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Hendersonville Becomes The Big Apple For Hard Cider Fans 18

Fly Fishing in Mayberry? Well, I’ll Be! 20

Bayne (Family) Brewing 23

Oink & Ale Don’t Miss It!! 27

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DayTrip DestinationsLive Music & More at The Historic Orchard at Altapass Tue May 3rd–Sunday 8th 1025 Or chard Rd , Spr uce P ine , NC 2877. Live music and mountain dancing, s tor y te l l ing and hay-r ides , monar ch but te r f l y ra i s -ing, naturalist tours and birding walks, arts and handwork dem-onstrat ions, book s ignings and m o r e . L i v e m u s i c e v e r y d a y ! www.al tapassorchard.com

8th A nnual Spr ing Wine Cruise Thu May 5th 5pm–9pm Pe n i n s u l a Ya c h t C l u b , 1 8 5 0 1 Harbor L igh t B lvd , Cor ne l ius , N C 2 8 0 3 1 . T h r e e h o u r c r u i s e o n b e a u t i f u l L a k e N o r m a n l e a v i n g f r o m t h e P e n i n s u l a Yacht C lub aboard the Yachta Ya c h t a Ya c h t a . C o m p l i m e n -ta r y wine and hors d ’oeuvres a n d a n O n b o a r d r a f f l e . www.lakenormanrotar y.org

Jiggy with the Piggy Festival Fr i May 6 th–Sa turday 7 th 125 N Resear ch Campus Dr, K an -n a p o l i s , N C 2 8 0 8 1 . A m o n g t h e f e s t i v a l o f f e r i n g s : m o r e

than 100 ar ts & craf t vendors , c o n c e r t s , 5 k w a l k / r u n , c a r c r u i se - in , ou tdoor mov ies on the campus, an a l l -you-can-eat pancake b reak fas t a t Cannon M e m o r i a l Y M C A , a p e o p l e ’ s choice wings and pork tast ing. www.j iggywiththepiggy.com

Pilot Mountain Mayfest 2016 Fr i M a y 6 t h – S u n d a y 8 t h 1 1 5 W M a i n S t , P i l o t M o u n t a i n , NC 27041 . Th i s Mother ’ s Day w e e k e n d f e s t i v a l l e t s t h e w h o l e f a m i l y e n j o y r e g i o n a l mus ic and shop f rom dozens o f v e n d o r s o n M a i n S t r e e t i n d o w n t o w n P i l o t M o u n t a i n . Find us on facebook.

Mother’s Day Breakfast & Tour at the Billy Graham Library Saturday May 7th Bi l ly Graham L ib ra r y 4330 Wes tmont Dr i ve Char lot te NC 28217. Moms and t h e i r f a m i l i e s a r e i n v i t e d t o jo in the B i l l y Graham L ibrar y for our Mother ’s Day Breakfast and Tour. We are del ighted to honor mothers of a l l ages with a d e l i c i o u s b u f f e t b r e a k f a s t ,

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MayFest S a t u r d a y M a y 7 t h S M a i n S t , R u t h e r f o r d t o n , N C 28139. Ruther fordton’s annual spr ing fest iva l , MayFest , s tar ts a t 8 a m w i t h t h e 2 0 1 6 G e a r s and Gables r ide benef i t ing the Ru t h e r f o r d H o u s i n g Pa r t n e r -ship. Spectators can watch the r iders take of f for a 24 , 41 or 62 -mi le rou te th rough scen ic v i e w s o f Ru t h e r f o r d C o u n t y. www.ruther fordtown.com

32nd Annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival Sa turday May

7 t h S m i t h f i e l d , N C 2 7 5 7 7 . Craf t and commercia l vendors l ine the s t ree ts , food vendors of fer a var iety of fa i r foods and menu i tems featur ing countr y ham and sweet pota toes , and local bands and dance groups per for m on three s tages . The f e s t i v a l f e a t u r e s a b a r b e c u e cook- of f , rubber duck race, 5k r u n , a n d t h e a l w a y s p o p u l a r “ W h a t ’ s T h a t Ya m T h i n g ? ” www.hamandyam.com

Tour de Falls at DuPont State Recreational Forest Sa turday May 7th–Sunday 8th Dupont Rd, Hendersonvi l le, NC 28739. This is one of the few t imes this op-portuni ty is avai lable so don’ t miss your chance. Buses wil l be

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1st Annual Taylorsville Apple Blossom Festival Saturday May 7 t h 9 a m – 5 p m M a i n A v e D r , Tay lorsv i l l e , NC 28681 . There wi l l be numerous food, c ra f t , n o v e l t y, h o m e i m p r o v e m e n t , non-pro f i t , and in for mat iona l vendors , a t r ac to r show, two en te r ta inment s tages , Spr ing -O-Mania Kids Zone, t ra in r ides, hay r ides, “Colors of Spring” 5K Color Fun Run and much more. www.alexandercountyonl ine.com

