Transport yourself to a unique food and entertainment festival
Revive Your Senses: Discover a feast for your taste buds, ears, and eyes with an International twist!
TOD is "lifestyle-driven" and inspired by the diversity and international cultures in Durham. It serves many other communities with deliberate, inclusive, and varied programming. TCC tries to include as many nationalities and cultural experiences in the festival activities. TOD has gained regional and national recognition and reached a high-profile status in the Triangle area with a quality driven food tasting experience and affordable opportunities to experience eclectic music lineup which features known national and regional recognized musicians and emerging artists. 2009 lineup presents: Grammy Nominee & Miami's Best Latin Band" Locos Por Juana, from Durham, NC John Brown and the Groove Shop Band, Elmwood from Tennessee, a fusion of many different genres of music, taste of jazz and blues, and other bands TBA
Your Passport to Festivals within a Festival:
Choice Restaurant Food Sampling, Top Notch Music Showcase, International Dance Demonstrations, International Wine Tasting Pavilion, Beer Tasting Garden, Good Life Demonstrations, Arts and Cultural Activities, Family Fun, and so much more. The Community Chest, Inc. welcomes guests to experience a unique destination festival and each year brings new festival segments to spice up your "good life" experience at the festival.
So much to do in just one day.
Wine & Beer Tasting!
International Wine Tasting Pavilion:
With various wines from regions and countries, sample a sophisticated selection of fine beverages from close at hand and around the world.
Beer Tasting Garden:
Sample hard-to-find, newly discovered, or unique beers from various breweries and surrounding stations.
The Food!
Choice Restaurant Food Sampling:
Some of the best local chefs, restaurateurs, and creative caterers will showcase gourmet, home-style and international food samples.
The Music!
Main Stage Performances:
The eclectic music lineup features known national and regional recognized musicians and emerging artists. Listen to diverse music genres: Grammy Nominee & Miami's Best Latin Band" Locos Por Juana, Elmwood from Tennessee, a fusion of many different genres of music, taste of jazz and blues, and other bands TBA
The Dancing!
International Dance:
Dance around the World. Various types of dancers will entertain you with their art forms and styles. Witness the arts and cultural showcase and interactive activities. Enjoy snow in May, Artistic Ice Carving, rides and activities to bring out the kid in all of us.
We hope the generous portions of the good life festivities and the ambiance will provide a sense of haven and, possibly, a taste of heaven.