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NC: Fayetteville Rolls Back the Clock for “A Dickens Holiday”
Fayetteville, NC Exit 49: The holiday season would not be complete stepping back into the Victorian era in Fayetteville Christmas tradition. Ever wish for a simpler time, when the pace of life wasn’t hectic and families still enjoyed spending evenings together? … Continue reading
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NC: Whirligig Festival for Art in Motion, Touch-a-Truck and a Dive Into a Cake
Wilson, NC Exit 121: The North Carolina Whirligig Festival is a 2-day hometown annual arts and crafts festival features arts of the region, including the giant Whirligigs created by late local artist, Vollis Simpson. Like the whimsical outsider art, the … Continue reading
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NC: Celebrating Cotton and Importantly, the Cotton Farmers
Dunn, NC Exit 73: The 19th annual North Carolina Cotton Festival takes place in Downtown Dunn on November 4, 2017. This family-fun event draws more than 10,000 people each year and is a celebration of the farmer and in particular … Continue reading
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NC: 10th Annual Eastern Carolina BBQ Throwdown
Rocky Mount, NC Exit 138: The 10th Annual Eastern Carolina BBQ Throwdown is a professional cooking competition based on KCBS categories (chicken, pork ribs, pork & beef brisket). Awards include Grand Champion, Reserved Grand Champion, and People’s Choice Award. Cash … Continue reading
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NC: A Celebration For Farmer’s Best Friend – the Mule
Benson, NC Exit 79: The small town of Benson, North Carolina, with a population of around 3500, will swell to approximately 30,000 come September 21-24, 2017 when the 68th Annual Benson Mule Days Celebration, which honors the farmer’s best friend, the … Continue reading
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NC: Buy a Book and Stop a Crook
Lumberton, NC Exit 20: If you love to read, then this event is definitely for you. Want to meet authors and learn of the inspiration for their works? Book ‘Em North Carolina is national event that brings together brings together … Continue reading
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NC: The British are Coming to Historic Halifax
Halifax, NC Exit 168 to route 903 S: The British are taking over Halifax! The town will be under control of invading Cornwalis’ troops. Participate as a towns person in Halifax Revolutionary War Days: The British Occupation of Halifax. Keep your paperwork … Continue reading
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NC: DeWayne’s- From Pumpkin Patch to Shopping Destination
Selma, NC Exit 97: DeWayne’s – Would you believe this amazing gift, clothes and garden decor shop started out as a pumpkin stand? DeWayne persevered with his produce stand after having to move it 3 times. What began as DeWayne’s … Continue reading
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NC: Visit the Home of the “Father of the Army Airborne”
Dunn, NC Exit 73: General William C. Lee Airborne Museum – This house was the home of the “Father of the Army Airborne”, so the museum charts his personal life as well as the growth of Army 101st and 82nd … Continue reading
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