LEAF Festival Thu May 12 th–Sunday 15th 377 Lake Eden Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711. For o v e r 2 0 y e a r s , L E A F Fe s t i v a l has grown into an epicenter of music , ar t , creat iv i ty, and cul -ture for thousands of fami l ies across America. Rest ing within 2 0 0 a c r e s o f b e a u t i f u l B l u e Ridge Mountain countr y, LEAF Fest ival features 6 per formance s tages, 8 fami ly adventure v i l -l ages , over 100 vendors , over

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Strawberry Festival Fr i M a y 1 3 t h – S a t u r d a y 1 4 t h 1 7 5 1 E Mar ion S t , She lby, NC 28152 . C o n t e s t s , r i d e s , a t t r a c t i o n s , a r t s & c r a f t v e n d o r s , f o o d vendors , shagg ing and fami ly f u n . D o n ’ t f o r g e t t h e a m a z -i n g s t r a w b e r r y d e s s e r t s ! www.clevelandcountyfa i r.com

Carolina Roots MusicFest F r i M a y 1 3 t h – S a t u r d a y 1 4 t h S t a t e s v i l l e R e g i o n a l A i r p o r t , 260 Hangar Dr, S tatesv i l le , NC 28677. Jo in us for a weekend of outstanding music! Carol ina R o o t s M u s i c Fe s t c e l e b r a t e s A m e r i c a n a f o l k , r h y t h m & b lues , s t y led - ou t rock & ro l l , c o u n t r y r o c k , e c l e c t i c f u -s i o n a n d m o r e . N a t i o n a l a n d r e g i o n a l p e r f o r m i n g a r t i s t s i n c l u d e K e l l e r W i l l i a m s , T h e B l a c k L i l l i e s , A n d e r s o n E a s t , Holy Ghost Tent Revival , Major a n d t h e M o n b a c k s , A b e R e i d and The Spikedr ivers , The L ow C o u n t s , M o o s e a n d Fr i e n d s ,

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Stand Up for Autism WPA Paddleboard Race S a t u r d a y May 14th Port Ci ty Club, 18665 Harbors ide Dr, Cor ne l ius , NC

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Cheoah R iver High F low We e ke n d s S a t u r d a y M a y 14th–Sunday 15th Joyce Ki lmer R d , R o b b i n s v i l l e , N C 2 8 7 7 1 . Some o f the bes t wh i t ewa te r r a f t i n g a n d k a y a k i n g e a s t o f t h e M i s s i s s i p p i i s l o c a t e d i n Western NC. The Cheoah isn’ t f o r t h e f a i n t o f h e a r t . T h e

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Annual Run for the Warriors Saturday May 14th 7am–12pm 1 0 2 1 H e n d e r s o n D r , J a c k -sonv i l l e , N C 2 8 5 4 0 . T h e Ru n Fo r T h e Wa r r i o r s r a c e s e r i e s p r o v i d e s w o u n d e d s e r v i c e members encouragement and t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o p u r s u e the spor t o f r unning , walk ing o r c y c l i n g t o a s s i s t i n t h e i r phys ica l and emot iona l reha-bi l i ta t ion. Come out and be a par t of th is memorable event ! www.hopeforthewar r iors .org

Charlotte Asian Festival & Dragon Boat Race S a t u r d a y M a y 1 4 t h 9 a m – 4 p m 1 8 4 4 1 N a n t z R d , C o r n e l i u s , N C 28031 The fes t i va l ce lebra tes A s i a n c u l t u r e s , d i v e r s i t y , e t h n i c i t y, r o o t s a n d h i s t o r y.

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Oink & Ale Saturday May 14th 1 2 p m – 6 p m L e a k s v i l l e , N C 2 7 2 8 8 . K i c k o f f t h e b e g i n n i n g of summer wi th a block par ty s t y l e f e s t i v a l f e a t u r i n g b e e r, l i v e m u s i c a n d t h e b e s t B B Q i n E d e n . M i l l e r C o o r s a n d P i g Po u n d e r B r e w e r y w i l l s u p p l y t h e b r e w s . L o c a l m u s i c i a n s w i l l b e o n - s i t e t o p r o v i d e b l u e s , r o c k a n d f o l k t u n e s . www.ExploreEdenNC.com

17th Annual Blues and Jazz Festival S a t u r d a y M a y 1 4 t h 2pm–11pm 405 N. L ee S t reet , Sal isbur y, NC. There wi l l be a P iedmont B lues workshop for y o u t h a n d n e w g u i t a r i s t s o n Fr iday May 13 at 5 :30–7:00pm led by Nat ive Amer ican b lues music ian, L akota John.

