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Just north of Charlotte and close to Lake Norman, Trilogy® Lake Norman is the perfect place for boomers looking for a secluded retirement destination, but still wishing to be within striking distance of the dining, shopping, and entertainment options the Queen City has to offer.

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This exclusive community also features an extensive trail system weaving throughout the whole community (as you just saw in the video!), tennis courts, pickle ball, bocce ball, and sport and game rooms.

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Things to Do in the Carolinas: April 2019

View from the deck of the Ryder Cup bar at Kiawah Island, South Carolina overlooking the 18th green

Can you believe that we are already heading into the second quarter of 2019? The first three months of the year flew right by us. And based on the jam-packed events calendars here in the Carolinas, April is going to be the busiest month yet!

Whether you are looking for art shows, foodie events, film festivals, or pretty flowers, we have something for everyone on our curated list of the best things to do in the Carolinas this month. Let’s get right into all of the fun things happening in April.

Art & History

Madison County Potters’ Market

If you are looking for an excuse to escape to a quiet mountain town in North Carolina, the Madison County Potters’ Market in Marshall, NC on Saturday, April 13 will offer up the perfect excuse. Some of the best local potters will have their work on display, and just about everything is for sale.

ArtFields

Starting on Friday, April 26 and running through the following Saturday, Lake City, SC will be hosting their annual ArtFields competition. There is more than $140,000 in prize money up for grabs at this event, so all of the best local art is sure to be on display.

Art in the Park at Market Common

Dating all the way back to 1973, Art in the Park at Market Common in Myrtle Beach is one of the oldest art festivals in the Carolinas. This year, the event will be showcasing all of the best local artists on Saturday, April 27.

Food & Beverage

41st Annual Newport Pig Cooking Contest

Nothing screams “Carolinas” like an old fashioned pig cooking contest, and the whole hogs will be cooking the right way at the 41st Annual Newport Pig Cooking Contest on April 5 and 6 in Newport, NC. Admission is free for spectators, and there will be BBQ plates available for sale.

Lowcountry Cajun Festival

As popular as whole hog BBQ is in North Carolina, it’s all about that low country cajun cooking in South Carolina, and that is exactly what they are going to be celebrating at the Lowcountry Cajun Festival in Charleston, SC on Sunday, April 7. There will be tons of Cajun and Creole food available all day long, as well as live music.

Beaufort Wood & Wine Festival

If a more high-end food festival is what it takes to get you excited, then you will want to be focused in on the Beaufort Food & Wine Festival in Beaufort, NC from April 24 to 28. The festival will be taking over the entire town of Beaufort, and there is a massive list of events to attend over the long weekend.

Music & Film

22nd Annual Full Frame Documentary Festival

Netflix is a great vehicle for documentary filmmakers to get exposure for their films, but there is still nothing like seeing those films on the big screen. Doc fans will be heading to Durham, NC on April 4 through 7 for the 22nd Annual Full Frame Documentary Festival.

Annual Blues by the Sea

Kiawah Island will be hosting their Annual Blues by the Sea festival on Saturday, April 14. There are no tickets required for this event, so all you have to do is show up at the Freshfields Village Green with a comfortable lawn chair and enjoy the music.

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival

The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals that comes to the Carolinas every year. This will be the 14th year for the festival, and it should be the biggest one yet. The filmmakers will takeover Myrtle Beach starting on Tuesday, April 23, and then they will be hosting events around town through the end of the weekend.

Nature Festivals

North Carolina Azalea Festival

Wilmington, NC will be the home of the North Carolina Azalea Festival on April 4 through 7. All of the local historic sites and gardens are planning events for this long weekend event, which makes it a perfect time to experience the town.

Midlands Plant and Flower Festival

If you are looking for plants and flowers that will work well at your home in the Carolinas, the Midlands Plant and Flower Festival in Columbia, SC is the place to learn exactly what you should be growing. There will be a huge variety of plants and flowers available, as well as plenty of experts to help answer any questions you might have.

