Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 029 August 2013 | Page 12

Destinations
to the 3 Races in 3 Days. There’s also a basketball shoot, obstacle course,
family games and more! You’ll find plenty to do for families, non-athletes
and kids. Visit www.lakelureolympiad.com for details.
Royce’s Bluegrass Music Jam Friday, Aug 23, 2013 King Central Park King,
NC 27021 The Foothills Hayride is a musical experience in Stokes County
that contributes to the promotion of local musicians and the venues in
which they perform. Royce’s Bluegrass Music Jam Central Park in King
is an annual event where musicians from various areas local, state and
national come together of Friday evenings to enjoy and perform their
craft. Music will start around 7pm or a little before or after, depending on
who shows up. Local non-profits serve refreshments and snacks under the
picnic shelter. Bring your lawn chair, an instrument, if you play one and
listen to some great music. This a family event and all ages are welcome!
www.foothillshayride.com
13th Anniversary Celebration & Mercedes Benz Auto Show Saturday, Aug
24, 2013 Shelton Vineyards Dobson, NC 27017 Join us for a display of
Mercedes Benz automobiles. Cars will be registered the day of the show or
to pre-register contact John Gillespie. We will also be celebrating our 13th
Anniversary which will feature the release of our newest wine along with
special discounts on wine and retail items! www.sheltonvineyards.com
67 th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival! Aug 30 – Sep 1, 2013
Main Street from 6 th Ave - Caswell St. Hendersonville, NC 28792
Hendersonville is the official home of the North Carolina Apple Festival.
The festival features a street fair on Historic Main Street including:
entertainment, arts & crafts, apple products, children & youth activities,
special exhibits, food and the King Apple Parade on Labor Day.
www.ncapplefestival.org
RockFest Saturday, Aug 31, 2013 Emerald Village Little Switzerland, NC
28749 Featuring a treasure hunt, hikes, live music and mine tours. Kids
tour the mines free of charge. Free kid’s treasure hunt featuring minerals
and crystals as prizes. Black Light Mine Tour in the Bon Ami Mine, 8:30pm.
Admission for that tour: $15/adults; $10/seniors and children. For more
information, call 828-765-6463 or visit www.emeraldvillage.com
11th Annual Beech Mountain Mile High Kite Festival Sunday, Sep 1, 2013
Beech Mountain, NC 28604 Ever wondered how much string it takes to
fly a kite a mile high? Only a couple hundred feet if you attend the Mile
High Kite Festival on Beech Mountain. This is a wonderful tradition on
Beech Mountain, as the community welcomes back the Richmond Air
Force and Wings Across Carolina Kiting and Okra Society Kiting Clubs.
The first 300 kids will get a free ki te for the competition, or they can be
purchased. Kite clubs will demonstrate flying techniques, and also display
their kites. www.beechmtn.com
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