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!

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

Summer has officially arrived in Valdese! Pack your lawn chairs for Family Friday Nights at Temple Field, featuring free concerts under the stars all June long. From soulful acoustic jams to high-energy dance beats and a legendary Independence Day fireworks crescendo, this charming town is serving up unforgettable summer memories.

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.

Feast on Irish-Appalachian flavors and watch viral sensation Zeb Ross clog! Fontana Village honors dance legends this St. Patrick’s Day.

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

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

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

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

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

On Sept. 13, feast on wild boar and alligator at a fire-kissed carnival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre! Plus unlimited whiskey.

Mooresville's Bands, Brews & BBQ Fest on Sept. 13 has Jefferson Starship, Night Ranger, craft beer, and amazing food trucks.

Get the blues in Black Mountain, Sept. 26-28! This electrifying festival stars Eric Gales, Robert Randolph, and Nik West.

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

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

Rock the Park in Mooresville on September 13 with Night Ranger and Jefferson Starship. Free music, food trucks, and fun!