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Rocky Point: North Carolina Bacon Festival
What: Bacon makes everything better — including this festival at Old Homestead Farm. Between all the bacon eating, take a helicopter ride, watch pig races, and meet vendors.
When: September 28-29
Where: 8824 US Highway 117, Rocky Point, North Carolina 28457
For more information, visit facebook.com/ncbaconfestival.
Kenansville: North Carolina Muscadine Festival
What: Celebrate our native grape! Enjoy live music, chat with art vendors, and indulge in unlimited tastings from more than 20 wineries at the Duplin County Events Center.
When: September 27 and 28
Where: 195 Fairgrounds Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349
For more information, visit ncmuscadinefestival.com.
Roanoke Island: The Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Festival
What: Enjoy breathtaking views and try fine wines and foods on the grounds of the historic Waterside Theatre.
When: September 27 and 28
Where: 1409 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954
For more information, visit tlcwinefest.com.
Emerald Isle: Beach Music Festival
What: Move and grove to a variety of beach music performances and then fill up on food truck fare at the Western Ocean Regional Access in Emerald Isle on September 28. Who says summer is over?
When: September 28
Where: Western Ocean Regional Access, Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
For more information, visit emeraldisland-nc.org.
Raleigh: Wide Open Bluegrass Festival
What: Bluegrass lovers rejoice: You can see more than 100 performers across eight stages during this festival.
When: September 27 and 28
Where: 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
For more information, visit worldofbluegrass.org.
Mount Airy: Mayberry Days
What: Channel your inner Andy Griffith at this festival in downtown Mount Airy on September 28. Enjoy music, a golf tournament, a pork chop sandwich from Snappy Lunch, a parade, and more.
When: September 28
Where: Downtown Mount Airy, North Carolina
For more information, visit mayberrydays.org.
For our full list of September events, check out our Carolina Calendar.
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