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f i rs t True North Carol ina Music e v e n t . L o c a l b a n d U p To w n Drive And Winston Salem Band Atomic Roots wil l take the stage al l day for an awesome concert event . Food Truck, Beer, Music a n d Fr i e n d s . P l e a s e J o i n u s f o r t h i s a w e s o m e d i s p l a y o f N o r t h C a r o l i n a Ta l e n t . W h o Knows we might even be able to get the Wood Car ver back! www.pr imalbrewer y.com

Downtown Hickory Art Crawl T h u M a y 1 9 t h 5 p m – 8 p m 2 2 2 Union Square NW, Hickor y, NC 28601. L ocal ar t i s ts showcase t h e i r t a l e n t s . M o r e t h a n 2 0 businesses host ar t is ts . A map i s p r o v i d e d a n d p a r t i c i p a n t s

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Mayberr y Farm Fest and Tractor Parade Fr i May 20th–Sa tu rday 21s t 200 N Ma in S t , Mt Air y, NC 27030. Farm Fest is a f ami l y - f r i end l y f e s t i va l tha t c e l e b r a t e s a g r i c u l t u r e w i t h f o o d , f a r m d e m o n s t r a t i o n s , c r a f t s , c h i l d r e n ’ s a c t i v i t i e s , music , b lacksmithing, her i tage and cul tural d isplays , t ractors , a n t i q u e f a r m e q u i p m e n t , r a f f l e s , i n t e r a c t i v e f u n , a n d m o r e . O n t h e Fr i d a y e v e n i n g b e f o r e t h e S a t u r d a y f e s t i v a l

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8th Annual Spring Wine Cruise May 5, 2016, 6-9pmBoarding begins at 5:30. Yacht Sails at 6pm.

Three hour cruise (6-9pm) on beautiful Lake Norman leaving from the Peninsula Yacht Club

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The North Carolina Potato Festival Fr i May 20 th–Sunday 22nd 106 S Water St , E l izabeth Ci ty, NC 27909. The NC Potato Fes t i va l i s a fun - f i l l ed , fami ly fes t iva l that ce lebrates one of N o r t h e a s t N o r t h C a r o l i n a ’ s l a rges t c rops–Po ta toes ! Make a weekend of i t and come and jo in us fo r the K ick - o f f Pa r t y Fr iday n ight , on the corner of Main and Water Streets . Take a spin on a r ide on our Midway,

g e t s o m e t h i n g g r e a t t o e a t a n d d a n c e t h e n i g h t a w a y . www.ncpotatofest iva l .com

Carolina Blues Festival S a t -u r d a y M a y 2 1 s t B a r b e r Pa r k , 1500 Dans Rd, Greensboro, NC 27401. Award-winning interna-t ional , regional and local blues m u s i c a c t s f o r t h e d a y - l o n g outdoor Carol ina Blues Fest ival u n d e r t h e b i g t e n t . N o w g o -ing on 30 years , the Caro l ina B l u e s Fe s t i v a l i s t h e l o n g e s t r u n n i n g b l u e s f e s t i v a l i n t h e S o u t h e a s t . M u s i c , c h i l d r e n ’ s a c t i v i t i e s a n d a f o o d t r u c k round-up make for a f ine fam-i l y - f r iend ly mus ic exper ience . www.fest .p iedmontblues.org

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Carolina Donut Festival Sa t -u rday May 21s t 60 S Ma in S t , Mar ion , NC 28752 . Come ou t for food and fun in downtown M a r i o n w i t h t h e 1 s t A n n u a l Carol ina Donut Fest ival , hosted by our own Mr. Bob’s Donuts . E n j o y a v a r i e t y o f “ d o u g h y ” g o o d n e s s , g a m e s , m u s i c a n d more! www.mrbobsdonuts.com

GaribaldiFest S a t u r d a y M a y 2 1 s t S t o w e Pa r k , S M a i n S t , Be lmont , NC 28012 . From lo -cal enter ta iners to l ive music , 1 0 0 + v e n d o r s , c h i l d r e n ’ s act iv i t ies and more, ce lebrate s p r i n g w i t h t h e f a m i l y i n h i s t o r i c d o w n t o w n B e l m o n t . www.ci tyofbelmont .org

Miner’s Heritage Day Saturday M a y 2 1 s t 3 3 1 M c K i n n e y M i n e R d , S p r u c e P i n e , N C 2 8 7 7 7 . Celebrate the gem and mineral h e r i t a g e o f t h e m o u n t a i n s a t h is tor ic mines in a spectacular se t t ing ! En joy f ree l i ve mus ic u n d e r t h e t e n t f r o m 1 1 t o 4 , w i th 5 g rea t o r ig ina l mus ica l acts . www.emeraldvi l lage.com

