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Cast Your Line On The Nation’s First Fly Fishing Trail

Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games

3rd Annual North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival

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CONTENTSDestinations 6Cast Your Line On The Nation’s First Fly Fishing Trail 12Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games Celebrates 20th Year 143rd Annual North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival 16A Variety of Vehicles In Valdese 18Paint The Night Blue 20Inaugural North Carolina Beer Month Set for April 2013 22Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina 24Mayberricana: The Mayberry Experience 24A Bike Night You Can Bring Your Family To! 26Triad: A Trifecta Of Beer, Culture And History 28Shine, Chardonnay, & Hops on the Square 30Cruz Thru 32Along the Way 36

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More Events and Interactive Maps at DashboardsandSaddlebags.comMetrolina Expo Marketplace April 3 – 7, 2013 Metrolina Tradeshow Expo 7100 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269. www.icashows.com

Pull Back the Curtain on NC Breweries Wed, April 3, 6pm – 8pm RA Jeffrey’s Distributing Raleigh, NC 27610. Get a rare behind the scenes look into brewers and their beers from Aviator, Big Boss, Carolina Brewery, Lonerider, Natty Greene’s and Triangle Brewing. Enjoy three-ounce tasting pours while talking one-on-one about NC beer during this first-ever event! www.tinyurl.com/ncbeermo

Food Lion Auto Fair-Charlotte Motor Speedway Apr 4 – 7, 2013 5555 Concord Parkway South Concord, NC 28027. The world’s largest automotive extravaganza returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Food Lion AutoFair brings together thousands of automobiles, collector car auctions, 10,000 vendor spaces, a massive manufacturer midway and a kids’ playzone.

Vineyards of Swan Creek Herb Festival Thur, April 4 – 7, 2013 450 Groce Rd Ronda, NC 28670. Visit each of the five vineyards of Swan Creek and sample a unique food made with each vineyard’s signature herb and paired with one of our wines, then take home a potted herb from each vineyard to cultivate at home!

Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest Apr 5 – 6, 2013 Newport Community Park Howard Blvd. across from Town Hall Newport, NC 28570. USA’s Largest Whole Hog BBQ Pig Cookin invites you to two days of food, fun and springtime celebration. Concession stands, rides, bake sales, funnel cakes, live music, souvenirs and much more. Admission and parking are free. Barbecue plates are only $7.00. Serving for BBQ begins at 11am on Saturday. For more information go to www.newportpigcooking.com

Wicked Weed Smoked Brown Belgian Release Fri, April 5, 5pm – 7pm 91 Biltmore Avenue Asheville, NC 28801. Wicked Weed Brewing will be releasing a Smoked Brown Belgian in their Downstairs Tasting Room with Riverbend Malt House and 12 Bones Smokehouse. www.wickedweedbrewing.com

Spring PhotoWILD Apr 6 – 7, 2013 Carolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078. Amateur and professional photographers alike will enjoy this professional photo shoot featuring Carolina Raptor Center’s resident raptors. Owls and eagles and hawks, OH MY! Each day highlights over 20 different raptors in unique settings each day. For questions www.carolinaraptorcenter.org.

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8th Annual Tour De Lure Bike Ride Saturday, Apr 6, 2013 Corpening YMCA, Marion Old Fort, NC 28762. Two rides one for the “hard core” cyclist and a fun ride. The Dewey Hughes Memorial Ride is a challenging one beginning at Marion’s YMCA traveling through rolling farmlands, up Stone Mountain, around Lake Lure, through Chimney Rock and returning to Marion for a total of 67 miles. The Fun Ride begins at the same time and place, but takes you on an exciting 25 mile course through rolling hillsides and farmlands. www.ymcawnc.org

Beer School at Foothills Brewing Saturday, Apr 6, 2013 Foothills Brewing 638 West Fourth Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Become a certified beer connoisseur at Foothills’ nationally recognized beer school by learning the ins and outs of all the pales, ales, stouts and IPAs you could imagine. www.foothillsbrewing.com

Charlotte Area Cars and Coffee Sat, April 6, 7:30am – 11:00am Mattie’s Diner / NC Music Factory Uptown Village-Main Lot 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte NC 28206.

