Steer wrestling, a practice credited to legendary cowboy and rodeo star Bill Pickett, usually involves leaping onto a steer from the back of a specially trained horse. At the Madison
Put ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and golden. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes. With a flexible spatula, remove strata to
Want to stay in the know with North Carolina’s latest events? Subscribe to our We Live Here newsletter! Lexington: The Barbecue Festival What: Good ’cue is always worth celebrating. Head to downtown Lexington for
Want to stay in the know with North Carolina’s latest events? Subscribe to our We Live Here newsletter! Lexington: The Barbecue Festival What: Good ’cue is always worth celebrating. Head to downtown Lexington for
Want to stay in the know with North Carolina’s latest events? Subscribe to our We Live Here newsletter! Lexington: The Barbecue Festival What: Good ’cue is always worth celebrating. Head to downtown Lexington for
What: Good ’cue is always worth celebrating. Head to downtown Lexington for Lexington-style barbecue, eight stages of entertainment, arts and crafts, and more.
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.
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
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.
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.
Western North Carolina is at its most stunning when autumn arrives and the leaves burst into color. Before you head out leaf-peeping this fall, check in weekly to see what colors our experts are seeing at 22 of our favorite mountain spots.
We’ve picked a bushel of North Carolina apples in every form — from pies to pottery to cider — to enjoy from the first perfect, blue-sky day of October through chilly Halloween. That’s one for each day of the month!
