NC WEEKEND | The Eddy Pub, Saxapahaw, NC | UNC-TV
| Join host Deborah Holt as she shares the best things to see and do across the state each weekend. This Weekend, Bob Garner checks out the hottest thing going in Saxapahaw and brings along his grandson, Sadler, for the ride. |
Gasoline Stove in Saxapahaw, NC
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the Saxapahaw Rivermill Farmers' Market and Music Series
Visit Saxapahaw, NC For the Perfect Getaway From the Triangle
Welcome to Saxapahaw, NC: A tiny town near the Triangle that shines year-round with scenic views, industrial-chic vibes and hyper-local food. The one-hr drive makes it an ideal summer day trip destination. OR you can go all out and spend the whole weekend. We’ve even found a nice renovated school bus for you to bunk in overnight (you’re welcome).
Everything you need to know for the perfect weekend in Saxapahaw, right here --
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Pick up Asheville vibes without the Asheville drive
Explore Saxapahaw, NC, less than 1 hour from the Triangle
First thing's first: Fuel up at this gas station, Saxapahaw General Store
Paddle your way down the Haw River: Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co.
Sip local brews in the heart of town: Haw River Farmhouse Ales
And end your night by swaying to sweet local jams and shopping the farmer's market: Saturdays in Saxapahaw
Ready to go? Check out our complete guide to a weekend in Saxapahaw!
River Mill Village - Saxapahaw, NC
An abandoned textile mill has found new life in the town of Saxapahaw. This segment was produced for Time Warner Cable.
Saxapahaw General Store - UNC TV - NC Weekend
The Saxapahaw General Store, Saxapahaw, NC
Its a gas station. A general store. its also a gourmet restaurant that Bob Garner can't stop raving about.
Originally broadcast on UNC TV, April 4, 2010.
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Paperhand Puppet Intervention, Saxapahaw, North Carolina
Our State magazine featured Saxapahaw, N.C. as its Tar Heel Town in May 2010. Saxapahaw is home to a lot of interesting characters, not the least of whom are the puppets constructed at Paperhand Puppet Intervention. Giant puppets, masks, and rod puppets all come to life at the Paperhand studio and in this Our State magazine exclusive video.
NC WEEKEND | Haw River Ballroom | UNC-TV
Haw River Ballroom
Saxapahaw, NC
Derek Long explores the newest venue in the revitalized milltown of Saxapahaw
Saturday in Saxapahaw; Saxapahaw Farmers Market
CERES, a quality of life group working in the Haw River Watershed, NC, works with Bioallies.Com to sponsor a Children's Activity Area and Music Village for visitors to the Saturday in Saxapahaw Organic Farmers Market and Music Festival held each weekend May to Aug, each summer. Our 3rd season brings new support; The Children's Activity Area is sponsored by the Biotech Marketing Alliance, Great Outdoor Provision Company, REI, Get Outdoors, River Landing Inn, Glen Raven Inc., Dixon Pool & Spa, Southern States of Graham, Frankie Hayes Happy Buddha and Gordon Emerson Artist in Wood. It's Free, and our main insurance funding provider, Anderson Homes. Don't forget the event host: Jordan Properties, based in SXPHW, and the even coordinators Heather and Tom LaGard, of Barnstar Vintage Architectural Salvage. Mike and Susan Holland, of BioQuest Marketing and Bioallies.Com, run the Children's Activity Area. Children can Slip-n-Slide down the Haw River MapSlide, made of recycled pool liners (Dixon Pools) headed for the landfill, ride Dr. Mike's ZipBoat, a recycled (headed for the dumpster) Kayak-on-a-cable zipline provided by Mr. B's, Great Outdoor Provision Company and Get Outdoors, Play in our music village provided by the Alamance Partnership for children, make crafts at Susan's Crazy-Cozy-Craft-Corner, Sling one-another on the Silly Rope, Face paint with our weekly community partners, weekly Children's parade (American Canopy) under 100 foot banner provided by Glen Raven Sunbrela division and led by Chandler. Our Finale will feature a recycled cardboard 100 foot slide and cardboard spooky tunnel. Our target age groups are 2 thru 12. Come visit us for our Octoberfest finale. 13 miles west of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, down by the River Mill in Saxapahaw, beside the Haw River, our 20 farmers and craft makers, local-sourced bar-b-cue and cheeses, pesticide-free wines plus weekly free bands like 2-dollar pistols, Kickin' Grass and Jimmy Magoo translate into a potent alternative to the expensive weekend beach trip or the water park. For updated band schedules goto RiverMillVillage.com
Duke's Grill | NC Weekend | UNC-TV
Bob Garner visits Duke's Grill in Monroe, whose burgers are so good, even our videographer had to try one!
NC WEEKEND | Cypress Grill | UNC-TV
| Cypress Grill. Jamesville, NC. Derek Long just had to check out this quirky eatery in the heart of Jamesville that's famous for its fried herring. |
2011 Trooper Challenge Mud Run in Saxapahaw, NC
NC WEEKEND | DSI Comedy, Carrboro, NC | UNC-TV
| Join host Deborah Holt as she shares the best things to see and do across the state each weekend. This Weekend, go behind the scenes of one of the Triangle's hottest comedy venues and learn what it takes to make it in stand-up and improv. |
The Starlight Café and Farm | North Carolina Weekend | UNC-TV
Bob Garner samples the fare at the Belgian and West Coast influenced Starlight Cafe in Greenville.
Greenville, NC
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