But ts & Spuds Cook-Off Festival S a t u r d a y M a y 2 1 s t H a y e s v i l l e , N C 2 8 9 0 4 . B B Q c o n t e s t w i t h c r a f t v e n d o r s , bouncy houses and local bands and bluegrass music. There wil l be a “ spud gun” compet i t ion al l day along down by the River Walk. Be there to vote the peo -p le ’ s cho ice winners for BBQ alongside our cer t i f ied judges. S o m e t h i n g f o r e v e r y o n e ! ! www.ncmtnchamber.com

11th Annual Black Mountain G a r d e n S h o w a n d S a l e S a t u r d a y M a y 2 1 s t 9 a m – 4 p m M o n t e V i s t a H o t e l , 3 0 8 W S ta te S t , B lack Mounta in , NC 28711. On the grounds o f the h i s t o r i c M o n t e V i s t a H o t e l , come discover the wide var iety o f p l a n t m a t e r i a l f o r s a l e featur ing perennia ls , annuals , h e r b s , n a t i v e t r e e s , s h r u b s and ga rden accesso r i e s . Free g a r d e n - r e l a t e d w o r k s h o p s a n d f r e e p a r k i n g . L u n c h a v a i l a b l e a t t h e h o t e l . w w w.blackmountainbeaut i f icat ion.org

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Ave Dr SE, Hickor y, NC 28602. The event wil l showcase local ly o w n e d r e s t a u r a n t s , b a k e r i e s , c a t e r e r s , C a r o l i n a b r e w e r i e s and winer ies , and other loca l v e n d o r s . S t r o l l t h r o u g h t h e c e n t e r t a s t i n g a n d s i p p i n g whi le en joy ing fami l ia r tunes by H ickor y ’ s own “Amer i ca ’ s Got Talent” s tar Ulysses L ong.

White Squirrel Festival Fr iday May 27th–Sunday 29th E Main S t , B r e v a r d , N C 2 8 7 1 2 . G e t ready to go nuts! The Fest ival is host to an opening “Memoria l D a y Pa r a d e . ” W h i t e S q u i r r e l Photo Contes t , whi te squ i r re l t o u r s , a n d p l e n t y o f n u t t y fun for the en t i re fami ly. You won’t want to miss the 14 f ree, l i v e c o n c e r t s o r t h e r u n n i n g o f t h e p o p u l a r S q u i r r e l B o x Derby. Find out why the White Squir re l Fest ival was just voted “Best Spr ing Music Fes t iva l in Western North Carolina”. www.brevardnc.org

Art on the Greene S a t u r d a y May 28th–Sunday 29th Banner Elk 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner E l k , N C 2 8 6 0 4 . F i n e m a s t e r a r t s & c ra f t show. loca ted in d o w n t o w n B a n n e r E l k a t t h e H i s t o r i c B a n n e r E l k S c h o o l . www.townofbannerelk .org

Garden Jubilee Festival Sa t -u r d a y M a y 2 8 t h – S u n d a y 2 9 t h S Main St , Hendersonvi l le , NC 2 8 7 9 2 . T h e Fe s t i v a l f e a t u r e s more than 200 vendors se l l ing t h o u s a n d s o f p l a n t s , a r t s &

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Stand Up For Autism Port City Club Cornelius NC May 13th Kick-Off 6-9pm May 14th Race 8am

To register for the event, www.paddleguru.com/races/

Stand Up for Autism – SUP Dude!By: Blanca Ortiz, Health & Wellness Ambassador

Stand Up for Autism is a stand-up paddleboard race on Lake Norman that is open to the

general public and contributes 100% of the proceeds raised to IGNITE, a community center in Davidson for young adults with high-functioning autism or Asperger ’s Syndrome. IGNITE offers activities, skills train-ing, and educational workshops that foster social, financial, educational, and employment independence for its members. But most importantly, IGNITE offers a social environment in which members can connect with others and experience a sense of community. IGNITE is operated by the Autism Society of North Carolina and was founded in 2012 by NASCAR champion crew chief Ray Evernham, whose son, Ray J, has Asperger’s Syndrome.

To g e t h e r r a c i n g i c o n R a y Evernham and My Aloha Paddle and Surf are hosting this 3rd Annual Stand Up for Autism race beginning Friday, May 13th, with a kickoff party from 6-9pm at Port City Club on Lake Norman, including food, beverages, music, and a live auction. Then Saturday, May 14th, the pre-race meeting will start at 8am with the World Paddle Association (WPA)

Region sanctioned 6-mile Elite, 2.5-mile Recreational and .5-mile Kids races to follow leaving from Port City Club in Cornelius. First Place prize is $500 Cash ($250/Men’s and $250/Women’s) and other sponsor prizes to be announced. The awards ceremony on the beach will begin at 11am and be followed by a luau featuring the Island Hula Girls along with island music, food, and fun activities for all ages.

