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| An Old
Fashioned Christmas |
| An Old Fashioned Christmas is an annual
event sponsored by the Greater Oakboro Business Association. Held on
Saturday after the Thursday parade, the celebration begins at 10:00 and ends
with a Childrenšs Candlelight Parade through downtown Oakboro. |
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| Big Lick
Bluegrass Festival |
| 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
for details. |
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| Big Lick Festival
Park |
| Big Lick Festival Park is the home of
Hinsonšs 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 |
| 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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| Oakborošs Annual
Fourth of July Celebration |
Oakborošs 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
details. |
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| Oakborošs
Christmas Parade |
| Oakborošs 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 Music Hall |
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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| Oakboro
Presbyterian Church |
| 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 |
| 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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| Oakboro
Regional Museum of History |
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
time.The Museum is the permanent home for Native American
artifacts from the nearby Ledbetter Ford site. Materials dating 10,000 years
ago are displayed along with other artifacts of a later era. |
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| Oakboro Summer
Nights Cruise-In |
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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