November 16, 2022

Bed Races This Friday ~ Whacky, Whimsical, and Outrageous Fun!

Historic Downtown Mocksville will race into the Christmas season this Friday night, November 18th, as whacky, whimsical, and outrageous teams from local businesses and non-profits participate in the 10th annual “Twas the Night Before” Bed Race. (Rain date November 19th) The festivities will begin with the lighting of the downtown businesses at dusk, followed by the Parade of Beds at 6 p.m. and the first race at 6:30 p.m. $700 in Cash Prizes at Stake! Presented by the Mocksville Tourism Authority and sponsored by Liberty Storage Solutions, the annual “Twas The Night Before Bed Race” has become one of Mocksville’s […]
November 11, 2022

Christmas is Coming to Davie County! Get Ready Now for These Fun-Filled Activities!

Christmas is fast approaching, and Davie County has a wealth of fabulous activities guaranteed to make your holiday a little more merry and bright!  Bring on the Bling – Christmas Earring Wine & DIY at Cognition November 17 Add a festive flair to your holiday outfits. Grab a friend and get in the spirit by making Christmas earrings! You can keep them for yourself or give them as a gift! You bring the wine, and Cognition will supply the cups. Open to adults 21+ Thursday, November 17, from 6-8 p.m. Register HERE. Boutique Bonanza – Support Local & Shop Pink […]
October 10, 2022
Tacky Sweater contest winners stand in colorful sweaters

A Promise of Christmas

Put on your tacky Christmas sweater and get into the holiday spirit at Family Promise of Davie County’s annual fundraiser, A Promise of Christmas! Join them at The Farm at Oak Hill on November 19th from 6-9 p.m. The evening will consist of catered food, a tacky Christmas sweater contest, and a silent/live auction. ​All funds raised will support the work they do to address the issue of family homelessness. Family Promise provides prevention services before families reach crisis, shelter and case management when they become homeless, and stabilization programs once they have secured housing to ensure they remain independent. […]
December 28, 2021
Ace Party Band plays a concert outdoors

A Dazzling Night in Davie: Celebrate the New Year Together!

Start 2022 off on the right foot by celebrating with some live music, food, and friends! Friday night has never been more appealing, so get up, get out there, and make some memories to cherish. Davie Parks and Recreation New Years – Music and Fun from 9 p.m. –  12 a.m. To kick off the New Year, Davie County Parks and Rec will be throwing a party like never before. The ACE Party Band will be performing at the Community Park Amphitheater, and you will not want to miss out on their immaculate mix of pop classics, R&B, and instantly […]
December 10, 2021

Festive and FREE Weekend Fun!

The holidays are in full swing in Davie County this weekend with a host of activities you won’t want to miss!  Cookies with Santa – Friday, December 10 Head to the Davie Family YMCA from 5-7 p.m. for storytime with Santa complete with cookies, milk, and hot cocoa. The first 100 children will receive a special present. This is a FREE event. Masks are required for ages 5 and up.  Carriage Rides – Friday, December 10 What better way to enjoy the Christmas lights and the spirit of the holidays than a ride through Historic Downtown Mocksville in a horse-drawn […]
December 6, 2021

Mocksville Christmas Parade Wrap Up!

Although it didn’t feel like Christmas, holiday spirits were high as thousands lined the streets Saturday for one of Mocksville’s most beloved traditions, the Mocksville Hometown Christmas Parade.  The crowd waved and children scrambled for candy as the 78 participants, everything from walking groups, performers, single vehicles to full-blown floats, and of course, Santa Claus, traveled down Main and Depot Streets.  Mocksville Community Development Coordinator Tami Langdon appreciates all of the parade entrants and said that the points were very close for awarding top prizes. The winners of the 2021 Mocksville Hometown Christmas Parade are:  BEST OVERALL FLOATS FIRST PLACE […]
December 3, 2021

Saturday December 4th – Parade Line Up

Line Up Number – Company/Non-profit Location 1    DAVIE COUNTY’S SHERRIFF’S DEPT. CL2    DAVIE CO. JROTC CL3    GRAND MARSHALL-DOTTIE GRAHAM CL4    TOWN BOARD COMMISSIONERS CL5    LYNN TRIVETTE CL6    JD HARTMAN CL7    LORI HAMILTON CL8    ELLEN DRESCHLER DC CLERK OF COURT CL9    DAVIE HIGH SPRING QUEEN 2021 PA10  DAVIE HIGH SCHOOL BAND CL11  DC CRUISERS CAR CLUB CL12  DENNIS REDMON CL13  DAVIE COUNTY FIRE MARSHALL RP14  MOCKSVILLE FIRE DEPT. PO15  WILLIAM R. DAVIE RAIDERS MS16  JOE’S TOW MS17  SMART START OF DAVIE COUNTY MS18  RESTAURANT 101 RP19  COMFORT BILT RP20  PIEDMONT ANTIQUES POWER […]
December 1, 2021

Get in the Christmas Spirit This Weekend!

The first weekend of December is upon us with a host of events to help you kick off the holiday season. If you are not quite in the Christmas spirit, it’s time to pack up the family for a weekend in Davie County filled with holiday cheer. Mocksville’s Hometown Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 4th  This beloved tradition has delighted young and old for decades and is sure to get you in the spirit. Mocksville’s Hometown Christmas Parade will feature everything from walking groups, performers, horseback riders, single vehicles to full-blown floats, candy for the kids, and of course, Santa […]
November 23, 2021

It’s a Wrap – Racing into the Holiday Season at the Mocksville Bed Races!

“Twas the Night Before Bed Race” and all through the town, were a series of teams wishing the flag would go down; More rapid than eagles the race beds they came, And the crowds whistled, and shouted, and called them by name! The Town of Mocksville raced into the Christmas season on November 19th with the 9th Annual “Twas the Night Before” Bed Race as 12 teams made a mad dash down Main Street.  The mood was festive as hundreds lined the street in eager anticipation. Race announcer Justin Blue kept the crowd cheering and in the holiday spirit with […]