Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 025 April 2013 | Page 11

Destinations
MerleFest Apr 25 – 28, 2013 WCC Campus, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.
BBQ Capital Cook-Off Apr 25 – 26, 2013 Historic Uptown, Behind
the Civic Center Lexington, NC 27292. www.uptownlexington.com
31 st Annual Fayetteville Dogwood Festival Apr 26 – 28, 2013
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.
www.faydogwoodfestival.com
Freestyle Kayaking USA Team Trials Apr 26 – 28, 2013 Nantahala
River Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 Hwy 19W Bryson City, NC.
Watch top freestyle paddlers from across the USA as they compete
for a coveted spot on the USA Team in the World Freestyle Kayaking
Championships to be held this fall or take in the gear sale, the live
music, or artisan’s fair. And for experienced paddlers, don’t miss the
Upper Nantahala Cascades release. www.greatsmokies.com
North Carolina Pickle Festival Apr 26 – 27, 2013 Mount Olive, NC.
The North Carolina Pickle Festival was first held on September 12,
1987 where the entire festival events and features were held in a
three block section of Center Street in downtown Mount Olive. The
festival features live entertainment, an antique car show, carnival
rides, petting zoo, games, food, vendors, vintage farm equipment
display – and of course, lots of pickles to eat. www.ncpicklefest.org
Foothills Wine Festival Sat, April 27, 12pm – 5pm Catawba Meadows Dr,
Morganton NC. The Foothills Wine Festival was started in 2010 with
the purpose of raising awareness of the North Carolina wine industry
and to raise funds for Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina.
www.foothillsconservancy.org
RCR Racing Museum Spring Cruise’n Sat, April 27, 9am – 2pm RCR
Racing Museum Lexington, NC 27295. Chocolate Myers will host
the event and will also give The “Choc” Award to his choice. Terry
Streetman will give a “GoodGuys” award to his choice.
Bark in the Park Saturday, Apr 27, 2013 4431 Neck Road Huntersville,
N. C. 28078-8342. Enter dog contests like Best Costume, Best Bark,
Largest Dog, Smallest Dog, Best Trick, Throw and Catch, and Disc
Long-Shot Catch. Enjoy exhibits, dog products, prize drawings and
more. Great dogs to see and greet! www.ruralhill.net/BarkPark.asp

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