66th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival Apr 10 – 14, 2013 Wilmington, NC 28403. The Festival is a celebration of Wilmingtons exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes a parade, street fair, circus, a tour of Wilmington’s historic homes and all that is Southern. www.ncazaleafestival.org

Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival Apr 10 – 14, 2013 Maple Street Blowing Rock, NC 28605. The Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival comes to Blowing Rock April 10-14. Now in its eighth year, the festival features the Grand Wine Tasting, Winemaker Dinners, Uncork the Festival, Wine Seminars, Cooking Classes, Grillin’ & Chillin’, and more! www.blueridgewinefestival.com

Heinzelmannchen Beer Dinner at City Lights Cafe Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 City Lights Cafe 3 East Jackson Street Sylva, NC 28779. Enjoy a 6-course meal paired with Heinzelmannchen Beer. This locally crafted beer and City Lights food are a great pairing! www.yourgnometownbrewery.com

RiverRun International Film Festival Apr 12 – 21, 2013 305 W. Fourth Street, Suite 1A Winston-Salem, NC 27101. RiverRun International Film Festival is a regional event based in Winston-Salem, and is one of the premier film festivals in the southeastern United States. This cultural event offers screenings of yet-to-be released films, opportunities to interact with artists, and immersion into the art and business of the independent film world. www.2013.riverrunfilm.com

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7th Annual PirateFest 2013 Apr 12 – 13, 2013 East Fifth & Evans Street Greenville, NC 27858. An annual event celebrating eastern North Carolina rich History with a weekend filled with old and new festivities. Enjoy the Buccaneer Bash with live music, beer and wine garden, children activities, Blackbeard’s Market, swordfights, costume contest, food, roving Pirates and more. Visit the many art organizations with booths, demonstrations and children’s activities. www.piratefestnc.com

Kings Mountain Firehouse BBQ Cook-off Apr 12 – 13, 2013 Hwy. 161, Cleveland Avenue Kings Mountain, NC 28086. The cook-off is for the North Carolina State Champion and sanctioned by Kansas City Barbecue Society with the overall winner invited to the KCBS National Championship. www.kmfire.com

8th Annual Herb Festival Sat, April 13, 9am – 4pm Painters Greenhouse 734 State Road 1104 Old Fort, NC 28762. Join us at the famous WNC annual tradition to enjoy local craftsmen, food, musicians & kids’ activities all weekend! Our wide variety of herbs are on sale for the weekend at unbeatable prices, and we also have beautiful herb pottery planters and container gardens available. Over 25 artisan booths will be displaying hand-crafted artwork. www.paintersgreenhouse.com

Don’s Spring Fling Cruise-In Saturday, Apr 13, 2013 Tilley Harley-Davidson Statesville NC. Bring out your prized possessions for everyone to see! Cars,Trucks & Motorcycles are welcome! www.TillyHD.com

DIXIE Gun & Knife Classic Apr 13 – 14, 2013 Metrolina Tradeshow Expo-- 7100 Statesville Road ~ Charlotte, North Carolina 28269.

90-minute Steam Locomotive Excursion Saturday, Apr 13, 2013 North Carolina Transportation Museum 411 South Salisbury Avenue Spencer, NC 28159. The North Carolina Transportation Museum welcomes back the Southern Railway 630 steam engine. This locomotive will offer visitors a 90-minute journey back in time to the days before interstate highways, passenger air travel and the hustle and bustle of modern transportation. Tickets can be purchased online at www.nctrans.org.

