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May 16 -May 17, 2008
5th Annual May Fest
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
2 day outdoor music fest, vendors, food, arts, free camping with $10 adv, $20 gate ticket
Estimated attendees-700
828-430-7347
May 16 -May 18, 2008
Cruise the Smokies - Spring Rod Run
Cherokee, North Carolina
The Rod Run features more than 500 classic and customized automobiles built before 1972
Estimated attendees-3000
828-497-8122
May 17, 2008
Northeast Memorial Day Celebration
Wallace, North Carolina
antique car show, clog dancing, blue grass music, gospel music, Marine Corp band, food, vendors, & more
Estimated attendees-500
910-285-6021
May 17, 2008
Madison Celebrates Art
Marshall, North Carolina
Main Street in Historic Downtown Marshall will be transformed into an open-air art market and pedestrian
Estimated attendees-3000
828-649-1301
May 17, 2008
Montford Music & Arts Festival
Asheville, North Carolina
A day of music and art in beautiful Asheville 10:30 to 8:00
Estimated attendees-4000
828-777-1014
May 17, 2008
Newton Mayfest
Newton, North Carolina
Day of family fun. Free entertainment, art and craft vendorss, food and kid's activities.
Estimated attendees-4500
800-657-6560
May 17, 2008
NC Storyfest
Greensboro, North Carolina
Festival is free for all ages with live music/storytelling, 1pm -6:30 Cultural Arts Area of Greensboro.
Estimated attendees-5000
336-373-2471
May 17, 2008
Newton MayFest
Newton, North Carolina
Arts, crafts, music, food, children's events,
Estimated attendees-6500
828-466-1999
May 23 -May 25, 2008
Fiddler's Grove Festival
Union Grove, North Carolina
Oldest fiddler's festival in North America. Local Legacy Award from Library of Congress.
Estimated attendees-3000
828-478-3735
May 24, 2008
The Fab Four
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ songs
Estimated attendees-1300
336-721-1945
May 24, 2008
Taste of Durham Festival
Durham, North Carolina
Festival of food, live music, dance and family fun!
Estimated attendees-18000
919-572-6551
May 24 -May 25, 2008
Memorial Day Powwow
Cherokee, North Carolina
This annual event draws more than 200 dancers and more than 2,000 spectators.
Estimated attendees-3000
828-497-8128
May 30 -June 01, 2008
Rockin' RibFest
Family-oriented RibFest featuring top-notch BBQ, 3-day professional rodeo and musical entertainment!
Estimated attendees-10000
704-662-3620
May 31, 2008
Special Forces Benefit Festival
Annual Benefit Festival for families of Killed in Action Special Forces Soldiers.
Estimated attendees-10000
910-309-0388
May 31, 2008
Festival in the Grove
Winston- Salem, North Carolina
Kickin' Grass, Donna Hughes, Eight Twenty Three, Steel Magnolia, food, crafts, kid's area, pickin' tent
Estimated attendees-1500
336-687-0483
May 31, 2008
Bryson City Bluegrass Festival
Bryson City, North Carolina
All-day Bluegrass benefit featuring Pine Mountain Railroad; arts & crafts, food, drinks
Estimated attendees-500
828-488-9038
May 31, 2008
Festival in the Grove
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Benefit for Victory Junction Gang Camp with Kickin' Grass, Donna Hughes, crafts, pickin' tent and more
Estimated attendees-1500
336-687-0483
May 31 -June 01, 2008
High Point Challenge Boat Races
High Point, North Carolina
Speeds up to 115 mph. Food & Bevs, Beer Garden, Kids Zone $10 at the gate/Kids 12 & under free!!
Estimated attendees-4000
336-998-1508
June 02 -June 02, 2007
Malcolm Blue Blue Grass Festival
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Visit the 1825 farm, museum with Civil War, pioneer women and other exhibits & feed the chickens.
Estimated attendees-1000
910-944-7558
June 06 -June 08, 2008
Lowes Foods Taste of Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Taste of Charlotte features over 100 restaurant samples, art, beer, wine, live music & a kid's area!
Estimated attendees-150000
704-572-9870
June 06 -June 08, 2008
Ocrafolk Music/Storytelling Festival
Ocracoke, North Carolina
Free; 3 stages; arts & crafts; kids activities; seafood; culture of Ocracoke and Eastern Carolina
Estimated attendees-3000
252-928-3411
June 07, 2008
Ammon Blueberry Festival
Ammon, North Carolina
Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Estimated attendees-500
910-588-4002
June 13 -June 15, 2008
GroverFest 2008
Union Grove, North Carolina
Multi genre music festival all ages arts/crafts fun food music & more
Estimated attendees-3000
704-657-7840
June 14, 2008
Taste of Scotland Heritage Festival
Franklin, North Carolina
Scottish bagpipe and drum bands, continuous live entertainment, ethnic food and dance, free admission.
Estimated attendees-1500
828-524-7472
June 18 -June 19, 2008
7th Under the Oaks Arts Festival
Corolla, North Carolina
Outdoor art show in Currituck Heritage Park with over 100 quality artists
Estimated attendees-3500
252-453-9040
June 19 -June 21, 2008
North Carolina State Bluegrass Fest
Cherokee, North Carolina
Featuring many top name bluegrass entertainers.
