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Destinations
15th Annual Pumpkin Fest Oct 21 – 22, 2011 Downtown Franklin, NC
28734. Friday, 10/21 - 3pm to 6pm - Free Hayrides from East Franklin
Shopping Center and 3pm - 5pm After School Trick or Treating for kids on
the Highlands Road. Saturday, 10/22, 9am to 5pm Street Festival along Main
Street. Crafters, Famous Pumpkin Roll, Live Music all day, Pie Eating
Contest, Games, Costume Contest and Parade, Food. Sponsored by the
Town of Franklin, Franklin Main Street Program and Franklin Tourism
Development Committee. www.renewingfranklin.org
Smoke on the Water Oct 21 – 22, 2011 Stewart Parkway Washington, NC
27889. Events for the weekend include barbecue and chili cook-offs, the
Down East Rods & Classics car show, the annual Beaufort County Arts
Council Fine Arts Show, children’s storytelling, music and more. With the
addition of vendors, there will be plenty to do. www.smokeonthewater.info
28th Annual Barbecue Festival Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 Main Street
Lexington, NC 27292. The streets of Historic Uptown Lexington transform
into a great big playground with food, entertainment, shopping and lots
of family fun. Admission is free and plenty of parking will be available.
Shuttles will provide transportation service from satellite parking lots
throughout the city. Amtrak trains, running between Raleigh and
Charlotte, will stop in Lexington. And, of course, there will be three
large tents serving the world famous Lexington style barbecue. Six stages
will host various entertainers throughout the day. Schedule online at
www.barbecuefestival.com.
Dobson Fall Festival Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 Main Street Dobson, NC
27017. A great family festival located in the Historic Town of Dobson.
Live music, great food, unique crafts, wine, games and more. Come and
enjoy your day with us at the Dobson Fall Festival. www.yadkinvalley.org
Boo at the ZOO at the NC Zoo Oct 29 – 30, 2011 4401 Zoo Pkwy
Asheboro, NC 27205. Enjoy the magic of Halloween with safe, fun daytime
activities throughout the park. Play games and enjoy live entertainment.
Don’t miss the costume contest for kids ages infant to 12 years.
www.nczoo.org
Highlands 5th Annual Culinary Weekend Nov 10 – 12, 2011 Highlands,
NC 28741. Save the dates, as this year’s event will be held Thursday,
November 10 th thru Sunday, November 13 th, 2011. This four-day
destination experience highlights Highlands’ majestic mountain location,
appealing accommodations, unique retail shops, and extraordinary cuisine.
www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com.

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