Race registration prices vary by race with $65 for 6.5-Mile Elite, $45 for 2.5-Mile Recreational, or $15 for .5-Mile Kids under 14 years old race. Elite and recreational race tickets include a Race Day t-shirt and Luau ticket. Fundraiser tickets for the Friday night Meet & Greet are $25, including heavy hors d’oeuvres and 2 drinks, or for the Saturday Luau are $15, including food only. Donations also accepted and appreciated to support the IGNITE community center and the Autism Society of North Carolina.

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For more info on the cideries and other spirits in the area, call the Hendersonville Visitors Center at 800-828-4244 or go to: www.VisitHendersonvilleNC.org.

Hendersonville Becomes The Big Apple For Hard Cider Fans

Hendersonville, a long-time leader in the production of apples, now leads the way

in the production of hard cider. The touristy mountain town is home to two top-notch cideries, with a third set to open this summer.

Flat Rock Ciderworks, which recently debuted a tasting room on Main Street, was first to take advantage of Hendersonvi l le ’s abundance of apples. Henderson County is the largest apple-producing county in Nor th Caro l ina and seventh-largest in the nation.

Flat Rock Cider works began production in 2014 and is known for two lines of hard cider: Wicked Peel and Blackberry Gold. Both are made from local apples and available in the new tasting room. The tasting room is a great addition to Hendersonville’s vibrant Main Street. It features rustic decor with light fixtures fashioned from cider bottles and a bar crafted from apple crates.

A bold addition to the area’s cider industry is the new Bold Rock Hard Cider facility just outside of town in Mills River. Bold Rock launched in 2012 in Nellysford, Va., and its products have been so popular that it spurred the opening of a second location in Henderson County in early 2016.

Bold Rock has a large tasting room at the production facility and is planning events such as live music this summer. Nine ciders are on tap. Most are produced from Henderson County apples, with the remainder coming from apples in Virginia. The company’s slogan is: “Crushed and crafted in the Blue Ridge Mountains.”

The next hard cider y to tap into the Hendersonville scene has its roots in a winery. Alan Ward founded Sa in t Pau l Mounta in Vineyards several years ago in an area surrounded by apple groves. That led to the production of four hard ciders branded after the name of the family dog, Wallace.

The success of the winery’s line of Wallace hard ciders convinced Ward to build Appalachian Ridge Cidery, which will open this summer on a ridge not far from the winery.

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MYRA’S ICE CREAM & SANDWICH(828) 879-8049

212 MAIN ST W VALDESE, NC 28690

MYRA’S LITTLE ITALY(828) 874-7086

155 BOBO AVE NW VALDESE, NC 28690

MYRA’S GENERAL ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES(828) 874-0445

155 BOBO AVE NE VALDESE, NC 28690

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Ballantyne704.752.7284

Charlotte704.527.5783Mooresville

704.799.2881Huntersville704.237.4387

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Fly Fishing in Mayberry? Well, I’ll Be!

Experienced fly anglers, as well as beginners, can now head on down to the fishing hole

with Fly Fish Mayberry, a new guide ser vice on trout streams in and around Andy Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy.

K e v i n M e r r i t t , a n e x p e r t angler with two decades of guide e x p e r i e n c e , o p e n e d F l y F i s h Mayberry this spring. Merritt offers guided trips and lessons in quality trout waters across Surry County in northwestern North Carolina.

Those waters include the Ararat River in downtown Mount Airy. Other options are the Mitchell River, Fisher River and Dan River, along with a number of blue line headwaters at higher elevations along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Merritt’s services are excellent for anglers of any skill level. He specializes in the Tenkara technique,

a simplified way of fly fishing which can be quickly learned. He also offers master instruction in traditional western fly fishing techniques for more advanced anglers.

Custom tackle and equipment are available as well, along with group lessons and clinics.

Merritt, who is a certified U.S. master license captain, believes that any day on the water is about more than just catching trout. It’s about being immersed in the environment and learning about nature.

For information or to book a trip, call (239) 821-0239 or go online to: www.FlyFishMayberry.com.

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Learn Stand Up Paddleboarding Classes Group Or PrivateStand Up Paddleboard Rentals Hourly, Daily And WeeklyKayak Rentals - Hourly, Daily And Weekly Unique Yoga On The Water Classes

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Bayne (Family) Brewing

It’s the new American Dream- quitting your stuffy, unfulfilling corporate job and making a

career out of beer. For the majority of us it will remain a fantasy, but for Chris Bayne, of Cornelius’s Bayne Brewing Company, it has become a reality that benefits Bayne himself, as well as the beer enthusiasts of Lake Norman. Bayne may be one of the newer players in the area’s inundated craft beer scene, but they have added an entirely new element to the local phenomenon.

