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North Carolina Summer Event Named Among the Best in America

Author Anne Erickson
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One North Carolina summer event has been voted one of the best in the U.S. That’s quite an honor, because America has plenty of fantastic summer events. It’s awesome to know that people travel from all over the U.S. to experience North Carolina charm at this annual event.

FamilyDestinationsGuide.com recently surveyed 3,000 families. They asked them which summer events they would most like to attend in 2023. “Are they eagerly waiting to immerse themselves in the beauty of Virginia’s Sunflower Festival, or is the charm of celebrating Idaho’s prized produce on Spud Day simply too irresistible?” the outlet writes. They add that the results of the survey revealed some interesting things, including a love for our state.

Before we get to our state, let’s look at the No. 1 most popular American summer event. It’s the Aloha Festivals in Hawaii. “It is an annual cultural celebration showcasing the vibrant traditions and customs of the Hawaiian Islands,” the publication describes. The event offers amazing parades, music, dance performances, art exhibits, culinary experiences and more. Also, No. 2 was the New York City Summer Streets. It’s an annual event that temporarily transforms part of Manhattan’s streets into car-free zones. It allows pedestrians and cyclists to take in a bunch of cool recreational activities. No. 3 was the Sunflower Festival in Virginia.

North Carolina Summer Event

As for the North Carolina summer event, the Outer Banks Pirate Festival is the 46th most popular summer 2023 event among families. The event is actually coming soon, as it’s August 9th and 10th. “Come learn the vast history of pirates on the OBX, and participate in Scallywag School for the little ones to see if they have what it takes to be a pirate,” the official website states. Find the full list of the best summer events as voted on by Americans via Family Destinations Guide at this spot.

10 Wild Ice Cream Flavors to Try This Season

  • Haagen-Dazs - Summer Berry Cake Pop Ice Cream

    I’ve definitely never heard of “Summer Berry Cake Pop Ice Cream.” What is a summer berry cake pop? Regardless, it sounds great. “We swirl velvety strawberry ice cream with sweet cream ice cream, add perfect, fluffy cake pieces and then finish with a tangy raspberry sauce,” they describe on their website.

    Summer Berry Cake Pop Ice Cream | Häagen-Dazs®

    Häagen-Dazs® Summer Berry Cake Pop Ice Cream is crafted with the finest ingredients to satisfy your taste buds! Learn more about our City Sweets ice cream flavors.

  • Breyers - Layered Dessert Caramel Apple Pie

    Breyers’ “Layered Dessert Caramel Apple Pie” is a special treat, bringing you that feeling of having a piece of apple pie with ice cream on top. “We start with smooth Breyers® and stir in real apples between two layers of caramel with pie crust pieces. The experience of caramel apple pie topped with Breyers, all in one scoop!” Breyers states on their website.

    Layered Dessert Caramel Apple Pie

    Our Breyers® Layered Dessert Caramel Apple Pie is a layer of vanilla with real apples between two layers of caramel with pie crust pieces. The experience of caramel apple pie topped with Breyers, all in one scoop!

  • Halo Top - Blueberry Crumble

    Halo Top ice cream is diet ice cream, with way less calories than regular ice cream. Their flavors are pretty standard, but they do have one, “Blueberry Crumble,” that’s super unique. I don’t eat diet ice cream, but my friend had me try this one, and it was good. “Swirls of sweet blueberry pie filling and chunks of pie crust, our Blueberry Crumble light ice cream delivers the best of spring with a good source of protein,” Halo Top states on their official website.

    Blueberry Crumble Ice Cream

    Sweet blueberry pie filling,chunks of pie crust, our Blueberry Crumble light ice cream delivers the best with a good source of protein. 330 calories per pint.

  • Baskin-Robbins - Cookie Monster

    When I think of “Cookie Monster” ice cream, I definitely picture something blue, just like the real Cookie Monster. Well, Baskin-Robbins has that flavor of ice cream, and it’s blue. They describe it as “sweet cream ice cream stuffed with chocolate sandwich cookie pieces, chocolate-chip cookie pieces and cookie dough batter flavored swirls.” That sounds delish.

