2018 Rhododendron Festival in Bakersville, NC ~ June 15th & 16th

Plan to attend this festival in honor of one of the mountain's true beauties ... the Rhododendron!  You're sure to have a great time listening to live music, dancing, attending the car show, running a 10k or attending the pageant.  And there are more things to do.  Click the [...]

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