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13 Fun Things to Do in North Carolina This August

By Minda
Looking for some fun stuff to do in North Carolina this August? We got you.

Summer is winding down and school is starting back up soon, but that doesn’t mean an end to August summer fun in North Carolina!

We love to have a good time around these parts so whether you are a local or just passing through, North Carolina has some excellent August events for everyone.

So, if you are looking for a chance to perfect your watermelon crawl or even live like a pirate for a day there’s no shortage of summer fun to be had.

  • NC Watermelon Festival, Murfreesboro (Aug 3-6)

    NC Watermelon Festival - NC Watermelon Festival

    38th Annual NC Watermelon Festival, August 2-5, 2023, Historic Murfreesboro, NC. Daily entertainment, food court, rides and games, and free watermelon samples!

  • US Kids Golf World Championship, Pinehurst (August 4-6)

    World Championship 2022

    2023 Dates: August 3-5, 2023 Invitations for 2023 will start sending on Wed, February 8th.

  • Robbins Farmers Day, Robbins (August 4-6)

    http://www.robbinsfarmersday.com/index.php/attractions

    3 weeks away from what Robbins is famous for! Never been to Farmers Day? You are missing out! They have Live Bands of...

    Posted by Town of Robbins on Tuesday, July 12, 2022

  • Reevestock Music Festival, Elkin (August 5-6)

  • State of Origin Craft Brew Fest, Morganton (August 6)

    State of Origin Craft Brew Fest '22

    Drinks event in Morganton, NC by Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina and 3 others on Saturday, August 6 2022 with 277 people interested and 105 people going. 10 posts in the discussion.

     

  • Anniversary of the Battle at House in the Horseshoe, Sanford (August 6)

    241st Anniversary Reenactment at House in the Horseshoe

    Reenactment of the 1781 militia skirmish.

  • OBX Pirate Festival, Nags Head (August 10-11)

    Outer Banks Pirate Festival | Kitty Hawk Kites

    Ahoy Mateys! Get ready for a swashbucklin' good time as Kitty Hawk Kites hosts the Outer Banks Pirate Festival. Pirates will be camped out at Jockey's Ridge Crossing. 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 take to be a pirate!

  • Wahine Classic, Hamlet Avent, Carolina Beach (August 13-14)

    https://www.wahineclassic.com/ (Note a recent location change)

    Posted by Wahine Classic on Wednesday, May 25, 2022

  • NC State Bluegrass Festival, Marion (August 18-20)

    North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival 2022 Lineup - Aug 18 - 20, 2022

    The takes over Tom Johnson's Camping Center for three-days. Thursday will see performances by The Po' Ramblin' Boys, Larry Stephenson Band, Bluegrass Mountaineers and Bandana Rhythm Band. The Malpass Brothers, Deeper Shade of Blue, The Family Sowell, Savanah River Bluegrass and more feature on Friday while Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Authentic Unlimited, Backline and...

  • Tryon Palace Beer Festival, New Bern (August 18)

    | Live and Local Tryon Palace Beer Festival

    On August 18th, The Tryon Palace Foundation is celebrating Eastern North Carolina's best brews at "Live and Local: Tryon Palace Beer Festival" on August 18th at the North Carolina History Center in New Bern, NC, from 5 - 9 PM. This exciting event will exclusively feature local breweries, locally-owned food trucks, and live music performed by local artists.

  • Monster Truck Bash, Concord (August 20)

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  • Railroad Heritage Weekend at Tweetsie, Blowing Rock (August 27-28)

    Railroad Heritage Weekend | Tweetsie Railroad

    A unique weekend celebrating the history of Tweetsie Railroad, the ET&WNC Railroad, and mountain culture.

  • Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, Cary (August 27-28)

    https://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/festivals/lazy-daze-arts-and-crafts-festival

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