Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 014 May 2012 | Page 9
Destinations
Goat Lady Dairy Open Farm Day Sun, May 6, 1pm – 5pm 3515 Jess
Hackett Rd Climax, NC 27233. Tour Goat Lady’s dairy and organic
gardens, meet the goats and chickens, and learn about sustainable
agriculture. Taste and purchase their handmade cheese and pasture
raised pork and beef from neighboring farms. Meet local potters and
see demonstrations. www.goatladydairy.com/
Annual Walleye Fishing Tournament Monday, May 7, 2012 Lake James
Black Bear Access Marion, NC 28752. Third annual event formerly the
Thomas E. McDivitt and Bill Lee Memorial Walleye Tournament. Entry
fee $25.00 per person. Monetary prizes awarded in various categories
as well as drawings for other prizes. Lake James, Black Bear Access,
Marion. For more information, please call Gene Morgan, Glenwood
Ruritan, 828-738-8335 or 828-442-5021. www.mcdowellnc.org
Mayfest May 11 – 13, 2012 Pilot Mountain NC Sponsored by the Civic
Club. The celebration begins on Friday and draws to a close on Sunday
afternoon. Main Street is blocked off to motor traffic to accommodate an
array of arts, crafts, and food vendors in addition to live entertainment.
160 exhibitors. 2011 estimated attendance of 20,000+ according to
sponsoring organization. www.mayfest-pilotmountainnc.com
4th Annual Beer Fest Saturday, May 12, 2012 Sims Legion Park in
Gastonia, NC. The Ballpark Beer Fest will feature more than 125 Beers
from throughout the Southeast. More than 25 Breweries from the
Carolinas will attend, including new breweries Triple C Brewing, Four
Saints Brewing and Heist Brewing. Popular North Carolina Breweries
including Noda, Birdsong, Kind Beers, Foothills, Skull Coast, Liberty,
Olde Mecklenburg, Boone, Mother Earth, Bottle Tree and Highland
will be in attendance as well. Festival is held under the lights at Sims
Legion Park. Live Music and Cornhole Tournament. VIP Tickets available
for $40 and include hour early entrance and food voucher (Nathans
Hot Dog, Cheeseburger, Chips and a drink) General Admission Tickets
are $25. For more information visit www.gastoniagrizzlies.com/
beerfest.htm or call 704-866-8622
9th Annual RIBFEST! Sat, May 12, 10am – 5pm Freedom Park 121 N.
Edgewood Drive Eden, NC 27288. FREE ADMISSION! Hot Ribs &
Delicious festival foods! Free Inflatables & activities for kids! Arts &
Crafts! Live Entertainment For more information call 336-623-2110
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