Carolina in the Fall™ presented by Wilkes Communications, Inc. announced today that the “Hometown Stage” will be sponsored by the Wilkesboro Tourism Development Authority. This stage will be dedicated to hosting musicians from the northwestern region of North Carolina and will feature many of the areas talented artists. The stage will be located between the Nanasan Restaurant and the Wilkes Shoppes on Main. Wanda Morrison, Proprietor of the Shoppes on Main generously donated her parking area for the stage. The old Gray Brothers warehouse will be the backdrop for the stage and will lend a touch of history to the venue. “This location works beautifully for the Hometown Stage”, says Michelle Isom, Festival Director. “We look forward to hosting the areas artist from 8 to 80 years old. We appreciate the support of the Wilkesboro TDA as they have caught the vision to bring a festival to Downtown Wilkesboro and the tourists that will bring to the region.” Carolina in the Fall™ is making its’ festival debut this year in Downtown Wilkesboro on September 25th and 26th. Artists scheduled to perform are the Kruger Brothers, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Balsam Range, The Secret Sisters, Mipso, The Barefoot Movement, Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys, The Snyder Family Band, Zoe and Cloyd and many more. Each evening of the festival, VIP ticket holders will be treated to the Carolina Jam™ at the Yadkin Valley Event Center at the Wilkesboro Holiday Inn Express. This once in a lifetime band jam experience is…
Carolina in the Fall™ announces Kogut Fiddle auction!
August 4, 2015
Carolina in the Fall™ presented by Wilkes Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will be auctioning a one of a kind, handmade Bob Kogut fiddle during this year’s festival. Bob's fiddles are known for having a sweet, rich voice, without harsh, strident overtones. They are all handmade and can be customized to a fiddler’s preferences. Each violin is unique and is given its own name when it is completed. The name may reflect a characteristic of the violin or be symbolic of a particular milestone in the maker's own life. The fiddle will be on display during the festival. This will be a silent auction with the winner being announced during the last evening of the festival. Bob will be on-hand to present the high bidder with his custom made violin. Other items to be auctioned during the festival include a handmade Lyle Wheeler rocker, two Jens Kruger personally autographed Deering Banjos (one each evening) and a two person 2016 Carolina in the Fall Festival Package (including three nights at the Holiday Inn Express and two VIP tickets). Carolina in the Fall™ is making its’ festival debut this year in Downtown Wilkesboro on September 25th and 26th. Gates will open for the festival each day at 10 A.M. with music beginning at 11 A.M. and will continue until 9 P.M. in the evening. Each evening of the festival, VIP ticket holders will be treated to the Carolina Jam™ at the Yadkin Valley Event Center at the Wilkesboro Holiday…
Carolina in the Fall™ announces Food Truck Line-up!
August 4, 2015
Carolina in the Fall™ presented by Wilkes Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce the line-up of Food Trucks that will be serving and competing during this year’s festival. The first annual Carolina in the Fall Food Truck Championship will feature some of the region’s best food trucks. With the goal of celebrating all areas of Western North Carolina culture, these trucks represent some of the best regional menus and will provide festival attendees with amazing choices of food to enjoy during the festival. Included in the line-up are Appalachian Smoke BBQ, Hendersonville, NC; The Real Food Truck, Asheville, NC; Root Down Food Truck, Asheville, NC; Decrepit Old Geezers Sausages (DOGS), Asheville, NC; Poor Man BBQ, Morganton, NC; Taqueria El Azteca, Greensboro, NC; LoYo on the Go, Durham, NC; The Humble Pig, Cary, NC; Kona Ice, Greensboro, NC; Bulkogi Korean BBQ Truck, Cary, NC; Porter House, Greensboro, NC; Home Slice, Greensboro, NC; Wingz on Wheelz, Statesville, NC; OMG Chicken, Raleigh, NC and Bebos American Bistro, Cornelius, NC. In addition to three Festival judges, festival goers will rate the trucks and their input will contribute to the final scores and determine the overall champion Food Truck. The winning Truck will receive the CITF Food Truck Championship trophy and the winning prize of $500. Additional trophies will be given for People’s Choice and Best Themed Truck. Wilkesboro’s downtown restaurants, The 50’s (breakfast and lunch), Dooleys and Nanasan will also be open during the festival for folks that want to enjoy some sit-down local…
Carolina in the Fall™ announces Brewery and Winery Line-up!
August 3, 2015
Carolina in the Fall™ presented by Wilkes Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce the line-up of Craft Breweries and Wineries that will be featured during this year’s festival. With the goal of celebrating Western North Carolina culture, these beverage companies represent some of the best regional brewers and vintners. Craft Brewers include Skull Camp Brewing of Elkin, NC, Lost Province Brewing of Boone, NC and Granite Falls Brewing of Granite Falls, NC. Featured Wineries include Jones Von Drehle of Thurmond, NC, Rag Apple Lassie of Boonville, NC, Brushy Mountain Winery of Elkin, NC and Shull Camp Winery of Elkin, NC. Additionally, some of Wilkes County’s Distillers will be on hand to tell their stories of moonshining. Wilkes, known as the moonshine capital of the world is now home to three distilleries that continue the rich heritage of the past. Call Family Distillers and Copper Barrel Distillery bring the traditions of the past to Carolina in the Fall™ Festival. NASCAR finds its’ roots in the foothills of North Carolina as fast cars and revenuers raced around the roads of Wilkes County. These chases paved the way for the chase that we watch on television each Sunday throughout the year. Some of the old moonshiner’s cars will be on display during the festival. Carolina in the Fall™ is making its’ festival debut this year in Downtown Wilkesboro on September 25th and 26th. Gates will open for the festival each day at 10 A.M. with music beginning at 11 A.M. and will continue…
Carolina in the Fall™ announces Dance Stages
July 8, 2015
Carolina in the Fall™ presented by Wilkes Communications, Inc has announced the addition of a new Dance Stage to their festival. The dance stage will be known as the Great State Dance Stage will be located inside the Great State Auction Company building. This stage will provide a very intimate setting for the musicians and the audience alike. This venue will be on a first come first serve basis and will require the festival wrist band for entrance. Currently, there a two Contra Dance sessions scheduled (with others to be added) and two clogging sessions. Instruction will be given to those that want to try their skills at these regional dances. “Our goal for Carolina in the Fall™ is to create a true downtown festival that incorporates the buildings and the beauty of Historic Downtown Wilkesboro.” “We see lots of opportunities to include our downtown merchants in the festival” says festival director Michelle Isom. “We welcome the news that the festival will expand the number of stages and include more of our downtown assets. Wilkesboro is a beautiful little town and we look forward to welcoming folks from around the nation to our hometown” says Mayor Mike Inscore. Carolina in the Fall™ is making its’ festival debut this year in Downtown Wilkesboro on September 25th and 26th. Gates will open for the festival each day at 9 A.M. with music beginning at 11 A.M. and will continue until 9 P.M. in the evening. Each evening of the festival, VIP ticket…
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