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North Carolina Classifieds 

BARBECUE COOKERS WANTED NC, SC, VA:

Safeway's National Capital Barbecue Battle —  Jun 22-23, 13 — WASHINGTON, DC — (202) 828-3099. 100M+ attend. Seeking BBQ Cookers for KCBS event with $40,000 in cash prizes. Visit www.bbqdc.com for info.

Hot Pick'n Finger Lick'n BBQ & Bands Fest — Sep 14, 13 — ROLESVILLE, NC. NC Pork Council sanction. Cookers and vends visit www.rolesvillechamber.org for info/appli.

ARTS, CRAFTS, VENDORS, ENTERTAINERS - EVENTS

Festival In The Park — Sep 20-22, 13 — Charlotte, NC. 49th, 100M attend. Seeking hi qual a&c, hndmd & shown by artists only, Internatnl food vend welc. Visit www.festivalinthepark.org for appli/info or email: festival@festivalinthepark.org

Robbins Farmer's Day — Aug 1-3, 13 — Robbins, NC. 58th, 30M attend. Seeking gen arts/crafts. Food vends OK. Qual biz exhibs OK. Vends visit robbinsfarmersday.com or email contact@robbinsfarmersday.com.

NC Watermelon Festival  — Aug 1-4, 13 — Murfreesboro, NC. 26th, 40M attend. Seeking a&c, hi qual, no flea mkt. Antiques and Collectible area, Commer Area also, home & garden area. No Food Vend. Visit www.murfreesboronc.org for info/appli.

ColorFest, Art & Taste of Appalachia — Oct 5, 13 — DILLSBORO, NC. 5th. Top hndmd, regional artisans. Info/appli at www.spiritofappalachia.com

Nashville Blooming Festival — May 10-11, 13 — Nashville, NC. 16th, 20M attend. Visit www.nashvillencchamber.org for info/appli.

PlottFest — Jun 22-23, 13 — Maggie Valley. Vends visit www.maggievalleyfestivalgrounds.org for info/appli.

Massanutten Resort - 2013 Events Seeks Vendors - Massanutten, VA - 3 Events (1) Jul 3, 13 - Summer Jam Concert&  firewks - @4K attend (5-10pm); (2)  Aug or early Sep - Mountain Jamboree - one day music fest - @2K attend; (3) Oct 12 Massanutten Fall Festival - vend, music, food, child activities - @6K attend. Download application at www.massresort.com and email to selson@massresort.com

Harrisburg July 4th Celebration — Jul 4, 13 — Harrisburg, NC. 14th, 75M attnd. Seeking qual a&c. Some food, be diff. For info/appli, visit www.harrisburgjuly4th.com

Red, White & Boom! — Jul 4, 13 — Maggie Valley, NC. Wel attended, midway rides. Vends visit www.maggievalleyfestivalgrounds.org

Freedom Festival — Jul 4, 13 — Jacksonville, NC. 30th, 15M attend. Seeks a&c, gen, child items, family event, No food vend. carol_trott@co.onslow.nc.us and (910) 347-5332

Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival — Aug 10-11, 13 — Sneads Ferry, NC. 43rd. Wel attended. Vend info/appli at www.sneadsferryshrimpfestival.com

Heritage Jubilee 2013 — Sep 27-28, 13 — Edgefield, SC. 3rd. Eml swseawright@yahoo.com for info/appli.

NC Watermelon Festival — Jul 31-Aug 3, 13 — Murfreesboro, NC. 28th 40M attend. A&C, hndmd only. Do accept sml antiques and collectibles. Biz area ok. Internationl food ONLY. Visit www.watermelonfestivalnc.com.

Summerfest — Aug 24, 13 — York, SC. 29th, 40M attend. Seeking A&C - hndmd ONLY. Juried. Hi-Qual Food vends also. Visit www.greateryorkchamber.com for info/appli

NC Turkey Festival — Sep 14-21, 13 — Raeford, NC. 29th, 40M attend, 100+ vends. Visit www.ncturkeyfestival.org for info.

