This week's show takes us on a boat tour of the Cape Fear River, celebrates the bard with the Montford Park Players in Asheville, previews the Brevard Music Festival, goes gem panning at Castle McCulloch in Jamestown, and tours the Blockade-Runner Resort in Wrightsville Beach.

North Carolina Weekend | 2011 UNC-TV

NC Weekend | 06/28/12

NC Weekend | 06/21/12

This week's show takes us to Charlotte's 7th Street Public Market, previews the American Dance Festival, goes to Burgaw for the NC Blueberry Festival, visits Laurel Gray Vineyards in Hamptonville, and Bob Garner samples the amazing food at LuLu's Wine and Dine in Charlotte.

NC Weekend | 06/14/12

This week's show explores Sunset Beach, checks out model drag racing in Rockingham, samples wine at Autumn Creek Vineyards in Mayodan, gets loud at the National Holler' Contest in Spivey's Corner, and join Deborah Holt Noel as she goes whitewater rafting near Bryson City.

NC Weekend | 06/07/12

This week's show takes us to Morganton for a preview of the Western North Carolina Glass Show, visits the NC Zoo and their new dinosaur exhibit, explores the Bladen County town of Elizabethtown, tours the "Catfish" Hunter Museum in Hertford and Bob Garner visits the legendary Dick's Hot Dog Stand in Wilson.

NC Weekend | 05/31/12

This week's show jumps into the sport of adventure racing, visits the Doll and Miniature Museum of High Point, profiles the Six Sundays in Spring Concerts in Wake Forest, takes a sip of bubbly at the Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar and Deborah Holt Noel meets the chef and mixologist at one of Wilmington's finest restaurants, Manna.

NC Weekend | 05/24/12

This week's show visits the WNC Nature Center, the Inn on Main Street and a Hickory pub.

NC Weekend | 05/17/12

This week's show takes us to the Lake Eden Arts Festival in Black Mountain, visits Roy Underhill's Woodwright School in Pittsboro, strolls through the Magic Wings Festival at the NC Museum of Life and Science, enjoys a beautiful stay at the Mountain Hearth Lodge in Sparta and Bob Garner samples the fare at Risto's in Statesville.

NC Weekend | 05/10/12

NC Weekend | 05/03/12

Thursday April 26 at 9:00pm: French Broad River Festival Hot Springs, NC This festival combines rafting, mountain biking, music and fun for the entire family. Sanford Pottery Festival Sanford, NC Get the lowdown on this popular festival in Sanford. Blandwood Mansion Greensboro, NC Learn the history of this remarkable home of North Carolina Governor James Motley Morehead. The Pamlico House B &B Washington, NC Karin Reed profiles this charming B&B in the heart of Washington's river district. Battistella's Classic New Orleans and Upscale Southern Cuisine Raleigh, NC Meet New Orleans native Brian Battistella and get a peek at this authentic New Orleans restaurant in downtown Raleigh.

NC Weekend | 04/26/12

Thursday April 12 at 9:00pm: Hunger Games Movie Tour Burke County, NC Explore the sites where the popular movie was filmed in Burke County. Loch Norman Highland Games Rural Hill, NC Step back in time at this early Scottish settlement to see how music and games were played in the highlands of Scotland. Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival Blowing Rock, NC Blowing Rock throws a great wine and food festival with celebrity chefs and more! The Green Park Inn Blowing Rock, NC This historic inn has been carefully restored to its former splendor. The Ruddy Duck Tavern and Jacks Morehead City, NC Join Deborah Holt Noel as she hits two popular Morehead City nightspots.

NC Weekend | 04/12/12

Thursday April 19 at 9:00pm: Nature Research Center Raleigh, NC This showcase addition to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences is opening this weekend. Check out our preview. Island Farm Manteo, NC Step back in time at this historic farm on the outskirts of Manteo. The Morehead Inn Charlotte, NC Explore this grand B&B in the heart of Charlotte. MerleFest Wilkesboro, NC Get the lowdown on this amazing festival at the campus of Wilkes Community College. MerleFest Food Wilkesboro, NC Bob Garner introduces us to the folks at Wilkes Community College Culinary School and learns how they prepare for MerleFest.

NC Weekend | 04/19/12

Somerset Place Creswell, NC Karin Reed tours this restored plantation in Creswell and learns about the lives of the slaves who toiled there. Wadesboro Profile Wadesboro, NC Derek Long profiles the historic town of Wadesboro and its restored Ansonia Theatre. Cape Lookout National Seashore Harker's Island, NC Spring is a great time to visit these remarkable barrier islands. Banner Elk WInery and Blueberry Villa Banner Elk, NC See North Carolina's highest elevation winery and tour the sumptious Blueberry Villa. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture Charlotte, NC Join Deborah Holt Noel as she meets the people behind this amazing cultural center in Charlotte.

NC Weekend | 04/05/12

Somerset Place- Producer Karin Reed Creswell, NC www.nchistoricsites.org/somerset Wadesboro Profile--Producer Derek Long Wadesboro, NC www.discoveranson.com Cape Lookout National Seashore--Producer Pete Bell Harker's Island, NC www.nps.gov/calo Banner Elk Winery--Producer Clay Johnson Banner Elk, NC www.bannerelkwinery.com Harvey Gantt Center- Producer Deborah Holt Noel Charlotte, NC www.ganttcenter.org

NC Weekend | 03/29/12

Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge Anson County, NC Explore the trails and scenery at this birders wonderland. Ray's Splash Planet Charlotte, NC This water park run by Charlotte Parks and Recreation is a great bargain for parents looking for activities for their kids. Durham Savoyards Durham, NC This musical troupe has been performing GIlbert & Sullivan for almost 50 years. Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest Purlear, NC Learn the history of this remarkable state forest and see how it is used to educate young people. On the Square Tarboro, NC Bob Garner discovers why this bistro in the heart of historic Tarboro draws crowds from around the state.

NC Weekend | 03/22/12

What is North Carolina Weekend? After a long week of work, chores, and routines, most working people breathe a sigh of relief when Friday arrives. Friday evening is usually dedicated to scouring the newspaper or weekly magazines for something enjoyable to do Saturday and Sunday. Wherever you live in North Carolina, chances are nearby a music festival, a craft show, a barbecue or a street fair is waiting for you on the weekend. Whether it's 5 or 50 miles away, there's a myriad of possibilities to make you look forward to the end of the week. You can subscribe to a MP3 version of the whole series at Watch Online!!

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