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May 09 -May 10, 2008
Beaufort Music Festival
Beaufort, North Carolina
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Estimated attendees-5000    252-725-0283
May 09 -May 10, 2008
Nashville Blooming Festival
Nashville, North Carolina
Street dance, live local entertainment, parade, crafts, food, farmers market and carnival.
Estimated attendees-20000    252-459-7101
May 09 -May 11, 2008
Mayfest 2007
Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
art/craft show from 15 states, continuous country/gospel music, kids activities, antique car show
Estimated attendees-25000    336-368-2808
May 10, 2008
Fontana Bluegrass Festival
Fontana Dam, North Carolina
Indoor Bluegrass Festival in Recreation Hall; Steep Canyon Rangers; Blue Moon Rising; Karen Pendley
Estimated attendees-1000    800-849-2258
May 10, 2008
Sunset Street Festival
Asheboro, North Carolina
Featuring Homemade Arts & Crafts, Music, Car Show, BBQ Cook-Off & Kids Play Area. Held downtown!
Estimated attendees-10000    336-626-1240
May 10, 2008
Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Fontana Dam, North Carolina
Bluegrass Music, Crafts, food and more!
Estimated attendees-500    800-849-2258
May 10 -May 11, 2008
Charlotte Fine Art Show
Charlotte, North Carolina
High quality juried fine art show with approx. 150 artists from across the nation & Canada
Estimated attendees-10000    248-684-2613
May 10, 2008
Festival on the Lake
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
May 10, 2008 11:00 am till 11:00 PM 8 bands play two sets
Estimated attendees-500    336-838-8382
May 10, 2008
Carolina Claymatters Pottery Show
Charlotte, North Carolina
Over 50 members of Charlotte's potters guild will have work on display and for sale
Estimated attendees-2500    704-563-7766
May 10, 2008
Crafts Guild Spring Show
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Winston Salem Crafts Guild Spring Event - 30 Juried Artist
Estimated attendees-300    336-768-7569
May 16 -May 17, 2008
5th Annual May Fest
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
2 day outdoor music fest, vendors, food, arts, free camping with $10 adv, $20 gate ticket
Estimated attendees-700    828-430-7347
May 16 -May 18, 2008
Cruise the Smokies - Spring Rod Run
Cherokee, North Carolina
The Rod Run features more than 500 classic and customized automobiles built before 1972
Estimated attendees-3000    828-497-8122
May 17, 2008
Northeast Memorial Day Celebration
Wallace, North Carolina
antique car show, clog dancing, blue grass music, gospel music, Marine Corp band, food, vendors, & more
Estimated attendees-500    910-285-6021
May 17, 2008
Madison Celebrates Art
Marshall, North Carolina
Main Street in Historic Downtown Marshall will be transformed into an open-air art market and pedestrian
Estimated attendees-3000    828-649-1301
May 17, 2008
Montford Music & Arts Festival
Asheville, North Carolina
A day of music and art in beautiful Asheville 10:30 to 8:00
Estimated attendees-4000    828-777-1014
May 17, 2008
Newton Mayfest
Newton, North Carolina
Day of family fun. Free entertainment, art and craft vendorss, food and kid's activities.
Estimated attendees-4500    800-657-6560
May 17, 2008
NC Storyfest
Greensboro, North Carolina
Festival is free for all ages with live music/storytelling, 1pm -6:30 Cultural Arts Area of Greensboro.
Estimated attendees-5000    336-373-2471
May 17, 2008
Newton MayFest
Newton, North Carolina
Arts, crafts, music, food, children's events,
Estimated attendees-6500    828-466-1999
May 23 -May 25, 2008
Fiddler's Grove Festival
Union Grove, North Carolina
Oldest fiddler's festival in North America. Local Legacy Award from Library of Congress.
Estimated attendees-3000    828-478-3735
May 24, 2008
The Fab Four
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ songs
Estimated attendees-1300    336-721-1945
May 24, 2008
Taste of Durham Festival
Durham, North Carolina
Festival of food, live music, dance and family fun!
Estimated attendees-18000    919-572-6551
May 24 -May 25, 2008
Memorial Day Powwow
Cherokee, North Carolina
This annual event draws more than 200 dancers and more than 2,000 spectators.
Estimated attendees-3000    828-497-8128
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May 30 -June 01, 2008
Rockin' RibFest  
Family-oriented RibFest featuring top-notch BBQ, 3-day professional rodeo and musical entertainment!
Estimated attendees-10000   704-662-3620
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May 31, 2008
Special Forces Benefit Festival  
Annual Benefit Festival for families of Killed in Action Special Forces Soldiers.
Estimated attendees-10000   910-309-0388
May 31, 2008
Festival in the Grove
Winston- Salem, North Carolina
Kickin' Grass, Donna Hughes, Eight Twenty Three, Steel Magnolia, food, crafts, kid's area, pickin' tent
Estimated attendees-1500    336-687-0483
May 31, 2008
Bryson City Bluegrass Festival
Bryson City, North Carolina
All-day Bluegrass benefit featuring Pine Mountain Railroad; arts & crafts, food, drinks
Estimated attendees-500    828-488-9038
May 31, 2008
Festival in the Grove
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Benefit for Victory Junction Gang Camp with Kickin' Grass, Donna Hughes, crafts, pickin' tent and more
Estimated attendees-1500    336-687-0483
May 31 -June 01, 2008
High Point Challenge Boat Races
High Point, North Carolina
Speeds up to 115 mph. Food & Bevs, Beer Garden, Kids Zone $10 at the gate/Kids 12 & under free!!
