May 2-3
Triad Highland Games
Scottish culture event that features bagpipes, athletic events, seminars and more. Bryan Park, Browns Summit. GREENSBORO, NC 336-431-8482, 336-905-0633 or http://www.triadhighlandgames.org
June & July, 2008
Eastern Music Festival
Over 100 concerts and music-related events make this nationally recognized summer music festival one of N.C.’s most popular events. Concerts feature both orchestral and chamber music, international artists, plus a broad range of alternative music, from jazz and blues to acoustic. Admission fee for most events. GREENSBORO, NC 336-333-7450 or 877-833-6753 (toll-free). http://www.easternmusicfestival.org
June 28-July 4
Fun Fourth Festival
Various events held June 28, 29 and July 3 and 4 in downtown Greensboro and Jamieson Stadium at Grimsley High School. A community celebration of Independence Day includes the Freedom Run & Walk, Heritage Day at Blandwood, Kick-off Block Party, Street Festival and fireworks. Free admission. GREENSBORO, NC 336-274-4595. http://www.aroundthepiedmonttriad.com/gsofestivals
June 5th- July 19th, 2008
American Dance Festival
The world's largest and most influential modern dance festival featuring more than two dozen modern dance companies and hundreds of choreographers, writers, and students participating in classes, seminars, and captivating performances. Durham, NC 919.684.6402 http://www.durhamhistory.com
August 11-17, 2008
Wyndham Championship
The PGA TOUR’S best players and brightest stars compete in one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious golf events Admission fee. GREENSBORO, NC 336-379-1570. http://www.wyndhamchampionship.com
August 21, 2008 – November 9, 2008
El Greco to Velazquez: Art During the Reign of Philip III
The Nasher Museum is proud to announce an old master exhibition that is perhaps the most important of its kind ever shown in the Southeast, if not the entire United States. “El Greco to Velázquez: Art during the Reign of Philip III,” organized in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will be on view August 21, 2008, through November 9, 2008. Durham, NC http://www.durhamhistory.com
Sept. 19, 2008
Rock the Block
Family fun event with music, vendors and rockin' kids area.Winston-Salem, 336.727.2317,
http://www.rocktheblockws.com
Sept. 13, 2008
Bookmarks Book Festival
Exciting one day book festival featuring local and national authors.
http://www.bookmarksbookfestival.org , 336.917.0930, Winston-Salem (Historic Bethabara Park)
Sept. 20, 2008
Apple Fest 08
Unique crafts, traditional music, & food fill Historic Bethabara Park. http://www.bethabarapark.org , 336.924.8191, Winston-Salem (Historic Bethabara Park),
Sept, 27th, 2007
Annual North Carolina Gay Pride Parade & Festival
The largest lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgendered event in a five-state area. Day festival with vendors, displays, bands, drag king show, drag queen race, and a parade through the Ninth St. area. The festival provides a place to talk about how LGBT communities can work for social justice, while joining together in a festive, celebratory space. Durham, NC ( 919) 414-5555 http://www.durhamhistory.com
Bull Durham Blues Festival
A celebration of the birthplace of the Piedmont Blues, featuring national, regional, and local blues performers, from the mournful sounds of the Mississippi Delta to the fine finger-picking and rag-time exuberance of the Piedmont Blues.Durham, NC http://www.durhamhistory.com
Oct. 3-12, 2008
Dixie Classic Fair
Second largest attended agricultural fair in North Carolina. Winston-Salem
336.727.2236 http://www.dcfair.com
October 4th, 2008
World Beer Festival
Featuring more than 400 world-class beers from more than 150 different breweries from around the world, as well as local restaurant vendors, family entertainment, and great music by local and regional artists. Durham, NC http://www.durhamhistory.com
Oct. 18 2008
Harvest Day
Hands-on activities and games, cooking demonstrations and fall harvest in the gardens. Winston-Salem, 336.721.7350 http://www.oldsalem.org
October 19
Triad Area Fall Pottery Festival
See and purchase locally-made pottery at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. Free admission. 336-373-2402 or http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/leisure
One Big Event for May-August, 2008
Greensboro Bicentennial Celebrations
Come celebrate Greensboro’s Bicentennial in 2008! Variety of events all year long for everyone. Admission varies. 336-373-3630 or http://www.Greensboro200.com
http://www.VisitGreensboroNC.com
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