Pickens Azalea Festival

Flowers are definitely the focal point of the Pickens Azalea Festival in Pickens, SC, but there will also be tons of other things to see and do when this town hosts their annual event on April 18 to 20. Everything from classic cars to arts and crafts will be on display along with the beautiful azaleas.

You probably won’t be able to make it to all of these awesome events this month, but taking the time to head out and enjoy any of them will surely enhance your experience here in the Carolinas. Just pick out a few that jump off the screen at you and you’ll be well on your way to another fantastic month in the Carolinas.

Things to Do in the Carolinas: March 2019

The month of March has arrived. The weather is getting better and better. And we are looking at an events calendar that is absolutely packed full of fun things to see and do all over the Carolinas.

Whether you are looking for high-end antique shows, foodie-centric restaurant specials, sophisticated film festivals, or historic home and garden tours, we have got you covered with all of the best things to do in the Carolinas this month.

Art & History

Charleston Antiques Show

High-end antiques from first-class vendors are the name of the game at the prestigious Charleston Antiques Show. There will be about 30 world-class antique dealers on hand for this exclusive South Carolina event that runs from March 15 through 17. There is also a VIP Preview Party that you will definitely want to attend if you are serious about your antiques.

Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival

Another great place to find a huge selection of antiques is the Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival in Hickory, NC on March 23. In addition to antiques, there will also be amazing handcrafted pottery on display from more than 115 vendors.

Tarheel Antiques Festival

And if you get to the end of the month and still feel like you haven’t seen enough antiques, there is always the Tarheel Antiques Festival in Efland, NC on March 29 to 31. This event is hosted on an 800-acre farm and will feature dozens of vendors and an open antique auction.

Food & Beverage

Charleston Wine + Food

The foodies of South Carolina are starting the month of March off the right way with Charleston Wine + Food happening from March 6 through 10. There are more than 50 different events scheduled around the city over this long weekend, and each of them does something unique to highlight southern cuisine and Lowcountry cooking.

Cape Fear Craft Beer Week

Craft beer lovers will want to plan on spending the last week of March in Wilmington, NC for Cape Fear Craft Beer Week. Local breweries, bottle shops, and restaurants will all be pitching in to come up with fun events and activities all over the area during the week.

Outer Banks Taste of the Beach

Nags Head is going to be another great place to be during the last weekend of March. Foodies will be taking over during the Outer Banks Taste of the Beach with everything that the Outer Banks Restaurant Association has planned. Look for everything from high-end wine dinners to organic farm to fork experiences here.

Music & Film

20th Annual Nevermore Film Festival

If horror, science fiction, and dark fantasy films are your idea of a good time, then you won’t want to miss the 20th Annual Nevermore Film Festival at the Carolina Theatre in Durham on March 8 to 10. This festival is a juried competition for brand new feature and short films, so you are going to be seeing the cutting edge of modern movie making.

Eric Church: Double Down Tour

For something a little less cerebral and a bit more exciting, you won’t want to miss one of the biggest country music stars in the world coming to the Greensboro Coliseum on March 15 and 16. Eric Church is the modern face of country music, and his shows are always filled with nonstop energy.

Underexposed Film Festival YC

Another film festival happening in March is the Underexposed Film Festival YC in Rock Hill, SC from March 27 to 30. This festival focuses its efforts on relatively unknown filmmakers who are doing creative or interesting things with short films.

Nature Festivals

Festival of Houses and Gardens

There is quite a bit happening around Charleston, SC this month, and another event there that you won’t want to miss is the Festival of Houses and Gardens that starts on March 13 and runs through the middle of April. This is a fantastic opportunity to see inside a wide range of private homes throughout Charleston’s stunning historic district.

Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic

Billed as “the largest family-oriented wildlife show in the Carolinas,” the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic is a can’t-miss event for anyone who is passionate about the great outdoors. It will be taking over the State Fairgrounds in Columbia, SC from March 22 to 24 with more fishing, hunting, and camping equipment on display than you will find anywhere else.

