Some Weekend Events

As the rain continues to fall, and will continue sporadically through the weekend, here are some ideas that might brighten our spirits.  A list of events both inside and out, that might be a good break from the rain.






Duke Homestead: Pork, Pickle and Peanuts:
Saturday July 13th, 10am-4pm: Free

Each year we celebrate North Carolina food culture and history with our Pork, Pickles and Peanuts: Tastes of NC Festival. This extremely tasty event includes a BBQ and Pie contest. New this year, guests can taste the BBQ and pick a People's Choice winner of their own.

Down at the Historic Home of the Duke family food continues to be the theme with historic cooking demonstrations. Beyond the kitchen, you can visit the rest of the Duke family's 1852 home and outside enjoy 19th century games and toys.Food definitely is the focus of the day,but make sure you don't leave without visiting our many talented local arts and crafts vendors. Pork, Pickles and Peanuts allows you to fill your stomach and support North Carolina artists at the same time.

Snow Camp Outdoor Theater:  The Ugly Duckling, Sat. July 13th at 10 am  ($5 all tickets) This enchanting musical, based on the classic  tale by Hans Christian Andersen,  will entertain children of all ages.  Audience participation, resolution of  family conflict & an ecological touch are added  bonuses to this fast-moving musical version of  the classic story. Roanoke Island Festival Park 2nd Saturdays with Children’s Author Suzanne Tate, 1-2 p.m At the Museum Store Suzanne Tate will be reading from her latest book  ”Davy Sand Dollar” which is the 35th in her Nature Series.  The reading will be followed by a book signing.  The event is free. Over two million Suzanne Tate books have been sold and are  used by teachers,marine educators, and parents to foster  reading and teach nature and history.  Tate has received  many awards in the 20 years since she began writing children’s books. She is especially pleased that two titles were awarded  “Children’s Choice” in a joint project byRoanoke Island Festival  Park logo the International Reading Association and Children’s  Book Council. Children across the country each year choose the  books they like best For more information on the author visit  www.suzannetate.com or forthe event,  or visit Roanokeisland.com. Shindig on the Green July 13: Saturday: Pack Square Asheville  Shindig on the Green returns for the third season back at the heart of downtown  Asheville at the new Pack Square Park's Roger McGuire Greenfor the 2013 season.  The stage shows will take place on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage, named for the  founder of the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, the nation's longest running folk festival.