Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 019 October 2012 | Page 9
Destinations
25th Annual Cotton Ginning Days Festival Oct 12-14, 2012 Biggerstaff Park
144 Leisure Lane Dallas, NC 28034 Exhibitors from all over the southeast
will convene in Dallas for the annual ‘crank-up’ of antique steam and
gasoline engines and tractors. One of the highlights of the engine show is
the operational 1900 single-strand, Continental Cotton Gin and they will be
ginning cotton all weekend long during the festival until they are all ginned
out! In addition to the engine show, many activities are planned including
a Kids County Fair, Heritage Arts Area, Handmade Craft vendors, food and
music and more! www.gastongov.com
Hickory Octoberfest Oct 12-14, 2012 -40, exit 125 (Lenoir-Rhyne
Blvd) Hickory, NC 28602 27th annual, three days, five stages with live
entertainment, amusement rides & carnival games, two beer gardens, one
of the finest Juried Crafts show in the region with $600 in prize money
for the top three craft participants, and a fabulous weekend for the entire
family. www.hickoryoktoberfest.com
2012 International Sardine Festival Friday, Oct 12, 2012 Aberdeen Lake
Park on US Hwy 1 Aberdeen, NC 28315 11:00am 2:00pm. What could be
more fun than a barrel full of monkeys? How about little fish in a tin can?
Not sure about a tin of sardines, a handful of crackers, an ice cold R.C.
Cola and Moon Pie? Remember you are truly not an authentic Sandhills
Native until you have attended the International Sardine Festival. From
Horseshoes to Sardine Shuffle Board it is an event that is sure to become
an annual pilgrimage. www.townofaberdeen.net
21st Annual Tour de Pig Cycling Event Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 Davidson
County Community College (Bus 85) Lexington, NC 27295 Cycling
Event Categories: 20K, 35K, 50K and 100K. Hosted by Mental Health
Association in Davidson County www.barbecuefestival.com
Harvest Festival at Shelton Vineyards Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 Shelton
Vineyards Dobson, NC 27017 We will have something for everyone to
enjoy! Stroll through the grounds and visit vendors with hand crafted
items and locally grown produce. Grape stomping, face painting and
hay rides through the vineyard will be available for the children or the
young at heart. Take a stroll back in time through the antique tractors
that will be on display. Or just relax and listen to the bluegrass bands
playing Saturday and Sunday. www.sheltonvineyards.com
Annual Todd New River Festival Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 Cook Park
Todd, NC 28684 The festival features multiple music performances,
storytelling, bluegrass jams, puppet shows, athletic competitions and
other recreational events for all to enjoy. Free entertainment all day
with crafts, food, fun and special children’s activities. www.toddnc.org
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