Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 028 July 2013 | Page 8

Destinations Charlotte Area Cars and Coffee Sat, July 6, 7:30am – 11:00am Mattie’s Diner / NC Music Factory Uptown Village-Main Lot 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte NC 28206 “From This Day Forward” Outdoor Drama Friday, July 12, 2013 Valdese, NC 28690 This is a truly inspiring story of the early settlers of Valdese, known as the Waldensians. Their strong Christian faith provided what they needed to survive years of persecution. Their story is told through drama, music and dance and covers their early years in Northern Italy to their move to western North Carolina where they founded the little town of Valdese. www.oldcolonyplayers.com Reidsville Downtown Cruise In Fri, July 12, 6pm – 9pm Downtown Reidsville NC If your car is a 1987 or older... Come join the EZ Street Cruisers Car Club Cruise In! Live Music-Rain or Shine!-Televised!!! Summer Stroll Fri, July 12, 6pm – 8pm Historic Uptown Lexington, NC 27292 “Meet Us on Main Street” for the third stroll of the season. In the Conrad & Hinkle square the bluesy sound of Big Daddy MoJo await you. Outdoor activities may be impacted by rain or storms; however, merchants will be open! www.uptownlexington.com After Hours Cruise-In Fri, July 12, 4:30pm – 7:30pm Steele Rubber Products 6180 E NC 150 Hwy Denver NC 28037 Celebrate National Collector Car Appreciation Day. Open to all years, makes and models. Free refreshments, local dignitaries and kid’s activities. Drive in and receive a goodie bag! 704-483-9343 www.steelerubber.com Carolina Mountain Ribfest July 13 – 14, 2013 Western North Carolina Agricultural Center Fletcher, NC 28732 World Class professional barbecue rib vendors from all over the country, live entertainment, amusement rides, arts & crafts and more. They will be serving mouth watering, award winning BBQ Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork and Chicken, with all the traditional side dishes. www.wcpshows.com/ribfest.html Music at Silver Fork: Locust Honey String Band Saturday, July 13, 2013 Silver Fork Winery 5000 Patton Road Morganton, NC 28655 Heart-breakin’ country harmonies and raging old-time fiddle tunes! That sums up Locust Honey in a nutshell. www.silverforkwinery.com Chalk It Up! Sat, July 13, 10am – 5pm Main Street - Sidewalks Hendersonville, NC 28792 Chalk It Up! - The sidewalks of Historic Downtown Hendersonville become the canvas for some outstanding works of art. The event is free and open to five age categories from age five and under to age 21 and over. All Day. (rain dates July 20 & July 27) www.narniastudios.com F