Best time to visit North Carolina
3 THINGS TO DO IN NORTH CAROLINA (JULY 10 - JULY 19)
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
The largest gathering of Scottish clans in the United States
The Tail of the Dragon (Deals Gap)
An extremely curvy road between North Carolina and Tennessee
Clingmans Dome
Drive up to the highest point in the Smokies
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Carolina Balloon Fest
A fun hot air balloon festival in the Southeast
North Carolina Seafood Festival
One of the best food festivals of the Southeast
North Carolina State Fair
Raleigh hosts one of the largest and oldest fairs in the country
Liberty Antiques Festival
One of the most famous antique fairs in Eastern U.S.
4th of July
Old-fashioned small-town celebrations and massive street parties
Cicada Mania
A billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par
NC Mountain State Fair
A showcase of North Carolina's agriculture with lots of entertainment
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Go back in time watching dozens of costumed characters enjoying music and feasting on ale and turkey legs
North Carolina Azalea Festival
The largest festival of its kind in North Carolina
NC Chinese Lantern Festival
The night is illuminated with dozens of giant lanterns in Cary
Carolina Panthers Fan Fest
One of the favourite football fan events in Charlotte
Carrboro Music Festival
A showcase of the best musicians in the Piedmont region of North Carolina
Barbecue Festival
Find out why Lexington is called the barbecue capital of the world
North Carolina Folk Festival
A free, locally-produced multicultural event
North Carolina Apple Festival
A premiere family event in North Carolina
Christmas Lights
Amazing light displays in the Southeast that will make your Christmas unforgettable
Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights
A spectacular holiday display located just a 10-minute drive west of Winston-Salem
Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms
Old-fashioned holiday fun for the whole family
Festival of Lights in Greensboro
One of the most impressive holiday celebrations in North Carolina
