April/May Weekend Events: April Showers do bring May Flowers! 4/30-5/1-2
Well this week has been rather rainy and cold, but I have been seeing so much new life around and colors, yes, 
beautiful greens and pinks, etc. I love to see God’s creation and just admire how awesome the seasons are!
There are several events happening that will bring us outdoors to enjoy the scenery. Take a look at these activities!
MerleFest starts Thursday, April 29th, and continues through Sunday, May 2nd. MerleFest is in it’s 23rd year and is one of the largest traditional and Americana music festivals in the country, held each year on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro. The festival features more than 100 
artists on 15 stages including Doc Watson and Steve Martin. Tickets can be purchased at the festival gate opening day with 4-day, 3-day, and 1-day passes ranging in price from $130 – $250 for the multiple days, and $35 - $50 for 1-day tickets, with kids under 12 free with an accompanying adult. Each day has a different price so make sure to get more information about MerleFest by calling 800-343-7857 or visit www.MerleFest.org.
Next is The 37th annual Watauga County Farmers’ Market Opens this Saturday, May 
1st, located at Horn in the West in Boone. To help celebrate the opening, Mountain Alliance will be serving pancakes and local eggs and sausage. The Farmer’s Market will feature a wide variety of produce and products, including new items. For more info, contact Karen Bauman at 828-355-4918 or visit www.wcfm.info.
Then North Carolina’s oldest theme park, Tweetsie Railroad will open for it’s 2010 Season on Friday, April 30, for another year of Wild West fun. Check out Sarah’s story, and for more info or the park schedule, call 800-526-5740 or visit www.tweetsie.com.
Yay! Beech Mountain is having a Birthday…All are invited to the Buckeye Recreation Center for the celebration
of the Town’s 29th birthday on Saturday, May 1st,2010. The fun begins at 5:30 pm, with a pot luck dinner at 6:15 pm. Beech Mtn. will provide a Birthday Cake for dessert along with iced tea and lemonade. The Town looks forward to seeing everyone! For more info, visit www.townofbeechmountain.com
or call 828-387-3003.
Last but not least, Studio K presents their Spring
Ballet Recital with the “Beauty and the Beast” and “Carnival of the Animals” shows at ASU’s Farthing Auditorium. The performances take place on Saturday, May 1st, at 7 pm and on Sunday, May 2nd, at 3 pm. Tickets are $11 for adults and $8 for children. For more info call 828-262-4046.
Enjoy your weekend! Tell us what you are planning for your weekend!
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Here is a current item being offered: Pulpwood Flatbed Truck with Logs – Pulpwood Truck comes complete with real wood Log pieces smoothed on the ends. Children will play endlessly unloading Logs and building their imaginations, then reloading Logs onto their Truck kept neatly under elastic bands. Pulpwood Flatbed Truck comes in a variety of colors and can be customized. If you do not see a color that you would like, please ask. Measures – 9” Length X 3 ½” Width X 5 ½” Height. $15.99
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