Exploring North Carolina with KathieyV

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 24-30 is  Mayberry Days  in Mount Airy NC *Sept 28-30 is the  International Folk Festival  in Fayetteville NC *Sept 29-30 is the  21st Annual Carrboro Music Festival  In Carrboro NC *Sept 27 you can see  Moonshine and Thunder:The Junior Johnson Story  in Wilkesboro NC *Weekends Sept 29-Nov 18 is the  Renaissance Festival  in Huntersville NC *Sept 27 is  Apple Day at the State Farmers Market  in Raleigh NC *Sept 29 in Cary NC is  The Farmers Fall Festival *Sept 28-29 is  Mumkin Fest  in Knightdale North Carolina *Sept 29 in Raleigh NC is the  36th Annual Storytelling Festival Sept 26-Johnny Appleseed Day Sept 27-Ancestor Appreciation Day Sept 28-National Good Neighbor Day Sept 29-International Coff...

I love the performing arts, and I love wine.  I thought I would look ahead into Sept and find some shows and wine events in my area of North Carolina that I would like to attend.  I wish I could attend every event but as my mom used to say "If wishes were horses then beggars would ride," another quote she used to throw around was "champagne taste on a beer budget."  I can dream though and sometimes dreams do come true. Curtain Calls *Sept 28-Oct 14 you can see  The Revolutionists  at the Raleigh Little Theatre in Raleigh NC *Oct 7 the NC Symphony is playing  "Star Wars, A New Hope"  in Raleigh NC *Oct 16-21 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh NC you can see "In the Heights" *Oct 21 at DPAC in Durham NC-  Jeremy Camp and Matthew West. -Wine and Food Wishes *Oct 13- there is a  Wine Cheese and Chocolate Festival  in Raleigh NC *Oct 14 is  Sip and Savor A Wine Food and Music Experience  at DPAC in Dur...

Its time to start planning your weekend.  Here are just a few things to do in NC this weekend... *Sept 14-15 you can attend an  Olde Time Antiques Fair  in West Jefferson NC *Sept 14-15 is  Hog Day  in Hillsborough NC *Sept 15 in Carolina Beach NC the are having  The Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta and   Festival. *Sept 15-16 you can enjoy the  Burlington Carousel Festival  in Burlington NC *Sept 15-16 is the  Centerfest Arts Festival  in Durham NC *Sept 15 is  Oktoberfest  in Raleigh NC *Sept 15 is  Toast and Tunes at Cloer Family Vineyards  in Apex NC *Sept 15 is  Apex Music Festival  in Apex NC *Sept 16 in Cary NC is  Cary's Downtown Showdown Sept 12-National Chocolate Milk Shake Day Sept 13-Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day Sept 14-Live Creative Day Sept 15-Eat an Apple Day Sept 16-Play-Doh Day Sept 17-World Goat Day Sept 18-National Cheese Burger Day A...

A year ago my family and I took off for the mountains of North Carolina.  We rented a house near Blowing Rock and Boone for our family vacation. No matter where you find yourself in N.C. you can usually find a winery nearby.  Whenever I travel, I try to visit a new to me wine shop or winery in the area.  This vacation was no exception.  Erica, T-Josh and I took off in search of  Banner Elk Winery  in Banner Elk NC. It was a beautiful drive.  T-Josh was the driver of the evening and took us on some beautiful mountain roads, and with the windows open we breathed in the refreshing mountain air.  Wonderful. We arrived and were greeted by a wooden elk sculpture just outside of the tasting room.  Then we went inside to find some much-needed wine. We each selected our wine and then headed out to enjoy the evening.  We found some nice seats outside overlooking the property took a then took a seat and enjoyed the lovely view.  Here ...

Find yourself a comfy seat grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine or bottle of beer and join me for my weekly news and video roundup.  I would love to hear your thoughts on any of the articles.   ************************************************************************************** 📰NC in the  News 📰 "What? There are really that many festivals in the Fall in Cary NC?" Check out this website for a Guide to Cary Fall 2018 Festivals and Events.   You find info on Food Events, a Zombiepalooza, and much more. "What?  As I am sitting here enjoying my cup of coffee in this nice cafe, I do believe I hear purring." No, it is not your imagination.  We are getting a cat cafe in Chapel Hill NC. The name of the new venture is Cat Tales Cat Cafe . The cats will not be in the dinning area but there where be an area set up for you to enjoy the cats.  Many of the cats will be up for adoption and hopefully find their forever home. "I think I will h...

