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2024 NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 2024
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
(see also: 2023  -  2022  -  2019  -  2018  -  2017)

June 1, 2024
16th Annual Livermush Festival
Marion, North Carolina
The Official State of North Carolina Spring LiverMush Festival. Celebrates the omnipresent North Carolina food staple livermush, which is traditionally made from pig liver, head parts, cornmeal, pepper and sage. The mixture is made into a loaf and fried. It is closely related to another Southern dish, scrapple, which is made from meat broth and cornmeal. The event includes a Best Dressed Pig Contest and the popular Livermush Toss, music and a livermush cooking contest.

June 1, 2024  Troutacular Trout Festival - Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Events for the festival include fishing and wildlife vendors and exhibits, Trout Unlimited, trout fishing, children's activities, local crafters and, of course, food!

June 7-9, 2024  Annual Taste of Charlotte - Charlotte, North Carolina
Enjoy delicious food while you stroll along Tryon Street visiting local & national sponsors. The festival offers entertainment that is enjoyable for all ages.

June 14-15, 2024  Annual NC Blueberry Festival
Burgaw, North Carolina
Burgaw’s annual community celebration. The NC Blueberry Festival provides an opportunity for people to enjoy a full day of family entertainment while experiencing the southern hospitality of a small town.  The festival is a great source of local pride, with the entire community involved in promoting Burgaw to the world in its finest shade of blue.  Attendance: 40,000.

June 14-16, 2024  Taste of Scotland & Celtic Festival
Franklin, North Carolina
Three days of Scottish Fun, Food, Fashion, Music, Dancers, Games, Clans, Border Collie Demonstrations, Crafters, Contiunous Entertainment and Culture for the whole family!  Held annually on Father's Day weekend.
 

June 15, 2024  Annual Oink & Ale - Leaksville, North Carolina
Kickoff the beginning of summer with a block party style festival featuring beer, live music and the best BBQ in Eden. MillerCoors and Pig Pounder Brewery will supply the brews. Local musicians will be on-site to provide blues, rock and folk tunes.

June 24-27, 2024  HITEC 2024 - Charlotte, North Carolina
The World's Largest Hospitality Technology Show. HITEC is a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
 

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

June 3, 2023 - NC Mac and Cheese and Wing a Ding Ding Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina
Wing a Ding Ding Fried Chicken and Wing Festival – Take a bite!  You’ll Get: Over 30 kinds of wings and fried chicken to sample from top chefs and food vendors.  Cool down a bit with a cold one – we’ll have plentay of craft beer, hard cider, wine or some soft stuff for you tee-totalers!

June 5-11, 2023  Triangle Restaurant Week - Raleigh, North Carolina
A week-long celebration of culinary excellence designed to incorporate the premier Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding area restaurants.  During TRW, participating restaurants offer special 2-3 course menu options, a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to indulge in the area’s finest cuisine! No reservations, tickets or passes required.
 

2022 NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 2022
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new dates

June 16, 2022 - Taste of Cleveland County - Shelby, North Carolina
EVENT RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 16, 2022.  The Cleveland County Chamber partners to bring the community the Taste of Cleveland County. Join us as local restaurants and caterers showcase their finest cuisine for your tasting pleasure. Your ticket will get you access to all food vendors, business booths and live music.
 

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

June 1, 2019 - Spirits of Summer - Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Spirits Of Summer Presented By Texas Pete takes place in the streets of Downtown Winston-Salem and features the best wines, beers, music, and local restaurants in the region. North Carolina wineries will be offering tastings and purchase of their harvest. Beer lovers also find their niche at the festival as several North Carolina craft Breweries will be on-site offering tastings and purchases of their brews. Local Winston-Salem Restaurants will also be on-site cooking up their best menu items in the Restaurant Pavilion for festival goers to purchase and enjoy. Live Music will be performed throughout the day – the big stage will be located in front of Foothills Brewing – and local chefs will be performing chef demos while educating about food and wine and beer pairings throughout the day at the Lowes Foods Demo Tent. This event offers a total experience that highlights the North Carolina wine & beer industry as well as the Winston-Salem food industry in a fun and festive setting. This festival is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

June 7-10, 2019  Annual Twin City RibFest
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
2018 was the last RibRest.  We had a great run, but it's time to call it a day. Thanks to all.

June 12, 2019  La Fête Nationale Française - A Champagne Dinner
Highlands, North Carolina
A fun and delicious evening with Laurent-Perrier Champagne.
 

2018 NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 2018
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS and SHOWS: LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events waiting for new dates

June 2, 2018 - Triad of NC Gluten and Allergen Free Wellness Event
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
 

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

June 9-10, 2017  Annual Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival
Tryon, North Carolina
BLUE RIDGE BBQ & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2017 HAS BEEN CANCELED. We hope to bring it back in 2018. Thank you to the thousands of attendees, cookers, vendors, volunteers, and supporters.