Biltmore Estate in the Fall

Biltmore Estate is in Asheville where the elevation is about 2000 ft in Western North Carolina. Typically the best time to see peak fall foliage colors at Biltmore is in the later part of October. If you want to visit Biltmore Estate in the fall at peak it is best to go in October from the 20th to the 29th. A tour of  Biltmore and the surrounding grounds that include the Biltmore Winery and Antler Hill Village is beautiful any time of the year, but in the fall the scenery can be so pretty due to the vibrant colors of the leaves in the mountains and forests.  The Walled Garden, Biltmore Estate Entry, and the Winery beds are full of mums in all the colors of autumn.

Take a fall trip to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina and enjoy the colorful autumn show. Tour the estate, visit the winery, and dine at one of several restaurants on the estate grounds. October is a great time to take a trip to the mountains of North Carolina.

Maggie Valley Oktoberfest

Maggie Valley Oktoberfest will be on October 3-4, 2014 in Maggie Valley. This fall festival has arts and craft vendors,  food vendors, craft beers, Authentic German food, live music, and entertainment including oompah bands! Lots of children’s activities. Fun for all.

Here is a look at just some of the food that will be at the Maggie Valley Oktoberfest this year:

Bratwurst, Beer Brauts, Italian Sausage w/ Peppers & Onions, Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad plus the usual favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cakes, kettle corn, boiled peanuts, and cotton candy! and more, more, more!

Festival hours are:

Oct. 3    Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Oct. 4    Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Admission is $2.00 for Adults
Children 12 and under get in FREE

Spend a beautiful autumn day in Western North Carolina at the Maggie Valley Oktoberfest!

Take a tour of Maggie Valley…

 

Lexington Barbecue Festival

The Lexington Barbecue Festival takes place in downtown Lexington, NC  on Saturday October 26, 2014 with stages for entertainment, and more than 400 exhibitors selling arts and crafts, food, woodworking, quilts and so much more. Rides for the children, the Barbecue Carnival & Family Area, antique car show, pig races, Bicycle Stunt Show, sand sculpture of a pig of course, Lumberjack Sports show, rock climbing wall and what else but Barbecue, slaw and french fries! Each year the Barbecue Festival gets bigger and bigger. There’s free admission and it last all day. If you love North Carolina barbecue this is the place to be on October 25, 2014.

NC State Fair Time!

The NC State Fair is just around the corner! It will be October 16-26, 2014. This year ‘s theme is The October Original. Here are just some of the  Dorton Arena Concerts for this year’s state fair: Vanilla Ice, Clay Walker, Parmalee, Love and Theft, Trace Adkins, and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.  Then there is always the folk festival, the carnival rides, horse show, animals, arts and crafts, food, flower and garden show and exhibits, games, agriculture and educational exhibits, food, craft and recipe blue ribbon winners, and so much more.

New for the NC State Fair 2014 is Down to Earth Aerials – Acrobatic Silk Aerials, Roberto the Magnificent, Farmer Phil for the kids, Tumbleweed Crossing Wild West Show, Poppin’ Penelope ballon artist, Neon Anteaters  near the flower show area, Blue Living Statue, Greek Living Statue and Statue Lady Oh La La plus more.

For more information see NC State Fair .

 

Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival 2014

The Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival 2014 is the first weekend in October each year. This year it is October 3-4, 2014. The Grand Marshall this year is Michelle Marsh from WRAL! The festival kicks off  Friday night with bands, dancing, food, and fun for all ages. Saturday downtown Spring Hope turns into one big party with arts and crafts, food, games, and carnival rides for the kids. At 2 pm the Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival Parade begins.  There is the Miss Pumpkin Festival Pageant and Little Miss Pageant where winners are crowned. There is also a recipe contest and the great pumpkin weigh-in. The weather for Saturday should be just right with sunshine and temperatures in the 70’s. Just right for a fall pumpkin festival. Everyone will enjoy this the Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival so load bring the whole family and go get that hot dog and funnel cake!

 

International Folk Festival Fayetteville NC

The International Folk Festival Fayetteville NC is this weekend Sept. 26-28, 2014 in Fayetteville, NC. It starts off Friday night at the Arts Council Building on Hay St. at 7:00 pm. Saturday is the colorful and festive Parade of Nations on Hay St. at 10:30. At Festival Park from noon till 6:00 there will be live performances, authentic cuisine, unique arts and crafts for sale, fun things for the kids and at 5:30 pm Malaysian singer/songwriter YUNA will take the stage. The fun continues Sunday at Festival Park with more live music by Spam Allstars, a Hip Hop, Latin, funk, and electronica band from Miami, Florida. The Fayetteville International Folk Festival is a fun place to learn about other cultures through music and food! For more info and for the whole schedule go to The Arts Council International Folk Festival.