The NC Bourbon & Spirits Festival is set to take place on the banks of the Roanoke River in Weldon on September 30. 

The event will feature distilleries from across the state, food vendors, crafters, a mechanical bull riding, ax-throwing, line dance lessons, corn hole, and other activities.

The festival gates open at 3 p.m., and DJ Dank Williams will keep the music going all day. Maggie Baugh goes on stage at 6 p.m. followed by Ward Davis at 7:30 p.m. and around 9 p.m. Whitey Morgan & the 78's will take the stage. 

This lineup will feature traditional and modern country music.

(Tickets can be purchased at this link while food vendor applications can be found at this link and vendor applications can be found at this link)

“Organized by Weldon Mills and BarnBurner, the NC Bourbon & Spirits Festival is a must-attend event for anyone who loves spirits and a good time,” the Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau, one of the event sponsors, said. “With a wide variety of spirits being showcased, including bourbon, tequila, vodka and all other major spirit categories, the festival will be a treat for every spirit-lover out there. From craft vendors to food vendors serving some of the best food in the area, the festival will satisfy every taste bud.”

Apart from the spirits and food, the festival will have a host of activities attendees can participate in as a part of their ticket purchase. 

"The NC Bourbon & Spirits Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together the very best of North Carolina's distilleries, food, and country music scene," said the festival's organizers. "We invite everyone to come and experience the festival's unique spirit, savor the flavors, and enjoy an incredible experience."

Tickets for the festival are available for purchase online, with special early bird discounts available for those who buy tickets early.