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2008 Charlotte Memory Walk June 7: Come support the Alzheimer's Association of Western Carolina. 9 a.m. Freedom Park, 1900 East Blvd. 704-432-4280. www.alz.org/northcarolina.

SWEETGRASS CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL June 6-7: Celebrates the Gullah cultural heritage with performances and cuisine. Also, displays sweetgrass basketry, arts and crafts. Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 843-856-9732. www.sweetgrassfestival.com.

OLD TYME FESTIVAL June 7: Remember the past through arts, crafts, reenactments, antique tractors, children's games and more. The festival presented by Olive Branch City Park will benefit the DeSoto Sunrise Homes. 662-895-2600. Olive Branch, MS.

GRAPES BY THE BUNCH Choose from 120 wines to sample any 3 or more 2.5 ounce glasses. The Grape at South Park. 704-248-9463. The Grape at Northlake Mall. 704-509-9017. Charlotte, N.C. www.yourgrape.com.

Summer Kick Off June 7: Kickoff summer gardening season with the family as you explore flowers, herbs, and veggies. $5-$10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. 704-825-4490. www.DSBG.org.

Quaker Steak and Lube Summer Shootout Series June 10-Aug. 12: For the whole summer NASCAR fans young and old can come out every Tuesday night and race like their favorite drivers. $3-$7. Lowes Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy, Concord. 704-455-3200. www.lowesmotorspeedway.com.

WIL-BEAR WRIGHT'S FESTIVAL OF FUN June 11: A day filled with fun activities for kids. Make and fly your own kite, try yo-yo stunts, get your face painted, demo new toys and more. Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head, N.C. 877-FLY-THIS. www.kittyhawk.com.

Off The Vine June 12: Venture into the world of wines as you sample several delectable varieties. Relax to the music of Uncommon Jazz as you enjoy the night. $25-$30. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. 704-825-4490 or www.DSBG.org.

TWIN CITY RIBFEST June 12-14: Winston-Salem, N.C. 336-707-9188 www.twincityribfest.com.

JUNETEENTH FREEDOM & HERITAGE FESTIVAL June 13-15: The 15th annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival this year is a Tribute to African-Americans in entertainment. Memphis, Tenn. 901-385-4943. www.juneteenthmemphis.org.

USA TRACK & FIELD S.C. ASSOCIATION June 13-15: Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Winthrop University, Rock Hill, S.C.; June 21: Open Masters Track & Field. Winthrop University, Rock Hill, S.C.; June 21: Nike Outdoor Classic. NC A&T State University. Greensboro, N.C.; June 24-29: Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships. UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, N.C.; June 28: USATF SC Open/Masters Track & Field Championships. Winthrop, Rock Hill, S.C. www.scusatf.org.

JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL OF THE CAROLINAS June 14-17: Celebration of humanity and universal freedom with cultural traditions and diversity through food, arts and music. Independence Park, 300 Hawthorne Lane. 704-336-2884. www.juneteenthofthecarolinas.com.

24TH ANNUAL LOBSTER FEST June 14: Presented by Church of the Servant with fresh Maine lobsters, cole slaw, corn on the cob and rolls. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. 4925 Oriole Drive, Wilmington, N.C. 919-395-0616. www.churchoftheservantwilmingtonnc.org.

Kids Triathlon June 14: Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics is pleased to announce fun activities for kids up to the age of 12. 6 p.m. Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics, 11725 Verhoff Drive, Huntersville. 704-766-2222. www.HFFA.com.

Havana Lake Nights June 14: Join the Young Affiliates of the Mint as they cruise Lake Norman and enjoy food from the best Latin restaurants, Salsa dancers and hand-rolled cigars. $50-$65. 6 p.m.

SPLASH DASH RACES June 14: 10 K Race. Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie, S.C. www.lakewyliesc.com.

TIME TRAVELERS CAMP June 16-20: Explore what it was like in the pioneer backcountry, the Revolutionary War and an 1800's cotton plantation. Historic Brattonsville, S.C. 803-329-2121.

MOUNTAIN BIKING CLINIC July 19: Learn bike handling skills at 10 a.m. in Colonel Francis Beatty Park, Charlotte, N.C. www.bikepasa.com.

Summer Solstice Celebration June 20: Celebrate the longest day of the year with a special family evening in the garden. Make flower garlands and release some ladybugs into the garden. $5-$10. 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road. 704-825-4490. www.DSBG.org.

Mint After 5 June 20: Come enjoy the rooftop patio at the Mint Museum. Good drinks and great food from the area's best restaurants. $15. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Mint Museum of Craft & Design, 220 N. Tryon St.

Heroes Convention June 20-22: A comic book lover's dream. Meet some of your favorite authors: Frank Cho, Al Feldstein, David Finch, Matt Fraction and others. $10-$20. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St. 339-6000. www.heroesonline.com.

DUB MAGAZINE CUSTOM AUTO SHOW & CONCERT June 21: The best place to see the newest cars, fully customized to their highest potential and some of the hip-hop world's to artists together on the main stage. 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St. 704-339-6000. www.charlotteconventionctr.com.

FLEA MARKET June: Every Saturday and Sunday. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. N.C. State Fairgrounds. Raleigh. 919-829-3533.

MRS. SOUTH CAROLINA PAGEANT June 21: Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben Street, Newberry S.C. 803-276-5179. www.newberryoperahouse.com.