Itinerary

Aug. 31-Sept. 6

Crush and Shag Harvest Festival

Saturday, Pine Level

Dance to favorite beach music tunes and enjoy North Carolina wine from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Hinnant Family Vineyards. Call for ticket prices. 738-6556. www.hinnantvineyards.com

Indoor/Outdoor Sculpture Celebration

Saturday, Lenoir

As artists from across the United States compete for prizes, sculpture lovers can get a close-up look at 200 pieces on display at J.E. Broyhill Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The park is on Ridge Street, and the celebration is free. (828) 754-2486. www.caldwellarts.com

Daniel Boone Days

Thursday through Saturday, Boone

Head for Depot Street Saturday at 11 a.m. when visitors to Daniel Boone Days will try to set a world record for most people simultaneously wearing Daniel's signature coonskin caps. Bring your own or pick one up in town. Other highlights of the inaugural Boone festival include exhibits, an educational symposium and dinners with the wines of Fess Parker, TV's Daniel Boone. (828) 264-2262. www.danielboonedays.com

Currituck County Wildlife Festival

Saturday and Sunday, Barco

Browse vendors of such items as hand-carved decoys and scenic wildlife paintings, see boats on display and enjoy food, music and other entertainment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Currituck County High School on Caratoke Highway. Admission is $5. (252) 435-2947. www.cometoourbeach.com

Art and Antique Walk

Saturday, Wilmington

Bring your Gen. Grants and visit the 50/50 area, where 50 artists will be selling their works for $50 or less along Front Street in downtown Wilmington from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual show, featuring local and regional artists and antiques dealers, also features an emerging artist area and a traveling auction with the works of George Pocheptsov. (910) 343-4114. www.dbawilmington.com

Taste of Time, the Folly and Wine

Saturday, Kernersville

Tour Kernersville's quirkiest home, the 22-room Körner's Folly, then sample local and international wines and cuisine from 4 to 9 p.m. . Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. (336) 996-7922. http://kornersfolly.org

Conversations with Calyx

Saturday, New Bern

Welcome to the Carolina Chamber Music Festival's sixth season, featuring the Calyx Piano Trio. The evening begins with a conversation with the musicians at 7:30 p.m., then the concert at 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 239 Middle St. A reception will follow at the Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St. General admission is $20; students and seniors are $15. (252) 626-5419. www.carolinachambermusic.org

Children's Crab Derby

Monday, Southport

Attention: Kids 16 and under, are you a big crab? More to the point, can you haul in the biggest crab? Bring your own string, bait and net to the Old Yacht Basin at the Southport Waterfront between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and compete in this year's kids' crab derby. No commercial traps allowed. (910) 457-7945.

Shakespeare Festival

Saturday and selected dates through Oct. 5, High Point

William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" and "King Lear" are the offerings at the mainstage season of the N.C. Shakespeare Festival. Performances are at the High Point Theatre on East Commerce Street. Visit the Web site for discounted tickets to previews on Sept. 6, 7, 13, 14 and 18, and for full-price tickets for the rest of the run. (336) 887-3001.www.highpointtheatre.com

Winston-Salem Air Show

Saturday and Sunday, Winston-Salem

Marvel at fighter jet flyovers and other aerial demonstrations or take a helicopter ride at Smith Reynolds Airport. In addition to aerial demonstrations, there will be flight simulators, historic aircraft, ive music and rides for the kids. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. Tickets are $11 in advance and $15 at the gate; seniors and military personnel with I.D. are $6 in advance and $10 at the gate. (336) 767-2832. www.wsairshow.com