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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.
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