Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 048 March 2015 | Page 6

Destinations DayTrip Destinations Beertopia - A Festive Utopia of Beer Sat. Mar. 7th Beertopia is in its seventh year! It is always held the Saturday before Saint Patrick’s Day weekend in March from 2-6pm. It is held in the parking lot behind grapevine, located at 1012 Market Street in Fort Mill, 5 miles south of Charlotte just off of I-77 exit 85 in Baxter Village. We know this isn’t in North Carolina but it’s just minutes over the border and our favorite breweries in Charlotte will be there!! www.mygrapevineonline.com Lake Norman Brew Ha Ha Tour 11:30am - 4:30pm Sat. Mar. 7th 8700 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. You will board a luxury motor coach and be greeted by our friendly staff. Our tour includes four unique breweries: Bayne, Ass Clown, D9 & Primal Brewery. Four flights will be given away as door prizes (one by each brewery) (a $28.00 value). Two free souvenir pint glasses from Bayne and Primal (a $14.00 value). Free craft beer tastings are also included. Complimentary bottled water will be available on the bus. We return to the T.MAC, 4:15PM. Complimentary appetizers will be served for dinner. www.charlottespecialevents.com Cape Fear Beer Fest 1pm - 5pm Sat. Mar. 7th Wilmington Convention Center - 515 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. The Cape Fear Beer Festival offers unlimited tasting of top quality beers made by the world’s most enthusiastic and enterprising brew masters. Served right here in Wilmington, tasting, sampling and education is at the core of the CFBF experience. Responsible and educated consumption and admiration for the art of brewing is what the CFBF is all about so come sip and enjoy this unique craft beer experience! www.capefearbeerfest.com NC Food Truck Rodeo 12pm - 4pm Sun. Mar. 8th Grove Winery and Vineyards - 7360 Brooks Bridge Road, Gibsonville, NC 27249. The NC Food Rodeo features seated dining areas, free admission, free parking, entertainers, kids activities, locally grown Grove wines and locally made beer. www.grovewinery.com Sip & Seek Bridal Show 1pm - 4pm Sun. Mar. 8th Historic Rural Hill - 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. The “Sip & Seek Bridal Show” will be an intimate setting for brides and vendors to meet while enjoying complimentary wine, food, and door prizes. This show will give bridesto-be an oppor tunit y to get to know local vendor s and see their capabilities, as well as seek out wedding inspiration through vendors and throughout the venue. Vendors attending include caterers, bar services, bakeries, photographers, wedding planners, DJ/musicians, florists, hair & makeup artists, a rental company, and venue director. This exclusive wedding-style event is free with pre-registration by March 2 or only $1 to attend without registration. For additional information, call, email or check our website. www.myrhevent.com Continued On Page 8 6 Dashboards and Saddlebags The Destination Magazine™