Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 004 July 2011 | Page 10

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fair showcases the rich diversity of original crafts created by members of
the Southern Highland Craft Guild, a non-profit organization with over 900
members throughout the mountain region.
July 22-24 •Blue Ridge Mountain Fair Crouse Park Sparta, NC 28675 Discover the handiwork of local artisans at this arts and crafts fair,held in the
heart of Sparta at Crouse Park. The event features many local artisans as well
as artists from neighboring communities. The fair also features local entertainment and food vendors. Parking is available on East Whitehead Street in
the lot east of the Park. Fairgoers also have a chance to visit the Alleghany
Quilter’s Guild Show at the Black Exhibition Building at the Alleghany County
Fairgrounds on US 21, 1.5 miles north of Sparta. Come see the creativity of
local quilters and vote on your favorite for the People’s Choice Award. Classic car enthusiasts will also enjoy the VFW Car Show on Saturday, July 23,
located at 120 Trojan Avenue, in the NAPCO parking lot.
July 22-23 •Folkmoot USA Parade of Nations Main Street Waynesville, NC
28786 Dancers and musicians from around the world parade down Main
Street to the county courthouse for the opening ceremony of Folkmoot USA,
the State International Festival of North Carolina. Official opening ceremony
held on the steps of the historic Haywood County Courthouse.
July 23 •Blowing Rock Tour of Homes Blowing Rock, NC Tour of exceptional
homes, inside & out! Home tour begins at St. Mary Episcopal Church, 9 am;
shuttle service provided, 9 am-3 pm, from the church on Main Street (321 Bus.);
Refreshments and/or lunch catered; four homes in Blowing Rock selected.
Tickets sold by Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce to benefit St. Mary of
the Hills Episcopal Church.
July 26-30 •Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show 1500 Laurel Lane Blowing
Rock, NC The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show began in 1923, originally
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