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Lexington: The Barbecue Festival
What: Good ’cue is always worth celebrating. Head to downtown Lexington for Lexington-style barbecue, eight stages of entertainment, arts and crafts, and more.
When: October 26
Where: 2 South Main Street, Lexington, NC 27292
For more information, visit barbecuefestival.com.
Bear Grass: Chicken Mull Festival
What: Ever eaten chicken mull? Try Martin County’s unique lunch specialty at this festival in downtown Bear Grass. There will also be a car show, live music, food vendors for the less adventurous, and handcrafted items.
When: October 26
Where: Downtown Bear Grass, NC
For more information, visit chickenmullfestival.com.
Raleigh: North Carolina Wine Festival
What: Choose from more than 100 wines, shop from local vendors, and enjoy live music at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park in Raleigh.
When: October 26
Where: 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
For more information, visit ncwinefestival.com.
Raleigh: Day of the Dead 5K and Festival
What: Celebrate culture, tradition, and diversity at this race in downtown Raleigh, which celebrates the Mexican holiday of Día de Los Muertos. Dressing up is encouraged.
When: October 26
Where: 106 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
For more information, visit dayofthedead5k.com.
Holden Beach: NC Festival by the Sea
What: You can only walk across the Holden Beach Bridge once a year — during this festival. There will also be a parade, art and craft vendors, and more.
When: October 26-27
Where: Jordan Boulevard, Holden Beach, NC 28462
For more information, visit ncbrunswick.com.
Blowing Rock: Halloween Festival
What: It’s spooky season! Get in the Halloween spirit by taking part in a costume contest, a monster march down Main Street, a moonlit scavenger hunt, and trick-or-treating in downtown Blowing Rock.
When: October 26
Where: Downtown Blowing Rock, NC
For more information, visit blowingrock.com/halloween.
For our full list of October events, check out our Carolina Calendar.
Why does this Haywood County town have some of the cleanest water in the state? It’s the result of the community’s efforts to keep the forests in its watershed pristine.
The spectacular views in North Carolina’s High Country aren’t just inspiration for writers, painters, and sculptors. Those landscapes — the rugged gray face of Grandfather Mountain, the vibrant fall leaves, the deep green meadows — are brushstrokes on Earth’s own canvas.
The sprawling vineyards and wide-open skies that stretch for miles across seven North Carolina counties offer relaxing getaways — not to mention some of the state’s finest wines — for Sunday drivers aching to escape the rush of city life.
Nothing lasts forever — and that’s what makes many of our cherished moments so special.
