Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 004 July 2011 | Page 9

Destinations
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
Riviere-Blalock and Laura Whitley with Woodburned Art. 2nd Saturdays
combine arts, heritage, food and fun at 37 state historic sties and museums.
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
July 15-16 • Alleghany Fiddler’s Convention Alleghany County Fairgrounds
Sparta, NC Enjoy traditional mountain music that is sure to get your toe tappin’
at the annual Alleghany Fiddler’s Convention. With 40 to 60 bands and over
200 individual competitors each year, fans of mountain music won’t be disappointed. Featuring the Lonesome River Band on Saturday. The convention
is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Alleghany County
Fairgrounds in Sparta, with lots available for camping. The convention is held
every year on the weekend of the third Saturday in July.
July 16 •Chalk It Up! Main Street - Sidewalks Hendersonville, NC Chalk
It Up! - The sidewalks of Historic Downtown Hendersonville become the
canvas for some outstanding works of art. The event is free and open to five
age categories from age five and under to age 21 and over. All Day. (rain
date July 24 & 31) www.narniastudios.com
July 16 •Peach Festival 10am - 2pm Main Street in Candor, NC 27229 The
Peach Festival is a celebration of the peach growing heritage prevalent in the
town of Candor. The event begins with a parade at 10:00 a.m. Bring lawn
chairs and enjoy the day with live entertainment, vendors, games and rides
for the kids, food galore and of course, ALL THE YUMMY PEACHES YOU
CAN CARRY HOME.
July 16 •Mayberry Cool Cars & Rods Cruise-in Downtown Mount Airy
Every 3rd Saturday 3pm - Until – Music-Food-Shopping-50/50 Drawing and
Door Prizes.
July 21-23 •64th Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands Asheville
Civic Center Asheville, NC 28801 The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
has been an eagerly anticipated event in the mountains since 1948. The

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