1、Get out of town with September festivals
A new school year has just begun, and the fall—a season full of festivals—is only two weeks away. But you don’t have to wait, and you don’t have to stay in the Charlotte area to find a fun festival.
Whether you are looking for a last-minute day trip with the family, here’s a list of festivals and fairs happening within a reasonable drive from Charlotte.
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Hopscotch Music Festival
Where: Downtown Raleigh (various venues).
Estimated travel time: 3 hours.
When: Today—Saturday.
Highlights: This musical festival—which started: on Thursday一features performances by more than 175 national and international bands playing in 15 different venues, all within walking distance. Music genres will include rock,hip hop, alternative country, heavy metal, punk, folk and everything in between. Festival goers can check out performances by various artists at dozens of day parties.
Admission: $ 34 — $110.
Details: www.hopscotchmusicfest.com.
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Flatwoods Festival
Where:451 Peach Tree Road, Bennett.
Estimated travel time: 2 hours.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday—5 p.m. Sunday.
Highlights : This annual festival, which is in its 15th year, features family fun, food, crafts, horse rides and an antique tractor pull. There also will be musical entertainment and a grand parade with vintage cars, trucks, tractors, horse-drawn vehicles, floats, antique farm equipment and more.
Admission: Free Friday; on Saturday, $ 5 for ages 13 and older.
Details: 919-548-5192; www.visitpittsboro.com.
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NC Mountain State Fair
Where: 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher. Estimated travel time: 2 hours.
When: Various times today—Sept. 16.
Highlights: In celebration of the people, agriculture, art and traditions that make our region great, the family-friendly fair offers performances by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, African acrobatic teams, Las Vegas-style magic acts, and even a man who carves artwork with a chainsaw. In addition, attendees can watch live animal births at the fairs Mootemity Ward or cheer on pigs in the hog races. There also will be live music.
Admission: $3 for kids 6 —12 and seniors.
Details: 828-687-1414; www.mountainfair.org.
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1.How long will you spend driving from Charlotte to Hopscotch Music Festival?
A.Two hours.
B.One hour.
C.Three hours.
D.Half a day.
2.How can you know the detail about Hopscotch Music Festival?
A.By dialing the telephone number: 828-687-1414.
B.By surfing the website: wrww.visitpittsboro.com.
C.By surfing the website: www.hopscotchmusicfest.com.
D.By dialing the telephone number: 919—548—5192.
3.Mr. Smith with his wife is going to celebrate Flatwoods Festival on Saturday, how much money will he pay?
A.$10.
B.$20.
C.$15.
D.$14.
4.In which column of a newspaper can you read this passage?
A.Sports.
B.Style.
C.Travel.
D.News.
