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
| Oakboro Music Hall | Oakboro
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 Summer Nights Cruise-In is a
monthly event. Scheduled for the fourth Friday night in April through
October and the fourth Saturday afternoon November through March, 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 event is in its 47th year.
Check
www.oakboro4th.com for
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Oakboro Music Hall attracts large audiences
from a wide region for top of the line entertainment. Such performers as Jim
& Jesse, Rhonda Vincent, Blue Highway, and Ralph Stanley have appeared.
Bluegrass, beach, and gospel music
are favorites on Friday and Saturday nights.
www.oakboromusichall.com |
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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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