Century roar of approval at the Carolina Renaissance Festival. Jousting is now, as it was 500 years ago, a merrie sport; a make-believe pageant of Sir Galahads and Sir Lancelots, of villainous Black Knights versus the virtuous Red Knights, mounted on thundering steeds, plumes waving,…
Where Customers Become Fans
How many places have you walked into a business with high expectations and were thoroughly surprised to have those expectations exceeded in every way? Webb Custom Kitchen in Historic Downtown Gastonia is such a venue. When you walk through the doors of this re-engineered 1927 Theater, you are surrounded by…
Look No Further For Fun This Fall!
New season, new fun – is how Goldsboro, NC, feels about fall! Whether you’re a foodie, sports lover, theatre fan or like nothing better than a chance to pick the brains of some seriously impressive female leaders – look no further than Goldsboro, NC. For those foodies amongst us, the…
Drop Into Southern Distilling & Taste Traditional Cocktails To Tantalize
The state-of-the-art destination distillery at Southern Distilling Company has been a jewel in the crown of the Statesville region’s thriving craft beverage community since 2017, growing in popularity and gaining attention among locals and tourists alike. However, there are big changes on the horizon for this craft distillery. Owners, Pete…
A New Rooftop Experience In The NC Mountains
As the popularity of Hendersonville’s Main Street continues to attract a younger demographic, it was only a matter of time before this thriving Blue Ridge mountain getaway received its first rooftop experience. That time arrived Labor Day weekend as Shine restaurant debuted the city’s inaugural rooftop bar. The restaurant, which…
Fall in Love With Granville County Events
Summer is turning to fall which means one thing in Granville County…festivals and fun. The Granville Haunt Farm is open weekends and is sure to add some fright to your Halloween. The Chamber’s Fall Oyster Roast brings out the community. And the success of the Tobacco Wood Brewery has spawned…
Art & History Meet For Brunch At The Vermeer Bed & Breakfast
One of the best things about my job and life is that at any given moment, I can pack a bag and head out in any direction. The beauty here in N.C. is incredible and I love getting “lost” in my backyard… so to speak. This time, we headed towards…
North Carolina’s Big Pour!
Join us on September 14th for NC’s Big Pour. This first annual event is a unique Southeastern annual craft beverage festival located at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC. This event will be celebrating the ever-growing popularity of the specialty craft beverage industry that focuses on beer, cider, coffee & honey….
Cavendish Brewing Company
Carolina Craft Beverage Trail Post Cavendish steps outside the box and brings with it quirky events and Old World Beers. Would you not call a Game of Thrones event called “Winter is Coming” or an evening of Where are the Supers a little quirky? The Cavendish Brewing Company is a…
Sample The Very Best Of Goldsboro’s Growing Brew And ‘Cues Scene
Goldsboro, NC has been developing a burgeoning BBQ and Craft Beer scene over the past few years, and it’s one that has steadily been drawing attention, and visitors. Adding to the delicious Eastern NC Style BBQ at the legendary landmark that is Grady’s, are some more experimental styles of BBQ…
There’s A Whole Lot Of Stompin’ Goin On In Stokes County
2019 marks the 45th continuous year of “Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan”, the longest running North Carolina Arts and Music Festival held along the beautiful Dan River in Danbury. Stomp, the signature festival making the founding of local Stokes County Arts Council, is held each September on the second…
Gaston County Sets The Perfect Stage For The Red Bull Pump Track World Championship
The Red Bull Pump Track World Championship heads to back to the USA – this time its Gaston County, North Carolina – in what is set to make for an epic day of pump track racing with some of the best riders in MTB and BMX ready to give it…
Sometimes Smaller Is Better!
Tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains sits a tiny gem called Round Peak Vineyards. One of the first wineries in the Yadkin Valley, Round Peak Vineyards is a boutique winery focused on small lot winemaking and is charmingly individual. The current owners Ken Gulaian and wife Kari Heerdt…
Mayberry Days Are In Andy Griffith’s Hometown
The last week of September is a wonderful time to visit Mount Airy, the town that inspired Mayberry on The Andy Griffith Show. Mount Airy more than doubles in size as fans from far and wide come “home” to Mayberry. This year’s Mayberry Days celebration takes place Sept. 23-29 and…
Leaf Peeper Trolley Tours Of Burke County
September 2, 2022 Head to Morganton this autumn for a unique way to view fall foliage. Once again, the Burke County Tourism Development Authority offers fall color tours aboard the Ridgeline Trolley. The tours begin in downtown Morganton and showcase spectacular fall color by traveling into the Blue Ridge Mountains…
NC’s Newest Wine Country: Hendersonville’s Crest Of The Blue Ridge
The Blue Ridge Mountain town of Hendersonville is the latest North Carolina region to receive federal recognition of its vineyards and wineries. This past July, Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County became an American Viticultural Area, or AVA. Only regions that have distinctive soil, climate and elevation earn this…
Discover Festivals And Events That Are Unique And Uniquely Carolina
The Granville experience is an alternative. An alternative to what you have. A yin, to the everyday yang. Yet this alternative is not far away, but in your own back yard – steps away. It is not a location, but a place. A place where you can gather, relax, inhale/exhale,…
Paddle The Yadkin River Trail This Summer
Not far from the Piedmont of North Carolina is the foothills town of Elkin, which sits on the Yadkin River. Elkin’s location provides easy access to the Yadkin River Trail, an officially designed state blueway trail encompassing nearly 130 miles of the river. The river consists mostly of gently flowing…
User-Friendly State Trail Rings Lake James
One of the most user-friendly trail systems in the state is taking shape along the banks of Lake James in Western North Carolina. The Fonta Flora State Trail is under development by Burke County and will eventually encircle the picturesque lake located about 90 miles northwest of downtown Charlotte. About…
Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic Returns, The Mountain Is Yours.
This August, amateur and professional photographers can visit Grandfather Mountain’s classroom in the clouds to hear presentations from top photojournalists and improve their skills. The annual Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic returns Aug. 17-18, also allowing participants the rare opportunity to photograph the park outside of regular business hours, while providing…
From French Bread To Bocce
The Valdese LPDA – host of the Western Regional Bocce Tournament on August 10 – puts the finishing touches on its “old” new sign at 301 Laurel St SE in Valdese. Le Phare des Alpes (LPDA) was founded in 1909 by the Waldensian settlers as a mutual insurance cooperative. It…
38 Years Of The Morganton Festival
Join Morganton in celebrating 38 years of the Morganton Festival! The free festival features free music all day plus national country acts, Kid Zone fun with rides and games, and food for all ages, plus over a mile and a half of arts & craft vendors from all over the…
Carolina Craft Beverage Trail
Tobacco Wood Brewing Company I have been watching Tobacco Wood Brewing Company for nearly a year now. Not from a distance, but from my favorite perch in the taproom. The one directly in front of the big screen showing the what is on the 15 taps, all the beers are made…
Food, History, Or Jets Your Thing?
Goldsboro, NC, Has The Tour For You. Goldsboro, NC, has got a busy calendar for you this Fall! Visit Goldsboro, Travel, and Tourism for Goldsboro, is running a Fall program of tours throughout September and October with something for everyone on the schedule. Read on to find the tour for…
NC Apple Festival Celebrates The Fruits Of Hendersonville’s Labor
Each Labor Day weekend for more than 70 years, Hendersonville and Henderson County have celebrated their place as the top apple-producing region in North Carolina. This year will be no exception as the North Carolina Apple Festival takes over downtown Hendersonville for four days, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. Festival-goers…
Music & Arts Festival On The Dan River In Stokes County
As summer makes its last hoorah, settle into a Stokes County state of mind to watch as the rural tree line fades into beautiful autumn shades. As temperatures turn cooler, grass of green below your feet will lead to airwaves filled with sounds of good ole time blue grass, folk,…
Enjoy This Uniquely Carolina Festival
Granville County is not like where you came from… we are “Uniquely Carolina”™ – a Carolina that melds the endearing heart of hometown living with (individual) space, and easy accessibility – a rare fusion that allows you to define “experience” and “gathering” on your terms…. and compels you to come…
Paddle Battle On Wylie
Join Anchored Soul for our 1st annual “Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie” in Belmont, NC! Whether you’re a concert-goer, fun-seeker, or paddler, we have something for you. To start off the event there are 7, 3.5, & 1-mile paddle races plus a kids race which you can participate in…
Map Your Way To Outdoor Adventure In NC Wine Country
Surry County, in the heart of North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley, has always been a playground for outdoor adventure. Now, there’s a map guiding the way. The Surry County Four Rivers Outdoor Adventure Map – available both in print and online – highlights hiking, paddling, cycling and fishing options in a…
Carolina Craft Beverage Trail – Beer Lab by Ghostface Brewing
The Beer Lab was an idea created from our R&D (Research & Drinking) Events at our original location, where we would unleash 7 new beers at a time and experiment with exotic ingredients, fruit, and yeast. Limited by space constraints (storage, seating, taps) it was difficult to bring out new…