The best spring festivals in North Carolina help us land on the other side of winter knowing the warmth and beauty are coming. The celebrations this time of year are some of the most exciting events the year brings. One of them, in particular, is undeniably a quintessential North Carolina experience. If you’ve never attended the annual Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury, then save the date. This adventure celebrates the very essence of the state with an all-day toast to the delicious cherry soda first created in 1917 right here in the Tar Heel State. Let’s take a look at one of the best things to do in North Carolina in spring!

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Discover more on the Cheerwine Festival website. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss it and prepare for a day filled with food, fellowship, and plenty of Cheerwine! Have you been one of the thousands to attend this fun event? Please share your experience in the comments.

While you’re in Salisbury, consider a visit to the lovely Dunn’s Mountain Nature and History Preserve. And reserve a charming Vrbo for a night or a fun-filled weekend.

There’s A Little-Known Nature Preserve Just Waiting For North Carolina Explorers

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Festivals In North Carolina

What are some of the best music festivals in North Carolina?

  • MerleFest (Wilkesboro): Every spring, the town transforms into an extravaganza offering 12 stages of “Traditional Plus” music! Dance along, take a nature walk, visit the Little Pickers Area, and taste the local cuisine.
  • NC Muscadine Festival (Kenansville): This September event showcases some local vineyards producing the best wines from the Muscadine variety including the state fruit — scuppernong grapes. Bring your best dancing shoes for the awesome musical lineup and win a prize at the tailgate contest.
  • Artsplosure (Raleigh): The two-day event occurs every May, bringing joy to this already exciting city. This celebration of art showcases the works of 175 juried visual artists from across the country in an Art Market. But look to the streets for some of the best performances.

What are some of the best fall festivals in North Carolina?

  • Aw Shucks Farms (Monroe): Open September through October, the haunted trail includes The 13th Acre from where you must escape the spooky creatures! And if you dare - Coffin Creek is a place where coffins ended up due to rushing rainwater. The bodies that were once inside the now-empty coffins reportedly haunt the grounds.
  • Riverbend Farm (Midland): For more than 30 years, this pumpkin patch has delighted folks every fall. Pick your own pumpkins and gourds from the fields and enjoy the fantastic playground.
  • Halloween Fest (Brevard): Each year on the Saturday before Halloween, downtown Brevard comes alive with spooky creatures, bounce houses, and a costume competition and parade. Climb aboard the Magic Book Bus, and shop for local crafts and delicious food from the vendors.
  • Apple Harvest Festival (Waynesville): Among the vendor tents at this annual street festival, one is completely dedicated to apples. Fall in love with the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains while enjoying live music and clogging on Main Street.

 

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