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2012 Charlotte Oktoberfest scheduled for September 29th

Submitted by Susan H.
Thursday, August 16th, 2012, 12:23pm

Lisa Johnson, Festival Director for the 2012 Charlotte Oktoberfest, visited recently with WBTV anchor Kristen Miranda.  Now's the time to get your tickets...the event has always been a sell-out.  A portion of the proceeds go to charity.  This year’s beneficiaries include Beds for Kids, Crisis Assistance Ministry and the Matthews Free Medical Clinic.

Event Details:
Date:  Saturday, September 29th
Hours:  2pm to 7pm (1pm to 7pm for VIP ticketholders)
Tickets:  $35 or $50 (VIP)
Venue:  Metrolina Tradeshow Expo
Address:  7100 Statesville Rd., Charlotte

Check here for more information.  http://charlotteoktoberfest.com/

 

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Food Lion Speed Street set to rock Uptown Charlotte

Submitted by Susan H.
Monday, May 21st, 2012, 4:27pm
Food Lion Speed Street set to rock Uptown Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Rev your engines!  It's almost time for Food Lion Speed Street!  Get your "fix" for speed at this year's motorsports festival in Uptown Charlotte.  Enjoy live entertainment on a variety of stages, access to some of racing's brightest stars, sponsor displays, interactive displays, children's activities and some of the best street food available.  Look for the WBTV booth along Tryon Street, in front of the Courtyard Mariott Center City (near Third Street).  WBTV personalities will be signing autographs from noon to 2pm and 7 to 8pm Thursday and Friday, and from 2pm to 6pm on Sunday. 

Event Details
Dates:  May 24th - 26th
Hours:  Noon to 11pm
FREE Admission
Location:  Uptown Charlotte

Need more information?  Please click here or call 704.455.8888.

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TGIF! Free concert series kicks off Friday

Submitted by Susan H.
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 4:02pm
TGIF! Free concert series kicks off Friday

MORGANTON, NC (WBTV) - TGIF, the city of Morganton's free concert series, kicks off a new season this Friday. 

Grab a lawn chair, invite your family and friends and enjoy live, family-friendly music at Courthouse Square Friday nights through July 27th.

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm.  

Event Details
Dates:  May 4th - July 27th
Time:  7pm
Free Admission
Location:  Downtown Morganton

Need more information?  Please click here or call 828.438.5252.
 

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ALFA's Hike for Hope + 5K

Submitted by Susan H.
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 4:44pm
ALFA's Hike for Hope + 5K

MORGANTON, NC (WBTV) - This special event benefits ALFA's mission to improve the lives and health of those affected by HIV/AIDS while preventing transmission through education and testing. All funds raised during this event stay in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Lincoln, Watauga and Wilkes Counties.

Event Details
Date:  Saturday, April 14th
5K Registration:  7am
Hike Registration:  8:30am
Fee:  Up to $20
Venue:  Catawba River Greenway, Morganton

Need more information?  Please click HERE or call 828.850.2704.

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Morganton wins N.C. Main Street Program awards

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 11:47am
Morganton wins N.C. Main Street Program awards

MORGANTON - Commerce Secretary J. Keith Crisco presented 21 awards to participants in the N.C. Main Street Program last Thursday and the City of Morganton received two of those honors, a release from the Governors office said.

Morganton won awards in two out of four categories for the 2011 N.C. Main Street Awards. Winners were recognized for excellence in downtown revitalization efforts in categories such as promotion, organization, design and economic restructuring.

In the Economic Restructuring category, the Development Incentive Grant (DIG) Challenge won for Best Business Retention, Expansion or Recruitment Effort.

And in the Design category, The Kaleidoscope project won for Best Outdoor Space Improvement.

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Join in WBTV First Night Charlotte tonight!

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer
Saturday, December 31st, 2011, 6:00pm
Join in WBTV First Night Charlotte tonight!

CENTER CITY - For more information on WBTV First Night Charlotte, click here!

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Farmers market season coming to an end

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer
Friday, September 30th, 2011, 11:37am
Farmers market season coming to an end

BURKE COUNTY - The 2011 Farmers Market season in Burke County is coming to an end. 

The Connelly Springs Farmers Market and the Hildebran Farmers Market closed shop earlier this week.

Folks enjoying local fare at the Morganton Farmers Market at 300 Beach Street have just two more Saturday's to enjoy the goods. The market will close at noon on October 8 until 2012 .

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