Special Attractions
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Big Lick Bluegrass Festival |
Big Lick Festival Park |
Dennis Vineyards | Oakboro Christmas Parade |
Oakboro Cruise-In | Oakboro 4th of July
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Presbyterian Church | Oakboro Railroad Museum |
Oakboro Regional Museum of History |
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Big Lick Bluegrass
Festival
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Big Lick Bluegrass Festival brings the best
of the bluegrass bands to the Big Lick Festival Park in June of each year.
Log on to
www.oakboromusichall.com or
www.hinsonauction.com
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Big Lick Festival
Park
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Big Lick Festival Park is the home of
Hinson¹s Auctions and the Big Lick Antique Festival and Gun & Knife Show.
The park also hosts nationally sanctioned tractor pulls, country flea
markets, the annual Big Lick Bluegrass Festival, and a lumberjack
competition.
www.hinsonauction.com
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Dennis Vineyards is located east of Oakboro
off Highway 24-27. Since beginning to sell to the public in 1998, production
has increased to 75,000 bottles per year. A favorite of most people is the
distinct Carlos white wine. The vineyard offers a wine club and special
festivals throughout the year.
www.dennisvineyards.com |
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Oakboro Christmas Parade
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Oakboro¹s Christmas Parade is held on
Thursday after Thanksgiving each year. This night parade draws
families for special rides, entertainment, and Santa Claus. |
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Oakboro's Cruise-In is a monthly event.
Scheduled for the fourth Friday every month, with popular Burn-outs taking
place in April through October, this event
draws thousands to the downtown area.
www.oakborocruisein.com or
704-436-6654 for details. |
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Oakboro¹s Annual Fourth of July Celebration
celebrates our country with rides, a parade, entertainment. Sponsored by
Oakboro fire and Rescue, the annual event began in 1958.
Check
www.oakboro4th.com for
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The Oakboro Presbyterian Church is being
restored to its 1915 state by the museum. It will serve as a community
gathering place and for small weddings and events. |
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Oakboro Railroad Museum is being built to
house memorabilia of the heyday years of the railroad. The facility will be
in a park-like setting with walking trails and picnic area. |
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The Oakboro Regional Museum of History
provides permanent exhibits about the origin of the town, its people and
institutions. Normally open on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and Thursday from
10-12, group tours can be arranged at any
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