The taproom is auspiciously located next to a Cornelius fixture, The Irish Cue, and is receiving the same unadulterated love from the locals. It has the draw of a shady patio, comfortable corner spaces for sipping and socializing, as well as a lengthy counter for those who like to be in close proximity to the genial and clued-up bartenders. The establishment has met its intentions of being inviting and relaxing, with a trendy industrial aspect which is perfectly fitting, considering that all the brewing takes place just on the

other side of the bar room wall. The concoctions crafted by Bayne are the pinnacle of taking a visit to the brewery. The original beers, listed on the ever-updating chalk boards, have their base in tradition with a flare of the imaginative. Bayne can boast a perfectly spiced Irish Red to a surprisingly crisp Jalapeno IPA and a rich Honey Wheat.

In addition to their exceptional brews, Bayne hosts a Thursday run club and will be continuing their semi-annual Beer Olympics every April and September. Such extracurricular ideas are part of Bayne’s plan to continue to solidify h is p lace in the L ake Norman community. Bayne Brewing takes most of its pride from being family owned and family friendly, and additionally they are proud of their unique and exceptional beer.

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Bayne Brewing Company 19507 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC

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Project 543 tells the story of unique spots across North Carolina we hope will become some of your favorite places. Why 543? Because that’s the number of miles from Manteo, on the coast, to Murphy, in the mountains, and is traditionally considered to be the width of our state. The entries in this project are in no particular order, and we’ll add to them each week. Check in often to find inspiration for your next trip, or start planning today at VisitNC.com.

#65Feel The Rumble Of The World’s Most F-15E Jets

Vi s i t o r s t o G o l d s b o r o i n North Carolina’s Piedmont o f t e n e x p e r i e n c e t h e

juxtaposition of the quiet calm of this rural location contrasted by the mind-blowing speed and power of the world’s largest inventor y of F-15E jets zooming overhead a t speeds o f more than Mach 2.5 (approximately 1,650 miles per hour). Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro is home to the 4th Fighter Wing of the Air Combat Command, a distinguished unit that is also responsible for training all of the Air Force’s F-15E crews, and the 916th Air Refueling Wing, which f l ies the KC-135R Stratotankers. Free public tours of the base are offered the last Thursday o f each month and v i s i to rs must reg i s te r a t l eas t three weeks in advance. North Carolina has a long association with mil i tar y training faci l i t ies a n d t h e t o u r m a k e s a g r e a t

s top on a mil i tar y- themed tr ip throughout the state. Visitors who are enjoy ing Wi lber ’s Famous BBQ or exploring the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park can experience the awe-inspiring nature of the F-15Es ever y day as they race across the skies over Goldsboro.

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Maggie Valley, NCWheels Through Time Museum

62 Vintage Lane, Maggie Valley North Carolina 28751

(828) 926-6266

“THE MUSEUM THAT RUNS”

WE ARE NORTH CAROLINA’S#1 TOYHAULER DEALER!

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LKNBTLKNBrewersTrail.com

LKNBrewersTrail.com is a single source for

what is going on at the breweries in the Lake Norman area.

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Bayne Brewing Company 19507 West Catawba AveCornel ius NC 28031 704.897.6426 baynebrewingcompany.com

Primal Brewery16432 Old Statesvi l le Rd Huntersvi l le NC 28078704.947.2920 pr imalbrewery.com

D9 Brewing Company 11138-C Treynorth Dr Cornel ius NC 28031 704.457.9368 d9brewing.com

Ghostface Brewing427 East Statesvi l le Ave.Mooresvi l le, NC 28115704.799.7433ghostfacebrewing.com

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LKNBTLKNBrewersTrail.com

LKNBrewersTrail.com is a single source for

what is going on at the breweries in the Lake Norman area.

Whats On TapWhats Going On

How To Get There

Digi ta l content is avai lable on desktop, tablet and phone

Bayne Brewing Company 19507 West Catawba AveCornel ius NC 28031 704.897.6426 baynebrewingcompany.com

Primal Brewery16432 Old Statesvi l le Rd Huntersvi l le NC 28078704.947.2920 pr imalbrewery.com

D9 Brewing Company 11138-C Treynorth Dr Cornel ius NC 28031 704.457.9368 d9brewing.com

Ghostface Brewing427 East Statesvi l le Ave.Mooresvi l le, NC 28115704.799.7433ghostfacebrewing.com

Oink & Ale Don’t Miss It!!

