Merry Christmas! The Lord has come!
December 25, 2011Drive-In Movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
December 24, 2011
Carolina Christmas visitors will be treated to an old fashioned drive-in movie with a modern twist when Charlotte Motor Speedway broadcasts “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on the world’s largest HDTV!
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” starring Jim Carrey, is a big-budget remake of the classic cartoon that tells the story of a creature intent on stealing Christmas.
Carolina Christmas visitors are encouraged to arrive early to see the more than 3 million lights in 600 different holiday displays, then visit the Christmas Village in the Charlotte Motor Speedway infield before the movies begin. Once in the infield, visitors will be instructed where to park to watch the movies and will receive information via the world’s largest HDTV on which FM radio frequency to tune into to hear the movie audio.
For more, visit: http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/christmas/
Tours of Linbrook Hall in Trinity!
December 19, 2011
Ayden, NC Christmas Parade is December 17th!
December 15, 2011
The Ayden Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 25th annual Ayden Christmas Parade. Entries for this year’s parade are open to the public.
For an application, parade rules, and more information — please contact Stacy Gaskins, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, at (252) 746-2266 or via email at chamber@ayden.com
In 1891, a farmer in the southern part of what is now Pitt County, decided that a portion of his farm would make a great place to live if only it had a railroad depot. William Henry Harris was able to convince the Atlantic Coast Line of the same, and soon a 40 acre parcel of land was divided into residential lots surrounding a depot in “Harristown”, with Mr. Harris owning every other lot. Within the next several years, lots were sold and homes built. Businesses began to spring up to support the new residents, and on February 3, 1891, the Town was incorporated as “Ayden”, a name, as area story tellers claim, discovered by a local on a map of the world. Within a few years, the Carolina Christian College and the Free Will Baptist Seminary were established. By 1919, Ayden had full-time electricity supplied by the Ayden municipal power plant. In 1922, the Mutual Building and Loan Association of Ayden was organized to help families obtain mortgages to build homes in Ayden. 
For more, visit: http://www.aydenchamber.com/
Tryon’s Annual Christmas Parade is December 14th!
December 12, 2011
Come and join us as we begin the merriment of the Christmas season with The Town of Tryon’s annual Christmas parade.
The parade begins at the Methodist Church parking lot and winds its way downtown, thrilling children along the way and ending with a visit to Santa.
The Town of Tryon in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is the perfect destination for a host of wonderfully unique experiences. There are options here for everyone, whether you want to just relax and take it easy or you would rather have excitement and adventure or even your own brand of exploration.
For more, visit: http://www.exploretryon.com
Saluda’s First Christmas Parade is tomorrow!
December 9, 2011
Come to Saluda to witness our first annual Christmas Parade! We have been celebrating the holidays in style, and with each year making it more special we decided to add a Christmas parade. So join us for another wonderful holiday season.
All are welcome to participate in The Home Town Christmas events where Main Street is decked out in all its Christmas lights and holiday finest. Sponsored by the Saluda Business Association, this long-standing tradition has become a way for Saluda residents to come together and celebrate the holiday season. Businesses and shops are open from 6-8pm and serve holiday refreshments while local musicians perform. The open house and musical events are closed with an ecumenical service delivered by Saluda ministers at the Saluda Presbyterian Church.
Friday, December 9
6:00-8:00 pm
Open House and Music on Main St., Greenville St., and Across the Bridge
7:00pm
Christmas Tree Lighting at Veterans Park
8:30 pm Ecumenical Service Saluda Presbyterian Church
Saturday, December 10
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Children’s Workshop at Saluda Fire Department
Sponsored by Mountain Life Realty
2:00 pm
First Saluda Christmas Parade on Main Street
Music at Saluda Hometown Christmas
Friday, December 9, 2011
6:00-8:00 pm
- Cathy Jackson Realty & Top of the Mornin’
(across bridge)- Suzuki Players – Strings - Saluda Community Library – Blue Ridge Flute Ensemble -
Suzanne Haskell & Friends - Saluda Police Department – Cass Haskell and Larry Keith – Guitar and Base
- Purple Onion – Robert Seiler – Keyboard
- Heartwood – Montreat Duo – Ben Smith and Karen Entzie – Cello and Violin
- Evening Shade Pottery – Kyle and Cassidy Sorenson – Guitar
- Historic Thompson’s Store & Ward’s Grill – Sonya Monts – Dancer’s Extension
- Saluda Grade – Skeezik – Celtic Ensemble – Alan Dillman and Friends
- M. A. Pace – Joah and Daphne Bickley – Strings
- Somewhere in Time – James Metcalf and the Green River Boys
- Macon Bank – Todd Neel and Friends – Old Time Music
- Joni’s Artisanal Wine & Beer – Frank Beeson – Guitar
- Wildflour Bakery and Café – Cat and Friends – Vocal
- Saluda Inn & Wine Cellar (Greenville St.) – Naughty Pillows – Harmonic Trio
- Christmas Tree Lighting at Veteran’s Park -7:00pm
- Saluda Presbyterian Church – 8:00 – Sophie Young, Grace Lauer, and
Zoe Parsons – Violin Trio – 8:30 – Ecumenical Service
For more, visit: http://www.saluda.com/events.html?i=events_christmas.html
Meadow Lights in Benson!