Estimated attendees-1500
706-864-7203
June 20 -June 21, 2008
NC Rhododendron Festival
Bakersville, North Carolina
Street Dances, Street Fair w/Arts & Crafts, Car Show, Ducky Derby, Rhododendron Run, Mtn Tour
Estimated attendees-4000
828-765-9483
June 21, 2008
125th Year Centennial Celebration
Sharpsburg, North Carolina
food, arts, crafts, games, rides, live bands and dj, dunking booth, fireworks, Rain or Shine
Estimated attendees-5000
252-407-8418
June 21, 2008
125th Year Centennial Celebration
Sharpsburg, North Carolina
food, arts, crafts, games, rides, live band and dj, dunking booth, fireworks, Rain or Shine
Estimated attendees-5000
252-407-8418
June 21, 2008
Art on Easy Street
Salisbury, North Carolina
Art Festival with fine art, crafts, music and food in charming location
Estimated attendees-6000
704-638-9887
June 21, 2008
2nd Annual Tractor Drive
Asheboro, North Carolina
Tractor Drive through the the scenic Caraway Mountains west of Asheboro, NC.
Estimated attendees-100
336-465-0384
June 21, 2008
NC Country Music Festival
Kure Beach, North Carolina
The NC Country Music Festival will feature Country Music Recording Artist Joe Diffie
Estimated attendees-2000
910-458-4777
June 28, 2008
Iredell County Independence Parade
Troutman, North Carolina
Marine Corps League Detachment #1097 hosts parade and honours Vietnam era Veterans!
Estimated attendees-15000
704-528-7600
July 04 -July 05, 2008
Heritage Festival & Street Fair
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Crafts/Foods/Contests/Loggers/Coon Dog Trials /Parade/Fireworks, Free Prizes & Music, Parking & Shuttle
Estimated attendees-6000
828-479-6176
July 04 -July 05, 2008
Graham County Festival & Street Fair
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Crafts,Foods, Rides, Logger Coon Dog contests, Pig & Box Derby Races, Parade, Fireworks, Free Admission
Estimated attendees-6000
828-479-6176
July 04 -July 06, 2008
July Powwow
Cherokee, North Carolina
It is a three-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming, and tribal regalia.
Estimated attendees-3000
800-438-1601
July 05 -July 06, 2008
Cold Mountain Heritage Tour
Canton, North Carolina
Daytime self guided tour w/ info and tour of historic homes etc. Music and storytelling on Sat evening.
Estimated attendees-500
828-646-0303
July 11 -July 13, 2008
Carolina Mountain Ribfest
Asheville, North Carolina
World class barbecue rib vendors, live entertainment, carnival, juried arts and crafts, commercial exhib.
Estimated attendees-12000
828-628-9626
July 12, 2008
North Carolina Blackberry Festival
Lenoir, North Carolina
Enjoy fresh blackberries, music, and vendors.
Estimated attendees-10000
828-726-0616
July 17 -July 19, 2008
Festival of Native Peoples
Cherokee, North Carolina
An exposition of non-competitive dance, storytelling and song performances expressing Cherokee History.
Estimated attendees-5000
800-438-1601
July 25 -July 27, 2008
Cape Fear Blues Festival
Wilmington, North Carolina
Three days of world-class blues between the Cape Fear beaches and the historic Wilmington riverfront.
Estimated attendees-3000
910-350-8822
July 25 -July 27, 2008
Bele Chere
Asheville, North Carolina
6 stages, 3 food courts, arts & crafts, children's area, interactive activities & events
Estimated attendees-325000
828-259-5800
August 09, 2008
Historic Valdese Waldensian Festival
Valdese, North Carolina
150 Craft Vendors, Great Food, Entertainment, Kids Rides, Wine and Bread Tasting and Much More
Estimated attendees-15000
828-879-2129
August 29 -August 31, 2008
Happy Valley Old-time Fiddlers’ Conv
Lenoir, North Carolina
The convention will host old-time and bluegrass group and individual competitions.
Estimated attendees-2000
828-726-0616
August 30, 2008
Summer Soul Music Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina
An adult festival featuring Morris Day and the Time and the best of American & Ethnic Foods and Drink
Estimated attendees-5000
704-942-4625
September 05 -September 06, 2008
Raleigh Wide Open
Raleigh, North Carolina
Third annual Raleigh Wide Open. Street Festival celebrating downtown Raleigh.
Estimated attendees-100000
919-745-9147
September 06, 2008
High Country Bluegrass Festival
Boone, North Carolina
Bluegrass Festival Blue Highway, Infamous Stringduster, Dailey & Vincent
Estimated attendees-2000
828-733-8060
September 12 -September 13, 2008
Wagram's Annual Pig Pickin' Festival
Annual Pig Pickin' features crafts, funnel cakes, ice cream, kids play areas, and of course-Pig Pickin'
Estimated attendees-5000
910-369-0237
September 13, 2008
Bush Hill Heritage Festival
Archdale, North Carolina
Arts & crafts festival, antiques, car show, entertainment, kid's area, food
Estimated attendees-25000
336-434-2073
September 13, 2008
Bush Hill Heritage Festival
Archdale, North Carolina
Arts & crafts festival with antiques, car show , entertainment, kid's area, food
Estimated attendees-25000
336-434-2073
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