MUMFEST 2013 — Oct 12-13, 13 — New Bern, NC. 33rd, 80M attend. Vend send inquiry to swissbear@swissbear.org. Visit www.mumfest.com.

Sourwood Festival — Aug 10-11, 13 — Black Mountain, NC. 35th, 30M attend. A&C, food vends visit www.sourwoodfestival.com for info.

NC Apple Festival — Aug 30-Sep 2, 13 — Hendersonville, NC. 67th, 200M attend. Visit www.ncapplefestival.org for info/appli.

Touchstone Energy Cotton Festival — Nov 2, 13 — Dunn, NC. 15th, 10M attend. Seeking a&c, gen, hi qual, no flea mkt. Demos ok. Biz area ok. No food vends. Eml info@dunntourism.org. Visit www.nccottonfestival.com for info/appli.

Day In Downtown — Oct 26, 13 — Fuquay-Varina, NC. 10th, 10M attend. Seeking gen a&c, hi qual, no flea mkt. Eml director@fuquay-varina.com or call (919) 552-4947. www.fuquayvarina.com

Mayodan Antique Festival — Sep 6-7, 13 — Mayodan, NC. 5th. Seeking antique dealers, food vends only. Visit www.mayodanantiques.com for info/appli.

Williamston Spring Water Festival — Aug 23-24, 13 — Williamston, SC. 31st, 8M attend. Seeking a&c, hndmd crftrs only, juried. Demos welcome. No food vend. www.springwaterfestival.com for info and appli.

Pageland Watermelon Festival — Jul 19-20, 13 — Pageland, SC. 59th, 50M attend. Visit http://pagelandwatermelonfestival.com for info.

Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival — Sep 21, 13 — Aynor, SC. 34th, 25M attend. Seeking a&c, gen, good qual. No food vend. Visit www.aynorharvesthoedown.org

SC Apple Festival — Sep 3-7, 13 — Westminister, SC. 51st, 15M attend. Seeking gen a&c, hi qual, no flea mkt. Food vends also. Visit www.westminstersc.com for appl

Yemassee Shrimp Festival — Sep 20-22, 13 — Yemassee, SC. 20th, 10M attend. Vend info at www.yemassee.net/vendor.html.

SC Pelion Peanut Party — Aug 8-10, 13 — Pelion, SC. A&C, hndmd only, non-juried; hi qual mfg ok. Food vends ok, no dupes - visit www.senlow@scpeanutparty.com for info. Food - cl or eml for appli Ms. S. Enlow, (803) 606-9522, senlow@scpeanutparty.com

Inman Harvest Day Festival — Sep 28, 13 — Inman, SC. 32nd, 20M attend. Vends visit www.inmanscchamber.org/Festivals/Harvest Day for info

Autumn Jubilee — Oct 5-6, 13 — Salisbury, NC. 34th, 50M attend. Hndmd Only, juried. No food vend. Held at Dan Nicholas Park. Visit http://www.dannicholas.net/ads_jubilee.aspx for info, appli.

Freedom Festival — Jul 4, 13 — Jacksonville, NC. 30th, 15M attend. Seeks a&c, gen, child items, family event, No food vend. carol_trott@co.onslow.nc.us and (910) 347-5332

Waldensian Festival — Aug 9-10, 13 — Valdese, NC. 34th, 10M+ attend. Seeking a&c, hndmd preferred, demos welc. Heritage crafts welc. Food vends needed. Visit www.visitvaldese.com for info.

Mountain Artisans Summertime Arts And Crafts Show — Jun 29-30, 13 — Cullowhee, NC. Visit www.mountainartisans.net for info/appli.

Harrisburg July 4th Celebration — Jul 4, 13 — Harrisburg, NC. 14th. Vend, A&C visit www.harrisburgjuly4th.com for info/appli.

