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Chapel Hill Fourth of July Celebration :: Kenan Memorial Stadium, UNC_Chapel Hill Campus, Chapel Hill, NC :: 919-968-2784
Celebrate July 4th with an evening of fireworks and family entertainment. The Town of Chapel Hill's annual July 4th Celebration will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 4 at UNC's Kenan Memorial Stadium. Fireworks are only visible from inside the stadium, so plan to arrive early to get a good seat.MerleFest :: :: (336) 838-6267
Cheer with the crowd as as some of the best Blue Grass and folk music performers welcome Spring each April at MerleFest. An annual event hosted by Doc and Richard Watson and named in memory of Doc's son, this Americana music celebration draws more than 80,000 fans during its four-day run. Round out this don't-miss event with crafts, food, dance and family activities. Held on the Wilkes Community College campus, Wilkesboro, N.C. (west of Winston-Salem on Highway 421).International Festival of Raleigh :: Raleigh Convention Center :: 919-996-8500
The International Festival of Raleigh is an annual celebration of dance, food, and music from around the globe. This event brings ethnic groups together to share traditions and celebrate their unique differences. It also allows native North Carolinians the ability to visit the world in their own backyard.
"The two-day extravaganza of food, games, arts and crafts, folk music and dancing in colorful costumes never fails to revive my good spirits."
-Greg Cox, The News & ObserverLEAF - Lake Eden Arts Festival Spring 2009 :: 377 Lake Eden Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711 :: ph. 828.68.MUSIC (686-8742)
Experience wildly spontaneous and great music from many corners of the globe when you visit LEAF. A dizzying array of traditions unite to present music from a diverse range of cultures: African, Latin, Appalachian, Cajun, Celtic, Blues, Bluegrass, French, Texas Sounds and more.
Discover new music and enjoy LEAF traditions by the lake, under the sun & stars, in the mountains. 3 days, 4 stages, jam tent, healing arts, poetry, african drum circle, kids village... continuous wonderment & celebration.
Haw River Annual Community Festival :: Bynum Beach Rd., Bynum NC :: 919-542-5790
Music, art, chalk drawing on the bridge, hiking along the river, free short canoe rides for kids 12 and under (1 to 4 pm at Bynum Beach), nature walk, native plants sales, environmental awareness displays and activities, canoe raffle (drawing at 5 pm), good food--you’ll find it all at the Haw River Festival in Bynum in mid-May!
Enjoy the silent art auction, including Clyde Jones art (closes at 4 pm); kids’ art and nature activities; “paint-your-own” Clyde critter; crafts for sale; and a great lineup of music and entertainment.
Suggested donation: $5 adults, $3 under 14 (babies free).
Bynum is off Hwy 15-501 about 12 miles south of Chapel Hill and 4 miles north of Pittsboro. Take Bynum Road to the old Bynum Bridge and follow signs for parking.Strawberry Festival of Greater Cleveland (Garner) :: Technology Drive (I40/NC42), Garner NC :: (919) 773-8448
The Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual Strawberry Festival on Technology Drive (I40/NC42) every year. We are looking forward to this high visibility area! The festival events will include Large Inflatable's, Arts & Crafts, Family Oriented Activities, Entertainment and Assorted Food Vendors. Many new and exciting plans are underway for this year’s festival. Greater Cleveland is a neighborhood in Garner, NC.