Classic Antique Power & Tractor Show Saturday, Apr 13, 2013 355 J Lee Road Benson, NC 27504. Tractor show, parade of power, corn hole tournament, tractor sparkle night display, children’s games, equipment auction, concessions. www.classicantiquepower.com

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Music, Wine & Pig Pickin’!! Saturday, Apr 13, 2013 Grassy Creek Vineyard State Road, NC 28676. We’ve got great food with great music and, of course, great wine! Singer/Guitarist Karla Causey Kincaid will share her folk, bluegrass and blues. www.grassycreekvineyard.com

Spring Sip-n-Stroll Saturday, Apr 13, 2013 200 N. Elm Street & Marriott Downtown Greensboro, NC 27401. Participants will have a chance to sample craft beers and wine from downtown restaurants and venues including Mellow Mushroom, The Worx, Natty Greene’s, Table 16, Grey’s Tavern, Tavo, Crafted, Liberty Oak, Zeto Wines and many more. www.springsipnstroll.eventbrite.com

Kannapolis Cruise-In Sat, April 13, 3pm – 9pm Downtown Kannapolis Kannapolis, NC 28081. Car lovers can enjoy every make and model of classic car in the quaint setting of downtown Kannapolis. The event is free and family friendly.

Anson County Cruise-In Thu, April 18, 5pm – 8pm The Old Store 3944 Vintage Road Lilesville, NC 28091. Come on out and show off your Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles and enjoy a great time. There will be free door prizes and 50/50 drawing to benefit Feed My Lambs of Wadesboro. www.discoveranson.com

20th Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games April 19 – 21, 2013 Rural Hill 4431 Neck Road Huntersville, N. C. 28078-8342. Rural Hill would like to welcome you to the 20th annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games. This Festival has something for everyone, and you don’t have to be Scottish to have a great time. www.ruralhill.net.

NHRA Four-Wide Nationals-zMAX Dragway Apr 19 – 21, 2013 5555 Concord Parkway South Concord, NC 28027. The NHRA returns to zMAX Dragway for the greatest spectacle in drag racing.

Shine, Chardonnay & Hops on the Square Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 Market Square 303 S. Scales St. Reidsville, NC 27320. This festival will feature wineries such as Chateau Morrisette, Woodmi l l Winery, I ron Gate Winery & Old Nor th S ta te Winery. We will also have moonshine from Piedmont Distillery & special ty beers f rom Mil ler Coors. Ages 21 & up only! www.reidsvillechamber.org

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11th Annual Hickory Hops Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 Downtown Hickory - Union Square Hickory, NC 28603. Featuring the hand-crafted beers of more than 50 local micro breweries in the Southeast. We offer plenty for everyone, from inexperienced beer novices to hardened beer fest veterans anxious for something unusual. Come see who claims the title of Carolinas Championship of Beers. www.hickoryhops.com

Altamont Brewing French Broad Float, Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 1042 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806. Participants will be picked up at Altamont Brewing at 2pm and will float the French Broad River. All equipment will be provided. They will be returned to Altamont Brewing for a beer tasting and brewery tour. www.altamontbrewingcompany.com

Cars & Coffee Greensboro Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 Jefferson Village Highwoods Circle Greensboro, NC 27410.

Rural Hill Ultra 5k Trail Race Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Road Huntersville, NC Coinciding with the 20th

Annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival, the Ultra 5K Trail Race will wind its way down and back along the North and South-western portions of Rural Hill’s ambitious woodland trail. Expect roots, rocks, open fields, uneven ground, and the possibility of mud in some areas. An excellent introduction to the wonderful world of trail racing. www.ruralhill.net

Smoky Mountain Oyster & Seafood Festival Sat, April 20, 10am – 7pm Maggie Valley Festival Grounds — Hwy 19, Soco Rd. Steamed, Raw, BBQ’d Oysters and other Seafood. Oysters & other seafood, etc. sold by the ½ dozen. Hotdogs & Brats, Grits Bar & BBQ for Non-Seafoodies! Featured NC Craft Beer & Wine, Live Music, Silent Auction (for Charity) & More. www.smokymtnoysterfest.com

British Car Gathering ~ Sat, April 20, 10am – 6pm Shelton Vineyards. Come on out and enjoy viewing the Austin Healeys, Jags, MG’s, Triumphs, Bentleys and others! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, a picnic basket if you like, sip some wine and enjoy viewing these beautiful cars! www.sheltonvineyards.com

