Weekend Fun in NC...March 24-26, 2017

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It's almost the weekend...Happy Day!!!  Here are a few activities I found to do in NC this weekend.  I am sure there are many more.
*Cape Fear Craft Beer Week is held in the Wilmington NC area from March 24-April 2.  It appears to be a large event with many activities.  Check it out at the above link.


* March 25 9am-5pm Asheville Orchid Festival 


*March 25th  Music and wine tasting at South Creek Vineyards an Winery in Nebo NC

VINEYARD DECK MUSIC SERIES ~ TODD GREENE ~ TASTING ROOM OPENS AT 11, MUSIC AT 1PM





*Historic Hillsborough Walking Tour in Hillsborough NC

March 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm  There is a fee that you need to pay online for this event.  Check out the link above.  


*March 25, 2017 The Catawba Valley Pottery and Antiques Festival in Hickory NC.  If you are into pottery this would be a lot of fun.  Please check out the above link to verify times and pricing.



* March 26, 2017 The Raleigh Food and Wine Festival..Try and Buy Event.
This will be held at the Raleigh Beer Garden on March 26 from 12-5pm.  I think it is a rescheduled event.  Please call or check the website to verify event before you go.  I went to the event sight and there are several planned vendors at the very bottom of the linked page.  I just may go to this event.

Get out and have some fun this weekend.
If you go to any of these events let me know how they were and if you enjoyed them.
Happy Weekend!
KathieyV:-)

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