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FIESTA LATINA June 21: Hosted by the Hispanic Liasion of Chatham County, includes kids area, music, raffles, and the famed Fiesta Latina Queen and Miss Chiquita contest. Shakori Hills Farm, Pittsboro. 919-742-1448. www.evhnc.org.

World Class Mixed Martial Arts June 21: The first MMA event in the Q.C. First class match between Kevin "The Monster" Randleman and Jeff "The Snowman" Monson. $50-$500. 7 p.m. Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St. 704-522-6500. www.ticketmaster.com.

SOUTH CAROLINA REPTILE & EXOTIC ANIMAL SHOW June 21-22: Event presented by Repticon, offers a variety of vendors with reptiles, supplies, feeders, cages and other reptile merchandise. $5-$10. Jamil Temple, Columbia, S.C. www.repticon.com.

Summer Food Drive June 25: WSOC and Second Harvest Food Bank needs your help. Kids are out of school and more food is needed. Channel 9 anchors will be helping to take take your donations all day long. 10 a.m. 1901 N. Tryon St.

3rd Annual Veterans & Reservists Golf Classic June 27: Features a free 18 holes of golf and complimentary lunch at Renaissance Public Golf Course. All military veterans, National Guard, Reserves and active duty personnel invited to sign up through June 13. 704-357-3373. www.charlottepublicgolf.com

ISLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL June 27-29: 3-day celebration of 10 programs honoring the history and culture of "Gullah People", and the historic treasures of their Sea Island home "James Island." Charleston, S.C. www.islandheritagefestival.com.

KIDSFEST June 13-Aug. 3: Creature Adventures starring the Kratt Brothers, stars of PBS' Zoboomafoo series. Learn about the animal world and have fun in the Great Smokey Mountains. Dollywood, 1020 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. 1-800-dollywood. www.dollywood.com.

KITTY HAWK KITES KITEBOARDING COMPETITION June 28-29: Come see some of the best kiteboarders in the world right here on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center, Windmill Point, N.C. 877-fly-this. www.kittyhawk.com.

FUN FOURTH FESTIVAL June 28: Fun Fourth Freedom Run & Walk; June 29: Heritage Day at Blandwood Mansion; July 3: Fun Third Block Party at Youth Plaza; July 4: Fun Fourth Parade & Street Festival. Greensboro, N.C. www.aroundthepiedmonttriad.com/gsofestivals.

INSIDE PITCH June 28-29: Toy and hobby show. N.C. State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Bldg. 919-821-7400. Raleigh, N.C.

JULY

TWEETSIE RAILROAD Fireworks July 4: 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, N.C. 800-526-5740. www.tweetsie.com.

WENTWORTH MANSION AND CIRCA 1886'S SIZZLING SOUTHERN FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION July 4. Charleston, S.C. www.charlestoncvb.com.

WINERY'S SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEKENDS July 4-6. Biltmore Estate, Asheville, N.C. www.biltmore.com.

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS AT CAROLINA BEACH July 3: Enjoy fireworks at the beach. Wilmington, N.C. www.pleasureislandnc.org.

INDEPENDENCE IN THE PARK July 4: Belk Tonawanda Park, Monroe, N.C.

CAROLINA MUDCATS July 4-7: Carolina Mudcats vs. Tennessee Smokies; July 14: 2008 Southern League All-Star Game; July 22-26: Carolina Mudcats vs. Huntsville Stars; July 27-31: Carolina Mudcats vs. Jacksonville Suns. Raleigh, N.C. 919-269-2887. www.mudcats.com.

Hilton Head FIRECRACKER 5000 ROAD RACE July 4: 24th Annual race and walk at the mall at Shelter Cove, 8 a.m. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Hilton Head Runners Club and others. 843-379-3440. www.bearfootsports.com.

FESTIVAL FOR THE ENO July 4, 5 & 6: Durham City Park, Durham, N.C. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. 919-477-4549. www.enoriver.org.

FLEA MARKET July: Every Saturday and Sunday. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. State Fairgrounds, Raliegh. 919-829-3533.

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS July 4. Lake Wylie, S.C.

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS July 4. Myrtle Beach, S.C.

RED WHITE AND BOOM! July 4: Celebrate fourth of July in Center City with fireworks. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Memorial Stadium, 310 Kings Drive. 704-332-2227.

Fourth Of July Celebration July 4: The town of Davidson will be having a family celebration with live music food, and the best fireworks show in the lake Norman area. 6 p.m.

4TH OF JULY CRUISE ABOARD THE HENRIETTA III July 4: Come aboard North Carolina's Largest Riverboat to celebrate Independence Day. Boards 30 minutes prior to cruise. Prepaid reservations required. Boarding begins at 6 p.m. Wilmington, N.C. 1-800-676-0162 or 910-343-1611. www.cfrboats.com.

4TH OF JULY RIVERFRONT CELEBRATION July 4: Featuring the Battleship Blast brought to you by the City of Wilmington and the Battleship North Carolina. Riverfront Park. 910-341-4602 or 910-251-5797. Wilmington, N.C.

THE LEXINGTON COUNTY PEACH FESTIVAL July 4: 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Gilbert Community Park, Columbia, S.C. 803-892-5207. www.lexingtoncountypeachfestival.com.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION July 4: Manteo, Outer Banks, N.C.

LIVING HISTORY DAYS July 5, 12, 19, 26: Historic Brattonsville, McConnells, S.C. 803-684-2327. www.chmuseums.org.

MEMPHIS FARMER'S MARKET July 5: Red, White and Blueberries; July 12: Ah Shucks the Corns In; July 19: Ripe and Ready Tomatoes; July 26: My Melancholy Baby. Memphis, Tenn. 901-575-0580. www.memphisfarmersmarket.com.

CLASSY-CHASSIS CAR SHOW & COUNTRY FLEA MARKET July 5: Antique & Classic cars and motorcycles on the plantation at Historic Poplar Grove. Includes vendors, food and prizes. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Highway 17 N., Wilmington. 910-686-9518. www.poplargrove.com.