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February 20, 2015 · 2:30 pm

Upcoming Triangle Spring Events 2015

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Below is a quick list of major annual spring events in the Triangle coming up in March, April and May. This list isn’t exhaustive, just a selection of major events that caught my eye. I’ll be adding others as I hear about them so check back each month. If you have any suggestions feel free to leave them in he comment below. I only note two large food truck rodeos but there are many other great food trucks events scheduled. Follow my friend The Wandering Sheppard to stay up to date on the latest food truck news and events. I’ll also be sharing about the upcoming annual outdoor concert series in a separate post in a few weeks. Here’s to warmer weather!

March 2015
5th – Empty Bowls 

7th – Nog Run Club St. Paddys Run Green 8k and Kilt Run 

7th – Raleigh Maker’s Market

8th – Durham Food Truck Rodeo 

8th – Bull City Food & Beer Experience

13-15th – Wizard World Comic Con Raleigh

14th – Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade

28th – Sarah P Duke Garden Spring Plant Sale

28th – Tour De Brew

28th – LoneRider Showdown

29th – Wake Forest Food Truck Rodeo

March 7th – April 26th – Taste 2015 A Celebration of Food and Drink

April 2015
1st – Casks on Fools at Crank Arm Brewery

4th – Raleigh Maker’s Market

9th – Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

11th – World of Beer Festival Raleigh

12th – Carrboro Open Streets

12th – Raleigh Eurobike Show

16-19th – Shakori Hills Grass Roots Music Festival

17th -26th – Wake Forest Herbfest

18th – Counter Culture Coffee 20th Anniversary Celebration

18th – NC Cuegrass Festival at The Pit BBQ

23rd – Midtown Beach Music Kickoff

24th-26th – Art of Cool Festival

25th – Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival Cary Bond Park

25th – Brewgaloo

25th-26th – Piedmont Farm Tour

April 30th – May 3rd – Raleigh Food & Wine Festival

May 2015
2nd – Apex Peak Festival

2nd-3rd – Oakwood Garden Tour & Tea

3rd – Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

3rd – Raleigh Maker’s Market

9th – Note in the Pocket’s Socks & Undie 5k Rundie

10th – Oaks & Spokes Festival

15th -17th – Artsplosure

15th-17th – Got To Be NC Festival

16th-17th – Hillsborough Spring Garden Tour

16th – Tour De Coup Raleigh

21st-25th – Freedom Balloon Festival

23rd – Annual Piedmont Car Show

30th – Durham Blues & Brews Festival

Have a suggestion? Feel free to leave it in the comment section below.

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December 22, 2014 · 3:59 pm

Drink Local: Fullsteam’s Coffee Pecan Porter

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Fullsteam’s Fearrington Winter Coffee Pecan Porter

 

Thanks for following along on my travels in 2014. I’m already making my exploring plans for 2015 and look forward to sharing my photographs and thoughts about Triangle events with you in the new year! In the meantime, I wanted to leave you with one last recommendation as we near the Christmas holiday and the end of yet  another year. If you are looking for a last minute local gift or just a special local beer to enjoy over the holidays I recommend picking up this seasonal offering from Fullsteam Brewery in Durham. It was born out of a collaboration between Fullsteam and Fearrington Village in Chaple Hill. It is called “Fearrington Winter: Pecan Coffee Porter”. The label describes it as a “smooth and toasty porter brewed with southern pecans and Fearrington Village coffee beans.” It’s basically like Christmas magic in a bottle. I picked up this bottle at The Hop Yard in North Raleigh but you can find it in bottle shops throughout the area.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays!! See you in 2015!

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December 16, 2014 · 9:37 am

Shop Local: The Gift of Local Coffee

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Jubala Village Coffee in North Raleigh

If you have followed my blog for while you know I am a big fan of coffee and enjoy frequenting the many great local coffee shops we have here in the Triangle. As we approach the holidays I wanted to share that local coffee shops are also a great source of gifts for the coffee geek in your life. Most shops sell bags of fresh locally roasted coffee and home coffee brewing equipment like pour over cones, mugs, and coffee servers. If you aren’t sure what to get another convenient option is a gift card.  Your local coffee shop is a great way to shop local. Below is a quick list of some of my “go to” places for local coffee, home brewing gear, and gift cards.