4th Annual Henderson County BBQ Expo Sat, April 20, 11am – 6pm 1 Bearcat Blvd Hendersonville, NC 28791. A family festival with vendors, BBQ cooking competitions, children’s activities, petting zoo, mid-way rides, police dog demonstrations, entertainment and Circle C Racing Pigs. www.bbq-expo.com

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MerleFest Apr 25 – 28, 2013 WCC Campus, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

BBQ Capital Cook-Off Apr 25 – 26, 2013 Historic Uptown, Behind the Civic Center Lexington, NC 27292. www.uptownlexington.com

31st Annual Fayetteville Dogwood Festival Apr 26 – 28, 2013 Fayetteville, NC 28301. This annual street festival features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment on multiple stages, the Partnership’s KidStuff, midway rides, and fireworks! Plus, more than 30 events including symphony and theater performances, sporting events, a dog show, and much more! Drive the Dogwood Trail prior to the festival for a glimpse into Fayetteville’s horticultural brilliance. www.faydogwoodfestival.com

Freestyle Kayaking USA Team Trials Apr 26 – 28, 2013 Nantahala River Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 Hwy 19W Bryson City, NC. Watch top freestyle paddlers from across the USA as they compete for a coveted spot on the USA Team in the World Freestyle Kayaking Championships to be held this fall or take in the gear sale, the live music, or artisan’s fair. And for experienced paddlers, don’t miss the Upper Nantahala Cascades release. www.greatsmokies.com

North Carolina Pickle Festival Apr 26 – 27, 2013 Mount Olive, NC. The North Carolina Pickle Festival was first held on September 12, 1987 where the entire festival events and features were held in a three block section of Center Street in downtown Mount Olive. The festival features live entertainment, an antique car show, carnival rides, petting zoo, games, food, vendors, vintage farm equipment display – and of course, lots of pickles to eat. www.ncpicklefest.org

Foothills Wine Festival Sat, April 27, 12pm – 5pm Catawba Meadows Dr, Morganton NC. The Foothills Wine Festival was started in 2010 with the purpose of raising awareness of the North Carolina wine industry and to raise funds for Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina. www.foothillsconservancy.org

RCR Racing Museum Spring Cruise’n Sat, April 27, 9am – 2pm RCR Racing Museum Lexington, NC 27295. Chocolate Myers will host the event and will also give The “Choc” Award to his choice. Terry Streetman will give a “GoodGuys” award to his choice.

Bark in the Park Saturday, Apr 27, 2013 4431 Neck Road Huntersville, N. C. 28078-8342. Enter dog contests like Best Costume, Best Bark, Largest Dog, Smallest Dog, Best Trick, Throw and Catch, and Disc Long-Shot Catch. Enjoy exhibits, dog products, prize drawings and more. Great dogs to see and greet! www.ruralhill.net/BarkPark.asp

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Project 543 tells the story of unique spots across North Carolina we hope will become some of your favorite places. Why 543? Because that’s the number of miles from Manteo, on the coast, to Murphy, in the mountains, and is traditionally considered to be the width of our state. The entries in this project are in no particular order, and we’ll add to them each week. Check in often to find inspiration for your next trip, or start planning today at VisitNC.com.

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Cast Your Line On The Nation’s First Fly Fishing TrailWith more than 3,000 miles

of trout streams and 1,100 miles of hatchery-supported trout waters in the mountains alone, North Carolina is a fly fishing haven. It is also the first and only place in the nation with a designated fly fishing trail. The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail takes anglers to 15 prime spots in the Great Smoky Mountains to catch trout. Trail sites feature a variety of options ranging from wide-open rivers to small, secluded streams. The Trail website also includes information on licensing, guide services and accommodations for visitors ready to take to the water. The trail was designed by two out-doorsmen and fly fishing guides. Fly fishing is popular throughout the mountain and foothill regions o f Nor th Caro l ina . Seve ra l mountain communities offer com-munity fishing programs with rod and reel ‘loaner’ programs

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Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games Celebrates 20th Year The 20th Annual Rural Hill

Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games are set for April 19 – 21, 2013. Save the dates and plan to join the celebration of Scottish music, d a n c i n g , c o m p e t i t i o n a n d camaraderie. The Advance 2-day (Sat. & Sun.) discount ticket is $25.00 and includes admission to the Saturday night concert.

