Nearby Notes: Festivals, events and more
Festivals and Expos through April 12
North Carolina
Newport, March 27-28. Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest. Details: www.newportpigcooking.com.
Hickory, March 28. Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival. Details: www.catawbavalleypotteryfestival.org.
Cary, March 28. Beer & Bacon Fest. Details: www.beerandbacon.com.
Wilmington, March 28-29. Herb Fair. Details: www.poplargrove.org.
South Carolina
Summerville, March 27-28. Flowertown Festival. Details: www.flowertownfestival.org.
Charleston, March 29. Lowcountry Cajun Festival. Details: www.ccprc.com (type “Cajun” in search window).
Florence, April 9-12. Pee Dee Spring Plant and Flower Festival. Details: www.visitflo.com/calendar (click calendar). John Bordsen
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This story was originally published March 19, 2015 at 8:00 PM with the headline "Nearby Notes: Festivals, events and more."