A Few Things to do in North Carolina this Weekend Aug 8-12, 2018

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Its time to start planning your weekend.  Here are just a few things to do in NC this weekend...
*Aug 10 is a Friday Night Street Dance in Waynesville North Carolina.

*Aug 10 you can attend the West Jefferson Gallery Crawl in West Jefferson North Carolina.
*Aug 10-12 is the Fine Art and Master Crafts Festival in Banner Elk North Carolina.
*Aug 10-12 is the Burning Can Festival in Brevard North Carolina.
*Aug 11 in Halifax North Carolina is the National Barrel Horse Association Fundraiser Show.
*Aug 10-11 in Maggie Valley North Carolina is Smokin' Rods in the Valley.
*Aug 12 at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh NC you can attend Skywatching-The Perseid Edition.
*Aug 10 is Movies by Moonlight, Beauty and The Beast Sing-A-Long in Cary NC.
*Aug 11 is the 1st Anniversary Show with Honey Magpie and Laura Davis in Wake Forest NC.
*Aug 10-12 is Vintage Market Days in Raleigh NC.
Aug 8-Wear Your Mother's Jewelry Day
Aug 9-Book Lover's Day
Aug 10-National S'mores Day
Aug 11-National Bowling Day
Aug 12-World Elephant Day
Aug 13-International Lefthander's Day
Aug 14-National Creamsicle Day


As usual guys you need to check all event websites to verify times and pricing.  
I can't guarantee anything.  

Whatever you decide to do have a great time.
KathieyV
(If you would like to buy me a cup of coffee or glass of wine for my efforts I would be honored.  
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