A Few Things to do in North Carolina This Weekend Sept 19-23, 2018

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Please continue to pray for those affected by hurricane Florence.

Its time to start planning your weekend.  Here are just a few things to do in NC this weekend...
*Sept 21 is a Grape Stomp Harvest Party at Childress Vineyards in Lexington NC
*Sept 22 is the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival in Elkin NC
*Sept 21-22 you can attend The Carolina in the Fall Music and Food Festival in Wilkesboro         NC
*Sept 22 in Greensboro NC they are having Taste Carolina Wine Festival
*Sept 22 in Raleigh NC is the City of Oaks Pirate Festival
*Sept 23 is the Nacho Festival in Durham NC
*Sept 22 is Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh NC
*Sept 22 is Opening Day for the Fall Season at Naylor Family Farm In Fuquay-Varina NC
Sept 19-Talk Like a Pirate Day
Sept 20-Pepperoni Pizza Day
Sept 21-Miniature Golf Day
Sept 22-Elephant Appreciation Day
Sept 23-Checkers Day
Sept 24-Cherries Jubilee Day
Sept 25-National Comic Book 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.  
Check out my GoFundMe page:-)

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