Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 026 May 2013 | Page 7

Destinations
14th Annual Asian Festival & 8th Annual Dragon Boat Races Saturday,
May 4, Located near I-77’s exit 28. Parking is available at the Palace
Theatre on 17220 W. Catawba Road with shuttle service to the
festival site. There is no on site parking for attendees. Cornelius, NC
28031 The Charlotte Asian Festival is an annual family-oriented event
for the Asian and non-Asian community. Authentic food and craft
vendors, music, dance, entertainment, and the annual Miss Asian
Festival Pageant are all key parts of this fun and festive cultural event.
www.charlottedragonboat.com
79 th Annual North Carolina Strawberry Festival Saturday, May 4,
Downtown Chadbourn, NC 28431 Southeastern North Carolina’s
traditional family event for nearly 80 years! Parade, pageant, crafts,
entertainment... and strawberries galore! This is North Carolina’s
longest running agricultural festival! You don’t want to miss it.
www.ncstrawberryfestival.com
Daniel Boone Family Festival & Spring Auction Saturday, May 4,
Historic Downtown Mocksville, NC 27028 Daniel Boone Family
Festival includes food and craft vendors, fames, tours of historic
sites, and live music beginning at noon at Junker’s Mill. Visit
www.danielboonefamilyfestival.com
Jonesville Jubilee Saturday, May 4, Lila Swaim Park/Senior Center
Jonesville, NC 28642 Annual celebration of the history and heritage of
one of the oldest towns in the Yadkin Valley. Events include Dedication
of the Veterans Memorial, Park & History Center Dedications, Food
Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Flea Mark et, Car Show, Entertainment and
Fireworks! www.jonesvillenc.org/j-j.html
New River Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Mile Run Saturday, May
4, New River Valley of Northwestern North Carolina Mountains - Todd,
NC 28684 With just over 1,000 feet of elevation gain (1,200-1,300),
the New River Marathon courses primarily along the banks of the
South Fork New River, one of only 14 American Heritage Rivers in the
United States. Of the 17 miles with pastoral vistas of the New River,
13 miles are along Railroad Grade Road, a North Carolina Scenic
Byway. For the 9 miles that wind away from the flat and fast New
River Valley, the course offers several short, aggressive climbs, rolling
country roads, and a challenging 2-mile section between 15.5 and
17.5 miles (the near 180 degree view at mile 17.5 is breathtaking).
www.newrivermarathon.com
5th Annual Beer Fest Sat, May 4, 7:30am-8:30am Sims Legion Park 1001
N. Marietta Street Gastonia, 28052 The Gastonia Grizzlies will hold
their annual Beer Fest -- come rain or shine! There will be more than

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