Looking for a unique way to spend time with Dad this weekend? Hop in the car and head to the 301 Endless Yard Sale on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15. (I know it is a bit of a hike to JoCo, but this seems worth it.) Stretching over 100 miles along Highway 301, this event features a wide variety of items, from clothes and kitchen gadgets to vintage records and toys. You’ll also find unique treasures like old farm equipment and high-end antiques.
For the Dad That’s a Dave Fan
Looking for a last-minute gift idea that Dad will remember? Kick off your weekend at the Dave Matthews Band show on Friday, June 14, at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. Tickets are still available!
For the Dad That Likes Hops
Head to the NC Hops Festival on Saturday, June 15, at Midtown Park in North Hills. Discover and savor all styles of beer, from hoppy IPAs to smooth stouts, there’s something for everyone’s taste buds. This in-person event is a beer lover’s dream come true. Cheers to good times and great beers!
For the Dad That Enjoys a Good Bourbon & Cigar
Looking to give Dad a relaxed and memorable Father’s Day? Head to Tap Yard’s Dad’s Day Out Bourbon and Cigar Tasting on Sunday, June 16! This special evening is dedicated to honoring all the fantastic Dads out there with two of life’s great pleasures: fine whiskey and premium cigars. Taste three hand-selected whiskeys and enjoy perfectly rolled cigars as you take a moment to unwind and savor the rich flavors in good company.
For the Dad That Brunches
Starting Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 10th & Terrace invites you to elevate your weekends with a Boozy Rooftop Brunch experience. Join them every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy stunning views of downtown Raleigh while savoring delicious food and drinks.
Friday Five: It’s Time to Talk Derby… and Tequila… and Golf
This weekend is certainly going to be one for the books. A new restaurant has opened in the sky, we have the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo, AND we are announcing a giveaway with the North Carolina Specialty Foods Association that you will not want to miss. Without further ado, grab your mint julep, margarita, or all the above, it is time for your Friday Five.
But First… We’ve Got Your Local Snackies for the U.S. Open
Fore! The 124th U.S. Open returns to Pinehurst June 10-16, and the Raleigh Weekend team is here to help you stock up on local favorites that are above par to enjoy while you are watching the tournament at home!
Register to win a “Taste of the U.S. Open” gift bag before May 31. The bag is stocked with local favorites that will be showcased at the U.S. Open. Ridgewells Catering provides most of the food for the U.S. Open, however, they have teamed up with local partners to help highlight the state, with many of the North Carolina Specialty Foods Association members being chosen for the event. We would like to extend a special thank you to the association for providing these gift bags and yummy goodies! Since 1994, the North Carolina Specialty Foods Association has been promoting local artisanal foods made by its members. The organization serves more than 150 North Carolina companies and we are so excited to be partnering with them on this giveaway.
Each week, we will be focusing on a different North Carolina Specialty Foods Association member whose products have been selected. To spice things up, I want to start with Cackalacky®, Inc. Their Pepper Sauce, Secret Sauce, and Cheerwine Sweet Sauce are all included in the gift bag.
What’s Cackalacky® you ask? Around the turn of the century in the heart of the Carolinas—long before “local” was a thing—they set out on a mission to turn their love of authentic and imaginative local food and drink, original music, and the great outdoors into “something for people everywhere to enjoy!” And, well, that’s exactly what they did. They called their original food, beverage, and clothing creations, “Cackalacky®” (pronounced “cack-A-lacky”)—a word that they rescued from relative obscurity that they thought perfectly captured the spirit of their lofty-minded endeavors. Learn more about Cackalacky® at Cackalacky.com and register to win our “Taste of the U.S. Open” gift bag before May 31.
Raleigh’s Food and Beverage Scene is Reaching New Heights: La Terrazza Opens at The Dillion
I am thrilled to announce that Samad Hachby’s eagerly awaited La Terrazza is open! Before diving into Cinco de Mayo’s festivities and the derby, we must share the excitement. Hachby’s latest culinary marvel presents a delightful fusion of southern Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, complemented by an enchanting city skyline view. Come camera-ready because you are going to want this on the ‘gram.