Local Coffee Shops – Gift Cards Available
Brew Coffee Bar – Downtown Raleigh
Bean Traders – Durham
Cafe’ de los Muertos – Downtown Raleigh
Caffe Driade – Chapel Hill
Cocoa Cinnamon* – Durham
Jubala Village Coffee* – North Raleigh
Open Eye Cafe* – Carrboro
Sola Coffee Cafe* – North Raleigh
Well Bean Coffee – Wake Forest

* = Home coffee brewing equipment also available.

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September 3, 2014 · 1:54 pm

Keeping My Eye on Fall Triangle Events 2014!

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View of Center for Architecture and Design Building on Peace Street

This is a quick list of some fun events coming up this Fall in the Triangle. It is by no means an exhaustive list, and feel free to leave a comment below if you have something you think I should include. This list includes several events I’ve either enjoyed before or have recently caught my eye and I hope to attend this time around.

September

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Recurring Fall Music Series

 

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August 21, 2014 · 6:34 am

The Not So Normal 5K + Weekend ~ Carrboro & Chapel Hill Family-Friendly Festivities

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The minds behind Mom in Chapel Hill bring you the inaugural Not So Normal 5k + Weekend. A weekend long celebration of Community and Philanthropy, with a little exercise thrown in. It will be fun, it will be memorable, and it will be anything but predictable.

Not So Normal 5K & Weekend Celebration
This three-day celebration of community and philanthropy, kicks off Sept. 12 and introduces a family-friendly lineup of activities in Carrboro and Chapel Hill, all culminating with a festive 5K race and outdoor country music concert Sunday, Sept. 14. From date nights for parents to babysitting options and pajama parties for the kids, there will be a variety of events for the community to enjoy all while helping raise money for deserving charities. The best part, unlike other races, 100 percent of proceeds from all 5K registration fees goes directly to nonprofits. Learn more about each event and the nonprofit beneficiaries.

EVENT DETAILS

  • Friday and Saturday Night (Sept. 12 and 13)
    Kids’ parties each night, babysitting options, restaurant specials, comedy shows, outdoor movie and a Carrboro Art Walk, “Meet the Merchants.”
  • Sunday Morning (Sept. 14)
    The Not So Normal 5K race…well, not quite 5K. We shortened to 2.95 miles to make it flatter and a little easier. Why? Because it’s not so normal! Active families will run or walk this fun run, and strollers are welcome on the course. Registration is just $25 and all proceeds go directly to charity. Participants are also asked to bring one book for Book Harvest and/or two canned goods for local food distribution organizations, TABLE and PORCH. Kids’ races, obstacles, face painting and tons of family-fun activities. Children 8 and under are free!
  • Sunday Night (Sept. 14)
    Frankie Ballard Live Presented by 94.7 QDR and The Not So Normal 5K + Weekend. Hosted at University Mall in Chapel Hill, the outdoor concert will feature rising country music star Frankie Ballard, and opening acts Casey Jamerson, Stereosparks and The BuzzTown Band, and DSI Comedy Theater getting the crowd ready to rock. The concert benefits The ArtsCenter, NC Children’s Promise and Kidzu Children’s Museum. Tickets are $9.47 and can be purchased online here.

CONCERT TICKET GIVEAWAY

  • The organizers of this event have been kind enough to offer two free tickets to Triangle Explorer readers for the outdoor concert Sunday Night featuring country music star Frankie Ballard presented by 94.7 QDR. To enter this free drawing simply leave a comment below or share this post on twitter and I will randomly select and email the winner on Friday August 29th.

More Information
website: www.notsonormal5k.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotSoNormal5k
twitter: @notsonormal

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