Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 049 April 2015 | Page 6

Destinations

DayTrip Destinations
NC Herring Festival Fri Apr 3rd–Sat Apr 4th Jamesville, NC. For more than 60
years crowds have gathered on the banks of the Roanoke in Jamesville to
celebrate the arrival of spring with friends, family, food and fun!
www.ncherringfestival.com
Eggstravaganza at the NC Zoo Sat Apr 4th–Mon Apr 6th 4401 Zoo Parkway,
Asheboro, NC 27205. Eggstravaganza features Zoo animals hunting for treats
in their exhibits. In keeping with the Easter celebration, the treats are hidden
inside decorative paper-maché eggs made by Zoo volunteers.
36th Annual Blowing Rock Trout Derby Sat Apr 4th Pisgah National Forest,
108 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. Win prizes for biggest fish in
separate age categories. No entry fees are required and no pre-registration is
necessary. Just take your catch to the offi cial Derby headquarters at the
Blowing Rock Clubhouse on Lakeside Drive, by the Community Pool and Broyhill
Park. www.blowingrock.com
64th Annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase Races Sat Apr 4th Carolina Horse
Park, 2814 Montrose Road, Raeford, NC 28376. The thrill and beauty of horse
racing as well as enjoying a day with family and friends is an event not to be
missed! We’re pleased to announce the debut of Frontstretch Fest, a festival
celebrating bourbon, beer, bites and horse racing. The event will feature
artisanal food and drinks, hand-rolled cigars, live music, interactive
entertainment and much more! www.carolinahorsepark.com
68th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival Wed. Apr 8th–Sun Apr 12th
Each April, a full week of natural beauty, big-name entertainment, festive galas,
fun family events and Southern hospitality come together to showcase the
charms of the Wilmington area. For community pride and springtime pageantry,
the North Carolina Azalea Festival has no equal! www.ncazaleafestival.org
Charlotte Motor Speedway AutoFair Thu. Apr 9th–Sun Apr 12th 5555