Ditch the history books and grab your tricorn hat! Kings Mountain is bringing the American Revolution back to life with Liberty Mountain. Expect thrilling live theater, booming black-powder demos, and Loyalist reenactments. Come hungry for local bites and stay for the drama from September 19 to October 11!

Head to Huntersville, North Carolina, for the 33rd Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival! Pack your bags for jousting tournaments, trained cat and rat stunt shows, and falconry displays. Loosen your belt for giant turkey legs, artisan treats, and medieval feats across eight weekends from October 3 through November 22 today!

Ditch your alarm and spend a thrilling week celebrating Independence Day in Patrick County, Virginia! Pack your bags for explosive fireworks, vibrant historic tours, and rich live music along the Crooked Road. Cool off in pristine local rivers, loosen your belt for food trucks, and claim your ultimate summer adventure today!

Ditch your alarm and spend a thrilling week celebrating Independence Day in Patrick County, Virginia! Pack your bags for explosive fireworks, vibrant historic tours, and rich live music along the Crooked Road. Cool off in pristine local rivers, loosen your belt for food trucks, and claim your ultimate summer adventure today!

Ditch your alarm and grab your keys for an off-the-beaten-path escape to Albemarle, North Carolina! Pack your bags for panoramic vineyard views, effortless mountain summits, and craft beers in a historic fire station. Loosen your belt for global bistro eats and toast to the ultimate backyard adventure this weekend!

Pack your bags for the legendary Waldensian Festival in downtown Valdese, North Carolina! Ditch your alarm for a massive classic car cruise-in, high-energy live music, and over 160 bustling food and craft vendors. Loosen your belt, tackle the epic obstacle courses, and dive into the ultimate weekend of non-stop family excitement

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

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

Shake your tailfeather in Valdese! Enjoy rockin' Friday concerts, legendary festivals, 50s-style burgers, and massive fireworks all summer long.

Grab your kilt! It’s bagpipes, burly athletes tossing logs, and "liquid gold" whiskey at this rowdy, heart-pumping Scottish family reunion.

Get ready to boogie in Eden! Experience vibrant youth-led traditions, then feast on local pizza and shop 'til you drop.

Throw a hatchet, sip mead, and toss cabers! Granville County’s spring is packed with Vikings, pottery, beach music, and Elvis.

Hunt for fairy stones, dance at the Star Theatre, and find mountain magic! Patrick County offers luxury, adventure, and pancakes.

Hunt for quirky antiques, design a dream kitchen, or hike scenic trails. Eden offers small-town charm with massive, creative ideas!

Grab your kilt for a rowdy Highland reunion! Enjoy heavy athletics, bagpipes, whiskey tastings, and massive logs flipping at Rural Hill.

Get ready for a vibrant, high-energy blast at Eden’s 4th Youth Powwow! Experience rhythmic dancing, delicious frybread, and incredible Indigenous art.

Experience Agatha Christie’s "Murder on the Orient Express" at Kings Mountain’s Joy Theatre this February—a thrilling, snowbound mystery for theater lovers.

The Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 28–Dec 30) features one million lights, a Winter Wonderland Carnival, Santa, and accessible trails at Ballantyne's Backyard.

Wilmington's port shines! Anchor down for drone shows over Cape Fear, illuminated Riverwalk cruises, festive flotillas, and Candlelight Tours of historic decks.

McDowell County welcomes you with a Peppermint Pub, a Gatsby New Year's Eve, Milk & Cookies, and mountain views for a cozy "Swiss-Mas" visit!

Granville County is your holiday "yin" with Butner, Creedmoor, and Oxford parades, plus a Viking Yule and a Nashville Country Christmas!

Shhh! Eden, N.C. is transfigured into a Christmas wonderland. Skip the mall and find your most unique, heartfelt gifts here. Click to see!

Go nuts! Kings Mountain boasts America's largest nutcracker collection, dazzling lights, plus cozy charm and stunning winter mountain hikes.

Don't miss it! Find real Christmas magic in Stokes County, NC's tiny towns, featuring cozy lights, parades, and old-fashioned charm.

Kings Mountain delivers holiday magic: a festive parade, dazzling lights, train rides, hayrides, and family fun at Patriots Park.

Caswell County delivers festive fun! Enjoy a scenic Farm Tour, plus small-town Christmas celebrations in Milton and Yanceyville.

Escape the mall! Fairhaven, at the Carolina Renaissance Festival, offers unique holiday shopping from 140+ artisans in a magical, immersive experience.

Shop local at Blue Octopus Antiques, a 52,000 sq ft hub with 100 vendors offering unique artisan gifts and vintage treasures.

Shop local in Stokes County this holiday. Find unique gifts and festive, small-town charm in King, Walnut Cove, and Danbury.

Eden, N.C. invites holiday visitors to eat, shop, and stay, offering diverse local dining, unique independent retailers, and festive memory-making.

A spooktacular good time awaits at the Carolina Renaissance Festival's Halloween bash, with tricks, treats, and zombies jousting!

Grandfather Mountain is putting on its autumn coat! See weeks of vibrant, cascading colors starting from the top down.

Eat, stomp, and celebrate in Stokes County! Enjoy BBQ, bluegrass, farm fun, and free stew at three awesome festivals.

Get your ghoul on! Eden is packed with frightful festivals, treat streets, and spooky trunk-or-treats all October long.

Returning to Danbury after 51 years, the Stokes Stomp Festival on Sept. 13 has music, art, a parade, and food.

Eden's Annual RiverFest, September 19-20, offers two days of live music, food, vendors, and fun for all ages.

Experience Granville County's fall festivals: Hot Sauce Contest, Creedmoor Music Festival, Masonic Homecoming, and Granville LIVE! Food, music, and fun.

The Waldensian Festival celebrates Valdese's history on August 8-9 with live music, vendors, rides, and cultural events.

The Stokes Stomp festival is moving to Historic Danbury on September 13, 2025, with music, vendors, and free shuttles.