Hungry? Fill your calendar with 15 festivals and cook-offs across the state.
A Legacy Flies High in Kill Devil Hills
On the Outer Banks, descendants of the Wright brothers and those who saw them fly imagine what it was like to soar into the wild blue yonder for the first time.
Built by Cotton
Come November, folks gather in Harnett County to learn about a crop and a way of life that shaped this land and the people who toiled over it.
Mush to Celebrate
In the Foothills, livermush sustained families when times were tough. Now, locals pay tribute to the dish — lovingly nicknamed Piedmont pâté — at an all-day event.
Going for the Gold Hill Founders Day
In the early 19th century, fortune seekers headed to Rowan County to strike it rich. While the mines are now closed, locals still celebrate their community’s history.
Lincolnton Pirate Day
A pirate festival in the foothills might sound odd, but the story behind this celebration, and the buccaneer who inspired it, is one for the history books.
The Growing Game
A friendly competition between two Columbus County farmers inspired a festival where massive melons earn top honors.
Dancing on the Sand
A music trend that originated on the North Carolina coast evolved into a popular genre and dance that’s celebrated in New Hanover County each summer.
Forging a Frontiersman
In the hills of North Carolina, a young Daniel Boone strengthened his fishing and hunting skills. Each spring, a Davie County town pays tribute to his family’s influence.
