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2016 NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 2016
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
(see also: 2015 - 2014 - 2012 - 2011 - 2009)

October 1, 2016  The Great Grapes Wine & Food Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina
Over 200 Wines, Over 20 Wineries, Great Live Music and Wonderful Food and Crafts.

October 1, 2016  Taste Carolina Wine Festival - Colfax, North Carolina
Nothing could be finer than a late summer day filled with wine tasting, art, crafts and music all day.
 

October 2, 2016  9th Annual Amazing Pepper Festival
Abundance, North Carolina
Abundance North Carolina presents The Annual Amazing Pepper Festival!  PepperFest is a celebration of sustainable agriculture, farmers, and the creativity of the Piedmont’s chefs, brewers and artisans.  It’s an outdoor event held at the best time of year in North Carolina, in the middle of a large green park in Chapel Hill’s Briar Chapel neighborhood.  Around 1300+ folks come out to enjoy the music and revelry and fill up on delicious pepper-themed dishes.  Walk along and eat samples of all sorts of gourmet, local food into which the 24 of the best chefs of the central Piedmont have incorporated all types of locally grown peppers…some sweet, some hot, some smoky. (Also: http://abundancenc.org/ )

October 7-8, 2016  North Carolina Poultry Jubilee
Rose Hill, North Carolina
The North Carolina Poultry Jubilee is a celebration of an industry, a people, and a way of life that helps keep North Carolina economically strong and a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

October 10-1614, 2016  National School Lunch Week - Nationwide
School Nutrition Association.
 

2015 NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 2015
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates

October 2-3, 2015  40th Annual Enfield Peanut Festival
Enfield, North Carolina
Once again at the The Enfield Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary has agreed to host the Cake Wheel again this year and we're planning the chicken BBQ, as always. New and improved games will be provided for children's pleasure and, of course, the ever popular Ping Pong Drop.  Several of our community members have made a beautiful quilt which will be raffled off and the Silent Auction will be filled with lots of good stuff to bid on. Also, new items of any sort are welcomed as donations for the Auction; art and crafts items are always well-received.  Admission: Free.

October 2-4, 2015  24th Annual Halifax County Harvest Days
Halifax, North Carolina
The Tri-County Horse Show, Antique Tractors and Tractor Pull, Antique Farm Equipment, Agricultutral Museum, Operating 1920's Sawmill, 1920's Rosenwald School, Stationary Peanut Thresher Demo, Children's Games, Farm Animal Exhibits, Food & Craft Vendors, Live Entertainment & much more!!

October 2-4, 2015  North Carolina Seafood Festival
Morehead City, North Carolina
The weekend will include all of the following: seafood sampling, cooking demonstration by highly renowned chefs, seafood vendors, boat show, ship tours, entertainment on four stages, playground for kids, over 150 arts & crafts vendors, sporting events, rides, fireworks and Blessing of the Fleet.

October 3, 2015  Annual Sonker Festival - Mt. Airy, North Carolina
Don't know what sonker is? Then come to this annual festival and find out how delicious this deep dish fruit pie can be! Old-time and bluegrass music, quilt display, weacing, Scottish heritage, sonker, beverages, coffee. Presented by the Surry County Historical Society.

October 3, 2015  Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
This festival pays tribute to the fruit grown and harvested each fall by apple orchardists from Northwestern North Carolina. Local apple growers set up throughout the festival selling their apples, apple cider, and dried apples. Over 425 arts & crafts vendors highlighting Appalachian heritage crafts, 100 food concessions, and four music stages.  Attendance: 160,000.

