Well organized, and so many groups represented at this event. I have to say it was hot as Hades…read morebut, it did not cut down on the fun, but if the weather is hot, get here when they open, walk through and check it out, They had a Glamping Company(Great Idea see Pictures), Blueberry scones, muffins, ice cream, turnovers, ice tea (amazing), and of course, too much Carnival Fair Food sort of cheapened the ambiance but people like that stuff. We came home with 2 qts, Turnovers, Blueberry Tea, and it was just so darn simple and good. Check out the pictures to see what was there, you will be amazed.

Very cute town with good restaurants. It's a little sketchy with the homeless people but a good…read moreplace to have an upscale dinner and drinks

I LOVE Downtown Fayetteville!! There are so many cool little places to stop in and there is so much…read morehistory. I have enjoyed all the many restaurants, and all the boutique shops every time I am in the area. I make it a point to come down at least once a week. Some of my favorite places are in the tree lined street downtown. There is ample parking in lots and also along the streets. There are also so many things to do! If you want to paint pottery or make candles or have a paint and wine night or go to trivia or an escape room! All followed by some delicious food. There are festivals all the time, as well as farmers markets and parades galore. It reminds me of the small-town areas you see in movies. Let's all keep downtown thriving!!

I was very excited to go to the Freedom Balloon Festival for the first time this year! We wanted…read morethe tethered balloon experience so we woke up at 5:30 and drove 40 minutes to get to Fuquay by 6:30! We parked about a mile away to avoid paying for parking. People were charging $10!! (Come on, this isn't the state fair) When we almost got to the park, directions were a bit unclear. We decided to just follow the crowd and we somehow ended up inside. When we got inside, again, things were unclear. We went early for the tethered experience and we couldn't find any balloons. Finally, we found one and we walked over there. It seemed like they were having issues with getting just one up. After waiting around 20+ minutes, we asked someone and was told that due to the weather, no balloons are flying. But she saw there were people in line to get the tickets for tethered balloon ride. We walked to the direction she told us but no one and no balloons were there. No one at that early of an hour were able to help us. We ended up just walking around. Since it was early in the morning, 90% of the vendors were unavailable. We waited 1.5 hours for the Disc Connected K-9 Frisbee Dogs. We enjoyed the dogs catching frisbees and hearing about their stories. All dogs with them were rescued, adopted, or fostered. Great show and great dogs. I think I would've had more fun had went in the evening with more vendors open. The only reason why we went early was for the tethered balloon ride since they only scheduled to do it either at 6:30am or 6:40pm. It would've been nice for them to post something on their website or Facebook page. I was quite disappointed. To Be fair, it did state on the website, weather pending but they didn't say what the appropriate weather would be. Other than the frisbee dogs, there were absolutely no activity available for people who came early. Maybe next year, I'll have better luck.

Awesome! Put this small town patriotic festival on your bucket list. It's FREE! Thanks to the…read morededicated group of volunteers running the event all weekend. The balloons were an awesome sight, especially the night time glow. The pilots and crew were friendly and informative. Great selection of food trucks at decent prices without ridiculous long lines. Two local breweries were selling cold beers for $5 each. The Fainting Goat (who we met) and Bombshell Brewery. Bring your bag chairs and hang out by the stage and enjoy the bands. Visit the vendors and if you bring the kiddos, there are plenty of activities for them too. We paid to park in a person's front yard for $10 and we were right by the park. My advice is arrive early on Friday--we got there about 4pm and plenty to do staying through the evening glow. Just be warned--balloons in flight depend on the weather and not just what's happening on the ground, but higher up. So be prepared that there's no guarantee on times and activities of the balloons. We lucked out--hope you do too!

Just an all out amazing time. There is so much to see....so many vendors. The vendors have…read moresamples and authentic products. The Carolina Pig Jig is held outside. There are over 20 Masonic lodges that are competing for a win for best bbq and sauce. The tickets are only $20 and you cannot eat as much bbq as your soul desires. I look at this festival as a prequel to the state fair that is held in October.

I love this festival…read more The fact there is an NC based festival that focuses on local vendors and creators is such a wonderful idea! I went to the sip and shop area where you can get an alcoholic drink and wander around. I got to sample so many amazing local foods, sauces, and sweets. I walked out of that place work so much stuff! Then the agriculture center has livestock and learning experiences for the little ones. This festival is definitely a must try if you've never been!

