The Return of Brother Wolf

Monday and Tuesday, Greensboro

Huggins Auditorium at Greensboro College hosts "Brother Wolf," an Appalachian adventure tale featuring live mountain music. Brother Wolf is a preacher and pioneer who risks everything to protect the mountain settlers. (336) 272-7102. www.gborocollege.edu

Blue Ridge Mountain Fair

Friday and Saturday, Sparta

Art, music and dance -- this two-day festival has it all, including a juried craft fair at Crouse Park. The fair opens at 3 p.m. Friday and continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (800) 372-5473. http://sparta-nc.com/blueridgemountainfair

Knotts Island Peach and Wildlife Festivals

Saturday and Sunday, Knotts Island

Knotts Island has a peachy deal -- two festivals for the price of one. The Peach Festival is at Ruritan Park, with a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, and kids' rides, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and live entertainment both days from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Oh, and did we mention there will be peaches aplenty? In pie and ice cream and fresh off the tree. The Wildlife Festival takes place at Knotts Island Elementary School. See carvings, photography, crafts and more. Admission to both events is $5 for adults; children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. www.knottsislandonline.com

Chilled Soup Series

Saturday and Sunday, Siler City

Take a respite from summer heat at Horizon Cellars Winery. Enjoy a free bowl of chilled soup or pay $4 to taste wines (in a souvenir glass). But bring your sweater: The barrel room is a constant 58 degrees. Non-alcoholic beverages are also for sale. Chill out from 1 to 5 p.m. both days. 742-1404. www.horizoncellars.com

East Coast Championship Pro Rodeo

Friday and Saturday, Newport

Calf roping, steer wrestling and barrel-racing cowgirls are only part of the fun at this rodeo. Action begins at 8 p.m. both evenings at the Newport Flea Mall. Ride a pony, or the mechanical bull if you dare. Admission is $12 for adults; $8 for children ages 5 to 12. (252) 883-2758.

Herb Festival

Saturday and Sunday, Ronda

Sample foods prepared with each vineyard's signature herb, take away herbs to cultivate at home and taste Raffaldini wines. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The $20 tickets include the price of five herbs -- one at each vineyard. (336) 835-9463. www.raffaldini.com

Historic Flat Rock Tour of Homes

Saturday, Flat Rock

Prominent Low Country plantation owners built large summer homes in Flat Rock, which they dubbed the "little Charleston of the Mountains." The entire district of Flat Rock is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Tour several historic homes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (828) 692-2929. www.historicflatrock.org

Laser Shows

Thursday through Saturday, sunset beach

Dazzling laser displays synchronized to a rock 'n' roll beat are the star attraction at the Ingram Planetarium from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults; $6 for seniors (60 and older) and students; and $4 for preschoolers. (910) 575-0033. www.ingramplanetarium.com

Quilters Guild Show

Friday and Saturday, Sparta

See handmade one-of-a-kind quilts and help pick the winning entries. Admission is free, and vendors will sell quilting supplies from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Black Building at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. (336) 846-8707.

Southeastern N.C. Watermelon Festival

Saturday and Sunday, Fair Bluff

If you're not too refined to spit a watermelon seed, you could win a prize on Saturday afternoon at this celebration of the refreshing summer treat. Besides contests for biggest and best melons, the festival includes arts and crafts booths, a beauty pageant and more at various locations in Fair Bluff. (910) 212-0013. www.ncwatermelonfestival.com

Music on Main Street

FRIDAYS THROUGH AUG. 22, HENDERSONVILLE

The Crew plays top 40 tunes from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., weather permitting. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes. Future concerts will feature other regional bands. (800) 828-4244. www.historichendersonville.org.

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