October 3, 2015  Pork Jam BBQ Festival - Pelham, North Carolina
(No Website)
The 15th annual Pork Jam BBQ Festival will kick off on Saturday October 4th 10 am - 6 pm. Vendors, craftsman, artist, food vendors will be on site this year from all over the state! Plan to join us for this one day event which benefits the Pelham Volunteer Fire Department! The firemen and women will be busy fixing BBQ, Stew, and desserts! Come hungry and plan to take part of the festivities! We will have Inflatables, Games, Special Appearances, Raffles, Giveaways, Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Face Painters, and other activities for the children! Come dunk one of the firemen in the dunking booth!   Also, Live performances throughout the day featuring Beach, Country, Rock, and gospel music! This is one show you do not want to miss! We expect over 2,000 people to be in attendance! Plan your day with us at Pork Jam 2014 on Saturday October 4th, and we will see you there!! **Want to be a vendor? Call us at 336-362-9609 to speak with one of our fireman to get sign up! Vendor spaces (non food) are only $20** Email us at porkjam@bellsouth.net for more information.

October 3, 2015  Wake Forest Bull Burger Battle
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Just in time for tailgate season, the 6th Bull Burger Battle will be held, in Wake Forest, North Carolina, where the only thing that’s more important that football, is food! And who doesn’t love a big, juicy burger to enjoy while watching the big game? Join us at Choice Pool and Spa for cooking tips from the pros, an intense burger competition, and fun for the entire family!

October 3, 2015  The 17th Annual Charlotte Oktoberfest
Charlotte, North Carolina

October 8-10, 2015  TerraVITA Food & Drink Festival
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
TerraVita Food & Drink Festival has grown into a multi-day celebration that offers you the opportunity to attend a single event or The Whole Shebang – a comprehensive pass offering access to a combination of eight engaging events over three days.  You can expect several new events and multiple extended experiences in our 2014 line-up, including the addition of the NC Premiere Party for the second season of the award-winning PBS series A Chef’s Life, featuring James Beard nominee Vivian Howard. Taking it to a new level, TerraVita has added several non-ticketed events and parties available through The Whole Shebang and increased the number of chefs, drink experts and food artisans involved in evening dinners and tasting events. Get ready for a memorable weekend in the heart of North Carolina.

October 10, 2015  World Beer Festival - Durham, North Carolina
Presented by All About Beer Magazine, the World Beer Festivals are among the premier beer events in the country, with sampling of beers from over 100 breweries, education, and the best local music and food. Part of the proceeds will benefit a local cause.

October 10-11, 2015  61st Annual Swansboro Mullet Festival
Swansboro, North Carolina
This annual event includes a parade, music, vendors, arts & crafts, kids' area and of course a mullet fry.

October 16-17, 2015  Mush, Music, Mutts - Shelby, North Carolina
The Official State of North Carolina Fall Liver Mush Festival.  Brew Fest & Chili Cook off.  Join in the fun with a traditional food festival that has something for everyone. Of course there is Liver Mush to sample, with a variety of preparations and choices.  Live Music; LIver Mush; Pet Activities; Little Miss Liver Mush Pageant; Pumpkin Painting; Human Hamster Wheel; Liver Mush Eating Contest; Beer and Wine Garden; much more!

October 16-26, 2015  North Carolina State Fair - Raleigh, North Carolina
Come and enjoy "A Bumper Crop of Fun"--concerts, livestock displays and competitions, antique farm machinery, flower & garden show, miniature farm for children, village of yesteryear, "buy local, eat local" tent, and much more!  Attendance: 1 million.

October 17, 2015  12th Annual Yadkin Valley Grape Festival
Yadkinville, North Carolina
Wine tasting, motorcycle tour of the vineyards and chili cook-off.

October 17, 2015  Apple Harvest Festival - Waynesville, North Carolina
Juried Arts & Crafts - Live Entertainment - Local Merchants - Great Food.  More to do and always great fun! The one-day festival has grown into the region’s premier juried arts and crafts event and celebration of all things apple. Waynesville NC, nestled in the Smoky Mountains, is the perfect spot to enjoy a glorious fall day filled with fun. This year’s festival will feature exhibitors, live entertainment and great food. Come, and be among the crowd of more than 40,000 festival goers strolling the street!  Take home a peck of locally grown apples from the county apple growers association.

