Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Event: Budbreak Wine Festival

April 29 - May 1, Mount Airy North Carolina, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 229. A unique experience, with emphasis on wine education, including food and wine pairing, fine art exhibits, great music, and for those participating, a wine judging contest. The event is co-sponsored by the Mount Airy Rotary Club in cooperation with the Mount Airy Downtown Business Association, and The Mount Airy News. Find details here...

54th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games July 9-12

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Clan Gathering.
July 9-12 Linville/Blowing Rock area, Grandfather Mountain. Brawny athletes, delicate dancers, noisy bagpipe band parades, rocking Celtic music and a spectacular highland setting makes this colorful celebration of Scottish culture the "best" highland games in America. Admission charged. $25 adult, $5 child per day$55 adult four-day advance ticket$25 child four-day advance ticket. http://www.grandfather.com/

4th of July Celebration Fun at The Chimney Rock Park

July 4th at Chimney Rock
July 4 - 5 Chimney Rock Park. Celebrate Independence Day at Chimney Rock! Free family fun series at 2pm Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting). Learn about some of the critters that call Chimney Rock home. At Grady's Animal Discovery Den. Climb our 32 ft climbing tower.Just $3 a climb! Receive a FREE climb if you make it to the top. Saturday and Sunday only. Cook out on the Sky Lounge patio. Get a hot dog, chips and a drink for just $5.

Lake Eden Arts Festival

May 7 - 10 Black Mountain. Enjoy a full weekend of art, music, and outdoor fun in a beautiful mountain lake setting. Experience cultural enrichment from all over the world! Camp Rockmont, Lake Eden Road. http://www.theleaf.com/