Fun for the entire family, the Festival & Games weekend offers live traditional and Celtic rock music from seven national acts and a Saturday night Celtic Jam, genealogy search, over 30 Scottish clans and their representatives,

P ip ing and Drumming wi th sanctioned competitions and massed band per formances , highland dancing with sanctioned competitions, Scottish country dancing, an Ultra Trail 5K run, professional and amateur heavy athletics, long bow competition, b a t t l e a x e c o m p e t i t i o n , demonstrations, whiskey seminars, the ”Kids’ Zone” with children’s activities, and Rural Hill’s famous historic encampment.

Complete information and schedules for the 20th Annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games will be available at www.ruralhillscottishfestivals.net. Event will be held rain or shine!


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3rd Annual North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival Historic Rural Hill proudly

announces that the 3rd Annual North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival will be held Saturday, May 11 with the gates opening at 11:30am. The festival will have great bands and tons of North Carolina’s finest craft brews with over three hours of free tasting. Designated Driver and under 21 tickets are available at a reduced rate so everyone is welcome at the event. On site camping is also available by online reservation.

At the 2013 North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival (NCBMF), beer tasting will begin at 12:45 and multiple Craft beers will be available for purchase for the duration of festival hours. NCBMF has confirmed the return of the

“Brewers of the Year” from the past years’ festivals - Assclown Brewery and NoDa Brewing Company. Also confirmed for 2013 are Birdsong Brewing, the Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery, Lonerider Brewing, Big Boss Brewing, Natty Greene’s Brewing, Triple C Brewing Company. Heist Brewery, Catawba Valley Brewing, RJ Rockers, Starr Hil l , Goose Island, Carolina Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing, Westbend Brewhouse, Free Range Brewing, Four Friends Brewing, Roanoke Railhouse Brewery, and Aviator Brewing Company.

Six bands will perform throughout the day at NCBMF including

Acoustic Syndicate. With their d is t inct brand of fo lk rock, bluegrass and reggae, coupled with their romper room, ultra high-energy, live performances they are regulars at the biggest music festivals in the country - Bonnaroo, Farm Aid, High Sierra Music Festival, Telluride Music Festival, Merle Fest, Magnolia Fest and many more. Also set to perform at NCBMF are Peter Rowan, Sol Driven Train, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, MilkDrive, and Brushfire Stankgrass.

Come enjoy a ten hour day of fun in beautiful and historic open farmland and privy to all the hand crafted ales and lagers you can savor. The festival features over three hours of free tasting, a day packed full of great music, food, merchandise, children’s activities, beer education, and a chance to learn about and interact with area non-profits.

Complete festival information is available at www.NCBrewsMusic.com. Event will be held rain or shine!


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A Variety of Vehicles In ValdeseIf you have never been to

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Motorcycles fill the small lot in front of the diner while cars and trucks fill two large lots next door. A stage is set up in the big lot play-ing music, old and new along with some live music belted out by the man himself, Elvis.

Myra’s Classic & Antique Car Cruise In every Friday 6pm – 9pm 400 Main Street West Valdese, NC US 28690. A lot of classic and antique cars. Plenty of nice motorcycles, great food and ice cream.

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Abuse Prevent ion Month will be a concert held Thursday, May 4, at 6pm at Merino’s Home F u r n i s h i n g s Wa re h o u s e i n downtown Mooresville. This year the award-winning Balsam Range Band, which blends bluegrass into a new music experience, will perform a benefit concert for SCAN. Tickets will be sold in advance through SCAN’s website at www.iredellscan.org.

In addition to the concert, there will be fun games, a craft area, face painting, a corn hole tournament, a speed pitch inflatable display, an opportunity to have your photo

taken with a real race car, and Holy Smokes will be cooking barbeque that’s available for purchase. Gates open at 4pm and the concert starts at 6pm. Come out and celebrate children and family by bringing your friends and family to help support those who can’t help themselves. We look forward to seeing you there.

