Just because you are stuck in town over fall break doesn’t mean you have to be bored! There will be plenty of events and happenings going on in and around the Triangle during the four-day weekend, so don’t sit at home and vegetate. Fun is just around the corner. So when your friends come back from fall break from the mountains or the beach, brag about all the fun activities you did just minutes away from home.
1. Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival
Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival is a biannual event dedicated to music, dance and art that will take place in Pittsboro Thursday through Sunday. More than 50 bands are set to play during the festival. The roster of musicians and artists ranges from the local band Holy Ghost Tent Revival to a performance from the Apple Chill Cloggers.
But don’t show up expecting it to be the next Woodstock. Shakori Hills is a family-friendly event with happenings and booths focusing on education.
Along with music and dance, Shakori Hills will also feature crafts, local food vendors, children’s activities, music workshops and even a giant game of capture the flag.
Ticket prices range from $95 for an adult four-day pass to as cheap as $22 a day. For ticket pricing information, visit shakorihills.org.
photo courtesy shakorihills.org
2. Toga party at Buckhead Saloon
Today Buckhead Saloon in downtown Raleigh is having a toga party. Show up wearing a toga and get in free of charge. Those who left their togas at home will have to pay a cover charge of $10 for those under 21 and $5 for those of legal drinking age. Every Wednesday is college night and women 18 and older and men 21 and older are welcome to come. Buckhead will also be having drink specials, including $2.50 well drinks, $2 Miller Lite and $2 Coors Lite. Greek life members can also walk out of Buckhead with more than a buzz. The fraternity or sorority with the most members present wins a $500 cash prize.
Source” buckheadraleigh.com
3. Cary Diwali
Diwali is a festival of lights that originated in Rajasthan, India, and Cary Diwali is sure to light up your weekend. Cary Diwali will feature an all-day cultural program that will feature Indian cuisine, crafts and music. Two contestants from Indian Idol will be performing. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. and run until 8 p.m. at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre Saturday. The day will end with a display of fireworks.
Source: visitraleigh.com
4. Tour local beer companies
If you ever wondered where your favorite local beers were made, find out by poking around their facilities. LoneRider Brewing Company of Raleigh gives free brew tours on Saturdays or Fridays, alternating every week. This week’s tour will take place Saturday. Big Boss Brewing Company of Raleigh gives free tours the second Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. with sample brews for $1. Carolina Brewing Company of Holly Springs also has free brewery tours every Saturday at 1 p.m. If you are feeling spontaneous, no need to worry. None of the companies require visitors to make appointments. So show up and get ready to try tasty beers.
Source: visitraleigh.com
5. Go see live music
Visit Raleigh bars venues and indulge yourself in live and local music.
Thursday
Brewery- Chariot, Oh Sleeper,We Came As Romans,Dead and Divine
Slim’s Downtown-Mother Jackson,Hot Panda,Mexican Seafood and Joust
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub
Local Beer Local Band-Bronzed Chorus?2-step/big beat and Antartic Sounds
Friday
Berkeley Cafe- Lonnie Walker, Goner and Gray Young
Saturday
Berkely Café –The Infamous Stringdusters and The Hotwires
Brewery- 3 Dollar Hostage,A Clerestory,Psychic Saviors
Dive Bar? -Downcycle, Contagin, Glen Iris
Sadlack’s Heroes Raleigh -The Monroedeens
Sunday
Berkeley Café Raleigh- Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses, Jonny Burke, Japandroids and Real Estate
Source: wknc.org
6. Cedar Creek Gallery Pottery & Glass Festival
The Cedar Creek Gallery Potter and Glass Festival will feature 200 craftsmen and women, including local artists and accomplished artists for its 42nd annual event Saturday and Sunday. For those who appreciate pottery and glass sculptures at their finest, pieces of art will be on sale and on display for your viewing pleasure. The Cedar Creek Gallery Potter and Glass Festival has won the Governor’s Award for the largest selection of fine crafts on the East Coast. It will take place in Creedmor, north of Falls Lake, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Source: visitraleigh.com
7. Mosaic Fall Music Festival
Mosaic Fall Music Festival is an event for people who enjoy a wide variety of music genres, including reggae, Latin, Arabic, funk, Hip-Hop, and house. More than 40 local disc jockeys, dancers, artists and bands will gather for the 11-day event at the Mosaic Wine Lounge in downtown Raleigh. Mosaic Fall Music Festival began Oct. 1 and will end Sunday.
Source: visitraleigh.com
8. Foundation of Hope
For those who want to contribute to a great cause, the Foundation of Hope is hosting its 21st annual Thad and Alice Eure Walk for Hope 10 a.m. Sunday. The Foundation of Hope is also hosting its First Annual 10K Run for Hope at 8 a.m. Sunday. It will start at Angus Barn and participants are asked to contribute $60 each or $30 for full time students. The Foundation of Hope’s mission is to discover causes and cures for mental illnesses to develop more effective treatments.
Source: walkforhope.com
9. Triangle Run Walk for Autism
Another event for people who want to aid a great cause is the Triangle Run Walk for Autism in Moore Square. The event includes a 5K competitive race, a 5K non-competitive race and a one mile Fun-Run. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Autism Society of North Carolina, which helps people with autism and their families. The Autism Society is expecting more than 3,000 runners, joggers and walkers to attend the event. To register or volunteer, visit trianglerunwalkforautism.org.
Source: autismsociety-NC.org
