Come to Downtown Henderson, NC Saturday, October 17th, 2015 for “Show, Shine, Shag & Dine and the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion” Lining Garnett Street will be an antique/classic and nostalgia drag car event. The show will be held in Downtown from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. Sunday, October 18th the hall of fame induction presentation will be held at the Vance Granville Community College Civic Center. Drag race legends will be honored for contributions they made to …
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Bennett H. Perry Jr. Museum Grand Opening Friday, October 16th, 2015
The long awaited opening of the Corbitt Preservation Society Museum will take place Friday 16th from 2-4pm. It will be open Saturday along with annual truck show. Lots of special Corbitt folks will be in town this weekend. The museum is located on Church Street in Downtown Henderson. A selection of restored Corbitt trucks will be on display Saturday October 16th, 2015 at the corner of Montgomery Street and Williams Street.
Community Day of Giving Saturday, October 17th, 2015
Free Community Event, Community Day of Giving Saturday, October 17th, 2015 from 11am to 4pm at the Boys & Girls Club, 212 N. Clark Street, Henderson, NC 27536 Block Party with live music, give-aways, food & drinks, cotton candy, sno-cones, inflatbles… all for FREE! Lunch is served at 12pm until supplies exhausted 2:00pm Community Blessing service – Come be blessed! Sponsored by Gateway City Community Church and Carolina Crusades Download the event flyer here: Carolina Crusades.pdf
National Dance Company of Siberia at Louisburg College October 28th, 2015
LOUISBURG, N.C.— The Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia will perform at the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center on the Louisburg College campus at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28. This show displays more than 200 costumes, superb choreography of dances from different regions of Russia and Siberia, and unforgettable music in a must-see event that features 45 dancers. The company’s performances have been enjoyed in more than 70 countries around the world. The National Dance Company of Siberia has …
The Wall That Heals Arrives in Downtown Henderson October 14th, 2015
Wednesday, October 14th, 2015 at 11am the Wall That Heals will begin its escort from Love’s Truck Stop in South Hill Virginia. It will Arrive in downtown Henderson, NC later that day and setup near the American Legion lot on South Garnett Street. The exhibit will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 24/7. Sunday October 18th 9am will be the closing ceremony. For more information contact Andy Roberson at 252-432-2432 Download the flyer here: 2015 The_Wall_That_Heals.pdf
Farms are great destinations for family fun this fall
RALEIGH – From corn mazes and pick-your-own pumpkin patches to harvest festivals and farm-to-table dinners, agritourism farms across the state are gearing up for family-friendly activities this fall. “Agritourism is a great way for families to learn more about agriculture, the state’s top industry, in a very interactive way,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With about 600 agritourism farms across the state, there are a variety of options for families this fall.” On Oct. 11, Addison Farms Vineyard in Leicester …
Christmas With The Embers December 11th, 2015
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is bringing “Christmas With the Embers featuring Craig Woolard” to the local community for the eighth consecutive year. The event will take place on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the new auditorium at Breckenridge Commons in Downtown Henderson. In addition to the fun-filled concert that the community has come to know and love, for the second year, there will be vendor tables set up in the entry gallery selling gifts, snacks …
The long wait is almost over! Final of Three “Meet Me in the Street” Events Scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2015
Henderson, NC –Yes! The event is near. Gear up and join us on the much awaited event. The final of three free “Meet Me in the Street” concerts is scheduled for Friday, September 18 (Tomorrow) featuring “Steve Owens & Summertime”. This popular band presents a mix of Carolina Beach Music, Southern Soul and Rock-n-Roll. Its no wonder that they have a faithful following with Cammy nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Group Album of the …
Perry Memorial Library Host Author Peter Coyote Sunday September 27th, 2015
Peter Coyote, Emmy Award winning narrator, noted actor, award-winning author and activist will be appearing at the Perry Memorial Library Farm Bureau Room on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at 2:00pm. Coyote will be discussing his latest book, The Rainman’s Third Cure: An Irregular Education. A key presence in the book is Henderson resident Sue Howard Nelson. Peter will be visiting the library to discuss his book but also to honor this strong compass in his life, Sue Nelson. A book …
2015 N.C. State Fair offers new entertainment and savings
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State fairgrounds come alive every October with diverse and exciting entertainment. This year visitors to the State Fair can expect to see both their favorite entertainment and exhibits alongside new performers and competitions. New musical acts, world champion female loggers and educational agriculture shows featuring “agri-puppets” and a “moo-gician” will join popular acts such as the racing pigs, a Kenyan safari acrobat troupe, and silk aerialists. “From agricultural exhibits to live entertainment and Midway attractions, …
