Events and Festivals This Week
July 26 - August 1
Events listed by start date. To learn more about a specific event, use the search feature above (include nc) In the case of inclement weather, be sure to check with venue for cancellations prior to attending an event listed here.
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Boone - An Appalachian Summer Festival
Appalachian State University Campus / various sites
July 1 - 30
Beaufort - Public Field Trips on Rachel Carson Reserve
Rachel Carson component @ NC National Estuarine Research Reserve.
FREE - Reservations Required 252.838.0883
8:30 - 10:30 am
July 27 & July 29
Durham - Stadium 10 Kids FREE Summer Movie
Stadium 10 Northgate Plaza - 1058 W. Club Blvd.
FREE - no age limit / Doors open @ 9 am until full
July 27 and July 29
Atlantic Beach - Seaside Cinema
"The Circle"
Old Pavilion @the Circle / FREE / starts 8 pm
July 28
Chimney Rock - Guided Hike @ Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock Park / Park fee $14 A/$Y Hike FREE
Meet @ Tunnel entrance / 10 - 11 am
July 28
Corolla - Wednesday Kite Flying
Whalehead Club Currituck Park / FREE / 10 - 11 am
July 28
Murfreesboro - N.C. Watermelon Festival
Historic District / FREE / Starts 10 am on July 28
July 28 - 31
Banner Elk - Concerts in the Park
Banner Elk Town Park / FREE / 6:30 - 8 pm
July 29
Blowing Rock - Celebration of Art & Antiques
BR School Auditorium / $10 3-day admission / 10am
July 29 - August 1
Corolla - Sumer Concert Series on the Lawn
Whalehead Club Currituck Park/ FREE / 6:30 - 8:30 pm
July 29
Kinston - Sand in the Streets Summer Concert
Corner of North & Mitchell Sts. / FREE / 6 - 8 pm
July 29
Pinehurst - US Kids Golf Teen World Championship
Numbers 2, 5, & 6 (ages 13-18) / Info: 888.387.5437
July 29 - 31
Spruce Pine - NC Mineral & Gem Festival
Bridge Coliseum / $3 Adults / starts 10 am Jul 29
July 29 - August 1
Hillsborough - Last Fridays
Historic Downtown / FREE / 6:30 - 9:30 pm
July 30
Kannapolis - Summer Beach Music Festival
Village Park / FREE / music starts @ 7 pm
July 30 - 31
Morganton - TGIF Concert Series
Downtown / FREE / music starts 7 pm
July 30
Valdese - Family Friday Nights
Downtown - Parking Lot near Wachovia / FREE / 7pm
July 30
Beech Mountain - 4th Annual Barn Dance
Beech Mtn. Club Pavilion / $15 per person / 6 - 9 pm
July 31
Bryson City - Music in the Mountains Concert
Great Smoky Mts. RR Depot / FREE / 6:30 - 8 pm
July 31
Elizabeth City - Saturday Night at the Casino (Fundraiser)
Museum of the Albemarle / $15 advanc $20 door/ 7 - 11p
July 31
Franklin - Pickin' on the Square
Main St. Gazebo / FREE / 6:30 - 9 pm
July 31
Kure Beach - Running the Blockade in Stories & Songs
Fort Fisher / FREE / 9 am - 5 pm
July 31
Madison - Carolina Shine Fest 2010
Downtown / FREE / Sat: 11a - 9p / Sun: 12 - 7 pm
July 31 - August 1
Morehead City - Summer Concert Series
Jaycee Park - 9th & Shepard Sts. / FREE / 7 - 8:30 pm
July 31
New Bern - Aamifam Festival
Five Points Area of Historic Downtown / FREE
July 31 - August 1
Raleigh - Chick-fil-A Spicy Summer Cool Down
Graham Bldg. / NC State Fairgrounds / FREE / 10a-4p
July 31
Wilmington - The Artful Peanut: Anniversary Celebration
Poplar Grove Plantation / US Hwy 17 / 9a - 5p
July 31
Durham - Vegan Brunch - Homage to French Cuisine
The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. / $7 / 12 - 2 pm
August 1
Fayetteville - FREE Day @ Cape Fear Botanical Garden
CFBG - 536 N. Eastern Blvd. / FREE / 10 am - 5 pm
August 1
New Bern - FREE First Sundays in the Gardens
Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens/ FREE/ 1-6pm
August 1