Fremont Daffodil Festival

Fremont, NC will be a fun place to be on March 30 for the Fremont Daffodil Festival. There will be plenty of beautiful daffodils on display, and there will also be live music, food, and plenty of other fun things to keep you busy.

With events ranging from pottery and antiques to an Eric Church concert, there really is something for everyone happening around the Carolinas this month. Which festival or event are you most interested in attending?

Things to Do in the Carolinas: February 2019

It might be a little cooler than usual throughout the Carolinas during the month of February, but that doesn’t stop our communities from hosting a wide range of festivals and events to keep everyone busy.

Whether you are looking for art and history, food and beverages, music and film, or nature-related events, we have got you covered with all of the very best festivals happening throughout the Carolinas this month.

Art & History

Cabin Fever Reliever XIX Annual Craft Retreat

If you are looking to get out of the house, one of the best ways is to attend a weekend crafting retreat like Cabin Fever Reliever in Columbia, NC. This four-day retreat starting on February 21 will feature a number of world-renowned crafters leading a variety of workshops for all skill levels.

Food & Beverage

Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival

The entire Hilton Head Island community will be coming together from February 18 through February 24 for the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival. In addition to some outstanding seafood, there will also be live entertainment, local artists, and an Iron Chef-style competition of local chefs.

Yadkin Winter Reds

Yadkin Country in North Carolina is the place to be during the last two weekends in February, which is when the 10th Annual Yadkin Winter Reds will be held this year. Many of the best Yadkin Country wineries will be on hand for the event serving up their winter reds.

Music & Film

Heart ‘N Soul of Jazz

Jazz music will be the focus of the day at the Heart ‘N Soul of Jazz concert event on February 16 in Pinehurst, NC. This annual concert will feature vocalist and trombonist Aubrey Logan of Postmodern Jukebox playing a wide range of songs that you know with her own unique twist.

Beaufort International Film Festival

The Beaufort International Film Festival will be taking place in the Carolina Lowcountry from February 19 through February 24 with a nonstop schedule of film screenings during that time. There will also be an art walk and art show to complement the event.

Nature Festivals

Upstate Outdoor Festival

If the great outdoors is your passion, then the Upstate Outdoor Festival on February 8 to 10 in Simpsonville, SC should definitely be on your bucket list. This event is dedicated to all things outdoors, like hunting, fishing, and camping.

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

Charleston, South Carolina will be hosting the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition over the weekend of February 15-17. This is one of the largest nature and wildlife events in the world, and there will be more than 500 artists and experts on hand promoting everything from wildlife painting to falconry and retriever demonstrations.

Southern Spring Home & Garden Show

The Park Expo and Conference Center in Charlotte will be bustling with activity on the weekend of February 22-24. The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show is a massive event that will include 18 landscaped gardens all under one roof. If you are looking for inspiration for your Carolinas home, this is the place to find it.

68th Annual Tidewater Camellia Club Show

Anyone who loves camellias won’t want to miss the 68th Annual Tidewater Camellia Club Show in Wilmington, NC on February 23. There will be more than 1,000 different camellia blooms submitted for judging at this historic show, and many more to be seen on top of that.

With all of those options, you should be able to find something to get excited about just about every weekend throughout the month of February. And if you need one more reason to love the Carolinas, don’t forget to check out the Outhouse Races at Sapphire Valley Ski Resort on February 16. They are going to be just as ridiculous as they sound.

Trilogy Lake Norman Lifestyle Video

Located just a few miles from Charlotte and renowned Lake Norman, Trilogy® Lake Norman is so close to so much, yet feels like a secluded getaway destination.

Check out all of the fun to be had at Trilogy Lake Norman in this great lifestyle video:

With so many ways to relax, be pampered or get active, owners here will be able to enjoy a Club offering world-class resort amenities and service. Inspiring architecture define the Club, which offer a fitness center, terrific dining, special interest clubs such as an art and culinary studio, enriching classes, exciting travel opportunities. This exclusive community also features an extensive trail system weaving throughout the whole community, tennis courts, pickle ball, bocce ball, and sport and game rooms.

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