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Weekly Happenings & Fun in Dunn
Week of September 17-24, 2014
  
It is the Mission of the Averasboro Travel and Tourism Development Authority known as the Dunn Area Tourism Authority, to develop, promote, and advertise Travel and Tourism, to sponsor tourist oriented events and activities, to operate and maintain museums and historic sites. 

Harnett Regional Theatre Presents...
 
"The Fox on the Fairway"

directed by:  Vickie Wade

at
Stewart Theatre is located at

114 N. Wilson Ave.
Downtown Dunn
 
-Show Dates-
Friday, September 19th 7:30pm
Saturday, September 20th 7:30pm
Thursday, September 25th 7:30pm
Friday, September 26th 7:30pm
Saturday, September 27th 7:30pm
Sunday, September 28th 2:30pm

 

*Tickets available at Dunn Area Tourism Office
103 E. Cumberland St., Dunn

for more information contact Lynn Godwin at 910-892-9118.

 
 Step into the English setting of the 1930s and 1940s, The Fox On the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it's a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers' classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man's eternal love affair with... golf.

HRT Online HERE

Lillington Fall Festival
Saturday, September 20th

10am-4pm

 

Hosted by the Lillington Chamber of Commerce, this annual downtown street festival features vendors selling gift items, arts and crafts, food and more. Free event includes all day entertainment and children's activities. Contact the Chamber office at 910-893-3751 or visit their website at www.lillingtonchamber.org for an more information.


 


 


 
 

N.C. Grape Stomp Festival
at
Gregory Vineyards

 275 Bowling Spring Dr.
Angier, NC 27501
   September 21, 2014
1pm unitl 6pm
Contests starting at 2pm

 This festival is family friendly so bring the kids, invite your neighbors and come out to enjoy some good food and good friends. There will be prizes available for the
best Lucille Ball look-a-like as well as the BBQ cook off.

Grape Stomp from 1pm-6pm
 BBQ Sauce Contest @ 2pm
Lucille Ball Look-a-like Contest @ 3pm
 Games and Family Fun
 Wine and Juice tastings
 Vendors of all kinds
 And Much More
  Vendors-- Please contact Teresa Gregory for
application and more information about reserving your
table today at 919-894-7700.


  
 
Thursday, September 25: 
The Eric Strickland Band

Friday Night Gospel Sing
Benson Singing Grove
6-7pm:  Black Creek Bluegrass
7-8pm:  Calvary's Mark
8-9pm  DJ Hugh Jackson

Saturday 12noon-5pm
Benson Singing Grove
Free to Public-Bring lawn chair and the whole family.
3-5pm:  Hickory Grove Quartet
5-9pm:  Karaoke
Saturday Night Mule Day Dance
9pm-1am:  Nash Vegas Band
 
Mule Judging Competition, Mule Race, Mule Pulling, Parade, Rodeo, Craft Vendors, Food, Carnival Rides, Barrel Race, and lots more to see and do in Benson, NC during the 2014 Benson Mule Days. 
 
 
Link Wray
Induction to NC Music Hall of Fame
Thursday, October 16th
Kannapolis, NC
For tickets call 704-934-2320
 
Wings Over Harnett
Saturday, October 18th
Harnett County Jetport 
 

The airport will host Wings Over Harnett Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Harnett Regional Jetport, which received a $4 million facelift over the last year that county officials say allows the jetport to accommodate larger planes and will lead to expanded business opportunities for the county.  The event will kick off with a jump by the Golden Knights and Harnett County Manager Tommy Burns, who will do a tandem jump with the Knights. The Golden Knights will carry a ceremonial baton, which will be presented to the guest of honor, World War II veteran and Dunn resident Keith Finch, who operated the old Erwin Airport and has long been a supporter of aviation in Harnett County.

 

Throughout the day, attendees will be able to see static displays of numerous aircraft including a P-51 Mustang, two Stearman biplanes, a Cirrus SR22, T-28 Trojan, business jets, experimental aircraft and more. Pilots are also encouraged to fly in and allow attendees to view their aircraft.  Additionally, the county will partner with Harnett Cruisers to hold a cruise-in with dozens of classic cars on display on the airport grounds.

 

Helicopter rides will be available for $35 per person and there will be RC Jet demonstrations.

 

The event will emphasize the history of aviation in Harnett County with displays from the General William C. Lee Airborne Museum in Dunn and photos of the old Erwin Airport provided by the Erwin Historical Society. A number of antique firearms will also be on display along with informational booths from county departments and local organizations.

 

Events for the kids will include a train ride and face painting along with displays of military and emergency vehicles.  Entertainment will be provided throughout the event.

