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North Carolina State Fair
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Fair events include livestock competitions for cattle, swine, goats and sheep; a pig race; and a midway with a carousel, Ferris Wheel and 70 other rides. Other fair attractions are its rare and endangered species exhibit, a demolition derby and lumberjack demonstrations. Each night the sky bursts with fireworks and the sound of free concerts.
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February 1 - 3 - Southern Farm Show, Raleigh - The Largest Agricultural Exposition in the Carolinas and Virginia where ONLY agricultural and related industry companies are allowed to participate. 800-849-0248 (10403) April 11 - 15 - The 65th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival, Wilmington - The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington's exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes: a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern. (910)794-4650 (10404) April 13 - 22 - RiverRun International Film Festival, Winston-Salem - RiverRun International Film Festival is dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation of cinema and a deeper understanding of the many people, cultures and perspectives of our world through regular interaction with great films and filmmakers. This year's Festival includes a broad mix of both emerging and established filmmakers from around the world. (10405) April 26 - 29 - MerleFest fair, Wilkesboro - A four day music festival is in its 25th year of celebrating "traditional-plus" music including roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian region such as bluegrass and old-time music. 800) 343-7857 (10406) April 27 - 28 - 24th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival, Mebane - Arts, Crafts, Food Vendors, Rides and Bands 919-304-3737 (10768) May 10 - 13 - Lake Eden Arts Festival, Black Mountain - 828-686-8746 (11127) May 12 - North Carolina Strawberry Festival, Chadbourn - Come Join In The Fun With Attractions, A Parade, Pageant Queens, Live Entertainment, Bands, Clowns, Hot Air Balloons, and Strawberry Shortcake Galore!!!! 910-207-0097 (11117) May 18 - 20 - Got to be NC Festival, Raleigh - Join friends & family for 3 days of down-home celebration. Free admission and free parking. 919-707-3105 (10407) May 19 - Montford Music & Arts Festival, Asheville - The Montford Music and Arts Festival is the largest one day music and arts festival in Western North Carolina and will be in its 9th year of continuous operation in 2012. (11125) May 24 -26 - Lil John's Mountain Music Festival, Snow Camp - 336-376 - 8324 (11129) May 25 - 27 - 19th Annual Twin Rivers Multimedia Festival, Asheville - (11124) May 26 - Joyfest, Charlotte - 336-887-3582 (11128) June 2 - Carolina Beach Music Festival, Carolina Beach - For one of the longest running beach music festivals in the United States, you'll want to attend the historic 27th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival held on the first Saturday in June each year in Carolina Beach. Enjoy a full day of live entertainment with the hottest beach music bands in the South. (11123) June 8 - 16 - Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament, Atlantic Beach - The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is an exciting Crystal Coast tradition. The tournament is fished by approximately 100 competitors in substantial cash categories. (10463) July 12 - 15 - Grandfather Mountain Scottish Highland Games, Linville - A tradition for over 53 years, the Grandfather Mountain Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans, held at the spectacular highland setting at MacRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain near Linville, presents a colorful celebration of Scottish culture. MacRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain (10462) July 18 - 29 - Folkmoot USA, Waynesville - North Carolina's Official International Festival, is a two-week celebration of the world's cultural heritage through folk music and dance. Held each summer across the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, Folkmoot features performances, parades and workshops by more than 350 performers from a dozen or so countries. Performers demonstrate cultural heritage through colorful, authentic and original reproduction costumes, lively dance and beautiful music. During its 25-year history, over 200 folk groups from more than 100 countries have shared their heritage and culture at Folkmoot USA. (828)452-2997 (10461) July 27 - 29 - Bele Chere Festival, Asheville - (11122) August 2 - 4 - Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, Asheville - FREE. Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the new Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. 828-258-6101 (11121) August 16 - 18 - North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival, Marion - 706-864-7203 (11120) September 7 - 8 - Coot Williams Road Bluegrass Festival, Cherryville - 704-447-5090 (11119) September 21-23 - 49th Annual Festival in the Park, Charlotte - This fun filled event is designed to promote and stimulate interest in the arts. It provides the opportunity for all to see, hear, and learn from over 150 artists and crafts people who actively demonstrate and display their art. 704-338-1060 (10408) October 5 - 7 - Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival, Manteo - The first annual Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival is just around the corner! Come hear that old familiar twang, in the tradition of Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs and so many other legendary performers. (11118) October 11 - 21 - North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh - Let's make 2012 the best fair ever held in North Carolina. 919-821-7400 Fairgrounds (10457) October 18-21 - Lake Eden Arts Festival, Black Mountain - 828-686-8746 (11126) October 19 - 20 - Franklin Pumpkin Fest, Franklin - Spend a Fall weekend in Franklin and take in all the family fun of PumpkinFest! Featuring the World Famous Pumpkin Roll! 828-524-2516 (10409) October 27 - Barbecue Festival, Lexington - Lexington is said to be the Barbecue Capital of the World, and the annual Barbecue Festival has been ranked as "one of the top ten food festivals in the USA" by Travel & Leisure Magazine. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the exhibits, exciting entertainment, sporting events and some of the best barbecue in North Carolina. There are an estimated 100,000 people and more than 11,000 pounds of Barbecue served each year. For more information visit: (10460) December 31 - January 1 - First Night Charlotte, Charlotte - First Night Charlotte is an exciting, imaginative and uplifting New Year's Eve cultural event. First Night features a fantastic array of events and activities for all to enjoy in a safe, alcohol-free environment. First Night Kids has jugglers, puppet masters, mascots and a kid's countdown. The First Night evening has aerial dancers, a hip-hop violinist, international performances, comedy shows, musicians and a headline band performing for the countdown to Midnight. (10458) |