September
2
Beech Mountain, NC. Mile High Kite Festival. 10 a.m. Across from Beech Mountain Town Hall. Bring your own kite or purchase one on site. Free admission and parking. (828) 387-9283.

8
Hatteras Island, NC. Second annual American Heroes Day. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5 admission. Info: www.chicamacomico.net or (252) 987-1552.

8
Johns Island, SC. Sea Island Cultural Arts Festival. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (843) 559-4137.

8
Myrtle Beach, SC. 13th Annual Italian Festival. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Broadway at the Beach. Sponsored by Sons of Italy Lodge 2662. Info: www.sonsofitalylodge.com or (843) 650-3466.

8
Mooresville, NC. 10th Annual Charlotte Antique and Classic Boat Show. Queen’s Landing, Lake Norman. More than 70 antique and classic boats. Free. Info: www.charlotteantiqueboatshow.com or (800) 633-6224.

8
Wake Forest, NC. Pottery Fest. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pottery by local artists, demonstrations, pit firing, children’s activities. Free. Rain date: Sept. 9. (919) 556-7864.

8
Lenoir, NC. 22nd Annual Indoor/Outdoor Sculpture Celebration. (828) 754-2486.

9
Hertford, NC. Indian Summer Festival. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (252) 426-1425.

12 thru 16
Blowing Rock, NC. Mitford Days in Blowing Rock. Week-long celebration of Jan Karon’s Mitford series. Events include afternoon tea with Jan and characters from the books and guided Mitford walking tours. (800) 295-7851.

14 thru Jan. 6
Columbia, SC. Seeing Ourselves: Masterpieces of American Photography from the George Eastman House Collection. Columbia Museum of Art, Main and Hampton streets. Open Wednesday–Sunday. Admission charge, except Saturdays. Info: www.columbiamuseum.org or (803) 799-2810.

15
Myrtle Beach, SC. South Carolina’s Largest Garage Sale. Vendors on four floors. Free admission. 7 a.m.–noon, Myrtle Beach Pavilion Parking Garage. (843) 918-2390.

16
Hilton Head, SC. Jazz Lovers of the Lowcountry Concert featuring
Bill Prince and the Amelia Island Jazz Festival All-Stars. 7 p.m., Coligny Theatre. Tickets: $20. Info: www.jazzloversclub.com or (843) 6889-9495.

21
Clemson, SC. ArtsAbout Gala. Benefit art auction featuring painting, photography, sculpture, pottery and jewelry by professional and award-winning artists. 7 p.m. Tickets: $50 per person or $90 per couple. Info: www.explorearts.org or (864) 633-5051.

21 thru 23
Greenville, SC. “Hidden Hills–Hidden Treasures” Symphony Tour of Homes. Chanticleer subdivision. (864) 370-0965.

21 thru Oct. 28
Charleston, SC. Fall Candlelight Tours of Homes and Gardens. Sponsored by Preservation Society of Charleston. Tours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

22
Hendersonville, NC. Autumn Colors Autorama. Antique and classic car display sponsored by Smoky Mountain region of Antique Automobile Club of America. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Main Street. (828) 697-7681.

22
Clover, SC. Fall Festival and Auto Show. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Crafts, food, classic cars, children’s activities, entertainment. Free. (803) 222-3312.

22 thru 23
Lenoir, NC. Fort Defiance Living History Days. (828) 758-1671.

24 thru Oct. 26
Brevard, NC. Blue Ridge Fine Photography Exhibition. Juried exhibition of regional contemporary photography. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday-Friday, TCArts Gallery. Info: www.tcarts.org or (828) 884-2787.

25 thru 29
Edenton, NC. 60th annual Chowan County Regional Fair. (252) 482-4057.

October
2 thru 6
Cherokee, NC. 95th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair, Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Artwork, crafts, traditional food. (828) 497-8128.

5
New Bern, NC. Alpenverein: Oktoberfest. (252) 637-3199.

5 thru 7
Dallas, NC. Gaston Gem, Mineral and Faceters Club Show. Adult Resource Center (Old Biggerstaff Park). Free. (704) 864-4387.

6
Columbia, SC. 17th Annual First Ladies Walk for Life – Steps Against Breast Cancer, Finlay Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; walk begins at 9 a.m. Info: www.palmettohealthfoundation.org or (803) 434-7275.

6 thru 7
Fountain Inn, SC. Aunt Het Quilt Show. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, Noon-4p.m. Sunday. Sponsored by Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild. Fountain Inn Activities Center, 610 Fairview St. (864) 876-2966.

13
Granite Falls, NC. 25th Annual Molasses Festival. Sims Country BBQ. (828) 726-0323.

13
Hampstead, N.C. Third Annual Big Fall Festival. Live music, pumpkin patch, children’s games, crafters, local pork barbecue and homemade goodies. Free. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (910)-270-4780.

13 thru 14
Easley, SC. Antiques on Main Antique Festival. (864) 306-1069.

14
Summerville, SC. Fifth Annual Scrumptious Summerville Kitchen Tour. 1–5 p.m. Benefits Children in Crisis Inc. Info: www.scrumptioussummerville.com or (843) 875-1551.

13 thru 14
Salisbury, NC. Historic Salisbury Tour of Homes. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, 1–5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20; $16 in advance. Info: www.historicsalisbury.org or (704) 636-0103.

20 thru 21
Highlands, NC. Fall Colors Fine Art Show. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sponsored by Art League of Highlands. Featuring children’s hands-on art activities. Free. Civic Center Rec Park gym. (828) 526-2177.
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20 thru 21
Pawleys Island, SC. Harvest Home Weekend. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Brookgreen Gardens. Scarecrow building contest, pumpkin painting, live entertainment. Free with paid admission to the gardens. Info: www.brookgreen.org or (800) 849-1931.

21 thru Jan. 13
Raleigh, NC. Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism. North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road. Closed Mondays; call for daily hours. Admission: $15; $12 for students and seniors. Free for members. Info: www.ncartmuseum.org or (919) 839-6262.

25
Waxhaw, NC. Waxhaw Scottish Games. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Cane Creek Park. Exhibitions and competitions in piping, athletics, country dancing, sheep-herding.
(704) 243-0855.

25 thru 28
Fletcher, NC. Fall Harvest Days Antique Engine and Tractor Show. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Western North Carolina Agricultural Center. Features crafters, demonstrations, farm tools, antique tractor pulls and swap meet. Admission: $5. (828) 687-1414.

26
Carrboro, NC. Opening reception for 13th annual Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour. 5–7 p.m., ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St. Free. Info: www.orangecountyartistsguild.com or (919) 932-3438.

26 thru 27
Brevard, NC. Sacred Heart Ladies Guild Second Annual Juried Art and Craft Show and Sale. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Lunch and baked goods available for purchase. (828) 884-9606.

Submissions
Please send your information at least three months in advance of your event to Go Magazine, Attn: Happenings, P.O. Box 29600, Charlotte, NC 28229, by e-mail to jgcannon@mailaaa.com, or by fax
to (704) 569-7815.

Information was supplied to AAA Carolinas by the individual event contacts. AAA Carolinas bears no responsibility for incorrectly submitted information. There is no guarantee that submissions will be included. It is important to confirm event information before traveling as events are subject to change.