 

Campbell Football
 
Averaboro
The Averasboro Battlefield Museum
 
Averasboro Battlefield Living History
Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19
 
WWII Encampment
Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9
For more information on these events or group tours call
910-891-5019.
Averasboro Battlefield & Museum
Averasboro Battlefield & Museum

 

Averasboro Battlefield and Museum
3300 Hwy 82
Dunn, NC 28334

 

(910) 891-5019

 

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday                     1:00pm - 4:00pm

Closed Mondays


 

 

 

Upcoming Dates to Remember!
 
September 18:  3rd Thursday at Broad Street Deli, Dunn
September 18:  Breezeway Thursday
September 18:  Barrington House Thursday
September 19:  HRT Production 7:30pm-Stewart Theatre
September 19:  "Country on Outskirts of Town", Angier
September 19-20:  LadyBugsInTheAttic Fall Open House-Downtown Dunn
September 20:  Lillington Fall Festival
September 20:  Harnett County DU Greenwing Event-Wellons Farm
September 20:  HRT Production 7:30pm-Stewart Theatre
 September 21:  "NC Grape Stomp", Gregory Vineyards, Angier

September 24:   Sunset at the Overlook-Raven Rock State Park
September 25:
  Sundown in Downtown, Benson
September 25:  HRT Production 7:30pm-Stewart Theatre
September 25:  Breezeway Thursday
September 25:  Barrington House Thursday
September 26:  Triton High School v. Rocky Mount Home Game
September 26:  Breezeway Open Mic Night
September 26:  HRT Production 7:30pm-Stewart Theatre
September 26-28:  Benson Mule Days
September 27:   Trail Training/Take a Child Outside Day at Raven Rock State Park

September 27:  Campbell v. Valparasio
September 27:  HRT Production 7:30pm-Stewart Theatre
September 28:   Monthly Mileage 9mile Hike at Raven Rock State Park
September 28:  HRT Production 2:30pm-Stewart Theatre
September 30:  Erwin Denim Days Praise & Worship Service

 
  
  

Country on the

Outskirts of Town
Friday, September 19th

Join us for dinner and a show featuring live music and a buffet dinner. The buffet starts at 6:15 pm and the show starts at 7:30 sharp! This is a family event that is a great time for all attending. Paige Johnson, Erica Jones & Chris Raynor will be accompanied by the Outskirts Band playing oldies, country, and gospel tunes! You may even hear a surprise song or two! Tickets must be purchased in advance and they are available now by calling the Johnson Properties office at 919-639-2231. Tickets are $30 including all you can eat buffet dinner and 2 hours of live music.

 

Johnson Properties is located at
48 Progressive Parkway
Angier NC 27501

 
2014 Gospel Music
at Ron's Barn-Coats

The finest southern gospel groups singing live every Thursday night from 7:30pm to 9:00pm all year long.  Admission is free with your meal, served 5:00pm-9:00pm.  Weekly reservations suggested.
 

September 18: 
The King's Messengers-Goldsboro, NC
September 25: 
Rapture Road-Hope Mills, NC
October 2: One Accord-Raleigh, NC
October 9: 
The Trinity Layman-Raleigh, NC
October 16: 
Servant's Heart-Pikeville, NC
October 23: 
Mercy Cross-Angier, NC
October 30: 
The Four in Christ Quartet-New Bern, NC 
Ron's Barn is located at
91 Pig-Out Lane (Hwy. 55)-Coats. 
Phone:  910/897-6750 
 
 
 
Erwin Denim Days

September 30 Denim Days Praise and Worship Service - Erwin Church of God 7:00 pm


 

October 1 Denim Days Golf Tournament 11:30 lunch - 12:30 shotgun start


 

October 3 Ghost Walk at the River - Dusk

October 3 Erwin History Room Tours

10:00 am - 4:00 pm


 

October 4 Denim Day's Festival - 50th Anniversary - Arts and Crafts, Food Vendors, Stage Shows,

Parade, and street dance

 

October 4 Erwin History Room Tours

10:00 am - 4:00 pm


For more information call 910-897-7300

 
 
Campbell University
Friends of the Fine Arts

If you like the King of Rock and Roll, you will love Keith Henderson's tribute to Elvis Presley.  If you like the King of Swing, you will love Don Martin's salute to Benny Goodman.  Mozart and Faure` are here for you in Buies Creek along with musical theatre and opera.  When you join the Cape Fear Friends of the Fine Arts, a host of concerts, plays, art exhibits and recitals are here for you.  Call 910-893-1495 for questions.
 

