Carolina Festivals
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- 1.Since 1976, Valdese has played host to the annual Waldensian Festival to celebrate the town’s heritage. The Waldensians, who founded Valdese in 1893, were from what country?
- A.
Spain
- B.
Italy
- C.
Denmark
- 2.In Spruce Pine each April, the Penland School of Crafts partners with the town to hold a festival to honor what metalworking occupation?
- A.
Welding
- B.
Blacksmithing
- C.
Locksmithing
- 3.Scotland County holds the Kuumba Festival as a way to recognize its African-American roots. Kuumba means “creativity” in what African language?
- A.
Swahili
- B.
Boer
- C.
Kudu
- 4.Benson, a town in Johnston County, has a festival and parade each September which celebrates which type of equine?
- A.
Pony Days
- B.
Burro Fest
- C.
Mule Days
- 5.Each July since 1982, China Grove has held the Farmers Day festival. China Grove is named for what type of plant?
- A.
Chinaberry tree
- B.
Japanese bonsai
- C.
Chinese peony
- 6.The annual Carolina BalloonFest has filled the sky with dozens of hot-air balloons since the 1970s. This event takes place each October in what North Carolina city?
- A.
Wilmington
- B.
Statesville
- C.
Charlotte
- 7.Randleman, located in Randolph County, celebrates its annual NASCAR Day each fall. What famous NASCAR driver calls this area home?
- A.
Richard Petty
- B.
Bill Elliot
- C.
Mark Martin
- 8.Caterpillar races are the highlight of Banner Elk’s Woolly Worm Festival in October. The coloring of the winning woolly worm predicts what for the coming winter?
- A.
Super Bowl winner
- B.
Stock market
- C.
Weather
- 9.The annual Grifton Shad Festival has taken place each April for more than 40 years. Grifton is located a couple of miles from what river?
- A.
Rocky River
- B.
Neuse River
- C.
Tar River
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