Wind Down Boogie Nights

April 6, 2012:
Wind Down Boogie Nights
Weathervane Winery, 1452 Welcome-Arcadia Road, Lexington.
Friday evening 7-10pm.
Finish off the work week and wine down at Weathervane Winery. Enjoy fine wines without the attitude and good music with some attitude! Mark Tuttle and his sound machine will be at Weathervane. He’s not only a DJ, but a dance instructor. Bring your dancing legs or your lawn chair and relax listening to the music.. For more information call 336-793-3366

Military Vehicle and Collector Show

April 6, 7 & 8, 2012: Military Vehicle and Collector Show 8am-4pm, Denton FarmPark 1072 Cranford Road, Denton Buy – Sell – Trade – Exhibits – Relive the Past. Amenities include: Over 140 acres, Good trail rides, Large spaces, Abundant shade, Food vendors and permanent restrooms with showers. Camping includes: Camping in the rough, sites with water and electric – Contact Denton FarmPark to reserve: 336-859-2755.

Admission ● Military Discount For more information call Jim Henry 704-983-5940 (day) or 910-439-6292 (night) ● Bob Jeffreys 910-980-0771 or email kjeffreys08@aol.com.

The Old-Time Square Dance

April 21, 2012: The Old- Time Square Dance 7pm, Denton Civic Center, 459 W. Salisbury Street, Denton. The dance features Traditional Appalachian style square dance with old- time and bluegrass bands, refreshments available. Admission fee, children under 12 free. For more information call 336-859-2542

Piedmont Earth Day Fair

Date: April 28, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The 7th annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair will be held April 28, 2012 at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds from 10 am – 5 pm. Founded by PEA, the Piedmont Earth Day Fair is the Triad's largest Earth Day event, drawing crowds of 8,000+. Feedback from both exhibitors and visitors continues to be extremely positive. The Fair attracts huge crowds because it is a free, family-friendly event with lots to offer, including live music all day on a main stage, a variety of all- natural food options, hands- on demonstrations and children's activities. In addition, the Fair features over 100 exhibitors demonstrating the sustainable features of their products or services, highlighting local initiatives to protect our environment, and sharing their passion for sustainable solutions to modern day living.

Dixie Classic Fair Grounds
421 West 27th Street,
Winston-Salem, NC 27105-4214

BBQ Capital Cook-Off

April 27-28, 2012:
BBQ Capital Cook-Off
Friday 5pm-9pm and Saturday 10am-5pm, Historic Uptown Lexington. If you love great barbecue, wine, and music, you’ll want to be in Lexington for the area’s first BBQ Cook-Off. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), the event is bringing competitive chefs and judges from across the United States. Barbecue vendors will enable you to taste a wide variety of types of barbecue. Other activities include a visit from the Johnsonville Brats Big Taste Grill, the Inaugural Southern Gateway Wine Festival, a classic motorcycle show, kids activities and much more! Stage area with live music entertainment on Friday evening and throuthout the day on Saturday. Hosted by Uptown Lexington, Inc. For more information call 336-249-0383

8th Annual Spring Daze Festival

May 5, 2012: 9am-3pm, Downtown Thomasville E. Main & PACE Park, Thomasville
The 8th Annual Spring Daze Festival sponsored by City Beautification Committee will be held Saturday rain or shine. There is no admission to come out and enjoy the springtime festival which brings vendors offering a variety of plants, flowers, lawn & garden, & home décor items which range from handmade outdoor furniture to jewelry. With a variety of live music held at the PACE amphitheatre, food vendors and children’s activities, it’s fun and entertainment for the entire family. For more information call 336-886- 5189, or email BrownFamily@northstate.net.net .

32nd Annual Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Bluegrass Festival

May 10, 11 & 12, 2012: 32nd Annual Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Bluegrass Festival 12Noon-11pm, Denton FarmPark, 1072 Cranford Road, Denton.