Beachblast — Jul 20, 13 — Kings Mountain, NC. Food vend eml ellisn@cityofkm.com to request application.

Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival — Aug 10-11, 13 — Sneads Ferry, NC. 43rd. Wel attended. Vend info/appli at www.sneadsferryshrimpfestival.com

ArtFest Of Matthews — Sep 28-29, 13 — Matthews, NC. 28th. Wel attended. Seeking hi qual a&c - hndmde only; 100+ artisans. No commer, no food vends. Visit www.matthewschamber.com for info/appli.

Southern Green Living Expo  — Oct 4-6, 13 — ASHEVILLE, NC. 100s of exhibitors/sponsors. Appli accepted thru Jul 1, 13. Visit www.southerngreenlivingexpo.com for info/appli.

Holiday Fair — Dec 5-7, 13 — Greenville, SC. 43rd. Hndmd gifts and items, top qual only, featured at TD Convention Center. 1000s of Xmas shopprs at popular evnt. For info/apli visit www.holidayfairgreenville.com

Irish-Italian International Festival — Sep 28, 13 — North Myrtle Beach, SC. 10th, 20M attend. Vend appli avail Jun, 13. Eml cjlangley@nmb.us or visit http://parks.nmb.us

SC Festival & Event Association — Year Round — Charleston, SC. Vendor and entertainment showcase for dozens of event planners at annual conference. For info/appli visit www.scfea.com or email scfea@bellsouth.net                 

Progressive Insurance NC, VA RV Shows & Sales — Jan-Sep,13 — NC, VA. Exhibitors vsit www.gsevents.com for info/appli.

Holiday Goodness Bazaar — Nov 23, 13 — DILLON, SC. Vends visit www.cityofdillon.sc.gov for info/appli.

NC Association of Festivals & Events — Year Round — Lexington, NC. Vendor and entertainment members showcase for dozens of event planners at annual winter conference. For info/appli visit www.ncfestivals.com or email stephanie@ncfestivals.com

AMUSEMENT COMPANY

Palmetto Amusements - Safe Fun - throughout the Carolinas - rides, inflatables and unique games..fun zones, company picnics, college events, festivals and more. Visit www.palmettoamusements.com or eml cboscaglia@aol.com; (803) 358-9476

Fun-Time Amusements — Danville, VA. New, safe, insured and well-run rides and amusements for events, all sizes. Visit www.4funtime.com, email funtimerides@yahoo.com or call (800) 259-2721.

Fun Rides & Events, Inc. — NC, SC, VA - carnival rides, any size event, trackless train. Safe, experienced, family owned. Visit www.funridesandevents.com, email rturner@sandhillscontractors.com. Cl (919) 775-3828 (off), (919) 770-7390 (cell).

All American Lumberjack Show - SE USA - Top Flight Entertainment for your event. Visit http://lumberjackshows.net or email Jim @ jimf@lumberjackshows.net.

EQUIPMENT/BUSINESS FOR SALE

Food Trailer - 6X8 - Excel Cond, set up for Shave Ice, 3 Freezers (2’, 5’, 7’). One Swan ice shaver, all flavors. Get set for 2012 - very popular festival item. Top Qual, Must See. Only $9,995. Jim at (864) 647-6144, lv msg. Cell - (864) 482-1237.

Trailvend Freezer (New) — ice-cream cart with locking bar, hitch and umbrella REDUCED PRICE $3000. (540) 420-9477.

SOLD
Large Electric Table Top Almond and Pecan Roaster - (Like New), with heating element $5800. (540) 420-9477.

FOOD VENDOR SUPPLIES

Gold Medal - concession equipment and supplies - popcorn, cotton candy, nachos, hot dogs, SnoKones and much more. Carolina 800-888-3346. www.gmpopcorn.com.

Atkinson Milling Company, located in Selma, NC, provides top milled grain for food vendors, plus other food supplies. Call (800) 948-5707 for more info and/or free sample. Visit www.atkinsonmilling.com!