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North Carolina State Fair

Fair events include livestock competitions for cattle, swine, goats and sheep; a pig race; and a midway with a carousel, Ferris Wheel and 70 other rides. Other fair attractions are its rare and endangered species exhibit, a demolition derby and lumberjack demonstrations. Each night the sky bursts with fireworks and the sound of free concerts.

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April 27 - 28 - Mebane Dogwood Festival, Mebane - Activities include: arts & crafts, kids rides, a golf tournament, a 5K run, good food, and live music. Fun for all ages. Free. (336) 263-8337 Downtown Mebane (71)

May 26 - 27 - Memorial Day Powwow, Cherokee - Native drums and chants, and the masterful movements of champion Indian dancers. (828) 497-8128 Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds (246)

June 8 - 9 - Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival, Tryon - Governor Sanctioned State Championship BBQ Cookoff. Great food, live entertainment, and music. Fun for the whole family. (828) 859-7427 Harmon Field (324)

July 16 - 29 - North Carolina International Folk Festival, Waynesville - A celebration of the world's cultural heritage through folk music, and dance. (877) 365-5872 (326)

July 27 - 29 - Cape Fear Blues Festival, Wilmington - Whether you're an enthusiastic blues fan, or just a casual listener, this festival has somthing for you. With numerous performances, workshops, and jams, there's always something to do! (910) 350-8822 Hugh McRae Park (1162)

August 1 - 4 - 2007 North Carolina Watermelon Festival, Murfreesboro - Fun for everyone! Amusement rides, crafts fair, food, parade, dances, and free watermelon! Don't miss out on this fun celebration that attracts over 40,000 people every year! (252) 398-5922 (1163)

August 3 - 31 - Annual Fine Arts Festival, Southern Pines - The festival has grown into a major art exhibit, featuring works by professional and amateur artists from all over the country. In addition, the festival includes an art competition where certain works worthy of special recognition are chosen by a judge to receive awards in nine categories. (910) 692-4356 Campbell House Galleries (1324)

August 4 - 5 - Revolutionary War Battle Reenactment, Sanford - Relive the Revolutionary War skirmish that left bullet holes throughout the home of Whig Colonel Phillip Alston. There will be an encampment of soldiers and families, artillery and small arms demonstrations, and craft demonstrations. (910) 947-2051 House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site (1325)

August 11 - Sunfest, Mebane - A one day festival of old-fashioned games and activities for all ages. (919) 304-6019 Downtown on Clay Street (39)

August 22 - Love for Llamas, Greensboro - The program will be begin with a reading of "Is Your Mama a Llama?" and then everyone gets a chance to go outside to actually see and pet the llamas, learn where they came from, and how wool is made. Don't forget your camera on this visit! (336) 574-2898 Greensboro Children's Museum (1326)

August 31 - September 3 - North Carolina Apple Festival, Hendersonville - A hometown celebration, with arts, crafts, music, children's activities, a parade, food, and more food! (828) 697-4557 (327)

September 7 - 16 - North Carolina Mountain State Fair, Fletcher - Activities include: a nationally sanctioned clogging championship, pig races, a petting zoo, camel rides, animal displays, competitive displays, and exciting midway rides. More than 200 vendors promote, market, and sell their products at this event. Over 50 craftsmen demonstrate their skills, and proudly exhibit their work. (828) 687-1414 Western North Carolina Agricultural Center (328)

September 28 - October 7 - Dixie Classic Fair, Winston-Salem - Come and join us at the Fair. (336) 727-2236 (330)

October 5 - 7 - North Carolina Seafood Festival, Morehead City - This festival is full of entertainment, seafood, kids' activities, sports events, educational tents, and interesting vendors. (252) 726-6273 (329)

October 12 - 21 - North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh - Fair events include livestock competitions for cattle, swine, goats and sheep; a pig race; and a midway with a carousel, Ferris Wheel and 70 other rides. Other fair attractions are its rare and endangered species exhibit, a demolition derby and lumberjack demonstrations. Each night the sky bursts with fireworks and the sound of free concerts. (919) 821-7400 North Carolina State Fairgrounds (166)

November 3 - 4 - International Festival, Raleigh - A dazzling mosaic of world tastes, sights and sounds, featuring international foods, cultural exhibits, demonstrations, a world bazaar, ethnic dancing, and music. (919) 832-4331 Dorton Arena (332)

November 23 - 25 - Craftsmen's Christmas Classic, Greensboro - Featuring work from over 500 artists and exhibitors. There's something for every style ranging from classic to contemporary and everything in between. Come see the various items at this year's show! (336) 282-5550 Greensboro Coliseum Complex (1187)

2008 Events

March 13 - 29 - Wilmington and North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast Film Festivals, Wilmington - A four-day jury and invitational festival of independent motion pictures by African-American filmmakers, including features, shorts, documentaries, animation, and music videos. (877) 945-6386 (2044)

