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But First… Don’t Forget to Enter Our Tee-rific Giveaway! ⛳️

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Fore! Get ready to par-tee during the 124th U.S. Open in Pinehurst June 10–16. In honor of the highly anticipated sporting event, we’re giving away a “Taste of the U.S. Open” gift bag chock-full of local goodies that will be showcased in Pinehurst this year.

Ridgewells Catering, the primary food provider for the U.S. Open, collaborated with local partners to showcase the state’s culinary offerings, with many members of the North Carolina Specialty Foods Association selected for the event. We want to express our gratitude to the association for supplying these delightful gift bags and treats!

Inside the goodie bag you’ll find a variety of top-notch local delights to savor while you catch all of the golf action at home, including:

  • Durham Toffee Brittled Nut Clusters
  • Piedmont Pennies Cheese Snacks
  • Cackalacky Sauces
  • Mrs. Ruth’s Jams
  • Big Spoon Roasters Treats
  • JP’s Pastry $50 gift card
  • Sarge’s Seafood Seasoning
  • Sweet Vine Muscadine Vinaigrette
  • Flavor Seed Dessert Spice
  • Rising Smoke Sauceworks Synergy Hot Sauce
  • Sippin Snax Peppa Snax
  • NCSFA and Got To Be NC swag

But First… It’s Your Last Chance to Enter This On-Par Giveaway

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It’s par-tee time! The 124th U.S. Open is making its way back to Pinehurst from June 10-16. The Raleigh Weekend team is excited to be giving away top-notch local delights to savor while you catch all of the golf action from the comfort of your own home.

The “Taste of the U.S. Open” gift bag is chock-full of local goodies that will be showcased in Pinehurst this year. Ridgewells Catering serves as the primary food provider for the U.S. Open and they’ve collaborated with local partners to showcase the state’s culinary offerings, with many members of the North Carolina Specialty Foods Association selected for the event. We want to express our gratitude to the association for supplying these delightful gift bags and treats! Since 1994, the North Carolina Specialty Foods Association has championed local artisanal foods crafted by its members. Supporting over 150 North Carolina companies, we’re thrilled to join forces with them for this iconic giveaway.

Here’s an inside scoop on the winnings…

  • Durham Toffee Brittled Nut Clusters
  • Piedmont Pennies Cheese Snacks
  • Cackalacky Sauces
  • Mrs. Ruth’s Jams
  • Big Spoon Roasters Treats
  • JP’s Pastry $50 gift card
  • Sarge’s Seafood Seasoning
  • Sweet Vine Muscadine Vinaigrette
  • Flavor Seed Dessert Spice
  • Rising Smoke Sauceworks Synergy Hot Sauce
  • Sippin Snax Peppa Snax
  • NCSFA and Got To Be NC swag

Is your mouth watering yet?

Mocktails, Mascara, and Mammograms

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Start your weekend with a great cause! The Covington Cancer Foundation will be hosting a free fundraiser event on Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Stop by 415 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh for light refreshments, pastries, freebies, giveaways, opportunities to interact with vendors, and guest speakers, all supporting breast cancer research and wellness.

Friday Five: Shop, Sip, and Snack All Weekend Long

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Happy Friday, Raleigh! As the summer inches closer and the days get longer, the Raleigh festivities are kicking into high gear, and I’m here for it. This weekend’s lineup includes festivals, grand openings, food trucks, and more local fun that you’re going to love. So, without further ado, let’s get this party started! 

But First… An Un-fore-gettable Giveaway

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Cue the golf clap! 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 Friday, 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. For some cheesy, game-changing goodness, let me introduce you to this week’s delicious bite: Piedmont Pennies. Their Gift Duo – Original & Spicy Chipotle Penny Package are included in the gift bag.

Piedmont Pennies all started with a family cheese straw recipe that tasted irresistibly crunchy and delightfully spicy. Evolving from simple straws to savory “pennies,” these bite-sized biscuits garnered widespread acclaim, propelling them from an MBA class project to a snack sensation with top-notch ratings. Today, Piedmont Pennies bakes full-time in Charlotte, NC, and can be found in retail stores throughout the U.S. as well as online. Don’t miss your shot to snag our “Taste of the U.S. Open” gift bag—register before Friday, May 31, and get ready to snack like a champion!

Bonus: Get Weekend Ready with Consider It Done! Personal Concierge Service

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Not sure how to tackle your to-do list? Let Consider It Done! Personal Concierge Service take care of it for you. Delegate your tasks and get back to enjoying your weekend. Serving Raleigh and its surrounding areas, the Consider It Done! team offers tailored packages to suit every budget and requirement.

Register to win four hours of personal concierge/organizing service from Consider It Done! Personal Concierge Service before midnight on Sunday, May 19. Their “Deluxe Organizing Package” is valued at $237 and comes with their famous free-of-charge “no judgment” telephone consultation and 30 free minutes of container shopping.

Don’t Wait to Win

Because you are a Raleigh Weekend subscriber, you can get an hour free when you purchase 10 hours right now. Contact the Consider It Done! team and let them know you saw them on Raleigh Weekend to receive the discount.

But First…I’ve Got Some Tee to Spill ⛳

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It’s that time of the year again! 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. This week, I am giving you the scoop on the delicious Big Spoon Roasters. Their scrumptious Cherry Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar and Cranberry Cashew Peanut Butter Bar are included in the gift bag. 

Big Spoon Roasters makes handcrafted nut butters and snack bars from scratch with world-class ingredients sourced directly from local and like-minded producers who share their dedication to authentic quality and sustainability. They believe that our food choices matter, and their mission is to build a healthier relationship with our planet through delicious, nutritious foods made without compromise.

But First… We’ve Got Your Local Snackies for the U.S. Open

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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.