North Carolina Weekend | 2011 UNC-TV

This week's show takes us on a boat tour of the Cape Fear River, celebrates the bard with the Montford Park Players in Asheville, previews the Brevard Music Festival, goes gem panning at Castle McCulloch in Jamestown, and tours the Blockade-Runner Resort in Wrightsville Beach.

This week's show takes us on a boat tour of the Cape Fear River, celebrates the bard with the Montford Park Players in Asheville, previews the Brevard Music Festival, goes gem panning at Castle McCulloch in Jamestown, and tours the Blockade-Runner Resort in Wrightsville Beach.

This week's show takes us to Charlotte's 7th Street Public Market, previews the American Dance Festival, goes to Burgaw for the NC Blueberry Festival, visits Laurel Gray Vineyards in Hamptonville, and Bob Garner samples the amazing food at LuLu's Wine and Dine in Charlotte.

This week's show explores Sunset Beach, checks out model drag racing in Rockingham, samples wine at Autumn Creek Vineyards in Mayodan, gets loud at the National Holler' Contest in Spivey's Corner, and join Deborah Holt Noel as she goes whitewater rafting near Bryson City.

This week's show takes us to Morganton for a preview of the Western North Carolina Glass Show, visits the NC Zoo and their new dinosaur exhibit, explores the Bladen County town of Elizabethtown, tours the "Catfish" Hunter Museum in Hertford and Bob Garner visits the legendary Dick's Hot Dog Stand in Wilson.

This week's show jumps into the sport of adventure racing, visits the Doll and Miniature Museum of High Point, profiles the Six Sundays in Spring Concerts in Wake Forest, takes a sip of bubbly at the Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar and Deborah Holt Noel meets the chef and mixologist at one of Wilmington's finest restaurants, Manna.

This week's show takes us to the Western North Carolina Wildlife Center for a look at native species of the mountains,visits four public gardens in Greensboro, goes fishing on the Roanoke River, profiles the Inn on Main Street in Weaverville and Bob Garner tries the pub food at the Olde Hickory Tavern in Hickory.

This week's show takes us to the Lake Eden Arts Festival in Black Mountain, visits Roy Underhill's Woodwright School in Pittsboro, strolls through the Magic Wings Festival at the NC Museum of Life and Science, enjoys a beautiful stay at the Mountain Hearth Lodge in Sparta and Bob Garner samples the fare at Risto's in Statesville.

This week's show takes us to the Lake Eden Arts Festival in Black Mountain, visits Roy Underhill's Woodwright School in Pittsboro, strolls through the Magic Wings Festival at the NC Museum of Life and Science, enjoys a beautiful stay at the Mountain Hearth Lodge in Sparta and Bob Garner samples the fare at Risto's in Statesville.

Thursday April 26 at 9:00pm:

French Broad River Festival

Hot Springs, NC

This festival combines rafting, mountain biking, music and fun for the entire family.

Sanford Pottery Festival

Sanford, NC

Get the lowdown on this popular festival in Sanford.

Blandwood Mansion

Greensboro, NC

Learn the history of this remarkable home of North Carolina Governor James Motley Morehead.

The Pamlico House B &B

Washington, NC

Karin Reed profiles this charming B&B in the heart of Washington's river district.

Battistella's Classic New Orleans and Upscale Southern Cuisine

Raleigh, NC

Meet New Orleans native Brian Battistella and get a peek at this authentic New Orleans restaurant in downtown Raleigh.