2. Highland Games

3. WANTED: OLD BONES FOSSIL FESTIVAL AURORA NC MAY 25-27 PARADE AND DANCE FOOD FREE SHUTTLE TO MINE SITE DIG YOUR OWN FOSSIL FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

4. Blooming Arts Festival  Come join us for Union County’s largest and most popular festival  Annual festival since 1980 attracting 35,000 people  Featuring entertainment, arts and crafts, and fun for all ages  Where: Monroe  When: May 4-6, 2001 A true celebration of community

5. Apex Peaks 1 st Saturday in May Apex 1 st Saturday in May Motor sports Kids Walk Golf Pancake Breakfast Additional info – call 919-387-3065

6. St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Great entertainment Canadian Bands Beach Music Pop & Country Music Lots of Food Dip’ n Dot Ice Cream

7. Charlotte Southern Spring Show Where:Charlotte Merchandise Mart When: February 24-March 4 Time: 9:00-9:00 Daily Why: Ideas to get your yard looking good!

8. Ham and Yam Festival 17 th Annual Festival April 21-22, 2001 Contact Downtown Smithfield Corporation for local accommodations (919-934-0087) Swap recipes Come enjoy the fun!

9. PET LOVERS EXPO. Where? Charlotte,N.C. Merchandise Mart When? Oct.21-22,2000 Time? 10:00am-8:00pm. Activities: Seminars Contests Petting Zoo Pet Tricks Responsibilities

10. Dates: April 28 th –29 th Location: Topsail Island, NC Activities: Surf and Turf Triathlon – ½ Mile Ocean Swim –12 Mile Biking Course –5K Run Arts and Craft Fair –Food Booth –Sand Sculpture Contest