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🍻 Grab this new digital passport to explore the Beer, Wine, and Shine Trail

The Johnston County Visitors Bureau has reimagined how visitors can experience their popular Beer, Wine and Shine Trail — and it includes easier access to exclusive discounts and rewards.

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A series of images showing breweries, wineries, and distilleries around Johnston County, NC.

Johnston County is only three hours away from the city and offers small-town charm, fun events + plenty of craft beverages.

Photos provided by Johnston County Visitors Bureau. Gif created by CLTtoday.

Our state is no stranger to the craft beverage scene. In fact, there’s so much local flavor to love that Johnston County is re-imagining how visitors can experience their Beer, Wine, and Shine Trailand we’ve got all the details.

A new digital pass for the best local sips

The Johnston County Visitors Bureau’s newly launched free digital passport — the Beer, Wine + Shine Trail Digital Pass — offers a curated itinerary of the area’s best breweries, distilleries + wineries. And don’t worry, there’s no app to download, so no need to delete pet pictures to make room on your phone.

Sign up to access these passport’s highlights:

  • Get exclusive discounts + earn prizes when checking in at trail locations.
  • Visit new trail destinations, like Raleigh Brewing Distro + The Vault.
  • Experience new features, like Broadslab’s uniquely made bourbon line and Hinnant’s revamped facilities.
  • Make your way through the trail’s five breweries, two family-owned vineyards, and two distilleries. (Psst: Did you know Johnston County is the Moonshine capital of NC?).

Get the passport + go

A note from our team: While Hurricane Helene has impacted many communities in Florida, South Carolina, and Western North Carolina, Johnston County was spared from the storm and is ready to welcome visitors. Our hearts go out to the communities + individuals impacted.

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