Family-style bluegrass festival with IBMA award winning host band – Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver will perform Friday & Saturday along with: Dailey & Vincent, Big Country Bluegrass, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, Little Roy & Lizzie, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, Audie Blaylock, The Cumberland Highlanders, JD Crowe & The New South, The Roys, The Grascals & IIIrd Tyme Out. Camping hookups available. For more information call 336-859-2755

Memorial Day Stroll & Cruise In

May 27 - 6-8 pm- Come meet your friends and neighbors uptown. Listen to the Top 40 and Beach sounds of Greg and the BBQ Band in the square, a classic car cruise in around the squares and a Rap Contest on West Second Avenue. Plus arts activities coordinated by Arts United for Davidson County.

Jazzy June Stroll & Cruise In

June 17- 6-8 pm - Come meet your friends and neighbors uptown. Listen to the jazz sounds of Reggie Buie and Diana Tuffin in the square. On West 2nd Avenue, come show off your line dancing skills with the Lexington Parks and Recreation Department. Come uptown for a little music, a little shopping, and a little dining! Plus arts activities coordinated by Arts United for Davidson County.

Back to School Stroll & Cruise In

August 5 - 6-8 pm - Back to School Stroll & Cruise In Join our merchants for specials for your back to school needs...plus it's NC Tax Free Weekend. Listen to the Christian Contemporary Praise music of Sound of Light the square. And, on West Second Avenue, show off your best shagging moves with Brenda Holcomb with the Lexington Parks and Recreation Department. Plus arts activities coordinated by Arts United for Davidson County.

The Candy Factory

Located under the red & white striped awning in the heart of historic Lexington, NC, The Candy Factory is a treasure trove for children of all ages - especially those with a sweet tooth. The Candy Factory is the delicious destination for nostalgic candies, chocolates, Red Bird peppermint puffs, stick candy, coconut flags, licorice, sugar-free hard candies, sugar free chocolates and hundreds of old-fashioned candy favorites.

Country antiques, collectibles and novelty items - all available for sale - encircle this vintage store. Gift tins and boxes of candy make wonderful gifts for any occasion and are available in the store, by phone or web.

Children will find toys, stuffed animals and novelty items from yesteryear, birthday party favors and every imaginable candy from jelly beans, gum drops and root beer barrels to yogurt pretzels, candy buttons and wax lips.

Whether you think candy is a delicious treat…or a food group, The Candy Factory recaptures memories of a time when it was fun to spend your entire allowance on a trip to the candy store!

The Candy Factory
15 N. Main Street
Lexington, NC 27292

Phone: (336) 249~6770

Store Hours:
Monday - Thursday : 10 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday : 10 AM to 7:30 PM
Saturday : 10 AM to 4:00 PM

Richard Childress Racing Museum

For NASCAR racing fans, a trip to the RCR campus in Welcome is a highlight of their trip to Davidson County!

The RCR Museum covers over 47,000 square feet! In it you’ll find the original No. 3 race shop, built in 1986, and the original RCR Museum which was built in 1991. The museum displays over 50 racing vehicles - including 28 examples of the No. 3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolets driven by Dale Earnhardt, 16 video screens that showcase key victories in RCR history, and displays of racing memorabilia, photographs, banners and trophies.

The museum and near by race shop offer daily tours.

Admission charged
Hours: Monday – Friday; 9 am - 5 pm, Sat. 9 am - 3pm

236 Industrial Drive,
Welcome
www.rcrracing.com
800-476-3389

“As a Shadow Passes” Exhibit

April 3rd, 2011 thru January 31, 2013:
“As a Shadow Passes” Exhibit Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, and the first Sunday of each month, 2pm-4pm, Davidson County Historical Museum, 2 South Main Street, Lexington. A major exhibit “As a Shadow Passes: Native American Peoples of the Yadkin Valley, 10,000 BC- 1700 AD.” The exhibit sheds light on the nearly 12,000-year presence of the Native American people who once lived North Carolina’s Yadkin River Valley. For more information 336-242-2035