Final of Three “Meet Me in the Street” Events Scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2015
Henderson, NC – The final of three free “Meet Me in the Street” concerts is scheduled for Friday, September 18 featuring “Steve Owens & Summertime”. This popular band presents a mix of Carolina Beach Music, Southern Soul and Rock-n-Roll. Its no wonder that they have a faithful following with Cammy nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Group Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. The free concert will take place on Breckenridge Street …
N.C. Mountain State Fair offers ‘Mountain Fun’ for the whole family
FLETCHER – Fun-filled attractions, uplifting mountain music and deep-fried delicacies are all part of the entertainment planned for this year’s N.C. Mountain State Fair, which runs Sept. 11-20 at the WNC Agricultural Center. For some down-on-the-farm fun, visitors can enjoy the expanded Farmer Bill’s Ag-Ventures exhibit located near the main entrance. “This year, children will be able to drive sit-and-scoot tractors around a farm track, pick apples while learning about the region’s apple industry, and milk a cow,” said Agriculture …
Meet Me In The Street Thursday August 27th, 2015
Come on out join the Chamber and The Konnection Band as they play all the songs that you love to hear. There will be vendor booths, food and free entertainment for your enjoyment along Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson. The weather is looking good and it’s going to be a shaggin’ good time, so make your plans now for Thursday, August 27th starting at 5:30 until 8:30 PM! Sponsors for this year’s concert series are: Presenting Sponsor, CenturyLink; Gold Sponsors, …
Ducky Derby in Downtown Henderson August 29th, 2015
Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start will hold its 6th annual Ducky Derby Festival and rubber duck race, a fundraiser for the local Smart Start program, on Saturday, August 29th in downtown Henderson. At 10 o’clock the festival begins on Breckenridge Street between the library and police station. This years’ activities include a bounce house and slide, as well as face painting and balloon animals for the children. Other activities are corn hole and ring toss. Vendors will be on hand serving …
Mountain State Fair offers new attractions, rides and more
FLETCHER – Each year, thousands of visitors flock to the WNC Agricultural Center for the N.C. Mountain State Fair to celebrate the people, agriculture and traditions of Western North Carolina. This year, organizers are adding new rides, attractions and exhibits to the lineup of annual favorites. “This year, we’ve brought in several new attractions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We’ve also expanded the footprint of Heritage Circle to highlight even more traditional crafters that continue to add to the region’s …
Ducky Derby in Downtown Henderson August 29th, 2015
Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start Presents Ducky Derby Festival Saturday, August 29, 2015 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in Downtown Henderson, NC FGV Smart start will hold its 6th annual Ducky Derby fundraiser in downtown Henderson on August 29th. Breckenridge Street will be filled with food vendors and games for children, as well as information booths with resources for families. At 2 o’clock, Garnett Street will again host a river of numbered rubber ducks as the race for prizes begins! Grand Prize-$1,000 2nd Place-$500 3rd Place-$250 …
Memorial Day Festivities Mark the Start of Maximum NC Summer
RALEIGH, North Carolina (May 18, 2015) ? Travelers will find a harmony of patriotic and festive events across North Carolina to mark Memorial Day weekend, the traditional kickoff of summer. With everything from a symbolic homecoming at Duke Homestead State Historic Site to the inaugural WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest and the 56th running of the Coca-Cola 600, destinations across the state present spirited reasons to observe the holiday and celebrate summer. “Memorial Day falls on the earliest possible date and …
Meet Me in the Street May 15th, 2015 The Holiday Band
It’s that time of year again! The Henderson-Vance Chamber’s “Meet Me in the Street” will officially kick off in May. Join us on Friday, May 15th for our first free event featuring The Holiday Band. Mark your calendars. Come on out and join the Chamber and The Holiday Band as they play all the songs that you love to hear. There will be vendor booths, food and free entertainment for your enjoyment along Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson. It’s going …
Got to Be NC Festival offers up plenty of food options. Festival to be held May 15-17 2015 at State Fairgrounds
RALEIGH – If you are going to celebrate North Carolina’s agriculture and agribusiness industry, you have to have food and plenty of it. The Got to Be NC Festival presented by Lowes Foods will offer a variety of food options for visitors May 15-17 at the State Fairgrounds. “Every food item starts on a farm, so it makes sense that an event that celebrates North Carolina’s No. 1 industry will feature some of the best culinary items our state has …