North Carolina’s calendar is packed with diverse events across the state.
Charlotte will host Collect-A-Con (Aug. 9-10) for all pop culture enthusiasts and numerous concerts with artists like Thomas Rhett (Aug. 1), AJR (Aug. 2) and Kesha (Aug. 5) at PNC Music Pavilion.
In Asheville, the 98th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival (July 31-Aug. 2) continues its long-standing tradition, and the Sourwood Festival (Aug. 9-10) celebrates local honey.
The Drexel Fair (Aug. 15-23) offers classic fair entertainment, and the North Carolina Apple Festival in Hendersonville kicks off at the end of the month (Aug. 29-Sept. 1), promising a sweet start to Labor Day weekend.
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