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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

9th Annual Herb Festival in Old Fort this Weekend

April 13-14 9th Annual Herb Festival Savor the smell and taste of fresh-grown herbs with a selection including several unique medicinal, cooking and ornamental herbs. The herbal combination planters include the Scarborough Fair Combo, the Indoor Herbs Combo, and several other attractive and useful assortments.

More than 25 craftsmen, vendors and musicians will exhibit and entertain both days. The event is held at Painters Greenhouse, approximately 5 miles south of I-40 at exit 73 in Old Fort NC.

Friday, April 5, 2013

Swan Creek Vineyards host Herb Festival This Weekend

April 5 - 7 Vineyards of Swan Creek Herb Festival Visit each of the five vineyards of Swan Creek and sample a unique food made with each vineyard's signature herb and paired with one of the vineyard's wines. Take home a potted herb from each vineyard to cultivate at home and enjoy with your favorite Swan Creek Vineyard wine.
Yhe Cineyards of Swan Creek are all within 5 miles of one another, makes for an incredible day!

Dobbins Creek: 4430 Vineyard View Lane Hamptonville NC 27020.
Laurel Gray: 5726 Old US Hwy. 421 West, Hamptonville, NC 27020
Raffaldini Vineyards 450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670
Shadow Springs Vineyard: 5543 Crater Road, Hamptonville, North Carolina 27020
Windsor Run on your right: 6531 Windsor Road, Hamptonville, NC 27020

The cost is $25+tax per ticket. One ticket is good for one herb, two samples of food, and two, one-ounce pours of the wine selected to be paired with the food sample. Tickets can be redeemed at any time during the weekend and are good for one visit to each vineyard.

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