Carowinds opened March 29 for the 2014 season. The park is just 15 minutes south of Charlotte off I-77 on the North Carolina-South Carolina boarder. New for this year are 2 water slides, the dorsal Fin Drop and the Surfer’s Swell. Also new is the new dining hall Harmony Hall Marketplace with 500 seats and an open food court.
For more information on tickets, hours of operation and rides go to Carowinds!
Ride the Windchaser with Clint from the coastercrew on youtube…
The 67th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival in Wilmington is April 9-13, 2014. This year’s theme is “A Scene to be Seen. Celebrate Spring Southern Style at the North Carolina Azalea Festival. For more than 60 years, the folks of Southeastern North Carolina have been throwing the best party in the South and you’re invited! There’s something for everyone among our community’s rich array of artwork, gardens, history and culture.”
A parade, parties, coin show, art, tea party for the kids, street fair, circus, music and concerts and so much more this year at the North Carolina Azalea Festival in beautiful Wilmington on the Cape Fear River.
The fun starts Wed. April 9 and last through Sunday April 12, 2014.
For tickets and a complete list of all the events go to North Carolina Azalea Festival.
National Register of Historic Places NC-North Carolina has 10 properties that have been recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is a list of buildings, objects, sites and areas deemed worthy of preservation because of their importance to the American history and culture. North Carolina has over 73,000 properties on the National Register of Historic Places.Those North Carolina sites added are:
See Historic Yates Mill in Raleigh on the National Register of Historic Places
The US Open Championship will be at Pinehurst June 12-15, 2014. The US Women’s Open Championship will also be played at Pinehurst June 19-22, 2014. It will be the first time in history that both tournaments will be played in the same year and on the same course. The championship will be covered by ESPN and NBC and be covered live.The US Open Championships take place at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club – Pinehurst No. 2
For more information and to buy tickets go to USGA .
The 36th Annual Newport Pig Cooking Contest will be April 4-5, 2014 in Newport at the Newport Town Park. Rides, crafts, concession stands, bake sale, music and BBQ. Free admission and free parking. “The USA’s Largest Whole Hog BBQ Pig Cookin’ invites you to join us for two days of food, fun and springtime celebrations!”
See complete list of events at Newport Pig Cooking Contest
Location of Newport,NC
The Spring Carousel Gift Market is March 28-30, 2014 at the NC State Fairground in the Exposition Building. A wide selection of arts, crafts, gift and more will be on sale. Find that perfect gift. The Spring Carousel Gift Market will have over 150 exhibitors for home decor, apparel, unique art and gifts.
See The Spring Carousel Gift Market for more details.