The North Carolina Barbecue Society’s BBQ boot camps & certified judge classes are destination events attended by food enthusiasts from all over the world. For more information visit www.ncbbqsociety.com.

Enjoy the two-day Oktoberfest from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the North Carolina Mountains. The festival features live Bavarian music by the Harbour Towne Fest band & Valle Crucis Middle School band. Watch a performance by the Avery County Cloggers. Feast on German and American food & beverages. Kids can enjoy the children’s fun center and hay rides. Local & regional craft-vendors spread their ware along the Lower Flying…

Chairlift rides aboard the Summit Express run and the bike park is open from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and the sports shop doors are open from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Receive 30 – 60% off select items.