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2024 NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 2024
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS

(see also: 2023  -  2021  -  2019  -  2017  -   2014)


 

July 2-6, 2024
Annual Southeast Old Threshers' Reunion
Denton, North Carolina
The greatest steam, gas, and antique farm equipment show in the Southeastern U.S. with entertainment, pageant, and lots of good ol' country cooking.

JULY 4, 2024 - 4TH OF JULY
U.S. Independence Day

There are so many events on this day that they are too numerous to list. Virtually every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration.

July 12-13, 2024  Annual North Carolina Blackberry Festival
Lenoir, North Carolina
In Caldwell County, blackberries are a part of every day life – children beg to go pick from the wild berries lining every bank and mothers take what isn’t eaten during the day for cobblers. Summer fun for all visitors--music, pageant, blackberry eating & recipe contests and children's activities.   BAKERS WANTED!  You and/or your organization are invited to be a part of our community effort to create the World's Largest Patchwork of Blackberry Cobbler by baking and delivering one or more cobblers to the event. All supplies (berries, flour, sugar, margarine, pan & simple recipe) are provided except one cup of milk and your baking expertise.  (also: www.caldwellcochamber.org )  Attendance: 25,000.

July 13, 2024  Ridgeway Cantalope Festival - Ridgeway, North Carolina
Celebrating the community's fruit farming heritage every third Saturday in July with music, food and more.  Cantaloupe, Brunswick Stew, Hot Dogs, Festival Refreshments and Foods.  Historical Displays, Kiddie Rides, Horse back rides, and Arts and Crafts vendors. Local Entertainment!

July 14, 2024  Heritage Fire - Asheville, North Carolina
Heritage Fire is a three-hour live-fire event focused on education and delivering moments of culinary awakening. Taking place in 14 cities, the walk-around reception features an all-inclusive bacchanal feast paired with thoughtful bites prepared by some of the most critically acclaimed kitchens in each market, with products from locally sourced farms and sponsors. The festivities includes fun and interactive activations, as well as the crowning of your city’s Heritage Hero.
 


 

July 18-20, 2024  Annual N.C. Peach Festival - Candor, North Carolina
Featuring peach cooking contest, peach ice cream, musical entertainment, games & rides for the kids, 5K run, helicopter rides and sky diving exhibition. 10am to 4pm.

July 26, 2024  Knotts Island Peach Festival
Knotts Island, North Carolina
An annual celebration of the agricultural community on Knotts Island with food & craft vendors, entertainers, displays, peaches and more peaches!  (also: knottsislandonline.com/ )

July 27, 2024  Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival - Fair Bluff, North Carolina
The annual fest includes entertainment, food court, contests, arts and crafts, car show, parade and children's area.

July 31-August 3, 2024  39th Annual NC Watermelon Festival
Murfreesboro, North Carolina
Enjoy a complimentary slice of the State’s finest melons in Historic Murfreesboro, NC! ! Be sure to come out and be a part of the festivities.
 

2023 NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 2023
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
waiting for new dates

July 22, 2023  19th Annual Summertime Brews Festival
Greensboro, North Carolina
We are proud to bring you the Annual Summertime Brews Festival at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.  Serious beer connoisseur's can enjoy the first samples of the frosty brews during the VIP Brewmaster Tasting beginning at 2:30pm. All those who, while you appreciate the wonderful craftsmanship of the beers, are less interested measured analytical sips and would rather jump right in to experience as many of the three hundred beers as responsibly possible, may crash the gates starting at 4pm. Live Music.
 

2021 NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 2021
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
waiting for new dates

July 24, 2021  17th Annual Summertime Brews Festival
Greensboro, North Carolina
We are proud to bring you the Annual Summertime Brews Festival at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.  Serious beer connoisseur's can enjoy the first samples of the frosty brews during the VIP Brewmaster Tasting beginning at 2:30pm. All those who, while you appreciate the wonderful craftsmanship of the beers, are less interested measured analytical sips and would rather jump right in to experience as many of the three hundred beers as responsibly possible, may crash the gates starting at 4pm. Live Music.
 

2019 NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 2019
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
waiting for new dates

July 13, 2019  Blueberry Jam - Cherokee, North Carolina
Sponsored by the North American Indian Women’s Association (NAIWA), the Blueberry Festival features fresh berries, delicious recipes, blueberry products, and fun activities for the whole family. Admission is free to the public. Vendor space is available.
 

 

2017 NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 2017
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
waiting for new dates

July 21-22, 2017  Smokin’ in the Valley - WNC BBQ Festival
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
With up to 40 Cookers, this is a Barbecue (BBQ) Cooking Competition & Kansas City BBQ Society Sanctioned event. On Fri. night, there is a local restaurant competition where you can be the judge! Saturday afternoon, visit the “Tastin’ Tent” to sample competitors’ entries. Daily features include arts & crafts, a kid’s corner, entertainment & beverage sales, including beer & wine.
 

 

2014 NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 2014
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS

waiting for new dates

July 11-13, 2014  Carolina West Ribfest - Fletcher, North Carolina
A world class professional barbecue competition with chefs from all over the country. Top name live entertainment, carnival, arts & crafts, exhibits and car shows.

 

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