This weekend in North Carolina...**UPDATED**

Originally posted on Wednesday, September 16th.  Updated on Thursday, September 17th!

Let's just jump in like you do a pile of leaves in October....



Winston-Salem - Texas Pete calls Winston-Salem home (just like Wake Forest University, Krispy Kreme, and many other loved establisments).  This weekend Texas Pete is hosting the {Texas Pete Culinary Arts Festival}.  If you haven't dined in Downtown Winston Salem then this is the weekend to go because not only will you get to try the amazing food of restaurants such as Mary's Gourmet Diner, Hutch & Harris, and Sweet Potatoes, The Porch, Dewey's, and Milner's (along with a ton others) you will also get to hear awesome music.  Free admission for everyone and areas that will cost to participate in some food items and alcohol.  Come out and enjoy one of my favorite NC cities on a perfect fall weekend!

Durham - This weekend is the {41st Annual Centrefest Arts Festival}!  140+ visual artists, live music, food, dance, and stuff for the kids to do - just some reasons to attend.



North Wilkesboro - Wilkes County is best known for its moonshine connection but in current day times it is part of the Yadkin Valley Wine Country.  A fun festival this weekend {Shine To Wine} celebrates the adaptation to breweries and wineries local to the areas.  This event is FREE however to partake in the brews and gifts from the vines you will have to pay. I have been told about $25. 

Lexington - I know people like bluegrass.  TO be honest I like it but only if alcohol is involved.  Alrighty, now that that is on the table {The Daily & Vincent Landfest} is this weekend.  This is a three day, 13 headliner national recording bluegrass band event.  It begins on the 17th.  You can visit the link for more information.



Yadkinville - This is the busiest city in North Carolina...just kidding!  I love little Yadkinville because it is where my hairdresser is.  This weekend they are partying in the Yadkin with the {Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival}.  This event features live music, crafts, a beer garden, sports lounge, and more.  It is the first year of this event.  Show it some support!



Ronda - Perhaps your favorite taste of Italy in North Carolina....Raffladini Vineyards is hosting its {10th Annual Festa Italiana} on Saturday.  This is truly an Italian celebration with Italian food, wine, music, cars, items, and dance.  Check it out!

Raeford - There is nothing more majestic than a....turkey.  So said Ben Franklin I'm told.  The truth is that bird and its friend the chicken are pretty big deals in North Carolina and in honor of poultry and its presence in North Carolina there is festival for it in Raeford.  {The NC Poultry Festival takes place this weekend!}

Fairs!



{The Macon County Fair is this weekend.}

{Rowan County Ag & Industrial Fair}

Becky shared with me that the {Mountain State Fair} is finishing up this weekend.

Football!



My husband wanted me to get a Tennessee Volunteers t-shirt this past weekend.  He claimed it would be "hot".  Does this correspond to the hate mail I got for leaving those hound dogs out of last week's football line up on the blog?  Maybe.  So let me start this week out with the Big Orange.

Tennessee will play Western Carolina the good ole Catamounts

My Wolfies won this past weekend in a 35-0 roundhouse kick of a game.  I was happy.



NCSU Wolfpack takes on Old Dominion this weekend.

Duke will play the Northwestern Wildcats at home in Durham.

UNC is coming off a win last weekend to take on the Illinois Illini, what the crap is that?

Wake lost last weekend, maybe just maybe they can redeem themselves against Army this weekend.

East got ate by the Gators last week they take on the Navy Midshipman this weekend.

Charlotte takes on the Blue Raiders of Middle Tenn on Saturday over in Tennessee.

South Carolina lost to Kentucky last weekend they are hoping to put one in the W column against those Dawgs this weekend.

Clemson plays Louisville this weekend in Kentucky.

App State lost to Clemson last weekend this weekend they'll go up against no one because its like Bye Felicia.

The Gators head up to Kentucky to see if they chomp some Wildcats.

It is a big weekend in Kentucky with loads of games being played there - that's what I learned from this.

And finally ----



Those Panthers take on the Texans this weekend in Charlotte.  The cats are coming off a season opening win while the Texans opened their season with a loss.  Should be an interesting match up. (1P on CBS)

Have a great weekend!

This Weekend in North Carolina

Happy September!  We're in a transition period in North Carolina for festivals and celebrations.  I know many of you have fun plans for the unofficial end to summer this weekend (a la Labor day) but if you don't....



Asheville - Downtown Art Walk visiting 20 galleries that show you why Asheville, NC is referred to as the Paris of the South.  This walk consists of many different mediums and includes glass, jewelry, and photography.  These walks will be held once a month through the fall.

Durham - The Bull City Rumble  Vintage motorcycles and scooters will be all over Durham this weekend as they celebrate the bikes of the US, Europe and Asia.



Pinehurst - Taste of the New South  Food, food, food.  That should draw in you in enough.  Pinehurst is going to tickle your taste buds with new takes on old Southern favorites, great wines, beers, and even some tailgate goodies.

Hickory - American Legion Fair  Anyone here excited about fair season?  I love the State Fair in Raleigh and I would love to visit this fair that isn't too far away from the world o' brownie.   This marks the 102nd year of the Hickory American Legion Fair.  This year's theme is Supporting our Farms.

Jonesville - Labor Day Weekend Flea Market  In case you weren't aware flea markets and yard sales and Labor Day really fit together in North Carolina & Virginia. This weekend you can head over to Jonesville and fill your trunk with treasures and then partake in their fall festival.



Little Switzerland - Emerald Village Rockfest  I bet you re read the name of that town twice, at least.  Yep there's a town called Little Switzerland in NC.  They are known for their gem mines.  This weekend is all about the rocks baby.  Learn some mining skills, go on some rocky adventures, and have a blast with your family at this event.



Franklin - Steven Curtis Chapman in concert  When I think about Contemporary Christian Music Pioneers I think Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and this dude - Steven Curtis Chapman.  He'll be performing this weekend at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.  Check their schedule because they have some great acts coming to perform this season including:  90's country sensation Travis Tritt, country singer Josh Turner, and motivational speaker and author Lysa Tyerkeurst.