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83rd Annual North Carolina Strawberry Festival Saturday May 2nd
Chadbourn, NC. Southeastern North Carolina’s traditional family event for more
than 80 years! Parade, pageant, crafts, entertainment... and strawberries galore!
This is North Carolina’s longest running agricultural festival! You don’t want to
miss it. www.ncstrawberryfestival.com
Wilmington Wine and Food Festival Friday May 1st - Sunday May 3rd 503
Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Experience exquisite culinary pairings and
notable wine selections from top area chefs at this three-day festival. The event
kicks off with a Derby Cocktail Party featuring BBQ and a variety of cocktails
and signature drinks. At the feature event, the Corks & Forks Grand Tasting,
locally-owned restaurants will show off their best selections at the Bellamy
Mansion. At the Bubbles, Brew & Street Eats event, enjoy champagne, mimosas
and beers from local wineries and breweries and a selection of food trucks.
www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com
5th Annual “A Time To Remember” Friday May 1st - Sunday May 31st 300
Woods Road, Fontana Dam, NC 28733. A celebration to honor the people of
Western North Carolina who gave up their homes, land and way of life so that
World War II could be won. Hosted by Fontana Village Resort, The Proctor
Revival Organization and GREAT (Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team).
As we wrap up a Time to Remember month, join us in the dance hall at Fontana
Village Resort from 7:00pm – 9:00pm and bring the 50’s to life.
www.FontanaVillage.com
Hot Nights Hot Cars In Pilot Mountain Saturday May 2nd East Main Street,
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041. See the classics, muscles, street rods, pro street, rat
rods and motorcycles at one of east coast’s largest cruise-in events in Downtown
Pilot Mountain! 1st Saturday - May thru October 3:00-9:30pm.
www.hotnightshotcars.com
Blue Oval Classic 8:00am - 3:00pm Sat May 2nd Mooresville Ford - 151 East
Plaza Drive, Mooresville, NC 28115 Trophies Made From RoushYates NASCAR
Engine Parts. Food & Auto-related Vendors, DJ, Door Prizes, Raffle, 50/50. Dash
Plaques & Goody Bags For The First 200 Vehicles. All Vehicles Must Be Ford
Powered. Canopies Only Permitted On Grass And Must Be Anchored.
www.foacarolinas.com
19th Annual Multicultural Festival 10:00am - 5:00pm Sat May 2nd Finch
Park, 15 Paul Beck Road, Lexington, NC 27292. Activities include a childrens
international stage with a variety of entertainment, magic, face painting, and
fun. Located throughout the park are African American, Asian, European,
Jamaican, Latino, and Native American cultural villages. Come experience
activities, exhibits, displays and demonstrations by artisans as well as the cuisine
of each of these groups. www.lexingtonnc.net
Mayfest Saturday May 2nd 146 North Main Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
A family friendly street festival. There will be food vendors, kid activities, local
arts and crafts, live music and dancing in the streets. www.rutherfordtown.com
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