Nearby Notes: Festivals, events and more
Festivals and Expos through May 17
North Carolina
Mount Airy, May 15. Mayberry Tractor Parade and Farm Fest Kickoff. Details: www.visitmayberry.com/events/farm-fest-tractor-parade.
Four Oaks, May 15-16. Four Oaks Acorn Festival. Details: www.fouroaks-nc.com.
Raleigh, May 15-17. Got to be NC Festival. Details: www.gottobencfestival.com.
Raleigh, May 15-17. Artsplosure. Details: www.artsplosure.org.
Elkin, May 16. Yadkin Valley Wine Festival. Details: www.yvwf.com.
South Carolina
Marion, May 14-16. Marion Foxtrot Festival. Details: www.theswampfox.com (click “Events”).
Walhalla, May 15-16. Mayfest Art of Living. Details: www.walhallachamber.com (click “Event Calendar”).
Little River, May 16-17. World Famous Blue Crab Festival. Details: www.bluecrabfestival.org.
Charlotte May 12
Travel photography in focus at presentation
Travel writer and photographer Jim Leggett will give a free presentation about travel photography Tuesday at the meeting of Charlotte’s Magellan Travel Club. Leggett has traveled extensively around the world. His presentation begins at 7 p.m. on the second floor of the fellowship hall at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St. Reservations are not required. Details: Bob Taylor, 704-906-6483 or Peabod@aol.com.
John Bordsen
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This story was originally published May 10, 2015 at 7:52 AM with the headline "Nearby Notes: Festivals, events and more."