For more information about how you can help support SCAN, visit their website www.iredellscan.org

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Limited Tickets Available For A Special Evening EventFriday, April 26, 2013 6-9 p.m.

Flavors of the Foothills Benefit Dinner & AuctionHistoric Waldensian Mill, Valdese, NC

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Inaugural North Carolina Beer Month Set for April 201370+ Breweries and Tourism Partners Cover All of April, All of NCWith the most breweries of any state south of Pennsylvania and east of Texas, North Carolina is truly the South’s beer stronghold. To celebrate the state’s craftsmanship and the destinations where it’s nurtured, breweries , hotels , restaurants and other businesses combine forces with the North Carolina Brewers Guild and North Carolina Division of Tourism for the inaugural North Carolina Beer Month, April 2013.

Throughout April, beer lovers will find special tours, tastings, dinners, classes and other events as well as lodging packages and deals on North Carolina craft beer. Travelers can chart a course from urban pub hubs and beer frontiers to lively towns with character to spare.

8 Inaugural Year Highlights:1. “Beer City USA” Experience, April 12-14,

Asheville: Lodging at Aloft Downtown Asheville, a LaZoom Comedy Tour, visits to Highland Brewing and other hops spots, dining and more.

2. Hickory Hops, April 20, Hickory: Festival hosted by Olde Hickory Brewing with 40-plus regional breweries, music, food and the Carolinas Championship of Beers.

3. Spring Fling, April 20, Pittsboro: Spirited local festival featuring food, music and a new release from Carolina Brewery.

4. French Broad River Floats, April 20 and 27, Asheville: Asheville Adventure Rentals excursion plus a tour and tasting at Altamont Brewing, a hot new arrival on the Asheville beer scene.

5. NC Beer Lover’s Weekend, April 26-27, Greensboro: Lodging at the stellar O. Henry Hotel plus a beer dinner and beer-cooking class.

6. NC Brews Walkabout, April 27, Blowing Rock: Tasting tour through the lively Blue Ridge Mountains town with lodging packages that include a branded NC Beer Month stein from Traditions Pottery.

7. Brewgaloo, April 27, Raleigh: Downtown celebration of the area’s beer craftsmanship and culinary creativity.

8. New releases: General Lenoir’s Old Ale from Howard Brewing in Lenoir, based on a Revolutionary War hero’s recipe; Up On the Sun, a Belgian-style saison from Birdsong Brewing in Charlotte; Pisgah Cosmos Baltic Porter from Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain; Oyster Stout collaboration from Wilmington’s Front Street Brewery and Charlotte’s NoDa Brewing; and a Red Rye Ale from brewers in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Visit www.NCBeerMonth.com for details and more activities. www.VisitNC.com.


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Film Junkies Guide to North CarolinaMayberricana: The Mayberry Experience Mount Airy is on U.S. 52 about 30 miles northwest of Winston-Salem. For information, contact the Mount Airy Visitor Center by calling 800-576-0231 or 336-789-4636 or by visiting www.visitmayberry.com.

Film junkies seeking a Mayberry experience will find it in the foot-hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a town called Mount Airy. Actor Andy Griffith was born and spent most of his childhood here. In a 2002 ceremony dedicating a stretch of U.S. 52 Bypass as the Andy Griffith Parkway, Griffith publicly confirmed what had long been rumor: Mount Airy was indeed the inspiration for the idyllic TV town of Mayberry. Thus, Mount Airy finally staked its rightful claim in the annals of small-town Americana. Film junkies might call it “Mayberricana.”

Your Mayberry experience should begin at the Mount Airy Visitor Center, at 615 North Main Street, where the Andy Griffith Museum houses the world’s largest collec-tion of memorabilia related to the actor. Props and mementos trace Griffith’s television career from Mayberry to “Matlock.” Predating his television days are school annuals, photographs, and posters from Broadway shows like No Time for Sergeants and films like Angel

in My Pocket and Onionhead The collection, owned by AG’s life long friend Emmett Forrest, includes clippings, costumes, scripts, stills, and childhood furniture.

