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OMB at The Bowl Ballantyne - A Commitment to Fresh, Premium-Quality Beer and a Lively Community Atmosphere

With an unwavering commitment to providing pure, premium-quality beer, OMB’s mission is to bring the Carolinas the freshest beer possible. OMB offers a lively community atmosphere with a seasonally inspired, carefully crafted menu featuring popular German fare and traditional American options. Enjoy OMB's one-acre, tree-canopied biergarten, perfect for relaxing with friends and family

🍀 Celtic Weekend at the Carolina Renaissance Festival! 🎶⚔️

Purchase your tickets in advance on the Carolina Renaissance Festival website.

Join us for an unforgettable Celtic Weekend at the North Carolina Renaissance Festival!

Step into a world of lively Celtic music, thrilling performances, and mischievous shenanigans happening all around the festival grounds. From Irish music, bagpipes to fiddles, dancing to laughter, it’s a full day of energy, fun, and memories waiting to be made.

✨ What to expect:
• 🎵 Live Celtic bands and performers
• 🍻 Traditional food & drink (yes, mead included!)
• ⚔️ Costumed characters and festive parades
• 🛡️ Games, shows, and surprises at every turn

Grab your kilt, bring your friends, and be ready for a day filled with magic, music, and merriment!

💫 Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unique Celtic celebration!

This event will be a lot of fun and lots of great music!

Celebrate the season in unforgettable style with Holidays at The Gardens at the breathtaking Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Picture yourself strolling through glowing pathways where twinkling lights transform the gardens into a sparkling winter dreamscape. The air is filled with festive music, the warmth of crackling fire pits, and the irresistible aroma of holiday treats.

Gather with your meetup friends and roast s’mores, sip rich hot cocoa, and savor the magic of a holiday wonderland unlike any other. Every corner glows with beauty, making it the perfect backdrop for joy, laughter, and cherished memories.

Tickets must be purchased in advance—this is a holiday tradition so gorgeous and uplifting, it sells out fast. Don’t just celebrate the season—immerse yourself in it.

Step into pure holiday joy with the Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular—a Christmas tradition you simply can’t miss. Wander through a dazzling walking trail glowing with more than one million twinkling lights, each display more enchanting than the last. Nestled in the beautiful grounds of the Ballantyne Hotel, this winter wonderland wraps you in festive music, sweet holiday treats, and immersive décor that feels straight out of a Christmas movie.

Whether you’re sipping cocoa with family, strolling hand-in-hand with someone special, or just soaking in the magic solo, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Tickets start at just $15 on weekdays, making it an affordable must-see tradition that belongs on everyone’s holiday list.

It’s not just lights—it’s Christmas wonder brought to life.