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Destinations
July 1 •Mooresville Cruise - in Main and Broad Streets, Downtown Mooresville First Saturday of each month March-October 3-7pm Contact Information
Downtown Commission [phone] www.mooresvillenccruisein.com
Classic car show, food, DJ Music, contests, shopping and much more! Open
to all vehicles 1979 and earlier. Downtown Mooresville. No registration or
charge to attend. Invite your family and neighbors!! 600+ Rat Rods, Trucks,
Classics, American Muscles and more every month.
July 1 •Cruise - In Pilot Mountain Pilot Mountain Cruise-Ins are held in
downtown Pilot Mountain, starting the first Saturday in June through October,
4:00-9:30. The Cruise-In features antique cars, hot rods and muscle machines.
In addition, the event features free live bands and showcases Yadkin Valley
Wine. OFFICIAL CRUISE-IN WEBSITE: www.hotnightshotcars.com
July 7 •55th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering
of Scottish Clans MacRae Meadows, US Highway 221, Linville, NC 28646
Brawny athletes, delicate dancers, noisy bagpipe band parades, rocking Celtic
music and a spectacular highland setting makes this colorful celebration of
Scottish culture the “best” highland games in America. Admission charged.
July 8-11 •Carolina Mountain Ribfest Western North Carolina Agricultural
Center Fletcher, NC 28732 The Carolina Mountain Ribfest will feature World
Class professional barbecue rib vendors from all over the country, live entertainment, amusement rides, arts & crafts and more. They will be serving
mouth watering, award winning BBQ Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork and Chicken,
with all the traditional side dishes. www.wcpshows.com/ribfest.html
July 9-10 •Maggie Valley Summer Arts & Crafts Festival Talented artisans
from around the Southeast present a varied collection of arts,crafts & unique
merchandise. This is the first of two “juried arts and crafts shows” of the year.
All vendors must have “handcrafted” items. A few food vendors will be on
hand to service the public. Contact: Jena 800-624-4431
July 9 •2nd Saturdays at Mountain Gateway Museum: “Traditions in Arts
and Crafts” 102 Water Street Old Fort, NC 28762 Day-long celebration of
traditional arts and crafts including basket making, pottery, wood working
and more. Exhibits and grounds are open free of charge. Bring a picnic and
enjoy the day in a shaded setting near the beautiful stream. Demonstrating
their creativity and selling their wares are Big Bear Artisans John and Helen
Sullivan, photographer/painter Alice Greko, landscape artist Chrys RiviereBlalock and Laura Whitley with woodburned art. 2nd Saturdays combine arts,
heritage, food and fun at 37 state historic sties and museums. 100 are free!
www.ncculture.com
July 15 •Arts on Main 6:00PM Main Street Yadkinville in front of the Cultural
Center. Every third Friday of the month the Downtown Business Association
hosts “Arts on Main.” Sample wines from the Shallowford Wine Trail, food
items, enjoy live music, arts and crafts, a farmer’s market and visit the shops
on Main Street. Admission is free. Fee for wine tasting. Yadkin Arts Council
226 E. Main Street 336-679-2941 www.yadkinarts.org

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