Jus t one b lock south i s the business district, where you can get a sandwich at the Snappy Lunch - an icecream sundae at the Blue Bird Diner, located at 206 North Main Street, and a haircut at Floyd’s City Barber Shop. You can even take pictures of a jail cell and a 1950s squad car at the local jail, located at 215 City Hall Street. At every turn are souvenir shops like Specialty Gifts, located at 140 North Main. Just a few blocks away at Mayberry Square are gems like Wally’s Service, a restored 1937 service station where you can drink an RC Cola and munch on a Moon Pie. Film junkies can see a show at the Andy Griffith Playhouse and spend the

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on R ineha rd t Road in Mooresville is a family restaurant with a reputation for great food served in a racing atmosphere. Sheet metal, posters, all sorts of racing memorabilia wall to wall to ceiling. Inside Lancaster’s it screams stock car!

A few years back Jeff Lancaster built a two wheel shrine called the Hawg Trawgh. This cinder block addition built on the side of the main building has motorcycles hanging behind the bar, a covered outside seating area and a ton of bike parking. It’s a man cave!

Every Wednesday the place to be is outside. Tables and chairs are set up in the parking lot looking over the outside stage. The Lancaster’s team bringing you your food and drink faster than you can count the L.E.D.’s on that bike next to you! Even a few muscle cars make it to the show, but they don’t get the good parking!

Lancaster’s Bike Night has the feel of a back yard BBQ that’s been invaded by a bike show. Great food, music and people. You can’t help but have a great attitude at the Hawg Trawgh, it’s the place to celebrate down time with friends and family.

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have no t roub le h i t t ing Greensboro and Winston-Salem on the North Carol ina map. These two beer destinations lie just north of the state’s bull’s-eye with a choice of interstate highways to take you there.

Greensboro is full of opportuni-ties to sample North Carolina beer, and NC Beer Month creates an opportunity to showcase its suds savvy. “Hops Around Greensboro” includes a Beer Lover’s Weekend April 26-27, with a stay at the O. Henry Hotel, a beer dinner at Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, and a cooking with beer class featur-ing Red Oak Brewery and Green Valley Grill. Specials at Mellow Mushroom, The Pour House and other venues are also on tap.

N a t t y G re e n e ’s B r e w i n g , a destination brewpub downtown, honors Revolutionary War Gen. Nathanael Greene, who taught British commander Cornwallis what it means to win the battle but lose the war. Two blocks away, the International Civil Rights Center & Museum commemorates a landmark moment on the site of the 1960 Woolworth sit-ins that propelled a movement across America.

Try a range of regional craft beer at Sticks & Stones, where the menu choices are named for songs by North Carolina native Ryan Adams, and at Darryl’s Wood Fired Grill, whose owner is behind the soon-to-open Pig Pounder Brewery.

A short drive away, Winston-Sa lem i s home to Footh i l l s Brewing, best-known for i ts stand-in-line winter release of Sexual Chocolate Imperial Stout. Though that particular brew is over until next year, others put Foothills on the must-do list, and smart planners can sign up for a beer class. From the brewery, you can hop a shuttle to BB&T Ballpark and watch The Dash while sipping the hometown brew.

At Krankies Coffee, the core brewing business is beans, but you’ll also find craft beer, music and a cultural hub. And at the gateway to Old Salem, Carolina Vineyards & Hops serves North Carolina craft beers exclusively.

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Old Salem Museum & Gardens is living history at its finest, with tours by costumed guides, signature shops and 18th and 19th century streetscapes for strolling. It also includes the site of North Carolina’s first commercial brewery, Single Brothers Brewery & Distillery from 1774, and the Tavern in Old Salem nods to that history with North Carolina craft brews on its menu.

Head west to Lewisville, home of Westbend Vineyards & Brewery, one of several wineries in the Yadkin Valley wine region that have added beer to their line. The journey can easily continue on a freewheeling course along I-40 to Hickory, Lenoir and Morganton before heading into the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a visit to Blowing Rock.

