The NC Blueberry Festival is held every year in Burgaw, NC. It’s a full-on blueberry extravaganza complete with a pie eating contest. The festival may be smaller than some of the others I have been too, but it’s well organized and has everything you need for a fun afternoon. There are tons of local vendors…
Elkin, NC is one of the best places to visit if you want to go hiking, do a little shopping, and hit some great wineries. Located on the Surry County Wine Trial which boasts approximately 18 wineries, there are tons more you can easily drive to. It can be overwhelming trying to schedule a weekend….
Illuminate your holidays. Visit these top holiday light locations in Raleigh and nearby for a colorful season.
The NC Chinese Lantern Festival is one of the best light shows in the state. Enjoy performance art, and displays made from thousands of LED lights.
When fall hits, I think pumpkins. Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin butter, and pumpkin patches. North Carolina has a lot (and I mean a LOT) of pumpkin farms to enjoy. And with pumpkins come corn mazes. They’re great for family photos, saying how much the kids love sitting in the corn pens while secretly you love it…
