Upcoming Trail Days Event Coming To This North Carolina Town

Nature! We love getting out in it. This fall people who love the outdoors will have a new way to celebrate. An Upcoming Trail Days event is coming to this North Carolina town.

Shelby, North Carolina is one of only ten communities across the Tar Heel state to be chosen for North Carolina's Year of the Trail according to the Shelby Star. The city plans a three day celebration they are calling Shelby Trail Days.

The events will take place October 20-22.  It will coincide with another big Cleveland County event, The Mush, Music and Mutts festival. For Shelby Trail Days you can enjoy guided hikes and river paddles and a ceremony introducing the community to phase one of the Carolina Harmony Trail. The North Carolina House of Representatives  declared 2023 the year of the trail.

A Shelby Trail Days event page has been set up. It will give you a schedule of events beginning that Friday morning with a bird watch at the Broad River Greenway. There will also be an evening trail walk with the mayor.  To learn more details, get them here from the Shelby Star. What a great way for people to get out and enjoy the wonderment of trails maybe for the very first time.

Cheers! Did you know North Carolina is the home of America's first grape? North Carolina is also the only place in the world where every major type of grape is grown. Visit NC curated a list of 8 wine trails and vineyards to visit across the state. With nearly 200 wineries in North Carolina, enjoy a great sip throughout the state.

North Carolina wineries and vineyards will truly have you sipping great energy across the state. North Carolina offers intriguing wine experiences including vineyards with llamas, a treehouse, and the country's most visited winery. Lucky for you, I took Visit NC's list and brought it here just for you!

The Yadkin Valley area is one of the most prominent wine regions on the East Coast. While the valley is home to more than 40 vineyards and wineries, you can plan your trip by focusing on the dozen or so that stretch across the charming, neighboring towns of Elkin, Pilot Mountain, Dobson, and Mount Airy.

Visit the Swan Creek Wine Trail and enjoy a good time! There are 4 vineyards all within 5 miles of each other. The wineries specialize in varietal wines and blends including a strawberry "shortcake" wine at Shadow Springs Vineyard.

Divine Llama Vineyards is home to the largest llama farm in the Southeast! Visit and pick your favorite vintage and take a short stroll to the llamas, who are perfect for photo ops and inducing laughs.

Visit the Southern Getaway Wine Trail and enjoy not only great wine, but some great barbecue. Located in the central region, the city has its own style of barbecue, the aptly named Lexington-style for you to enjoy. 

Head to the mountains and enjoy great sips with even better views! The Biltmore Winery is your chance to visit the largest private home in America and enjoy great wine. This winery is the country's most visited winery and one you will not forget.

Visiting Rose Hill? Head to Duplin Winery and enjoy wine from the largest wine production facility on the East Coast. Head to the local wine stores and get some of your favorites including: Carolina Red, Hatteras Red, Magnolia and Scuppernong labels. 

Spend the night at your favorite wineries and the fun never has to end. Banner Elk Winery and Villa is your chance to sip great labels and enjoy a night in the mountains. Or stay at the Treehouse Vineyards in Monroe near Charlotte and enjoy a unique wine filled experience.

Hard cider is truly the secret spot in everyone's heart. Head to Mills River and visit Bold Rock Hard Cider near Asheville and enjoy a taproom, tasting bar, and patio for a great time.