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Fontana Classic Bass Tournament Sat. Mar. 14th - Sun. Mar. 15th
Presented in partnership with the Daniel Boone Council, Boy Scouts of
America, Early registration is $150 per boat and ends on March 5th.
www.fontanavillage.com
Celtic Festival Sat. Mar. 14th–Sun. Mar. 15th Historic Latta Plantation,
5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. Celebrate all things Celtic
at the third annual Latta Celtic Festival. Enjoy authentic cuisine, brew,
mu s ic, vend or s, his tor ical d em ons tr ations and m ore! This fam ily
friendly event offers children’s activities including pony rides and
face painting. Admission: $8 Adults, $7 Seniors/Students, Children
five and under are FREE. www.lattaplantation.org
Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival 9am–6pm Sat. Mar. 14th Emerald
Plantation Shopping Center–8700 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC
28594. The festival features more than 75 arts and crafts vendors,
plus clowns and static displays along with amusement rides, a climbing
wall, face painters, and many other fun, family-oriented activities. As
always, the festival will feature delicious foods such as corned beef
and cabbage, shrimp burgers, hamburgers and hot dogs, Mediterranean
cuisine, BBQ, funnel cakes, fried peanuts, cotton candy and much,
much more. Festival goer s can also enjoy a beer garden.
www.emeraldislestpatricksfestival.com
Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Wearin’ O’ the Green Festival
10am–7pm Sat. Mar. 14th 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
The Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Wearin’ ‘O the Green
Festival Parade celebrate the great St. Patrick and Irish and Celtic
traditions and culture. Live music will be on the Shamrock ‘n Roll Stage
and Pipers and Dancers will be at the Celtic Street Stage all afternoon!
www.raleighstpats.org
Highlands Annual Chili Cook-Off 6:30pm - 9:30pm Sat. Mar. 14th Martin
Lipscomb Performing Arts Center - 869 North 4th Street, Highlands, NC
28741. Looking to heat things up a little on a cold March night? Bearing
secret home recipes and stock pots filled with chopped onions, chili
powder and a variety of other ingredients, veteran and novice chefs are
planning to spice up your evening. In addition to the spicier side of the
night, there will cornbread recipes to complement the chili, salsas to
cleanse your palate, cold beve rages to cool you off, and the great sounds
of the Southern Highlands Band. Wear your dancing shoes because you
are guaranteed to get so caught up in the festivities that you will want
to dance the night away, not to mention burn off all those calories.
www.stayandplayinthesmokies.com
Stop, Sip & Savor Wine Hop Sunday, Mar. 15, 2240 South Creek Road,
Nebo, NC 28761. Blaze your own trail to four unique & boutique wineries!
Purchase your ticket online & then start the journey by collecting your

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