A Brownie World: This Weekend in NC

Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina this weekend....

We are celebrating the fall all across the state and you need to celebrate with us! This is quite the time to come down for food, music, and the beauty of this state. Here's this weekends picks on the things to do

Cashiers – 7^th Annual Leaf Festival

It all starts out with a dance party with the band Continental Divide on Friday. On Saturday five bands will keep the day grooving. There are merchants and artisans and loads of food to enjoy. Go check out the seasonal changeover in the mountains of NC this weekend.

Dobson – Shelton Vineyards Harvest Festival Fireside Kickoff

This is a Brownie Friendly event J NC wine at its best at Shelton Vineyards in the Yadkin Valley Wine Country! This event features a meal of seasonal favorites (oyster stew, braised pork shanks with apple cider barbecue sauce, gourmet smore bar, and wines will be available for purchase on site. Perhaps my most favorite bit of this event? Mulled wines and spiked cider available!!!!

Mt. Airy – Autumn Leaves Festival

Talk about a celebrated NC event – this is one. The Autumn Leaves Festival marks the season of fall in Northwestern NC. This celebration of this area of North Carolina (and the southwestern corner of Virginia) features bluegrass, soul food, and will get you ahead on Christmas shopping with all the amazing vendors and craftsmen. Expect to see many of the Yadkin Valley Wineries well represented as well!

Raleigh – International Festival

Are you ready to travel the world but are limited on funds? Then go to Raleigh this weekend and enjoy the 30^th Annual International Festival. The celebration will feature 63 different nations with culture, arts, and foods. This is an entire weekend event! Take the family and make a mini trip of it.

Rocky Mount – 8^th Annual Eastern NC BBQ Throw Down

If you are from NC then you know there is a dividing line when it comes to barbecue (the chopped pork kind not burgers and beef). Yes, friends the bbq line of division is all based on sauce and serving style. Even though I am a Western NC born and bred kid I prefer Eastern barbecue. Oh mercy, I know! This weekend you can celebrate that vinegar/mustard style base with blues, jazz, and beach music (The Tams). You can also throw out your arm in the corn hole tournament. Oh and p.s. this event is pitting the pitmasters against each other and it is free so you can try all the barbecues and jam out for free! (Note: You will have to pay for a meal. But you can try it for free!)

New Bern – October Bash

It is true that when we talk fall we tend to look west at our mountains. I’m daring you to look due east. New Bern is kicking off fall with its 35^th Annual Mum Fest featuring aerial acrobatics, carnival rides, food and music. The evening will feature an art crawl and visit to many historical areas of one of Coastal NC’s finest towns. Other fun events? A 5k & 10k event, chili cook off at Havelock, and a ghost walk. (Note: This event will run for three weekends!)

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