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and authentic Moonshine Still works. Meet NASCAR Legend Junior Johnson.
Listen to artists from the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society and many more
such as bluegrass, mountain, classic rock and much more. Junior Johnson’s
Midnight Moon and Catdaddy Moonshine Cocktails. Largest Collection of
Authentic Bootlegging Cars; 7 Generations of Stock Cars. NC BBQ & other
tasty Treats. Free Admission & Parking. www.Carolinashinefest.com
August 4-6 •56th Annual Robbins Farmers Day Robbins, NC Wagon Train Festival, parade of 600+ horses, crafts, entertainment and much more. Thursday
6:30 pm to 10 pm, Gospel Music at Robbin’s depot. Friday 6pm-1am, downtown
street dance. Saturday 8 am-midnight. Entertainment, special demonstrations,
arts/crafts and parade at 11am. www.robbinsfarmersday.com
August 6 •Dan River Boat Race Lindsey Bridge Access, Madison NC Mayodan,
NC Families and singles alike with their kayaks and canoes gather together at
the Lindsey Bridge Boat access in Madison to begin a fun yet competitive 2.5
mile race down the Dan River. Begins at 10:00am. Fun for the entire family
and awards given. Contact: Dixie Penn 336-548-9572
August 6 •Mooresville Cruise - in Main and Broad Streets, Downtown
Mooresville First Saturday of each month March-October 3-7pm Contact
Information Downtown Commission [phone] 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.
August 6 •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
August 12-13 •Waldensian Festival Main Street Valdese, North Carolina Annual historic festival held the 2nd Saturday in August celebrating the Waldensians and their successful return to their homelands The day is filled with
traditional Waldensian Culture through music, food and dance. Traditional
Waldensian Meal served at the Waldensian Presbyterian Church. Great
food and craft vendors and various types of music throughout the day. All
historical attractions open including Waldensian Heritage Winery. Children’s
rides, petting zoo, 5k run and a bocci tournament...a traditional game of the
Waldensians. www.visitvaldese.com
August 19-21 •Gathering Nations Pow Wow American Legion Fairgrounds
King, NC Native food, traditional dance, drumming and singing at American
Legion Fairgrounds in King. Twenty indigenous nations will attend. Friday
5:00PM to 10:00PM Sat 10AM to 10PM Sunday 11AM to 6PM
August 25-27•Food Lion AutoFair Charlotte Motor Speedway Concord,
NC The World’s Largest Automotive Extravaganza returns to Charlotte Motor
Speedway! The Food Lion Auto Fair annually attracts more than 100,000
visitors. It features more than 50 car clubs and more than 10,000 vendor
spaces that offer a huge array of automotive parts and memorabilia. More

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