Loch Norman Highland Games Celebrating 29 Years!
Highland Games are a unique mix of the sporting, the cultural, the music and the social.
We’re EVENT-full!
Come to Statesville and discover our events where we give you room to breathe. We are close enough, yet worlds away.
Midsummer Brewing Is Now Twice As Nice
Midsummer Brewing has quickly become a staple in Stokes County and is well known for its English-styled Ales.
Most Delicious Downtown!
We were amazed at the different options for our culinary adventure.
Dessertery Deliciousness
The wave of baked goods hits you as soon as you walk in the door, and the dessert counter welcomes you with various …
Wild West Comes To Rockingham County
The theme for their 2023 dinner is Wild West! Rockingham County.
Pilot Mountain Outdoor Adventure Festival And Expo
Downtown Pilot Mountain will play host to the Pilot Mountain Outdoor Adventure Festival and Expo April 21-23, 2023.
Discover Burke Trails Any Season
In addition to the speakers there will be more than 20 exhibitors and vendors at the event including inflatable obstacle courses for kids.
Loch Norman Highland Games Are More Than Kilts & Cabers
The Rural Hill Scotch Whisky Seminar Presented by McIntosh Law Firm exposes participants to the world of Scotch Whisky by allowing participants to taste and explore several different varieties.
Not Like Where You Came From
Granville County festivals and events are also unique and uniquely Carolina.
“Cliff” Notes For Your Stokes County Adventure
Break out your hiking boots, saddle a horse or dip your feet into the cool natural waters of the Dan River.
Loch Norman Highland Games
Come and experience all the fun with Highland Dancing, Bagpipe Bands, Highland Athletics, a Giant Kid’s Zone, Scottish Merchants, Haggis, Celtic Rock and Traditional Performers.
Winter Hikes Are The Best In Burke County
With no obstruction from leaves, views of our waterways, lakes and mountains are so much more visible and exquisite
Stokes County Getaways
February is the season of LOVE for discovering why Stokes County is a perfect destination to celebrate or rekindle the love of your favorite things to do in North Carolina.
New Ways To Discover Burke County
Come see why Burke County is deemed “Nature’s Playground.” Plan your visit today!
Next Level Latin Cuisine In Mooresville
Chef Jacob brings quality cuisine to the area from all Spanish influences, Dominican, Puerto Rican, Ecuadorian, and Venezuelan.
The High Country’s Top Culinary Destination
Banner Elk is known as the culinary hot spot of the NC High Country.
Grandfather Mountain The “Quieter Season”
Visit the “quieter season” with more opportunities for magical, solitary mile-high experiences.
Explore. Experience. Discover. Well Crafted.
Known for a heritage of furniture manufacturing and furniture shopping, the Hickory area has grown through the years to become a culinary hotspot.
Experience Stokes County In A New Season!
A diverse region of artists, agriculture, charming general stores, local eateries, and scenic beauty, Stokes County, North Carolina
Shop, Dine & Enjoy Downtown Reidsville!
Downtown Reidsville is waking up with new sidewalks, streetscapes, murals, and more. The town is known for many artists in its community in multiple mediums.
A Great Time Of Year To Visit Stokes County
December is a great time to go for that off-the-beaten-path ride with friends!
Gather With Family And Friends. In Granville County
December is a time to celebrate the Christmas Season, and in Granville County, it’s also a time to gather with family and friends.
Enjoy A Wine & Beer Passport This Winter In NC Wine Country
The Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport serves up a season of tastings in North Carolina wine country.
Not Too Far From Home
The season is still perfect to experience why Stokes County ROCKS in Autumn.
Catapults, Collies And Competition
Bring your family, friends, and dog (or dogs) to the Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival November 12th and 13th
Best Open-Air Holiday Market Shopping Ever!
The Artisan Marketplace with over 140 merchants is filled with returning favorites that include an extensive array of vendors offering jewelry, clothing of renaissance and medieval fashion, handmade art and décor, pottery and blown and torched glass demonstrations, and activities for children that include people powered amusement rides and countryside faire games such as the castle climbing wall, archery and tomato tossing at a fool.
