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FALL FESTIVALS IN NORTH
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Erin White
Staff Writer
art (visual and performance), great festival
food, music, and educational activities for
the entire family. The event is centered near
The Farmer's Market and local restaurants
near the Durham Central Park District. Cen-
terfest has been going on, after this year,
for 36 consecutive years and has t)een a
delightful occurrence that leaves people
wanting to come back year after year.
While some of these festivals may have
an admittance fee and you might have to
include the cost of food, the experience
you take back is worth more than a few
dollars. Finding a festival, whether it be in
your hometown or 25 miles from where you
stay, that fits you is what's important. I have
many memories of Fall Festivals from when
I was younger that I hold near and dear to
my heart. I always thjnk that fall colors=fall
festivals. North Carolina has an advantage
to have so many unique and special op
portunities that span from the Outer Banks
to Western Carolina. Take a break from
homework or work, and enjoy a festival!
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Music, pumpkins, apples, cows...the early
days of fall are approaching and what better
way to spend them than around different
parts of North Carolina experiencing the dif
ferent festivals. The crisp,,wami air provide
for an enjoyable day outdoors; Why not spend
it at one of the many festivals offered around
North Caroliria?
No matter where you are from you should
be able to fin.d a unique and enjoyable festival
for you, your family, and friends to partici
pate in. Among the few offered in Clayton,
Charlotte, Asheville, and even Duitiam, the
assortment of events should cater to the lik
ings of everyone.
Asheville, a perfect fell getaway, is hqme
to the Blue Ridge Parkway; its beauty and
serene hiking trails is reason in itself to visit.
Asheville could be considered the epitome
of fall; the dianging of spring flowers to fall
leaves is apparent as you drive through the .
Parkway. Though Asheville may be inviting
through its impeccable scenery,.it is also
appealing to those who are partial to beer
and blue grass music. Yes, the Brewgrass
Festival. It is an annual showcase of over
100 types of beers and bluegrass musicians.
ITiis festival is so popular it is already sold
outi Who knew beer and music could be so
widespread.
While the Brewgrass Festival may be over
the top for some, Charlotte offers a.Iower key
event: Festival in the Park. This yearly event
has a reputation for being sophisticated, but
fun. A number of artists come out to exhibit
Uieir arts and crafts white many entertainers
are all over to provide amusement for the
large quantity of Charlloteans and guests
that venture out every year in hopes of a new
and exciting difference. Charlotte may be
a big city, but the experience that is gained
through this festival is one of relaxation and
stimulatfon.
A more local festival can be found right
here close in Durham, NC. Centerfest is an
outdoor festival that contains entertainment,
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