2010 Quilt Trails Road Rally - June 26

Quilt Trails! A Road Rally! The Blue Ridge in June!

THIS is what a summer day should be! AND – there are great prizes and a FREE BBQ dinner at the last stop - compliments of and on the grounds of THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN, Corporate Underwriter for the Quilt Trails of Western North Carolina.

Best of all, this Road Rally is done on "mountain time" – leisurely. Life here is about slowing down and enjoying the beauty and grace of the people and place all about you. Executive Director, Barbara Webster, says it is not about speed but about the ability to read a map and to find the 12 painted quilt blocks you are given by driving the fewest miles. You are given 8 hours – 9:00 to 5:00 pm. This leaves plenty of time for photography, hiking, and shopping – three things you will definitely want to do along these scenic routes.

Limited to 35 cars at a cost of $35 per car – all proceeds going to support the efforts of this award-winning non-profit.

Pre-registration is a must by June 19 at: www.quilttrailswnc.org. For more information, call: 828-682-7331.

TROUTACULAR! FESTIVAL June 5th

A river runs through it! The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, these ancient rivers, a gorgeous June day, and fishing for rainbow trout – does it get any better than this? What a great way to spend truly quality time with kids or grandkids while they learn another part of our mountain lifestyle! Both Bakersville and Spruce Pine are 2 of a handful of small Appalachian towns given the designation of “Mountain Heritage Trout Water City.” They both have rivers close to or running directly through their towns (Bakersville – the Cane River; Spruce Pine – the South Toe River). Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Time: 6am – 3:00pm
Location: Riverside Park in Spruce Pine, Creek Walk in Bakersville
Competitions and Prizes, Exhibits, Arts and Crafts, Activities
FREE HATS for the first 75 KIDS!!
FREE LUNCH for all registered fishermen! [food & beverages will be available for purchase by non-registered visitors]
You can call 828-765-9033 to confirm events for the Troutacular Trout Festival.

The 64th NC Rhododendron Festival - June 18th and 19th

This festival celebrates the blooming of the world's largest display of naturally blooming rhododendron, high atop Roan Mountain. Friday's festivities include the first round of competition in both divisions of the NC Rhododendron Festival Pageant, beginning at 7:00pm at Bowman Middle School.
Friday also features an old-fashioned square dance with a live bluegrass band. Beginning at 8:00pm, the town of Bakersville blocks off Main Street and dances to music by The Wisemans. Saturday's activities include a family-friendly street fair with arts, crafts and food vendors, a classic car show, helicopter rides, tours of Roan Mountain, a 10K run, live entertainment on the Creekwalk and a ducky derby. Saturday evening features the second round of competition and crowning of the 2011 NC Rhododendron Queens beginning at 7:00pm at Bowman Middle School. The festival concludes with a final round of square dancing and live music on Main Street, starting at 8:00pm. For more information, visit www.bakersville.com
or contact Bob Hensley at bobhensley@ccvn.comor 828-688-3541.