Its time to start planning your weekend.  Here are just a few things to do in NC this weekend... *Sept 7-9-You can go to the  North Carolina Folk Festival  in Greensboro NC *Sept 7-9-In Wilmington NC it's the  Wilmington Boat Show *Sept 8-You can go to  The NC Hot Sauce Contest  in Oxford NC *Sept 8-Is  Dupin Winery's Grape Stomp  in Rose Hill NC *Sept 9-You can attend the last  Summer Concert Series  of the year at Cameron Village in Raleigh NC *Sept 7-9 is  The Raleigh Greek Festival  in Raleigh NC *Sept 8 at Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary NC it's the  2018 Taco and Taps Festival  *Sept 9 is the  Low Country Boil and Brew  in Pittsboro NC *Sept 9 there is a  Fall Bazaar  in Carrboro NC Sept 5-Cheese Pizza Day Sept 6-Read a Book Day Sept 7-National Salami Day Sept 8-Literacy Day Sept 9-Grandparent's Day Sept 10-Sewing Machine Day Sept 11-Make Your Bed Day...

Its time to start planning your weekend.  Here are just a few things to do in NC this weekend... *Aug 30 you can attend the  Cashiers Antique Show  in Cashiers NC *Aug 31- Sept 3 is the 72nd Annual North Carolina Apple Festival  in Hendersonville NC *Aug 31- Sept 1 is the  Annual Smokey Mountain Folk Festival   in Lake Junaluska NC *Aug 31-Sept 1 is the  Jerome Davis Professional Bull Riding Invitational  in  Arcdale NC *Sept 1-2 is the  Mile High Kite Festival  in Beech Mountain NC *Sept 1-2 is  Art on the Greene  in Banner Elk NC *Sept 1-2 is the  John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival  in High Point NC *Aug 31  Last Friday Concerts  in Hillsborough NC *Sept 1is the  Coco Fiesta Fantastica  in Raleigh NC *Sept 2 there is a  Food Truck Rodeo  in Durham NC *Sept 2 is   A Pop of Music Summer Concert Series  in Cameron Village, ...

I had the exciting opportunity to visit  Gregory Vineyards  in Angier North Carolina with several other wine-loving buddies.  What a beautiful location.  Join me as I revisit the event. Quotes from their website: "Escape to a quiet country setting and enjoy a picturesque view of rolling hills,  vineyards, and spring fed lakes" "Gregory Vineyards features lakefront Vineyards, a Winery, Distillery, Tasting Room, and Lane’s Seafood and Steak House. Learn the art of making Wine, Moonshine, Brandy, and Fortified Wines. Enjoy award winning Unfortified Wines and Fortified Wines. Relax by the fireplace, front porch or have a delicious meal." When we arrived, they had a lovely meal prepared for us.  We enjoyed this yummy lunch along with a tasting of the Gregory Vineyard wines. My favorite wine of the tasting was the Bald Eagle.  I did try one of their Brandy Wines.  I had the Fearless Brandy Wine because that is what I want to believe ...

It was going to be an exciting day, and I could not wait to get started.  I was headed out with a group of wine tasting buddies to a couple of vineyards and wine stores in the great state of North Carolina. Before we get started on our first tour, I want to share with you an NC wine fact. "North Carolina is home to 186 wineries.  More than 525 individually owned grape vineyards on 2,300 acres are spread across the state." NC Wine Our first stop, Grove Winery and Vineyards. Grove Winery & Vineyards 7360 Brooks Bridge Rd Gibsonville NC 27249 A bit about them from their website, Grove is recognized as one of the most awarded wineries and estate vineyards on the East Coast. European grapes are dry farmed and used for a limited production of about 3100 cases of premium wine each year. We grow more than 80% of the grapes we use each year here at our estate vineyards which were first planted in 2002. Grapes we grow here include Cabernet Sauvignon,...