Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 031 October 2013 | Page 8

Destinations
High Hampton Apple Fest Sunday, Oct 6, 2013 High Hampton Inn, 1525
Highway 107 South Cashiers NC 28717 Add some extra-delicious shades
of red to a visit for fall leaf season in the North Carolina Mountains.
Celebrate the Fuji, Gala, Pink Lady, Honey Crisp, McIntosh – and
even more varieties of apples – at High Hampton Inn’s third-annual
Apple Festival. This free, day-long event is a salute to fall’s favorite
fruit with a bounty of apple delicacies, live music and artistic crafts.
www.highhamptoninn.com/
Thistle Meadow Winemaker’s Festival Sunday, Oct 6, 2013 102 Thistle
Meadow Laurel Springs NC 28644 Taste what Thistle Meadow Winery
and other area wineries have to offer, browse craft vendors and learn
more about making your own wine. Live music. Free admission. Wine
tasting is $5 and includes complimentary glass. Located in Laurel Spring,
NC. www.thistlemeadowwinery.com
26th Annual Cotton Ginning Days Festival Oct 11 – 13, 2013 144 Leisure
Lane Dallas NC 28034 Exhibitors from all over the southeast will convene
in Dallas for the annual ‘crank-up’ of antique steam and gasoline tractors
and engines. One of the highlights of Cotton Ginning Days will be the
operational 1900 single-stand, Continental Cotton Gin. Featured daily
will be an Arts and Craft Show and sale with many vendors. Handcrafted
items available range from woodcrafts to quilts, pottery, custom pet wear
and accessories, Christmas items, jewelry, paintings, baby items, candles,
soaps, and much more! Heritage Arts includes a 19th century village. On
Oct. 12, artists will be on hand in the village demonstrating their works.
Parade of Power takes place on Oct. 11 at 9am in downtown Dallas and
also on Oct. 12th at 12pm through the Dallas Park. www.gastongov.com
Harvest Festival 2013 Oct 11 – 13, 2013 Shelton Vineyards 286 Cabernet
Lane Dobson NC 27017 Join us Friday evening as we kickoff the 2013
Harvest Festival with the crisp fall breeze of autumn with a bon fire and
dinner buffet in the vineyard by Chef Paul which will include chili and
more casual fare! Saturday & Sunday stroll through the grounds and
visit vendors with hand crafted items and locally grown produce. Face
painting, or enjoy a hay ride through the vineyard. Relax and listen to the
bluegrass bands. Winery tours and tastings will also be offered Saturday
& Sunday during festival hours at no charge. www.sheltonvineyards.com.
Oktoberfest Oct 11 – 13, 2013 222 Union Square NW Hickory NC
28601 Oktoberfest, the most anticipated event in the Unifour area, is
in its 28th year. This festival offers a weekend of family entertainment.
Five stages will present non-stop musical entertainment. Kids will enjoy
the Kidsfest area, offering amusement rides and games for a thrill for
all ages. Artisans will be selling such items as beautiful pottery, jewelry,
glass, fabrics, woodcrafts, etc. Commercial vendors sell a variety of
merchandise ranging from sunglasses to handmade soaps. There are many
food vendors located in the Food Court selling a variety of treats, goodies
and great food. Oktoberfest also features the Castle of Cans—the Castle
of Caring, which features canned food donated for distribution to the

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