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It’s time for the Fall Hootenanny & Foodie Fest!
Happening on Sept. 28
This unique Hootenanny experience is hosted at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex at the State Fairgrounds.
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Fall Hootenanny & Foodie Fest
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The vendors were incredibly friendly and it was so great to have activities for my kids to enjoy!
Was great experience. Just didn't know what to do! Haha. We had no idea where to start, what was included in the price and we never saw the photo booth or live animals. It was still super fun! We drove 3 hours and didn't know anyone or the area so we were just out of sorts. We know what to expect next time!! Thanks for making clean fun happen!
Amazing, as always. This time the vendors were spread out very well. In comparison to the one in April where too many vendors were placed under the covering and caused a lot of congestion
We enjoyed it. However, we were disappointed. We came at 5:50 and you were out of "cheerwine" items that we came for. And the big food vendor was out of food an hour into the event. I feel that's not okay being that you know how many tickets were purchased.
We had a blast looking forward to the next adventure
Great time! Very well organized
Great idea
My kids and I had a great time. However the bean bags for corn hole didn't get put out until it was dark so my kids were a little disappointed by that. Otherwise the food and activities were more than enough.
Liked that there were not long lines
It was like eating around the world with all the different cuisines. I loved it. It wasn't over crowded at all, very well managed.
It was great!
This was a great way to get to know local food and drink vendors and have a nice safe evening full of food and fun
We had a blast! I hope that there are more wine samplers in the future
The vendors were great! Can't wait to visit them again.
Lots of great food and family friendly atmosphere! Fun for everyone!!
Great session can't wait for the next one 🙂
Loved the Hootenanny tonight. Megan at NC Eat and Play is awesome and has never steered us wrong with her recommendations. I always recommend her to friends and family if they are looking for places to explore and eat here in NC. Great job Megan and Harrison! Loved meeting you both tonight!
It was a great time. Do wish there was some more food options but it was still very good and a great time
This event was wonderful! The weather and atmosphere were perfect. The variety of samples from vendors were great and quite delicious. Was just a very fun evening for the whole family!
This was our first time at the farm. The event was wonderful. I loved that it was full but not overly crowded. The vendors were a great mix. I'd love to go to another event! Also, would love to go to something where they also sell their items. Kuddos for putting on an awesome event!! 🔥
Amazing food vendors and loved the overall environment! I would love to see more spirits vendors. Well done, thanks for a memorable evening.
Tonight was SUCH a fun event! Everything was perfect- from the incredibly variety of vendors to the minimal lines. It was just the best! I've learned so much about the area from NC Eat and Play (since we moved here last year) and I just value her work so much.
It's a great event! Recommend more trash cans and avoid the Raffle type tickets. Just 1 per drink is easier than the tear off kind that had 2 attached. And more water bottles. We loved it though. Thanks for all the kid events and variety of food vendors.
Megan and her team are amazing and truly bringing a love for NC to the community!
Smooth, relaxing and yummy😋
We had a great time! We got to try a ton of different foods and learn about local spots I'd love to try in the future
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The most Cheer-filled event
You can’t have a Southern celebration without Cheerwine, the iconic cherry-flavored soft drink that will be flowing all night long.
What’s a foodie festival without food? We’ll be featuring some of your favorite:
- The Butcher’s Market: Debuting their new catering service.
- Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewery: Enjoy their craft beers and bites.
- Country Water’s Rosé: Tasting their Rosé All Day and Strawberry as All Out.
- Local Food Vendors: Savor sweet and savory bites from Salt & Lime Cabo Grill, Iyla’s Southern Kitchen, Andia’s Ice Cream, Sassool, Biggby Coffee, Dos Taquitos, 1in6 Snacks, Little Blue Bakehouse, and more.
Cheerwine has been a proud presenting sponsor for the Hootenanny & Foodie Fest from its inception 4 years ago. We’re grateful for their continued partnership in NC Eat & Play, and can’t wait to kick off another season of celebrations with them at this event.
Make sure to stop by their pouring station for iced-cold Cheerwine and make sure to sign up to win the sweetest fan favorites as we giveaway prizes throughout the night!
All kinds of open-air fun!
We love hosting events that are fun for the whole family. Every Hootenanny is designed with a full list of fun activities for everyone to enjoy.
