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Sweet Carolina Music Festival in Franklin, NC: A Full Day of Country Music Fun

Sweet Carolina Music Festival in Franklin, NC: A Full Day of Country Music Fun

by Lee Cloer | Mar 29, 2026 | Couples, Events, Family, Festival, Food & Drink, Franklin, Outdoors, Things to Do | 0 comments

TL;DR: The 2nd Annual Sweet Carolina Music Festival Live country music all day with headliner John Morgan bringing the energy at 7 PM John Morgan is a local to Western North Carolina, growing up in Sylva, NC Family-friendly festival with food trucks, vendors, and...
Food and Drink Review of Boojum Brewery Taproom

Food and Drink Review of Boojum Brewery Taproom

by Lee Cloer | Mar 19, 2026 | Breweries, Couples, Family, Food & Drink, Things to Do, Waynesville | 0 comments

Why We Loved Boojum Brewery Taproom in Waynesville, NC After wrapping up a 5-mile out-and-back hike to Mount Pisgah along the Blue Ridge Parkway, we were absolutely starving—and Boojum Brewery Taproom was exactly what we needed. What We Drank The beer lineup gave...
2026 Greening Up the Mountains Festival in Sylva, NC

2026 Greening Up the Mountains Festival in Sylva, NC

by Lee Cloer | Mar 13, 2026 | 828 Towns, Events, Festival, Food & Drink, Sylva, Things to Do | 0 comments

Greening Up the Mountains Festival in Sylva, NC (2026): A Fun Family & Couples Adventure TL;DR – Why You Should Visit the Greening Up the Mountains Festival: 150 arts, crafts, and food vendors along Main Street and Bridge Park Free festival celebrating...
Fall in Love with Hendersonville: A Romantic Weekend Getaway Guide for Couples

Fall in Love with Hendersonville: A Romantic Weekend Getaway Guide for Couples

by Lee Cloer | Sep 26, 2025 | 828 Towns, Couples, Fall, Food & Drink, Hendersonville, Outdoors, Things to Do | 0 comments

TL;DR: Fall Date Nights Done Right in Hendersonville, NC Hendersonville is a romantic fall destination for couples. Sip wine at scenic vineyards or cozy up at breweries. Pick apples, hike trails, shop downtown, or visit art galleries. Stay in a rustic cabin, a...
Franklin Farmers Markets Morning to Cherokee Waterfalls in the Afternoon

Franklin Farmers Markets Morning to Cherokee Waterfalls in the Afternoon

by Lee Cloer | May 11, 2025 | 828 Towns, Cherokee, Food & Drink, Franklin, Outdoors, Spring, Things to Do, Video, Waterfall | 0 comments

There’s something pretty great about having a Saturday with no strict plans—just coffee, sunshine, and seeing where the day takes you. That’s exactly how Debra and I started our Mother’s Day weekend. We headed out for a laid-back morning in Franklin, NC, and ended up...
Tasty BBQ, Fresh Produce, and Happy Dogs at Cashiers Farmers Market

Tasty BBQ, Fresh Produce, and Happy Dogs at Cashiers Farmers Market

by Lee Cloer | Apr 28, 2025 | 828 Towns, Cashiers, Food & Drink | 0 comments

A Delicious Stop at Cashiers Farmers Market and “On The Side” BBQ After witnessing the thrilling first 2025 High Falls Dam Release from Lake Glenville, I found myself with an empty stomach and a serious craving for something good. My son, knowing the area well,...
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