Downtown Hickory Is Thriving With Small Shops
Plan your weekend trip or day trip to Hickory to explore not only our outdoor adventures and culinary scene but we hope you will take a piece of Hickory home for the Holidays.
A Banquet Of Bargains In Burke County
Morganton features Pottery Studios, Hand-made Amish furniture, Specialty boutiques for men and women, and fun little shops you won’t find anyplace else.
Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival
Tickets for the Saturday, October 29, 2022 Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival presented by the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) and Mast General Store featuring Balsam Range, Sister Sadie, and the Amanda Cook Band are on sale now.
Join The Veterans’ REVOLUTION
Defiant is a new way of distilling. We’re not bound by barrels or recipes or tradition. Our guides are the best ingredients, Mother Nature and our own intuition. We only use four ingredients. Nothing more. We’re starting a revolution in the whisky world. Join us.
Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials And Dog Festival
Bring your family, friends, and dog (or dogs) to the Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival November 12th and 13th
Fall is In Season Around Stokes County, North Carolina
The Dan River is a living, vibrant river that can turn treacherous after just a couple of days of heavy rains.
The Carolina Renaissance Festival 8 Weekends Of Fall Family Fun
Each Festival day is filled with an abundance of attractions. The 25-acre village of Fairhaven has sixteen stages packed with costumed performers offer a unique mix of continuous music, dance, comedy, and circus entertainment.
Experience Oktoberfest At Our French-Inspired Vineyard, Restaurant and Event Venue
The weekend of October 8 & 9 come out to Roaring River and Celebrate Oktoberfest in our German Pavilion. Music, games, brats & beer rule the day.
Colorful, Cool, Crisp… Beech Mountain
A fall escape to Beech Mountain is the perfect way to unwind and enjoy abundant natural beauty perched at a 5506’ elevation. In eastern America’s highest town.
Lose Yourselves In The Masterpiece Of Changing Leaves
The Pisgah Loop through Pisgah National Forest and the Linville Gorge is one of those trips that will satisfy your adventurous spirit, take you to places you have never been and showcase the best of fall color.
Beautifully Crafted Arsenal Of Award-Winning Rye Whiskey, Maple Whiskey And Bourbon
With a family that works and drinks well together you are sure to find a place that feels like home and that is certainly true of the family owned and operated Warehouse Distillery.
Stomp & Brew Festival
A craft beer, wine, cider, mead, and spirits tasting festival that celebrates the craft brewers, distillers, and vintners of North Carolina
The Linville Gorge – How To Visit
Everyone can see the Linville Gorge from several vantage points on the eastern and western rims
Carolina Renaissance Festival –
A Great Fall Destination!
Celebrating 29 Years of Cheers, the annual Carolina Renaissance Festival returns Saturdays and Sundays for eight consecutive weekends, from October 1st through November 20th
A “Must See” Distillery
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.
Best Latin Cuisine Around
Did you know that Mooresville has the best Latin cuisine restaurant around?
Get Your Tails On The Trails
Bring your pooch to enjoy the trails and pet inclusive businesses throughout Stokes County.
Visit the “Hart” of Hickory
Hart Square takes you back to a time where handcrafted and hard work was the way of life.
Summer At Beech Mountain
In addition to cool breezes, low humidity, and a lack of biting bugs, we’ve got a lot more to recommend.
Stokes County, NC – A River Runs Through It
The Dan River is a living, vibrant river that can turn treacherous after just a couple of days of heavy rains.
Festival Time In Burke County
There are three big festivals coming up over the next two months that warrant a place on your calendar.
Enjoy An Authentic River Experience Paddling In Gaston County
If you’re looking for a unique outdoor adventure, you can’t go wrong with exploring the Catawba River or its South Fork.
3rd Annual Bon Temps Fest On Wylie
Whether you’re a live music lover, a vendor event shopper, a beer and wine sipper, a foodie, a seasoned paddler, or a fun-lovin’ paddle newbie, we have something for you.