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Ayden: Collard Festival

What: Crazy about collards? Head to downtown Ayden for this festival, and watch a big parade, take part in a collard-eating contest, and hop on a carnival ride.

When: Rescheduled to November 8-9

Where: Downtown Ayden, North Carolina

For more information, visit aydencollardfestival.com.


Nags Head: Outer Banks Food Truck Showdown

What: Keep on truckin’ to the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head on September 8, where food trucks, breweries, and local performers will show off at this toe-tapping, tummy-tempting event.

When: September 8

Where: 6800 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959

For more information, visit outerbanks.org.


Durham: Taste of Soul: Seafood Edition

What: Hold onto summer by chowing down on lobster, crab cakes, shrimp, flounder, and pineapple smoothies in Durham Central Park.

When: September 8

Where: 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701

For more information, visit discoverdurham.com.


Winston-Salem: Bookmarks Festival

What: Turn the page: Attend readings, Q&A sessions, meet and greets, and more at this celebration of books, which will feature more than 50 authors.

When: September 5-8

Where: 634 West 4th Street #110, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

For more information, visit bookmarksnc.com.


Raleigh: Hopscotch Music Festival

What: Jam out to more than 130 bands in every genre imaginable at venues across Raleigh during this music festival.

When: September 5-8

Where: 400 Block of Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601

For more information, visit hopscotchmusicfest.com.


Brevard: Mountain Song Festival

What: Hear artists like the Steep Canyon Rangers and Del McCoury at this three-day celebration of bluegrass in Brevard.

When: September 6-8

Where: 17 West Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712

For more information, visit mountainsongfestival.com.


For our full list of September events, check out our Carolina Calendar.

This story was published on Aug 30, 2019

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