Oink & Ale is back and will take place Saturday, May 14 from 3pm until 8pm along Monroe

Street in the Historic Leaksville downtown district. You will be able to enjoy barbecue, ribs, brisket, barbecued chicken, MillerCoors, Pig Pounder and Preyer Brewing products along with beverages from other local craft brewers. Plenty of delicious non-alcoholic beverages, desserts and snacks will be available as well. You don’t want to miss the creative desserts from Sweet Revenge.

The event will feature brewing education by the RCC Center for Brewing Sciences & Triad Homebrew Supply. One of the most interesting and fun parts of the day will be the Homebrew Competition within the RCC Center for Brewing Sciences conducted by the Batt leground Brewers Guild. Winners will be announced during the day. Please take time to take the tour of the facility and meet the brewers.

We are also thrilled to have On the Border – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute and Moosh performing live concerts during the event. So bring your lawn chairs and plan to come early and stay late!!!

Tickets in advance are only $10 and you will receive admission to the event & concert, a commemorative tasting glass and 12 tasting tickets. Tickets at the gate the day of the event will be $15. Tickets can be purchased on line at Beerfests.com or ExploreEdenNC.com or at Eden City Hall (Tourism), Eden Chamber of Commerce or from local merchants in the Historic Leaksville District.

We ask that you do not bring in coolers or pets. If you need further information please contact Cindy Adams at 336-612-8049 or cadams@edennc.us or go to ExploreEdenNC.com.

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Online registration has started for Grandfather Mountain’s annual Nature Photography

Weekend, an exciting workshop for photographers planned for June 3rd to 5th.

The event features presentations from renowned photographers, spectacular shooting opportunities on the mountain and a friendly but competitive photo contest.

The featured presenters for 2016, include Colin Knight, Stephen Fletcher, Terry Barnes and Tommy Whi te , come f rom across the region and will speak on a variety of photography topics encompassing both the technical and art is t ic elements of the craft.

Presentations take place in the afternoons and evenings, allowing participants to explore Grandfather Mountain and take their own shots during the day. Opportunities for sunrise and sunset photography also will be offered.

Pa r t i c i p a n t s a r e i n v i t e d t o camp f ree a t the Woods Walk Picnic Area during the weekend,

taking advantage of one of few opportunities to stay overnight inside the attraction.

A d m i s s i o n t o N a t u r e Photography Weekend is $115 and covers three-day park admission, a Saturday evening meal, entry to all presentations and a flash drive for submitting contest entries.

Family members and guests of participants may visit the mountain at a discounted rate during the weekend if registered in advance.

Register online today at www.grandfather.com. Photographers act fast — the event usually fills within a matter of days.

For more informat ion, v is i t www.grandfather.com or call (828) 733-2013.

Nature Photography Weekend Shoot to Thrill

The not-for-profit Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Founda-tion strives to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand and value the wonders of Grandfa-ther Mountain. For information, visit www.grandfather.com

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A place where neighbors can EAT, MEET & DRINK

704•892•44338301-1 Magnolia Estates Drive

Cornelius, NC 28031Fri-Sun 11:00am-2:00am Mon-Thurs11:00am-12:00am

A place where neighbors can EAT, MEET & DRINKFull Menu to 2am Fri • Sat • Sun

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Half Price Wine • Bottle or Glass

$3 Well Drinks • $3.50 NC Drafts Half Price Wings Every Wednesday 5pm – 10pm!

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$6 Vodka Redbull • $5 Fire Ball

$550 Tito’s Vodka • $2 Bud Light BottlesHangover Helper Shooters

$4 Best Bloody Mary Bar On The Lake $2 Mimosas • $4 Double Mimosas • $2 Miller Lt Btl

$2 Tacos (All Day & Night), Coronas, Margaritas

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craf ts, garden accessories, and f o o d , p l u s g a r d e n t a l k s a n d c l i n i c s , g a r d e n a c c e s s o r i e s , a n d f o o d . T h i s d o w n t o w n f e s t i v a l c o v e r s 8 b l o c k s o f Main Street f rom Sixth Avenue to Caswel l S t ree t . L oca l and r e g i o n a l n u r s e r i e s w i l l b e se l l ing thousands of annuals , perennia ls , vegetables , herbs and hard- to - f ind plants on ev-er y block of the fest ival . www.vis i thendersonvi l lenc.org

Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Fes-tival Saturday May 28th–Mon 30th 119 Arcade St , Lake Lure, NC 28746. A L ake Lure t radi -t ion of over 30 years, the L ake L u r e A r t s & C r a f t s Fe s t i v a l showcases the cu l tu ra l her i -tage of “mountain art and f ine c ra f t mak ing . ” L oca l a r t i san works of paint ings, photogra-phy, wood, j ewel r y, t ex t i l es , p o t t e r y, s o a p s , c a n d l e s a n d m o r e w i l l b e o n d i s p l a y f o r patrons to v iew and purchase. w w w. l a k e l u r e a r t s a n d c r a f t s f e s t i -va ls .com

