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Upcoming Events in Henderson North Carolina


July

4 Independence Day Weekend Celebration - Independence Day Weekend Celebration - Fireworks

Fireworks displayed over the water at beautiful Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake, Henderson, NC. Live entertainment, tee-shirts and glow sticks for sale. Food vendors on site. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and a flashlight. Enjoy the music and good food. Come by boat or by car.

Location: Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake, Henderson, NC
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM.

NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED!!

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area will charge a $7.00 parking fee to enter the park.
Contact: 252-438-2222

Address: Satterwhite Point Park - Kerr Lake, 6254 Satterwhite Point Rd. , Henderson, North Carolina
Ph: (252)438-2222 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: vctourism@gloryroad.net
Web: www.kerrlake-nc.com
Fee: No admission fee but $7.00 per car gate fee charged by NC State Parks.

October

11 - 13 Show, Shine, Shag & Dine Car Show - An antique, classic, muscle car and nostalgia drag car show. Part of the annual East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion weekend events. Live entertainment, shag dancing, food vendors and burnouts. Judging, entertainment and drag race legends are honored at an induction ceremony on Sunday at the Civic Center.

Address: Garnett Street , Henderson, North Carolina
Ph: (252)438-2222 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: vctourism@vancecounty.org
Web: www.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com/

11 - 12 East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion - Friday and Saturday, an antique/classic car show and nostalgia drag cars displayed. Awards, entertainment, food and misc. vendors, barbecue and muscle car burnouts. Sunday at the reunion, Meet drag race icons that participated in the sport of drag racing in the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Open to the public; everyone is invited to attend. No admission fee. Reunion at Vance-Granville Civic Center, I85, Exit 209.

Address: Garnett Street , Henderson, North Carolina
Ph: -252-438-2222 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: vctourism@gloryroad.net
Web: www.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com/
Fee: Free

11 East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Pre-Show Events - Fri. afternoon BBQ Cookout hosted by Superior Chrysler at the dealership from 11 am to 4 pm. Nostalgia drag cars displayed followed by Host motels receptions for their guests 7 to 10 pm or attend a cruise-in at Sonic Drive-In or Raleigh Road Drive-In Theatre.

BBQ Cookout - Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake.
Cruise-Ins: Around downtown Henderson.

Ph: 252-438-2222 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: vctourism@gloryroad.net
Web: www.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com/
Fee: $10 Cover charge

December

30 Henderson Christmas Parade - Afternoon parade in Historic Downtown Henderson. Combining efforts of area bands, businesses and civic/religious groups, the parade displays a large variety of music and colorful floats - plus a visit from the "Jolly old Elf" himself.

Address: Garnett Street, Historic Downtown Henderson , Henderson, North Carolina
Ph: (252)431-6035 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: vancecounty.org

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Henderson Convention Center - Kerr Lake

A multipurpose facility leased to accommodate weddings, parties, family reunions, meetings, retreats, conventions,receptions, performances and sports expo'

Henderson, NC Businesses

Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission

The Downtown Development Commission works to preserve, develop and promote downtown Henderson. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the DDC is funded by annual contributions from local City and County governments. The DDC sponsors numerous downtown events such as the St. Patrick'

Henderson, NC Businesses


Henderson-Vance Recreation Dept.

Office located at 300 S. Garnett St.(Henry A. Dennis Building), in downtown Henderson.Competition softball fields available for tournaments.

Henderson, NC Other Attractions

Vance-Granville Civic Center, Henderson

A 9,480 square.ft. multipurpose facility located on the campus of Vance-Granville Community College. Rented to accommodate weddings, parties, family reunions, meetings, retreats, conventions, receptions, performances and sports expo'

Henderson, NC Other Attractions

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