We absolutely enjoy the fair!…read more Going to the fair is easy- buy your tickets online- it's free to park. We parked in the field on Edwards Mill- buses came every 5 minutes- very comfortable! Friendly drivers. We got dropped at the gate- then enjoyed ourselves- We didn't ride any rides - way too expensive (giant slide $7) unbelievable. The food was so pricey- one sausage $18 - lol - eat before you come (and bring snacks) Seeing all the shows and all the vendors- so much fun!

I had a blast at the NC State Fair this year. My favorite food came from Peachey's: the best donut…read moreand pretzel I've ever had! Food was pricy as always, but I've come to expect from the fair. The garden/flower area was beautiful and they had some volunteers stationed to take your picture. "The Art of Bonsai" demonstration courtesy of the Triangle Bonsai Society my favorite activity this year. It was awesome to learn (and see) how Bonsai trees are raised.

Much larger than I expected…read more Tons of food options from Thailand to Jamaican. The music on the stages was great as well as the dancers from all over the world. Only thing that I was disappointed in was the typical carnival food. Took away from all the international options. Lots of people and energy! Great afternoon!

As we walked around all I wanted to know was where are the restaurants of these cultures? I would…read morelove to have Nigerian fish stew. Lumpia is a favorite. Where are the empanadas?! It was wonderful to see the cultures represented, but how sad it is that they are only experienced over two days.

We are brand new NY to NC transplants and as new Sneads Ferry residents, we just had to attend the…read moreShrimp Festival! We LOVED the festival! It was lovely, small and charming.There was live music, (good!) lots of food vendors (we had Dunn's bbq, awesome!)some cute shows and several rides geared mostly toward little kids. We found it to be an enjoyable afternoon and plan to return for the fireworks later.

This was my first time. It was wonderful! We came at 5 pm…read more Parking was $5 (cash only). Admission was $5 (cash) OR $6 something (cards). It wasn't very packed, and there was live music. The shrimp plate was $15 per person (includes water or tea). You can get either fried or boiled shrimps. The staff/volunteers were very friendly and helpful. A lot of vendors, both for foods and crafts/arts. We will definitely come back next year.

In keeping with my string of world's largest, Duplin Winery, in Rose Hill, NC, is the World's…read morebest-selling muscadine winery and the oldest winery in North Carolina. It opened back in 1972 and has been family-owned for three generations. Their wines are typically made from muscadine and scuppernong grapes. I learned that they also carry Mothervine Wine, which comes from clippings of the 400-year-old vine in Roanoke Island. Duplin Winery was allowed to take clippings from this Mother Vine and established a new vineyard. Legend suggests the vine may have been planted by Croatan Native Americans or settlers of the Lost Colony. Scuppernong grapes are a white muscadine variety that is North Carolina's official state fruit. Duplin Winery is also known as the winery of the South. There is a large parking lot. The building's exterior looks rustic. Inside, you will be greeted when you enter the door. Remember to get your basket or cart, as it is difficult to carry items without one. The first room has the wines and food products. They had a section for sampling the dips, salsas, crackers and other items. The other room has the wine tasting and gift shop. Then, beyond that, there is the Bistro. I was delighted to find non-alcoholic wines. They offered Muscadine cider, Scuppernong (white), and Muscadine (red). I left with all three. While I didn't get to try the specific Mothervine wine, I did get to try the Alcohol-Free Scuppernong at the Bistro, which features the same historic state fruit variety that made the Mother Vine famous! The gift shop has items to find those perfect gifts or just something for yourself. From the rustic charm to the friendly greeting at the door, Duplin Winery truly lives up to its reputation as the 'Winery of the South.' It's a great stop for the history, the gifts, and the delicious sweet treats.

Everything was amazing, including the staff and the food is in a class by itself. Special thanks to…read moreWendy who served us and my compliments to the chef. The Shrimp Stir Fry was incredible.

What a great event! I will go back when it comes back next t year and spend more time there. It was…read morea weekend event and only went on Sunday. Loved the dancing from different countries and enjoyed a samosa with mango lassi.

It was a beautiful event! The food options omg that was a hard one. I wish I had the stomach for…read moreeverything. The performances were really beautiful. I loved the Irish performance personally. Now for the food, I had the cubano and a donut cone ice cream ( think its a hungarian dessert) both were sooooooooo gooooooodd. Very fun and lively ^-^.

Everything was so amazing here. I will absolutely be back for more eggs and raw milk! What a dreamread more

We live an hour away but took the time to check out the store. We were not disappointed. The…read morefriendliest and most helpful people, including the owner. A large selection of items for gifting or to keep. Interesting food items on the shelves. And the baked goods? Hard to pass them up, and we didn't! Great job ladies (and a guy).