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Destinations enjoy for later. Held in Uptown Lexington in conjunction with the BBQ Capital Cook-off. Must be 21. Tasting fee and souvenir glass included. www.visitlexingtonnc.com North Carolina Pickle Festival Fri, April 27, 9am – 5pm Downtown Mt. Olive Mount Olive, NC 28365 Join us a the 26th Annual NC Pickle Festival. Good, green family fun celebrating the agricultural heritage of the area. Free pickles. Meet Ollie, an 8-foot pickle. Rides, children’s area and entertainment plus vendors and the Pickle Derby. www.ncpicklefest.org BBQ Capital Cook-Off April 27 – 28, 2012 Historic Uptown Lexington, Behind the Civic Center Lexington, NC 27292 KCBS Sanctioned barbecue competition featuring teams from across the world. Other activities the Southern Gateway Wine Festival, Regional & National bands featuring Hunter Hayes band, kids activities, beer tasting, barbecue vendors from across NC and more. www.ptownlexington.com 30th Annual Fayetteville Dogwood Festival April 27 – 29, 2012 Fayetteville, NC 28301 This annual street festival features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment on multiple stages, the Partnership’s KidStuff, midway rides, and fireworks! Plus, more than 30 events including symphony and theater performances, sporting events, a dog show, and much more! Drive the Dogwood Trail prior to the festival for a glimpse into Fayetteville’s horticultural brilliance. Call us or visit our Web site for more information. www.faydogwoodfestival.com Admission is FREE! 6th Annual Smithfield Hog Fest April 27 – 28, 2012 American Legion Fairgrounds Edenton, NC 27932 This 6 th annual’s title sponsor is Smithfield along with being sanctioned by Kansas City Barbecue and the North Carolina Pork Council - an event not to be missed. www.hogfestedenton.com 3rd Annual Foothills Wine Festival April 27 – 28, 2012 At Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton, NC. Wineries, crafts and music will be under the trees on the festival grounds. The Foothills Wine Festival will showcase regional wineries, artists, and musicians while supporting the land and water conservation work of Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina. www.foothillsconservancy.org Mountain Thunder Car Show Saturday, April 28, 2012 Commerce Street, Old Fort, NC 28762 Annual Mountain Thunder Car Show in downtown, historic Old Fort. Sponsored by the Route 70 Cruisers, all makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles are invited to join the fun, no entrance or admission fees! There will be food, crafts and a “swap meet” area for treasure hunters. www.route70cruisers.com Foothills Merry Go Round Festival April 28 – 29, 2012 Shelby City Park Shelby, NC 28150 Sat.10am.-9 pm, Sun 1-6pm. $5 per day. Enjoy carnival rides, games, and food for the entire family. Free concert stage features regional artists and live entertainers, finishing up the evening with fireworks on Saturday night. www.CityofShelby.com Cleveland Strawberry Festival Saturday, Apr 28, 2012 Technology 12 Dashboards and Saddlebags •The Destination Magazine