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Shine, Chardonnay, & Hops on the SquareA Brand New Reidsville Festival

Saturday, April 20, in downtown Reidsville, Market Square will be

“hopping”, with an all new festival. “Shine, Chardonnay & Hops on the Square” is a group effort being led by the Reidsville Chamber of Com-merce. According to Diane Sawyer, Reidsville Chamber President, “We had been talking about this idea for a couple of years. After meeting with the City of Reidsville Marketing Department and the Reidsville Downtown Corporation, we decided to move forward and bring this great idea to fruition. In the past Market Square hosted ‘Arts on the Square,’ which was a similar concept but on a much smaller scale. This event is designed to showcase wineries, craft beer makers, distillers and artisans. Of course when we were looking at what could be offered, we looked inside our own community. Rock-ingham County is home to winer-ies, beer manufacturer MillerCoors and Piedmont Distillers, Cat Daddy Moonshine. Also, Rockingham

Community College is kicking off a new Craft Beer Course, which is being taught by MillerCoors, so we thought this was the perfect time to establish this event. The business community has embraced the festival by providing sponsorships. Our three Presenting Sponsors are Reidsville Florist & Gifts, LLC, who has not only given dollars but has also really assisted in recruiting the wineries, Cone Health/Annie Penn Hospital and MillerCoors. Other sponsors include Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority, who supplied grant funds, Piedmont Natural Gas, Am-cor, Reidsville Community Bank, Chateau Morrisette and Piedmont Distillers, to name a few.”

The festival will also include upscale artisans and food vendors. Performing party music on stage will be The Pizazz Band and beach


music sensations, The Impacts. This event does require a ticket. Tickets are limited and on sale now. They can be purchased at The City of Reidsville, The Reidsville Chamber of Commerce or Reidsville Florist & Gifts, LLC. You can also purchase t ickets online through www.ticketweb.com. The price is $20 in advance and entitles you to a commemorative wine glass for sampling. Wine and Beer by the glass will also be on sale. Bottles of wine may be purchased but cannot be consumed at the event. All individuals sampling alcohol must be 21 years of age and provide an ID. Tickets at the gate are $25.

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Carolina native Charles Kuralt once said: “Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel from coast to coast without seeing anything.”

Were he still alive today, Kuralt would no doubt support the push to “take a break from the interstate” and travel historic U.S. Highway 21.

Once upon a time, U.S. 21 was the main thoroughfare for leisure travel between the Great Lakes and Florida, and a wonderful segment of this historic road can be explored April 13 during the Spring Cruz Thru.

The event explores 65 miles of U.S. 21 from Elkin to Wytheville, Va. And, one would be hard pressed to find a better stretch of Americana. The route begins and ends in great American towns, along the way passing through towns with unique names like State Road, Roaring Gap, Sparta, Independence, Elk Creek and Speedwell.

Participants have the option of either starting or ending in Elkin.

Whichever you choose, be sure to make time to experience the renaissance that has taken place in this small town in southwest Surry County.

Located on the Yadkin River, Elkin has emerged as a jewel of the Yadkin Valley wine region. There are several wineries in town, including the recently renovated Brush Mountain Winery on Main Street. New owner Beth Duncan restored the original brick walls in the downtown tasting room and uncovered a slice of Americana hidden for decades: vintage adver-tisements for Elkin businesses built into the brick walls.

Elkin also features interesting shops, great dining, hiking trails, and official mustering grounds for the Overmountain Men who marched from the area to Kings Mountain, where they defeated the British Army in a turning point of the Revolutionary War.

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Each year in late September, Mount Airy stages Mayberry Days, a three-day festival that celebrates the show and its legacy. The festival’s parade features vintage cars, 1960s music, actors from “The Andy Griffith Show,” and look alike fans. During the festival, the downtown post office stamps mail with a “Mayberry, N.C.,” postmark, and the Bright Leaf Drive-In Theatre on U.S. 52 North screens Andy Griffith movies.

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