Craig Vaughn Live

Craig Vaughn & Bites & Boards bring an unforgettable Sunday afternoon of live music, handcrafted wine, and elevated comfort food to Gioia dell’Amore Cellars in Mayodan, NC. Join us for Craig Vaughn’s dynamic live performance, crave-worthy bites including gourmet pizzas, truffle fries, and signature favorites from Bites & Boards, all set against the scenic vineyard views of one of Rockingham County’s favorite destinations for North Carolina winery events and live entertainment.

What to Expect

Some Sundays call for a little something extra – a great glass of wine, incredible food, live music that makes you tap your toes, and the kind of vineyard views that convince you to stay for just one more song.

The tasting room is open from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, inviting you to gather your favorite people, find your perfect spot among the vines, and let the afternoon unfold with a glass of handcrafted wine, a refreshing wine slushie, and plenty of Gioia hospitality.

From 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Bites & Boards will be serving up comfort food with a gourmet twist. Come hungry for crowd favorites like their famous goat cheese bites and bold buffalo bites, or indulge in crispy truffle fries, melty cheese sticks, creamy hummus, and artisan-style gourmet pizzas. Whether you’re sharing with the table or keeping your favorite bites all to yourself, we promise not to judge.

Then from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, Craig Vaughn takes the stage, bringing more than 30 years of experience, exceptional musicianship, and a performance style that has captivated audiences from luxury resorts to high-profile events throughout the Southeast. With his incredible versatility, engaging stage presence, and passion for connecting with every crowd, Craig creates the perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable Sunday afternoon.

So bring your friends, bring your appetite, and bring your desire to linger a little longer.

Great music. Delicious bites. Beautiful views. A glass raised among the vines.

That’s how we Scatter Joy.

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About Your Hosts

Craig Vaughn: Craig Vaughn has been captivating audiences for more than 30 years, bringing his signature energy, versatility, and exceptional musicianship to over 175 performances each year. A full-time professional musician for more than 13 years, Craig has entertained audiences at universities, corporate events, luxury resorts, and high-profile galas throughout the Southeast.

Bites & Boards is a Mooresville, North Carolina–based food truck serving crave-worthy comfort food with a gourmet twist. Known for their crowd-favorite goat cheese bites and bold buffalo bites, their menu also features creamy hummus, crispy truffle fries, melty cheese sticks, and artisan-style gourmet pizzas. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sharing with friends, Bites & Boards brings elevated flavors, quality ingredients, and a love for good food to every stop.

Gioia dell’Amore Cellars (pronounced: “Joy-A” – “dell” – “Ah more ay”) invites you to savor the Joy of Love in every sip and every step. Nestled on 96 acres of rolling hills in Mayodan, NC, our vineyard is a rustic escape where love lingers in the air and laughter dances among the vines of Autumn Creek Vineyards. Whether you’re toasting in our elegant yet cozy tasting room, unwinding in a romantic cabin, or saying “I do” at our dreamy wedding venue, every moment here is steeped in romance.