    Baskin-Robbins

    Flavors for everyone, every day, for every occasion. Seize the Yay and order online today.

  • Dreyer's - Triple Fudge Brownie Boulevard

    “Triple Fudge Brownie Boulevard” is a wild take on your typical brownie-packed ice cream. Dreyer’s describes it as, “A fan favorite re-imagined: our beloved Double Fudge Brownie now with crispy brownie edges​! ​A delicious pairing of brownie pieces and brownie batter swirls is now complete with extra indulgence for the ultimate brownie lover.”

    Triple Fudge Brownie Boulevard Ice Cream | Dreyer's® Rocky Road

    A fan favorite re-imagined: our beloved Double Fudge Brownie now with crispy brownie edges​! ​A delicious pairing of brownie pieces and brownie batter swirls is now complete with extra indulgence for the ultimate brownie lover

  • Blue Bunny - Cherrific Cheesecake

    Blue Bunny keeps their flavors list pretty classic. That said, they do have a few flavors that stand out. One is “Cherrific Cheesecake,” which taste like it sounds. “Cheesecake frozen dairy dessert, cherry and graham swirls,” they describe. It’s like cherry cheesecake, but it’s ice cream.

    Cherrific Cheesecake

    Cheesecake frozen dairy dessert, cherry and graham swirls.

  • Ben & Jerry's - Oatmeal Dream Pie

    “Oatmeal Dream Pie” from Ben & Jerry’s is kind of like those Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream cookies. You know, the soft, tasty, cream-packed oatmeal creams. This is a new flavor from Ben & Jerry’s, and this is the non-dairy version. It uses sunflower milk. It’s also gluten-free. “Our friends at Partake have provided the oh-my-goodness-this-is-gluten-free!? oatmeal cookie you’ll find in this snacktime favorite of a flavor,” they state.

    Oatmeal Dream Pie™ Non-Dairy

    Our friends at Partake have provided the oh-my-goodness-this-is-gluten-free!? oatmeal cookie you'll find in this snacktime favorite of a flavor. Learn their story at partakefoods.com

  • Cold Stone Creamery - Oreo Overload

    Everyone has heard of cookies and cream ice cream. But, Cold Stone Creamery goes one step further and packs its cookies and cream ice cream with a ton of real Oreo cookies, making it stand out. “It’s just like dipping an Oreo in milk. Except, you know, with chocolate chips. And fudge,” they describe. I’m in.

    Oreo® Overload

    It's just like dipping an OREO® in milk. Except, you know, with chocolate chips. And fudge. Whatever - it's amazing!

  • Haagen-Dazs - Black & White Cookie Ice Cream

    Here’s another unique flavor. I’ve definitely had cookies and cream ice cream. But what about “Black & White Cookie Ice Cream?” I’ve never heard of such a thing! Haagen-Dazs describes it as, “Inspired by New York’s classic Black & White cookie, we mixed vanilla bean ice cream with soft cookie pieces and ripples of chocolate frosting. Forget the cookie and grab your spoon.”

    Black & White Cookie Ice Cream | Häagen-Dazs®

    Häagen-Dazs® Black & White Cookie Ice Cream is crafted with the finest ingredients to satisfy your taste buds! Learn more about our City Sweets ice cream flavors.

  • Dairy Queen - Non-Dairy Dilly Bar

    Here’s an option for vegans. Dairy Queen offers a “Non-Dairy Dilly Bar,” which is “gluten free, dairy-free, and plant-based, made with a coconut cream based protein and finished with our delicious crunchy chocolatey coating,” according to their website. So, you can have the fun without the dairy or gluten, which is a good thing for sensitive diets.

    Non-Dairy Dilly® Bar | Dairy Queen® Menu

    Our Non-Dairy Dilly Bar is gluten free, dairy-free, and plant-based, made with a coconut cream based protein and finished with our delicious crunchy chocolatey coating.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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