Beer City Festival S a t u r d a y M a y 2 8 t h 1 p m – 6 p m P a c k Square Park , 121 Co l lege S t , A s h e v i l l e , N C 2 8 8 0 1 . A s h e -v i l l e ’ s p r e m i e r d o w n t o w n craf t beer fes t iva l ! . Beer Ci ty Fest br ings the best local and regional breweries from Ashe-v i l l e a n d s u r r o u n d i n g a r e a s together for a great day of beer and music . This year ’s event features more than 30 brewer-i e s w i t h m o r e t h a n 7 0 l o c a l

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b e e r s p l u s l o c a l m u s i c a c t s . www.beerci ty fest iva l .com

NC Gold Festival F r i J u n e 3 r d – S a t u r d a y 4 t h M o u n t a i n G a t e w a y M u s e u m , 1 0 2 Wa t e r S t r e e t O l d F o r t N C 2 8 7 6 2 . A n n u a l e v e n t , f e a t u r i n g g o l d e x h i b i t s , g o l d m i n i n g t e c h -n i q u e s a n d d e m o n s t r a t i o n s , t reasure and scavenger hunts , g e o - c a c h i n g , g o l d p a n n i n g , n u m e r o u s v e n d o r s i n c l u d i n g ar ts and cra f t s , ra f f les , Fr iday n i g h t k i c k s o f f t h e f e s t i v a l . www.ncgold.org

Troutacular S a t u r d a y J u n e 4th 6am–12pm Rivers ide Park, P e a c h S t , S p r u c e P i n e , N C 28777. This one day event is de-signed for chi ldren to learn and enjoy one of Mi tchel l County ’s g r e a t e s t r e s o u r c e s . F r o m sunr ise on, th is f ree event for chi ldren ages 14 and under fea-tures a f ishing tournament and o t h e r e n t e r t a i n i n g a c t i v i t i e s . www.downtownsprucepine.com

North Carolina Warrior Dash S a t u r d a y J u n e 4 t h 8 a m – 5 p m His tor ic Rura l Hi l l , 4431 Neck R d , H u n t e r s v i l l e , N C 2 8 0 7 8 . Wa r r i o r D a s h i s t h e w o r l d ’ s l a r g e s t o b s t a c l e r a c e s e r i e s , he ld on the mos t r ugged te r -ra in in more than 50 locat ions across the g lobe. Par t ic ipants ea r n the i r War r io r he lme t by tackling a f ierce 3-4 mile course and 12 extreme obstacles. Af ter conquer ing the Ba t t l eground, War r iors celebrate with turkey legs, beer steins, and l ive music at a post - race party in a league

of i ts own. Are you a War r ior? www.war r iordash.com

Eden’s 14th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival Saturday June 4th 9am–4pm 220 W Kings Hwy, Eden, NC 27288. Over 100 pot -te r s f rom Nor th Caro l ina and V i r g i n i a c o n v e r g e i n E d e n t o show of f their sk i l l fu l ar t . Door p r i z e s w i l l a l s o b e a w a r d e d . www.exploreedennc.com

Highlands Motoring Festival T h u J u n e 9 t h – S u n d a y 1 2 t h 5 1 8 D i l l a r d R o a d H i g h l a n d s N C 2 8 7 4 1 . E n j o y t h e c o o l cl imate of the highest Motoring Fes t iva l in the Eas ter n Uni ted States . Saturday is the featured c lass i c ca r show a t the Pa rk . M a n y m a k e s a n d m o d e l s o f b o t h A m e r i c a n a n d f o r e i g n v e h i c l e s w i l l b e o n d i s p l a y. I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s h o w o n Saturday, many other act iv i t ies a r e a l s o p l a n n e d . w w w .highlandsmotoringfest ival .com

Texas Pete Twin City RibFest T h u J u n e 9 t h – S u n d a y 1 2 t h Marshal l S t N, Winston-Salem, N C 2 7 1 0 1 . T h e Te x a s P e t e Tw i n C i t y R i b Fe s t i s a f o o d f e s t i v a l p r o m o t i n g N C - b a s e d f o o d a n d b e v e r a g e p r o d u c t s l i k e Te x a s P e t e h o t s a u c e , Foothi l ls beer and Cheer wine. Tw i n C i t y R i b Fe s t f e a t u r e s s e v e r a l r i b c o o k e r s ( r i b b e r s ) f r o m a l l a c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y as wel l as musica l acts f i l l ing up three per for mance s tages . www.twinci tyr ibfest .com

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