Estimated attendees-4000    336-998-1508
June 02 -June 02, 2007
Malcolm Blue Blue Grass Festival
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Visit the 1825 farm, museum with Civil War, pioneer women and other exhibits & feed the chickens.
Estimated attendees-1000    910-944-7558
June 06 -June 08, 2008
Lowes Foods Taste of Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Taste of Charlotte features over 100 restaurant samples, art, beer, wine, live music & a kid's area!
Estimated attendees-150000    704-572-9870
June 06 -June 08, 2008
Ocrafolk Music/Storytelling Festival
Ocracoke, North Carolina
Free; 3 stages; arts & crafts; kids activities; seafood; culture of Ocracoke and Eastern Carolina
Estimated attendees-3000    252-928-3411
June 07, 2008
Ammon Blueberry Festival
Ammon, North Carolina
Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Estimated attendees-500    910-588-4002
June 13 -June 15, 2008
GroverFest 2008
Union Grove, North Carolina
Multi genre music festival all ages arts/crafts fun food music & more
Estimated attendees-3000    704-657-7840
June 14, 2008
Taste of Scotland Heritage Festival
Franklin, North Carolina
Scottish bagpipe and drum bands, continuous live entertainment, ethnic food and dance, free admission.
Estimated attendees-1500    828-524-7472
June 18 -June 19, 2008
7th Under the Oaks Arts Festival
Corolla, North Carolina
Outdoor art show in Currituck Heritage Park with over 100 quality artists
Estimated attendees-3500    252-453-9040
June 19 -June 21, 2008
North Carolina State Bluegrass Fest
Cherokee, North Carolina
Featuring many top name bluegrass entertainers.
Estimated attendees-1500    706-864-7203
June 20 -June 21, 2008
NC Rhododendron Festival
Bakersville, North Carolina
Street Dances, Street Fair w/Arts & Crafts, Car Show, Ducky Derby, Rhododendron Run, Mtn Tour
Estimated attendees-4000    828-765-9483
June 21, 2008
125th Year Centennial Celebration  
Sharpsburg, North Carolina
food, arts, crafts, games, rides, live bands and dj, dunking booth, fireworks, Rain or Shine
Estimated attendees-5000   252-407-8418
June 21, 2008
125th Year Centennial Celebration
Sharpsburg, North Carolina
food, arts, crafts, games, rides, live band and dj, dunking booth, fireworks, Rain or Shine
Estimated attendees-5000    252-407-8418
June 21, 2008
Art on Easy Street
Salisbury, North Carolina
Art Festival with fine art, crafts, music and food in charming location
Estimated attendees-6000    704-638-9887
June 21, 2008
2nd Annual Tractor Drive
Asheboro, North Carolina
Tractor Drive through the the scenic Caraway Mountains west of Asheboro, NC.
Estimated attendees-100    336-465-0384
June 21, 2008
NC Country Music Festival
Kure Beach, North Carolina
The NC Country Music Festival will feature Country Music Recording Artist Joe Diffie
Estimated attendees-2000    910-458-4777
June 28, 2008
Iredell County Independence Parade
Troutman, North Carolina
Marine Corps League Detachment #1097 hosts parade and honours Vietnam era Veterans!
Estimated attendees-15000    704-528-7600
July 04 -July 05, 2008
Heritage Festival & Street Fair  
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Crafts/Foods/Contests/Loggers/Coon Dog Trials /Parade/Fireworks, Free Prizes & Music, Parking & Shuttle
Estimated attendees-6000   828-479-6176
July 04 -July 05, 2008
Graham County Festival & Street Fair
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Crafts,Foods, Rides, Logger Coon Dog contests, Pig & Box Derby Races, Parade, Fireworks, Free Admission
Estimated attendees-6000    828-479-6176
July 04 -July 06, 2008
July Powwow
Cherokee, North Carolina
It is a three-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming, and tribal regalia.
Estimated attendees-3000    800-438-1601
July 05 -July 06, 2008
Cold Mountain Heritage Tour
Canton, North Carolina
Daytime self guided tour w/ info and tour of historic homes etc. Music and storytelling on Sat evening.
Estimated attendees-500    828-646-0303
July 11 -July 13, 2008
Carolina Mountain Ribfest
Asheville, North Carolina
World class barbecue rib vendors, live entertainment, carnival, juried arts and crafts, commercial exhib.
Estimated attendees-12000    828-628-9626
July 12, 2008
North Carolina Blackberry Festival
Lenoir, North Carolina
Enjoy fresh blackberries, music, and vendors.
Estimated attendees-10000    828-726-0616
July 17 -July 19, 2008
Festival of Native Peoples
Cherokee, North Carolina
An exposition of non-competitive dance, storytelling and song performances expressing Cherokee History.
Estimated attendees-5000    800-438-1601


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