Festival On The Neuse Partnerships And Events |
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Saturday, April 26 |
Hog Happenin'
Tammy Kelly, chairperson
On-Site judging of BBQ begins 8:00 am
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Saturday, April 26 |
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Walk of Honor/SALUTE! Opening Ceremony | 10:00 am |
Location - Walk of Honor
National Anthem |
Contact - Bonnie and Herman McLawhorn 252-560-4440
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Saturday, April 26 |
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Steve Hardy's Original Beach Party | 11:00 until |
Location - Neuseway/Tiffany West Park Main Stage
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Saturday, April 26 |
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The Nature Center/Planeterium/Big Daddy Train | 10:00 until |
Trolley Ride to - from Park to Nature Center
Pick-up Location-
Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Dept |
The Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department will be offering free trolley rides from Festival On The Neuse to the Neuseway Nature Park and Planetarium. The trolley will run from 10am - 3pm every half hour. Admission is free to visit the Nature Center and the Planetarium. The Nature Center is home to many native and exotic animals including various species of reptiles, mammals and birds. The Planetarium & Science Museum features the Lenoir Memorial Hospital Health Museum which includes a human heart that patrons may walk through and many other hands-on exhibits. The Planetarium will also have special shows every hour on the hour. Big Daddy's Express, which is our newest addition to the park, will be offering discounted train rides. For more information, please contact
Melissa McCoy at 252-939-3347
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Saturday, April 26 |
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1st Annual Paint Out and Juried Exhibition | 10:00 until |
| Location - Neuseway/Tiffany West Park Gazebo Area
The Community Council for the Arts |
Artists will have the opportunity to continue painting until noon. Works will be judged, displayed and for sale during the festival. Juror - Mike Rooney from Goldsboro, NC. Cash Prizes Contact - Mary Paige Whitley 252-527-7152
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Saturday, April 26 |
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PlayGround Radio 1450 AM - WNOS | 10:00 until |
Kid Friendly Radio - Good for Kids, Good For Parents, and live remote at the Festival.
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Saturday, April 26 |
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Kinston Exchange Club | 10:00 until |
Stop by and visit the Kinston Exchange Club booth to pick up pamphlets explaining parenting skills and child abuse prevention. Helium balloons and blue ribbon pins will be presented to the young ones that stop in with Mom and Dad
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Saturday, April 26 |
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Kid's Fest | 10:00 until |
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Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties
Community Council for the Arts |
The Partnership for Children and the Community Council for the Arts are hosting the 2nd Annual Kid's Fest on the Neuse! Kid's Fest is an exciting opportunity for children and families to learn more about the community and have fun at the same time. Children and families can take part in arts and crafts projects such as face painting, mother's day projects, jewelry making and mural painting. There will be a Moonwalk and other inflatable rides set up for all children to enjoy. Community agencies that provide services to children and families, such as Lenoir County Parents as Teachers, Child Development Services Administration and Kinston Community Health Center will be on hand to provide information on their services to attendees. Kinston Indians mascot, Scout will be stopping by to visit with the children as well. Contact - Jessica Wilson at 939-1200, ext. 230
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Saturday, April 26 |
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CSS Neuse II | 10:00 until |
Living History Event
Experience Naval life as it was during the War Between the States at the CSS Neuse II. |
Historical re-enactors will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate different tools that were used during that time period. Vendors will also be available for those that would like to take home something to remember the event by. Guided tours offered during the festival. Contact - Jeff Stevens at 252-523-6742
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Saturday, April 26 |
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KDS Drag Car Show | 10:00 until |
The Kinston Drag Strip will have cars on display. (more information coming) contact:
Bobby Smith 252-560-8737
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Saturday, April 26 |
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Kinston Indians Autographs |
Come down and join in the excitement as the Kinston Indians visit the Festival to sign autographs. Purchase a Barbeque ticket from the Chamber of Commerce and receive ½ price admission to the Kinston Indians vs. Lynchburg on April 26.
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Saturday, April 26 |
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Lenoir County SPCA | 10:00 - 2:00 |
The Lenoir County SPCA welcomes you to stop by and see a few of our 4-legged friends up for adoption. We will also have available membership forms and information about our different volunteer programs that the whole family can participate. So stop by and purchase one of our "Save one today. Support you SPCA" t-shirts. For more information, please call Anne Marie Hill at 252-775-1131.
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Saturday, April 26 |
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ARC Bark | 10:00 Parade |
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The 7th Annual Arc Bark Parade & Amateur Dog Show |
Contests
- Look Alike OR Best Dog Costume but not both
- Best Trick
- Best in Category (Small, Medium, Large)
Registration is $15. You may enter one contest or all four. Register in Advance or from 9:00 to 9:45 AM before the show. The parade will begin around 10 AM and the show shortly thereafter. You must be registered in the show to parade your dog(s). If you have any questions, call Rande Moolenaar at 522-2814.
Even if you don't have a dog, you can still have fun at the 7th Annual Arc Bark Parade & Amateur Dog Show and The Festival on the Neuse. Support your community!
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Saturday, April 26 |
BREAK A BOARD for RADD!
King Tiger Tae Kwon Do
King Tiger Tae Kwon Do will be hosting a break-a-thon event to benefit our local entity for raising awareness for developmentally disabled. You can either break a board yourself or watch professional martial artists and children break boards and cement blocks. This is an action packed event that you don't want to miss. Come check us out from 11 to 12. All proceeds will be given to RADD, Inc to help developmentally disabled children and adults.
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Saturday, April 26 |
"Let the Feast Begin!"
BBQ plates for sale |
Location: Farmers Market & Neuseway/Tiffany West Park Gazebo Area
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Southwood Volunteer Fire Dept. | 11:00 am |
Craig Jones, SWVFD
566-4029/775-1937 |
Barbecue will be plated and served by Southwood Volunteer Fire Department and the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce. These fine rescue folks will prepare the hushpuppies and slaw and serve some of the BEST Barbecue in Eastern North Carolina. A portion of the proceeds from each plate supports the Southwood Volunteer Fire Department and will go toward purchasing life-saving equipment.
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Saturday, April 26 |
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Great Neuse River Rubber Duck Race | 3:30 pm |
| Location - Riverfront by the Farmers Market |
The Neuse River Foundation will offer the Great Rubber Duck Race once again on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Ducks will be available individually or in packs and will swim down the Neuse River at 3:30 that afternoon. The winners will be plucked from the water and the winning numbers announced immediately. Winners need not be present to win.
All prizes are donated by local Kinston merchants and proceeds benefit the Neuse River Foundation.
Contact - Pat Gulley -Events Coordinator
Neuse River Foundation
252-637-7972 or events@neuseriver.org
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Saturday, April 26 |
| Chuck Davis African American Dance Ensemble | 7:00 pm |
| Location - Grainger Hill Performing Arts Center |
The Community Council for the Arts is privileged to be invited by the North Carolina Arts Council to be one of four participating venues for a week long community residency. The much acclaimed Chuck Davis African American Dance Ensemble will present two school performances daily and five 2hr evening workshops.
The residency will culminate in a community performance at 7:00 pm at Grainger Hill Performing Arts Center. Contact - Sandy Landis - Executive Director, Community Council for the Arts
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Additional Organizations with Booths and Information
Historical Preservation Group
Young Women's Outreach Center
City of Kinston Animal Control
Lenoir County 4-H
Lenoir County Education Foundation
Boys and Girls Club of Lenoir County
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