December 5, 2011
The Meadow Lights is the largest and oldest Christmas light show in eastern North Carolina. We are a Family owned and operated business that started more than 40 years ago. In 1994 we built “The Old CountryStore” to sell drinks and old fashioned candy. Since we have become one of the largest candy stores in the state specializing in Christmas and old fashion candy, carrying over 300 varieties. We display lights on over 30 acres and operate a train ride through 10 plus acres. “The Meadow Lights” was started almost 40 years ago when the owner, Mr. Roy D. Johnson, began decorating his home an
d yard for his children to enjoy. Each year he decorated a little more than the year before. It didn’t take long before others in the community began enjoying the lights also. Each year as the lights grew, so did the number of people who came to see them. Since then, the lights have grown from a single decorated yard to over 30 acres of lights and from the community riding by to thousands from all over the state each year.
Visit: http://www.meadowlights.com
Christmas in Downtown Morehead City!
December 2, 2011
December 2nd:
4:00-8:00 Downtown Morehead Art Walk-Train Depot
5:00 Hot Chocolate/Cider/Baked Goods Sale at Katherine Davis Park
5:00 Santa at Katherine Davis Park
6:00 Christmas Tree Lighting at Katherine Davis Park
6:00 Business Decorations Contest Winners Announcement-Katherine Davis Park
6:00 Christmas Music/Live Music Sing-a-long at
Katherine Davis Park
5:00-8:00- Downtown Business Open Houses
Saturday, December 3rd:
Downtown Business Specials all day
8:30 – 11:30 Breakfast w/ Santa @ Floyd’s 1921- 3 seating times: Reservations required by calling 252-727-1921
10:00 – 5:00 Downtown Business Open HousesOpen
1:00 – 5:00 Chowder & Cheer Crawl at Downtown Morehead establishments. Call 252-808-0440 or visit www.downtownmoreheadcity.com for locations and tickets.
4:00 Hot Chocolate/Cider/Baked Goods Sale at Jaycee Park
4:00 Christmas Music/Carols/Children’s Storyteller at Jaycee Park
4:00 Santa at Jaycee Park
5:00 Life Celebration Tree Lighting by Crystal Coast Hospice House -Jaycee Park 5:30 Flotilla along Downtown Morehead waterfront
Sunday, December 4th
Downtown Business Specials all day 1:00 – 5:00. Downtown Business Open Houses
Morehead City Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 10 at 11:00am. Entry forms available www.downtownmoreheadcity.com or by calling 252-808-0440. Deadline: December 6th.
West Jefferson’s Tree Fest and Christmas Miniatures!
November 25, 2011
The Ashe County Arts Council celebrates the season with the annual holiday exhibit in the gallery of the Ashe Arts Center with beautifully decorated trees, handmade ornaments and miniature paintings.
Tree Fest exhibit will be on display starting Monday, November 21 and will continue through December 28.
The opening reception for the exhibit will be during the Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 3.
The Ashe Arts Center will be open Monday through Friday 9-4 and Saturday 10-4.
For more, visit: http://www.ashecountyarts.org/TreeFestandMiniatures.htm
Visit High Country Lights in Ennice, NC!
November 21, 2011
High Country Lights, North Carolina’s largest animated light display and the 2010 winner of ‘Best Animated’ category on the Tacky Light Tour, features 150K lights and over 700 computer controlled channels. The lights are choreograph to music and broadcast through a low-power 
transmitter on96.5FM. The show, hosted by Glade Creek Volunteer Fire Department, can be seen nightly from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day.
Countless hours are placed throughout the year in making High Country Lights, “Northwest North Carolina’s Premier Animated Light Show.” 100% of all donations made to High Country Lights are returned back to the community. Not one cent is used in the production, purchase, or maintenance of the display. That is privately funded.
Parking is available at Glade Creek School and fire department parking lots. We ask that you do not park in the area where the orange cones are placed. That area is designated for fire trucks to quickly leave the building when they are called out at a moments notice.
If you’re planning to visit High Country Lights, make it a day trip. Come to the mountains of Alleghany County, N.C. to find a fresh Christmas tree at a participating Choose & Cut tree farm. Then, visit one of the manyrestaurants serving BBQ, homemade burgers, to seafood. Finally, after topping off the tank with gas or food, come by and visit the light show.
Note: In the event of Inclement weather, the display will be turned off as a safety precaution. We apologize for any inconvenience and ask to check here, our Facebook or Twitter page before visiting.
Visit: http://www.highcountrylights.com/
