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2008 NORTH CAROLINA 2008 (see 2007)
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
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February 1-3, 2008 Carolina Chocolate Festival
Moorehead City, North Carolina
All proceeds donated to local charities.
February 8-10, 2008 Chocolate Fantasy Adventure Gala & Show
Wilmington, North Carolina (no website)
featuring wine, appetizers, hors d'oeuvres and plenty of chocolates and desserts to sink your teeth into. Guests will enjoy music, shopping, and raffles/auctions. All proceeds benefit the New Hanover County Department of Aging programs for seniors such as Meals on Wheels and more. Tickets are $20 and for the Show are $5 in advance or $8 at the door. For more information, call (910) 798-6400.
March 6-9, 2008 2008 Outer Banks Taste of The Beach
The Outer Banks of North Carolina
The event will feature wine tastings, cooking classes, special menu presentations, guest chef appearances, brewery tours and an exciting array of creative combinations of culinary delights and fun activities on the Outer Banks, with the grand finale being the Taste of The Beach Expo on Sunday, March 9th.
March 6-9, 2008 29th Annual Fulton Oysterfest
Fulton, Texas
Each year the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors Oysterfest, a salute to the tasty bi-valve found in our local waters. Oysterfest features carnival rides, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music, unique vendor booths and most of all - FUN!
April 4-5, 2008 30th Annual Pig Cookin' Contest
Newport, North Carolina
USA's Largest Whole Hog B-B-Q.
April 10-13, 2008 Blue Ridge Food and Wine Festival
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Fire on the Rock Chef's Challenge; Wine Tastings; "Uncork the Festival"; Seminars & Classes; VIP Wine Gala
Winemaking Competition; Art Competition.
April 19, 2008 The Great Grapes Wine, Arts & Food Festival
Cary, North Carolina
April 24-27, 2008 Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend
Beaufort, North Carolina
April 25-26, 2008 22nd Annual North Carolina Pickle Festival
Mount Olive, North Carolina
Eat some pickles. Have fun. See antique cars. Eat some pickles. Take a spin on a carnival ride. Climb a wall. Pet some animals. Eat some pickles. Get your face painted. Buy a T-shirt. Watch the pig races. Eat some pickles. Check out the Harleys. Buy a book. Eat some pickles. Play a round of golf. See the art exhibits. Browse the crafts and food vendors. And did we mention - eat some pickles?
April 26, 2008 Taste Carolina Wine Festival
Colfax, North Carolina
May 3, 2008 4th Annual Shine to Wine Festival
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Along with showcasing North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County and the burgeoning wine industry in our area, this year’s event will feature a unique Culinary Chef Challenge, where regional chefs representing surrounding restaurants will compete for the title of Best Chef, as well as other prizes to be determined. These chefs will display their cooking and presentation talents for a jury of judges and critics, as well as offer samples and plates to the crowd to pair with the wineries.
May 8-10, 2008 Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend
Charlotte, North Carolina
The Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend, which is held in the spring of each even-numbered year, attracts guest winemakers and winery owners from all over the world and has grown into one of the largest events of its kind in the Southeast.
May 10, 2008 U.S. Open Annual Homebrew Competition
Charlotte, North Carolina
part of the Carolina Brewer of the Year competition
May 29-30, 2008 "Collective Spirits" Wine Festival
Highlands, North Carolina (no website)
Presented by Bascom Louise Gallery/Fine Arts Center. Thursday, an international wine and food tasting, silent auction and more. Friday at 11:00 a.m join Delia Viader and Michael DeLoach for a lively lecture, sparkling wine tasting, Brunch and Live Auction.
Contact Donna Woods , dwoods_bascomlouise@verizon.net 828-526-4949 x 2
May 30-June 1, 2008 Rockin' RibFest & Pro Rodeo
Troutman, North Carolina
A major annual fundraising event for Dove House Children's Advocacy Center. National award winning ribbers serving up the most unbelievably delicious barbecue ribs, pulled pork, beef, and chicken along with a 3 day rodeo.
June 6-7, 2008 Annual Lincolnton Hog Happenin
Lincolnton, North Carolina
The Hog Happenin’ is a regional bike fest and Kansas City Barbeque Society Sanctioned North Carolina State Championship Barbeque Cook-off that brings motorcycle owners and Barbeque teams together in downtown Lincolnton.
June 12-14, 2008 Annual Shiner Bock Twin City RibFest
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This 3-day event features BBQ, Beer & Music. It includes 6 national ribbers, a marketplace, Kids Zone and two stages of outstanding entertainment.
July 25-27, 2008 North Carolina Watermelon Festival
Fair Bluff, North Carolina
October 4, 2008 The Great Grapes Wine, Arts & Food Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina
2007 NORTH CAROLINA 2007
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new 2008 dates
August 23-25, 2007 Winterville Watermelon Festival
Winterville, North Carolina
Watermelon Eating Contest, Seed Spitting Contests, Watermelon Roll, youth events, concerts, etc.
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September 26-29, 2007 Taste of Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville Independent Restaurant Association. AIR restaurants will be holding unique events all designed to please the palate. Savor samplings of AIR’s fine restaurants and along with many different wines all under one roof. The silent auction benefits AIR’s scholarship fund for students of A-B Tech’s well-respected Culinary Program.
October 7, 2007 Celebrate N.C. Wines
Raleigh, North Carolina
Afternoon in the garden features tastings of award-winning North Carolina wines, demonstrations of wine and food pairings, heavy hors-d’oeuvres, live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Proceeds will benefit NC State viticulture and enology research and the JC Raulston Arboretum. Open to the public.
October 27, 2007 24th Annual 'The Barbecue Festival'
Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington claims to be the Barbecue Capital of the world. The Barbecue Festival draws more than 100,000 visitors each year.
October 27, 2007 Pig Stein '07
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
BBQ Cookoff and Beer Fest
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