October 17, 2015  Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Nag's Head, North Carolina
The event features top draw entertainment mixed with great cooking of fresh, local seafood, a bit of education and storytelling about the region’s fishing heritage, cooking demonstrations, local craftspeople and a whole lot of family fun. Nearly 20 local restaurants have committed to serve their signature dishes featuring fish and seafood caught along the Outer Banks – resulting in an unmatched “fusion-style” (small portion sizes) sampling from some of the best restaurants on the beach.

October 17, 2015  Taylorsville Apple Festival
Taylorsville, North Carolina
The festival provides a fantastic assortment of entertainment, food and vendors. In honor of the Apple there are an apple peeling contest, an apple dessert contest, an apple theme booth decorating contest, and of course lots of apple vendors from which to buy cider, a large variety of bagged apples, etc.  Attendance: 35,000.

October 17, 2015  Bull Burger Battle - Wake Forest, North Carolina
Just in time for tailgate season, the 6th Bull Burger Battle will be held, in Wake Forest, North Carolina, where the only thing that’s more important that football, is food! And who doesn’t love a big, juicy burger to enjoy while watching the big game? Join us at Choice Pool and Spa for cooking tips from the pros, an intense burger competition, and fun for the entire family!

October 17, 2015  2nd annual Triangle Vegfest - Raleigh, North Carolina
There's a bigger turnout expected this year for the 2nd annual Triangle Vegfest, so the venue has moved to Moore Square/City Market in downtown Raleigh.  There's something for everyone as visitors celebrate healthy, vegan lifestyles: local food, numerous vendors of vegan products (local, regional and national), local area non-profits, food demos, live music and expert speakers.

October 17-18, 2015  35th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
The coastal waters of Brunswick County produce an abundance of oysters and each year 30,000 people pay homage to the mighty mollusk at this annual event, which includes live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, festival food, a road race, kids' area, oyster shucking and an oyster stew cook-off.

October 17-25, 2015  NC Yam Festival - Tabor City, North Carolina
This agricultural festival includes a yam cook-off, yam exhibits, parade, Taste of Tabor, fire fighter competition, sweet potato auction, kids' area, arts & crafts and many more activities.

October 24, 2015  19th Annual Pumpkinfest - Franklin, North Carolina
You'll need your rest as Saturday's events bring new challenges and fun for everyone. Historic Downtown Franklin is full tilt with everything pumpkin on Saturday. Bring your pumpkin (or purchase one downtown) and sign up early for the World Famous Pumpkin Roll. The Costume Parade and Contest is another highlight of the day, but don't miss out on the great food, mountain arts & crafts, and entertainment including roving street performers.

October 24, 2015  32nd Annual Barbecue Festival
Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington - 'The Barbecue Capital of the World' - The largest one day food festival in NC. Crowds average over 100,000 every year. Crafts, entertainment, childrens area, and the best BBQ in the world!
 

2012 NORTH CAROLINA - October 2012
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates

October ??, 2012  Taste of Durham Festival - Durham, North Carolina
Festival takes a hiatus till we can find an appropriate venue.

October 20, 2012  Lake Norman Wine & Food Festival - Cornelius, NC
Taste over 60 different wines from a dozen wineries and sample some of the region's best food, while helping support three deserving charities. Includes wine lectures and cooking demonstrations.
 

2011 NORTH CAROLINA - October 2011
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates

October 15, 2011  Raleigh Restaurant and Art Gallery Tour - Raleigh, NC
Taste Carolina and Art Gallery Tours NC team up for this special event.
 

2009 NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 2009
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates

October 3, 2009  The Asheville Tourists Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville Tourists will host a Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off at McCormick Field, featuring more than 30 different styles of chili, live music from three bands, and affordable fun for the whole family. Tickets will be available at the McCormick Field box office as well as ticketmaster.com.