AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRaleigh Tourism & Culture: The 17th Annual African American Cultural Festival filled Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh over Labor Day weekend, drawing an estimated 40,000 people and boosting local travel with nonstop music, dance, and family programming, including a “Legacy Wall” that turned the street into a living history archive. Wine Country Spotlight: Duplin Winery in Duplin County celebrated its 50th annual Grape Stomp with record attendance, selling 500+ tickets and drawing visitors from across the region for grape-stomping, live music, games, and local food and drinks. Outdoor & Fall Travel Ideas: A travel roundup highlights why fall trips can be easier after retirement—cooler weather, fewer crowds, and more time to explore at a slower pace. Golf Getaway Vibe: A golf culture story points to the sport’s growing popularity and the etiquette tensions that can affect the visitor experience—useful context for anyone planning a North Carolina golf trip. Local Development Watch: Raleigh’s former Rex Hospital site could be headed for redevelopment after the state moves out next year, a sign of future growth near major visitor corridors.
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