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Prost! Oktoberfest is a German beer-drinking festival and tradition that dates back more than 200 years; it's now held annually over the course of two weeks in late September and early October. And because the Raleigh area is no stranger to good beer and good times, there are plenty of ways to...

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Hello, spring! We're nearly a quarter of the way through 2024, and winter weather has been kicked to the curb for good. Sunshine, longer days, major concerts, food festivals, outdoor exploration and more are here to stay—cheers to that . Here's what we're doing in April in the...

Passionate local chefs, brewers and creative types have teamed up to guide the Raleigh area through a foodie resurgence in recent years, bringing you delicious, unique and approachable culinary experiences. Save these dates (and come hungry!) Cary Downtown Farmers Market Spring Festival March 23

Roll call! Who's up for beer festivals, outdoor concerts, food truck rodeos, special arts exhibits and more? We've got big plans this spring—join us for good weather and good times in Raleigh, N.C.! Edge-of-your-seats, winner-take-all action The NHL's Carolina Hurricanes,...

Last updated Aug. 28, 2020 Restaurants in the Raleigh area—and across the state—are currently operating with some limitations, most notably that dine-in seating capacity is allowed at just 50% of maximum. This will continue until at least Sept. 11 while the state is under Phase 2 of...

Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs, two small towns just outside of Raleigh, N.C., are growing into flourishing hospitality areas, offering a slew of unique eateries, bars, festivals and—perhaps most popular—breweries. Visiting these beloved gathering spots—home to run clubs, live...

Opened in 2013 by Chris Powers, Woody Lockwood and David Meeker, Trophy Brewing Company has more than made their mark on the City of Oaks. Starting humbly from a three-barrel brewhouse in downtown Raleigh, the company now offers three unique experiences all centered around their signature brews: The

Beer Month is here, and we have a list of seasonal beers for you to try. Saison de Aviator Aviator Brewing Company's seasonal spring/summer ale is a Belgian-stye beer produced with pilsner malt, mid-kilned malts, coriander and sweet orange peel. Aviator, which began in an old airplane hanger,...

In honor of April's N.C. Beer Month, Big Boss Brewing Company has released their new "Alpha Team" series. Beer lovers, rejoice! According to Big Boss Brewing Company's Dave Rogers, "While planning the 2014 line up of beers, the brewers at Raleigh’s Big Boss Brewing...