September 30: 
Senza Misura, Flute & Piano Duo
Scott Concert Hall 8pm
October 6: 
Violauta Guitar Concert Duo
Scott Concert Hall 8pm
October 7: 
Jeri-Mae Astolfi, Piano Concert
Scott Concert Hall 8pm
October 14:
Fabio Parrini, Piano Concert
Scott Concert Hall 8pm
October 23:
Raphael Scarfullery, Guitar Concert
Scott Concert Hall 8pm
October 24: 
CFFFA Annual Banquet
Marshbanks Cafeteria 5pm
October 30:
University Choir Fall Concert
Scott Concert Hall 8pm
November 6:
Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Fall Concert
Scott Concert Hall 8pm
November 16:
Mozart Requiem, University Choral Society
Butler Chapel 4pm 
November 18:
University Chamber Ensemble Concert
Scott Concert Hall 8pm 
November 21-22:
 Opera- Amahl and the Night Visitors
Ellis Theatre 7pm 
December 1:
Christmas at Campbell
Turner Auditorium 7pm
December 7:
Raleigh Ringers, Community Concert
Scott Concert Hall 4pm
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  Cotton Festival Logo
16th Annual Touchstone Energy
NC Cotton Festival
Saturday, November 1, 2014
10am-4pm 
Seeking Sponsors Now
Vendors Accepted Now
Vendor Application
 
Kiddie Land Sponsor


 Local Talent Stage Sponsor
           

 Cotton Bale Sponsor 

Quality Gin, Inc.
Cotton Picker Sponsor

OneMain Financial

Bleecker Chevrolet

Little Caesars

Gray Metal South, Inc.

Hardison & Cochran Attorneys at Law
Cotton Plant Sponsor

 Carlie C's IGA

KTL-McDonald's 

Carolina Therapy Services, Inc.

 Broad Street Deli & Market 

Lee Pest Solutions, LLC  

Cotton Seeds Sponsor

Cape Fear Farm Credit

Hampton Inn of Dunn

Interstate Distributors

Machine & Welding Supply Co.

 KFC

Senator Ronald Rabin
Skinner & Smith Funeral Home

Cotton Farmer Sponsor
 
Cruse & Associates, PA
Wayne Avenue Shopping Center
Heritage Bible College
Cromartie-Miller & Lee Funeral Home

 
Upcoming....
     
Join in on the Fun as we Celebrate our Heritage!  Please contact each festival coordinator for additional information pertaining to that event.
 
September 20:    Lillington Fall Festival  
Held annually on the third weekend in September, includes arts, crafts and entertainment.  Call 910-893-3751 for more information.
September 27:    Benson Mule Days  
This celebration held annually on the fourth weekend in September includes, mule contest, mule races, rodeos, parade, carnival and street dance and more!  Call 919-894-3825 for more information.
October 4:    Erwin Denim Days 
This celebration is held in Erwin, the former "Denim Capital of the World", the first weekend in October.  It includes arts and crafts, car show, children's games and loads of entertainment.  For more information call
910-897-7300.
October 11:    Coats Farmer's Day 
This event in Coats features arts and crafts, parade, street dance, pig cook-off, wagon train and lots of family entertainment.  For more information call 910-897-6213. 
October 18:    Wings Over Harnett
Harnett County JetPort
For more information call 910-892-3282.
November 1:  Touchstone Energy
NC Cotton Festival 
Held annually in Dunn on the first Saturday in November.  This festival includes more than 130 food an craft booth spaces, arts and crafts, car show, children activities, family entertainment and more.  Call 910-892-3282 for more information. 
 
 
 
     
If your business has an event coming up that you would like our office to highlight in our weekly newsletter, please email directly EMAIL HERE 
 
Contact Us
Dunn Area Tourism Authority
(910) 892-3282
Physical Address:
103 E. Cumberland St.
Dunn, NC 28334
Mailing Address:
PO Box 310
Dunn, NC 28335
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Sharon Stevens
Community Marketing Director
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Stacy Campbell
Executive Assistant
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Dunn Area Tourism Authority
2014 Board of Directors
Billy Tart, Chair
City of Dunn Council Member
Kim Schmidlin, Vice-Chair
Carolina Therapy Services
Kellie's Krew 5K Run Chair
Ronnie Autry,
City of Dunn Manager
Joseph Jeffries,
Harnett County Interim County Manager
Gary House,
Harnett County Commissioner
Brad Heath,
Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce
President
Kristi Blackmon,
General Manager-Baymont Inn & Suites
Kal Patel,
General Manager-Super 8 Hotel & Dunn Quality Inn
Shannon Taylor,
General Manager-Hampton Inn of Dunn


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