Popular Cheerwine Festival Announces Return To North Carolina Town This May
One of the most beloved festivals in the state is returning for 2024. That’s right the Cheerwine Festival announced that it will take place in Salisbury on Saturday, May 18th. This festival celebrates Cheerwine-the South’s favorite cherry soda in its hometown of Salisbury, NC. This year’s festival will run from noon to 10 p.m. and will feature live musical entertainment from local and national acts, Cheerwine-inspired food and drinks, family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, and more!
“We’re thrilled to bring back the Cheerwine Festival to Salisbury, a day filled with great music, unique food, and fun for the whole family,” says Joy Ritchie Harper, vice president of marketing for Cheerwine. “This event brings the community together in a meaningful way, and we’re excited to see both new and familiar faces as we mark another year of the Festival.”
Due to rising attendance at the yearly event, Cheerwine and the City of Salisbury are expanding the festival area to accommodate the increasing number of attendees. “We’re enlarging the Festival area, aiming to create an even more spacious and welcoming environment for all our guests and vendors, with the goal of having the most memorable Festival yet,” says Harper.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor for food, beverages, or crafts you can apply now through February 2nd at cheerwinefest.com.
The full musical lineup and additional details will be released in the coming weeks.
For more information on the Festival, please visit: cheerwine.com/festival.
10 Brands You Know That Started In North Carolina
1. Cheerwine
Cheerwine was first created in 1917 by Salisbury, North Carolina by L.D. Peeler. The cherry soft drink is still going strong and celebrated its 100 year anniversary a few years ago with a festival in downtown Salisbury.
Learn more about Cheerwine
2. Mt. Olive Pickles
Mt. Olive was founded in the town bearing the same name back in 1926, with only a 3,600 square foot building and $19,500 in capital, according to their website. Today, Mt. Olive has grown to manufacture the best selling brand of pickles in the Southeast. In fact they just announced they are building a whole new facility in North Carolina.
Get more info on Mt. Olive Pickles here
3. Bojangles
The fast food chain known for it’s Cajun seasoning and Bo’berry biscuits Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits location in 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Get more info about Bojangles
4. Cookout
Cookout, the fast-food chain best known for its iconic trays and numerous flavors of milkshakes originated in Greensboro in 1989.
Get more info on Cookout here
5. Krispy Kreme
If you have spent much time in North Carolina you are sure to recognize the Hot Doughnuts Now sign. Krispy Kreme was founded by Vernon Rudolph. The chain first opened in 1937 in what is now historic Old Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Get more info on Krispy Kreme here
6. Lance
In 1913 Phillip Lott a food broker from Charlotte got stuck with 500 pounds of peanuts. He sold them and was then inspired to create the now popular snack company.
Get more info on Lance Crackers here
7. Pepsi
Pepsi dates back to New Bern, NC in 1893. It was first introduced as “Brad’s Drink” named after it’s founder, with the name Pepsi-Cola and eventually just Pepsi coming later.
Get more info about Pepsi here
8. Texas Pete
No, Texas Pete is not from Texas. Its origins are actually in North Carolina. It was created by the Garner family in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Get more info on Texas Pete here
