What's Happening in North Carolina (Early March)

I liked this til I realized most of the towns are no where near where they really are on the map....

March is a popular month for the signs of new life to start popping up around us.  In just a couple
weeks the seasonal calendar will beckon spring and then the buttercups will bloom and the buds on the trees will appear - juicy with new life.

The calendar for NC events is looking a lot like this promise of spring.  March is when the ball really gets rolling on fun things to do in North Carolina, my fabulous home state.

Before I get to listing the great things you can do here this month I wanted to share a little treasure with you.  About thirty-five miles from where I live is a place called Kenersville.  Kernersville sits on the edge of Forsyth County and is the last pit stop before you enter Guilford County (Greensboro).

There is a house in Kernersville known as Korner's Folly.  There is no house like this anywhere else in the USA.

Korner was an artist and designer who choose to leave his mark on this three story, twenty-something room home in Kernersville.  If you'll take time to visit it you may feel like you're in a Johnny Depp/Willie Wonka movie.  The rooms vary in sizes and some make you feel like you were one of the kids in Honey, I Shrunk The Kids!  There are gorgeous elements of the house and quizzical.

Just take a look at this video from UNC-TV about this amazing home.


Moving on....

March in NC is popping just like the daffodils in my back yard.

Southern Spring Home & Garden Show
Charlotte
March 3,4,5
The Park Expo Center

The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show in Charlotte will give you a great number of ideas of ways to decorate the inside and outside of your home this season.  If you have been to the Southern Christmas Show then you know a lot of what to expect at this event (there are crowds so be prepared) lots of vendors, ideas, and captivating ideas.  Click here to get tickets and see who all is on tap at the show this month!

Cape Beer Fest
Wilmington
March 5th
Wilmington Convention Center

From the website:
The 6th Annual Cape Fear Beer Festival is a true beer tasting event featuring a wide variety of beer styles from the most creative brew masters in America. We’ll be pouring their tasty creations inside the Wilmington Convention Center along the scenic Cape Fear River. With explosive growth in the North Carolina craft beer industry, we are proud to host over 25 Regional and local breweries. This year we expect to be bigger than ever with over 50 Breweries and 110+ brews. As always, drink responsibly and never drink and drive.  Click here for more information!

Hickory Motor Speedway Season Opener
Hickory
March 5th

NASCAR may have opened their season in Daytona but Hickory (a NASCAR affiliated racing system) starts up on March 5th.  If you like fast cars on a small track this is all you.  Many of these drivers are hoping to make it to the big tracks.  Click here for more information about the season.

Girl's Spa Weekend
Pinehurst
March 11, 12, 13th
Pinehurst Resort

You know our little golfing town of Pinehurst for the sport of clubs and balls but there is so much more to enjoy in Pinehurst! World class foods and wines and fabulous relaxation.  Get your girls together and spend the weekend in Pinehurst building your friendships, self confidence, and some great skills.  Here's more information:  Click Here!

St. Patrick's Day Events for the weekend of March 11th

25th Annual Emerald Isle St Patty's Day Celebration on March 12th
St Patty's Day March & Parade in Wilmington on March 12th
Raleigh St Patty's Day Parade & Wearin' of the Green Event on March 12th
Nags Head St. Patty's Day Celebration to be held on March 13th