North Carolina Family Farm Offers Fun Fall Entertainment

Our son graced us with his presence this weekend <g>. He turns 22 this Wednesday and with Coastal Carolina playing a game last Thursday, his college social calendar had an opening. So, his mama got to bake a cake and we all got to hang out on a beautiful weekend. Temperatures were in the 70s and the sun was shining. It reminded me of all the “agri-tainment” that we used to do on weekends when he was growing up. If it was a haunted house or trail, we were there. And no fall season was complete without a trip to the pumpkin patch.
You want to make memories with your family? I’ve got the spot for you. Hodges Family Farm and Pumpkin Patch is now open and has been serving the Charlotte community for more than 100 years. There’s no cost for admission and no charge for parking Monday thru Friday ($5 on Saturday and Sunday). At Hodges, you can pick that perfect pumpkin, takes pictures (a must, right mom?), go on hayrides (weekends) and so much more.
And it’s not like it’s a hard day of travel to get there. Hodges Family Farm and Pumpkin Patch is just 9 miles northeast of Uptown Charlotte, located between WT Harris Blvd. and 485. Hours of operation are 9-5:30 daily.
5 Can't Miss Festivals This Fall And Winter In Jackson County North Carolina
Fall is here and winter is quickly approaching. And this is the perfect time of year to plan a mountain getaway to the mountains of North Carolina. And the towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva are ready to host you and visitors from all over at 5 festivals and events in the Jackson County towns. This area is about a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Charlotte making it the perfect spot for a fall or winter getaway. From leaf season which is a site to see anywhere in the North Carolina Mountains, to winter and the holidays and maybe even a snowfall there is something for everyone to enjoy.
These 5 festivals and events take place between October and December and include fall craft festivals and holiday events across Jackson County. But even if you can’t swing a trip before the holidays, perhaps pay a visit at the beginning of the year with small crowds and lower prices. And an even better chance for that snow I’m dreaming of! Keep reading to learn more about these events. And get more info on planning your visit here.
Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.