Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 008 November 2011 | Page 7

Destinations More Events and Interactive Maps at DashboardsandSaddlebags.com 45th Annual Holly Day Fair Nov 3 – 6, 2011 1960 Coliseum Drive Fayetteville, NC 28306 Holly Day Fair is the largest holiday gift and craft show in Eastern North Carolina. Holly Day Fair is a one-stop holiday shopping event that draws an average of 21,000 attendees and 200 vendors. Show-goers have an extensive selection of unique handcrafted and manufactured products to select from. The unique and exclusive gifts include Christmas decorations, crafts, jewelry, clothes, toys, food specialties, household accents, and much more. http://www.hollydayfair.com 10th Annual Thunderfest Thursday, Nov 3, 2011 Harrington Square Downtown Rockingham, NC Rockingham, NC 28379 Thunderfest is an annual event celebrating the upcoming American 200 race at Rockingham Speedway. Simulators, rides, show cars, food, music, demonstrations, special guests and an autograph session for kids. Jazz at The Cam Thursday, Nov 3, 2011 Cameron Art Museum 3201 S. 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28412 The winter jazz series returns with the collaboration between CAM and the Cape Fear Jazz Society. Hear the best mix of musicians and jazz genres in the area. Admission charged. Series and/or individual tickets are available. www.capefearjazz.com Cherokee Fall Rod Run Nov 4 – 6, 2011 Acquoni Expo Center Cherokee, NC 28719 What do you get when you combine the most scenic drive in North Carolina and more than 800 of the nation’s hottest looking classic cars? The highly anticipated, “Cruise the Smokies” Fall Cherokee Rod Run. More than 3,000 car enthusiasts will turn out for the Southeast’s premiere Rod Run at the Acquoni Expo Center. Gates will be open from 9a.m. to 5p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9a.m. until noon on Sunday. Spectator admission is $10 each day of the event and is free for children age six and under. Registration for the event is open to pre-1972 vehicles or highly modified late model vehicles. Vehicle registration is $35 at the event. Registered vehicles are eligible to win cash prizes! The Fall Cherokee Rod Run features a busy vendor area, swap meet, and daily entertainment. Cherokee’s many cultural attractions and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway make the Rod Run an event the entire family can enjoy. Event sponsored by Andy Shaw Ford, which will be on-hand to answer your automotive questions, provide “how to” demonstrations, give away free items, and more! For more information, call (828) 497-8122. www.cherokee-nc.com DashboardsandSaddlebags.com 704-706-2365 7