Things to do in and near Lake Lure

Great little list of things to do in and near Lake Lure.

http://www.rutherfordtourism.com/events/

Blueridge Parkway Begins 75th Anniversary Celebration this weekend

Blueridge Parkway Begins 75th Anniversary Celebration this weekend

Nov 12-14 - beginning in Cherokee NC. Opening Weekend for the 2010 Celebration of The Blueridge Parkway's 75th Anniversary. The weekend begins with a reception and presentation at 5:00 PM. There is no charge to participate. All events will take place at the new “green” school campus, 1582 Ravensford Circle, Cherokee, North Carolina.

Nov 13, 10AM: - A ceremonial torch passing from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2009, to the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Ravensford Overlook at Milepost 467 at the southern end of the Parkway. The event will also highlight the passage of intergenerational stewardship as well as a performance of the Warriors of AniKituhwa dancers and remarks from both park superintendents and a representative of the Eastern Band of the Cherokees Indians Tribal Council.

Nov 13, 12PM: - A three-hour tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway complete with experienced guides and a boxed lunch! Reservations are required and can be made by calling Museum of the Cherokee Indian at 828.497.3481. Cost is $20 per person to be paid at time of departure.

Nov 14, 5:30PM-7PM: - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville NC. Benefit Concert. The concert features award-winning singer/songwriter Nanci Griffith as well as a one-time-only collaboration of The Blue Ridge Bluegrass All-Stars showing their support for the Parkway.

Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad Summer Sports Festival in Lake Lure, NC

As a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers, the annual Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad regional sports festival brings people together in the spirit of friendly competition for the broader purpose of promoting health and wellness, charitable giving, regional tourism and economic development. Since 2005, the Olympiad has given back over $120,000 to charities.

• Named a "Top 20 Event" two years in a row by the Southeast Tourism Society (2008 & 2009)
• Held in beautiful Lake Lure, NC - named one of the "ten most beautiful man-made lakes" by National Geographic and also named one of the best lakes for water-skiing by Waterski Magazine
• More than 20 competitive events

Find out more at: http://www.hickorynutolympiad.com

Lake Lure 4th of July Fun Fest

4th of July Fun Fest!
Noon - 8pm
Fireworks at 9pm
Lake Lure Town Park
(Morse Park Meadows)
Hwy 64/74-A in next to Lake Lure Town Hall

Just $10 per child for unlimited:
(Kids 2 and under in free, PLUS $1 off military discount for up to four children):
Carnival Games
Dunking Booth
Inflatable Playground
Bubble Room
Coloring Contest
DJ Music Games like:
-Hula Hoop contest
-Water balloon toss
-Watermelon eating contest
-Line Dances

Games for kids 4 and under:
-Tot Fossil Dig (Dig for toy dinosaurs and other prizes in the sand!)
-Hand Stamps - Finger painting tie-dye style!
-Bubbles Room (same as above)
-Tot-friendly Inflatables
Collect tickets from each game you play and trade them in for fun prizes!

Other Great Activities:
Tie-Dye Station: $5/shirt or $3/bandana
Cool off throughout the day under our misting tent!
Food, Drink & Dessert Vendors
Local Arts & Crafts

To sponsor or volunteer, please contact Michelle Yelton at michelle@mcconnellgroup.biz.

To sign up as a vendor, please contact Ruth Shaw at oceanrides@aol.com

All other questions or inquiries, please contact the Chamber.

What to do in Lake Lure this weekend - May 22, 2009

Here are some great ideas to do this weekend up in beautiful Lake Lure:

SHEPHERD’S CARE ARTS & CRAFTS Memorial Day Festival
In Lake Lure near the Arcade Building, May 23^rd to 25^th from 10 am to 5 pm each day. On May 23^rd from 6 - 8 pm street dancing.

FRESH LOCAL ART & PRODUCE MARKET
Saturday morning, May 23^rd, at the ABC store parking lot.

MEMORIAL DAY, May 25th
Memorial Service at the Hickory Nut Gorge Veterans Memorial at 9 am sharp.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BEACH PARTY
Saturday, May 23^rd at Rumbling Bald Resort 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Games, music, food. Cost : Adults $11.50/person, children 12 & under $6.50/person

DRAGON BOATS INVADE LAKE LURE THIS SATURDAY!

The world famous "LURE OF THE DRAGONS" will be in beautiful downtown Lake Lure this Saturday May 16th!


BRING EVERYONE TO THIS UNIQUE MOUNTAIN EVENT!

It’s a fundraiser for kids! All the fun and excitement is for a good cause. Through our sponsors and team pledges, the event is a major fundraiser for non-profit programs and services for area youth.

IT'S A FESTIVAL TOO.

Help celebrate our Asian-American and Southern cultures with music, dance, food, exhibits, crafts, and a kids’ inflatable play area. It’s a real unique family outing.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Please explore this website to learn more http://www.lureofthedragons.org/ .

FREE parking and admission. Rain or shine come on out for this unique event!