April Yocum

   There is never a shortage of fun things to do in the Queen City and surrounding areas. Take a look through my blog and see if you can find something that interests you.

     Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival

   Come enjoy the best of Southern Cuisine and Southern Music.  Taste  BBQ from competitors trying to win the best. Don’t miss the interactive cooking demos  and beer sampling.  This free Festival starts on Friday at 11:30am and Saturday at 11:00. This is really a fun time for all! I will be there tasting as much BBQ as humanly possible!   The Festival is located in Uptown Charlotte ( Trade and Tryon )

  Suessical

  Don’t miss the chance to see Suessical at Theater charlotte . ( 501 Queens Rd, Charlotte NC 28207)  This production runs from 9/10 to 9/27  .  the show starts at 8pm this Friday and Saturday. Go to www.carolinatix.org for ticket information and pricing.

Beethoven’s  “Emperor”

If your in the mood for incredible music than look no further. This event goes on this Friday and Saturday with a pre-concert talk starting at 7pm. For more information go to charlottesymphony.org .   For ticket information call  704-972-2000.

The Amazing Maize Maze

The Amazing Maize Maze  is located in Rural Hill ( 4431 Neck Rd , Huntersville, NC 28078). It is a seven acre cornfield designed to entertain you and also challenge you!  Open Thursday through Sunday  from 10:00am with the last ticket sold at 5:00pm.  Adults $10 and youth 5-12 $7.  Children under 4 are free.  Go to www.ruralhill.net  for more information.

Visit to the Greek Isles Cooking Class

On Saturday at 11:00am  enjoy cooking from farm to table with Chef Gene.  Learn the simple steps on how to prepare Chef Gene’s delicious recipes. Each dish is served  and paired with fine wines available for purchase at a discount price.  Located at Blue Restaurant ( 214 N. Tryon Street, Suite 100, Charlotte NC 28202). Cost $39.95 per person and 21 and over. For more information call 704-927-2583.

Cabarrus  County Fair

The fair begins 9/11 and runs through 9/19.  Located at  Cabarrus Arena & Events Center ( 4751 Highway 49 North, Concord, NC 28025). For more information go to www.cabarruscountyfair.com for details.

Central  Carolina Fair

 Come enjoy agricultural exhibits, exciting rides, shows midway games and animal displays! Located at (1921 West Lee Street, Greensboro NC 27403. This Fair runs from 9/11 to 9/20. Go to www. centralcarolinafair.com for more details.

Food Lion Auto Fair

If you love cars than this is the event for you!  Located at Lowe’s Motor Speedway (5555 Concord Pkwy. south, Concord NC 28027) . Come enjoy the World’s Largest auto Extravaganza ( 9/10-13).  There will be car shows, parts memorabilia vendors and  collector cars. The car corral will feature nearly 2,000 cars for sale or trade. Go to wwww.lowesmotorspeedway.com  for more details.

Do you know Birds

This is for my birdy loving friends, you know who you are.  On Saturday 9am to 5pm  enjoy all the programs in english and Spanish. There will be food ,music, raptor arts and crafts, face painting, henna tattoos, flight shows, reptile programs and live bird presentations. All activities are free except for the flight show which is $2. All the fun is located at the Carolina Raptor Center( 6000 samle Rd, Huntersville NC 28078).

  As Always  have a safe and happy weekend!

April