March 28 - April 6 - Annual Durham Spring Carnival, Durham - Games, rides, prizes, music, food and entertainment for the entire family. FREE parking and admission! (919)471-3231 Durham County Stadium (2048)

March 28 - Greensboro Turns 200 in 2008!, Greensboro - Beginning with a week-long torch relay through neighborhoods, the Greensboro Bicentennial will encompass all areas and people of the city. Fireworks will light up the sky as the torch is carried into NewBridge Ball Park kicking off the official beginning on Friday, March 28 at the Opening Ceremony. (800)344-2282 (2045)

April 9 - 13 - 61st Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival, Wilmington - The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington's exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes: a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern. (910)794-4650 (2037)

April 11 - 12 - 4th Annual Jazz & Blues Fest, New Bern - Enjoy the sounds of the 4th Annual Jazz & Blues Fest with two nights of great entertainment at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center on Friday and Saturday night. (252) 617-2938 (2043)

April 12 - Simple Living Festival, Salisbury - First annual Spring Festival with entertainment, heritage crafts, special nature programming and activities. From 1pm-7pm. (704)216-7816 Dan Nicholas Park (2038)

April 12 - PirateFest, Greenville - This event will celebrate eastern North Carolina with its rich history steeped with famous pirates, including the infamous Blackbeard and Greenville's own Pirates of East Carolina University. A large crowd is sure to gather to enjoy the weekend filled with a blend of both old and new festivities. (252)328-4696 (2047)

April 19 - 20 - Grifton Shad Festival, Grifton - The Grifton Shad Festival is the oldest festival in Pitt County and the second oldest in eastern North Carolina. It stands for fun and fellowship and working together toward a common goal. (252)524-4432 (2039)

April 19 - 20 - Coastal Carolina Airshow, Wilmington - The Wilmington International Airport is proud to feature the United States Air Force Jet Team, the Thunderbirds. This year's air show also features the U.S. Army's Golden Knights. (877)945-6386 (2046)

April 25 - 26 - North Carolina Pickle Festival, Mount Olive - Join us for the 22nd annual North Carolina Pickle Festival in Mount Olive. We've got music, classic cars, bikes, games, food, and fun for all! (919)658-3113 (2040)

April 25 - 27 - Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, Fayetteville - With approximately 30 different events including everything from sporting events to concerts, street dances to children's events, the festival maintains a "something for everyone" philosophy. (910)323-1934 (2041)

April 25 - 26 - Dogwood Festival, - Friday ~ 6-10 p.m. and Saturday ~ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. BBQ Rib cook-off, carnival rides for the kids, live entertainment, lots of great food, unique vendors, golf tournament (Friday), car show (Saturday), annual 5k run/walk (Saturday), and more will be happening in Downtown Mebane! Rain date is Sunday, April 27. Sponsored by The Mebane Business Association. (919) 304-3737 Downtown Mebane (1511)

April 26 - 15th Annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, Cary - The festival will be filled with wonderful arts and crafts, your favorite festival foods, community based civic groups handing out information on things you can get involved with, and entertainment on two different stages. Children will be delighted by activities just for them in the Children's Village and will be invited to exercise their imagination as they play in the always popular Lazy Daze Playground - the center of the village. (919) 462-3864 (2042)

May 3 - Spring Into Arts Festival, Concord - Spring Into Arts Festival is a juried arts event that will provide local and regional performing and visual artists an opportunity to show, share knowledge, demonstrate, sell their work and perform. There will be children's art activities, a paint-out, musical performances, a display of arts and crafts for sale, and food offered for sale by local restaurants. (704) 784-4208 (2049)

May 3 - May 4 - Festival Cinco de Mayo, Mt Airy - Fun for the whole family including music, dance, games,eating contest, more. Multi-cultural family event. (336) 710-6590 (2050)

June 7 - Cary Dog Days of June, Cary - Skyhoundz Disc Competition, Live Music, Charity Dog Walk and Raffle. Charity event. (2147)

July 4 - 6 - July Powwow, Cherokee - Our special brand of fireworks happen as a two-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming, and tribal regalia. Dance competitions kick the excitement up even higher. (800) 438-1601 Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds (247)

July 4 - 5 - Heritage Festival & Street Fair, Robbinsville - Western North Carolina's Best Fireworks Display. 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM (828)479-6176 (2036)

July 31, August 1 - 2 - Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, Asheville - Since 1928, mountain fiddlers, banjo pickers, dulcimer sweepers, dancers, balladeers, and others have come to enjoy themselves at the festival. (828) 257-4530 Diana Wortham Theater (1323)

October 11 - 12 - MUMfest 2008, New Bern - A massive celebration of fun, with activities, entertainment, food, and shopping galore! Join in on the endless fun! (252) 638-5781 Downtown (1184)