October 13, 2011

Annual Catfish Fry and Blue Grass Music ~ Saturday, October 15th 11 am – 2 pm

Under the Shelter with Blue Grass Music ~ An Annual Tradition Held on the third Saturday every October, this gathering has become an area tradition in both Davie and western Rowan Counties. Fall at this nature park is breathtaking and when the old-time Blue Grass music is added, it becomes the “place to be.” “The Bullhole Gang” Raising Money for RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls They grew up together and a lot of their early memories cluster around time spent at a special place on the South Yadkin River. Those cherished memories have motivated Ron Bivins, Ronnie Shoaf, Ron Webb and […]
October 10, 2011

Marketing Davie County & Our Region to the World! Piedmont Triad Partnership

The Piedmont Triad Partnership and the 13 local Economic Development organizations in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina have developed a new management structure for the regional marketing program. The Piedmont Triad Economic Developers Council has been established as an LLC, with its own board comprised of the local economic development offices, with Terry Bralley, President of the of Davie County Economic Development Commission, as their chairperson.  “The new structure gives all of the Economic Development offices a hand in developing a program of work to advance external marketing and prospect development for everyone in the region,” explained Bralley. […]
October 8, 2011

Free Event! ~ Four Oaks Festival ~ Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM ~ Historic Downtown Mocksville

It promises to be a beautiful, sunny fall day in Davie County at the Four Oaks Festival on the square in Davie County! The festival begins at 10 AM under the four majestic oak trees on the square in historic downtown Mocksville.  This is a fun day the entire family can enjoy.  There will be a kids area, artisans, crafters and musical entertainment throughout the day!  Come out and enjoy the copper fountains and other copper artwork, antiques, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, hummingbird feeders, hand crafted soaps, soy candles and more. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music throughout […]
October 6, 2011

Davie County Economic Development Commission Receives Land Donation from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

The Davie County Economic Development Commission (EDC) today announced that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company has donated approximately 360 acres of land in Davie County to the EDC. The land has a property tax value of $3.5 million. “R.J. Reynolds’ gift of this prime industrial site greatly enhances the Commission’s economic development opportunities and consequent job creation,” said Terry Bralley, president of the EDC. “This gift is especially important, given the present economic climate. This contribution represents what our EDC hopes will be a model for other substantial gifts of industrial sites. The EDC and all citizens of Davie County are […]
October 3, 2011

House Raffle ~ Win a 3 Bedroom Home!

With the bust in the housing market, there are a lot of deals to be had for someone wanting to purchase a home. A “house raffle” in Davie County is perhaps the sweetest of them all. The Grand Prize of the Cooleemee House Raffle is an historic 3 bedroom mill cottage. Raffle tickets are $100 each. An “Early Bird” drawing will determine the winner of a $1,000 cash prize when 500 tickets are sold. The Grand Prize drawing will take place in January, 2012 or when 1,000 have been purchased. All ticket sales will be conducted via the Internet through […]
September 30, 2011

Enjoy This Beautiful Weekend in Davie County!

War Eagles Football ~ Homecoming and “Touchdowns for Education” Your Davie County War Eagles will are celebrating homecoming with a home game against Reynolds High School at 7:30 Friday night.   Since 2007, businesses and individuals from across the county have joined the “Team” to raise more than $30,000 for college scholarships!  Read more about the Davie Community Foundation and Touchdowns for Education! Cooleemee Recreation Department 1st Annual Golf Tournament The Cooleemee Recreation’s 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Lake Louise (Hickory Hill) Golf Course is Saturday, October 1st at 9 AM with registration beginning at 8 AM.   There may still be […]
September 28, 2011

42nd Annual Chamber Awards Gala Event at WinMock at Kinderton ~ Tickets Still Available!

A Gala Event ~ The Tradition Continues The Davie County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala has been a signature Davie County event since 1970.  The tradition continues on Thursday, October 6th and tickets are still available! WinMock at Kinderton For 2011, this gala event will be held at Davie County’s newest event destination ~ WInMock at Kinderton! Magnificent. Elegant. Unique. Historically significant.  All are terms that describe WinMock at Kinderton and yet no one adjective fully describes this amazing 1920’s barn turned special events and conference facility, the site of magnificent weddings, elegant social functions, and distinctive corporate events. […]
September 23, 2011

Free Concert This Saturday ~ “The Tams” Carolina Beach Music Night at Junker’s Mill!

“Be Young … Be Foolish … Be Happy!” and Be THERE! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy old fashioned Carolina style beach music under the stars ~ it’s Beach Music Night at Junker’s Mill Outdoor Theater in historic downtown Mocksville this Saturday, September 24th, from 6:30 to 10:30 PM. Put on Your Shagging Shoes! The Tams, America’s all-time favorite beach band will play your favorite Beach Music hits, “What Kind of a Fool (Do You Think I Am),” “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy,” “Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me” and so many more Carolina Beach Music Classics. Just Bring Lawn […]
September 22, 2011

3rd Annual Farmington Fall Expo! ~ Saturday, 10 AM – 2 PM

The 3rd Annual Farmington Fall Expo is this Saturday from 10 AM until 2 PM.  This will be a day of family fun with food, kids games, antique tractors, live bands, silent auctions, crafters, vendors and organizations with information to share.  The Farmington Fall Expo is a community fund-raiser for playground equipment at the Farmington Community Center.  Admission is $2 or $1 plus 2 cans of food.  Children 12 and under admitted free. About the Farmington Community Center ~ Preserving the Past and Promoting the Future The Farmington Community Center is the focus of local efforts to preserve the past […]