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
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