August 31, 2012

Enjoy the Holiday Weekend in Davie County

The Labor Day holiday is upon us and Davie County is a great place to be.  Farmer’s Markets, Hot Rods, a sunset musical flight, an old fashioned ice cream social and a classic car show are all on tap this weekend in Davie County. Farmer’s Markets Friday & Saturday The Peachtree Farmer’s Market is open from 4-8 pm tonight.  The Peachtree Farmer’s Market is located at 111 Peachtree Lane, on the corner of Peachtree Lane and NC Highway 801 in Bermuda Run (behind the Wells Fargo Bank Building).  The Peachtree Farmer’s Market will be open each Friday from 4-9 PM […]
August 21, 2012

You are Invited ~ Celebration of Mocksville Mayor Dr. Francis W. Slate This Wednesday

You are invited to attend a celebration of Mocksville Mayor F.W. Slate’s many contributions to the town of Mocksville and community in conjunction with his 90th birthday. There will be a reception in the Mocksville Town Hall from 3:30 to 5:00 PM with a special presentation scheduled for 4:00 PM.
August 14, 2012

Free Summer Concert This Saturday – Mel Jones & Tin Can Alley

Mocksville and Davie County will be alive with the sounds of Mel Jones and Tin Can Alley playing soul, rhythm and blues, & Jazz under the mighty oaks lining the square in historic downtown Mocksville this Saturday, Augst 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Mel Jones – Humorist, Lead Vocalist, Song Writer or Harmonica Player? Jones has established himself as one of the region’s best harmonica players by winning numerous titles in regional festivals and earning a solid reputation for showmanship. He is also an accomplished songwriter, with recordings that feature much of his original work in Livin’ Bones, Blues […]
August 6, 2012

Professional Summer Stock Theatre Coming to Davie County!

Davie County and the Piedmont Triad is getting its first professional summer stock theatre company in decades.  Broadway’s Best Theatre Company of NC has announced plans to open a 250 seat theatre in the former ACE Hardware facility located at the intersection of Farmington Road and I-40 in Davie County.  The company plans to begin performances next year for the summer of 2013. New 250 Seat Theatre The theatre will be located just off I-40 and Farmington Road at 103 Beechtree Place in the former Ace Hardware building. The 6,000 square foot facility will be upgraded with new AC and […]
August 3, 2012

Free Event – Misty Creek Vineyards Anniversary Celebration

Davie County Vineyard Anniversary Celebration On Saturday, August 4 from 2-4 PM, Barry, Kathy and Marge Nichols invite you to join them as they celebrate the third anniversary of the opening of their Misty Creek Vineyards Tasting Room.  They will be serving free hotdogs, hamburgers, chips etc. at this always family friendly Misty Creek Farm and Vineyards event. Finished in the summer of 2009, the tasting room sits directly on the site of a pioneer cabin originally built in 1800 as a mule barn, and overlooks the old road bed.  The deep well and original entry road are very evident […]
July 26, 2012

Davie County Habitat for Humanity Softball Tournament This Weekend

Habitat for Humanity of Davie County is having their first softball tournament on Friday July 27 and Saturday July 28 at the Center Ball field located at 1857 U.S. Highway 64 West. Raffle Table and Great Prizes Local businesses have donated items for a table top raffle.  Tickets are only $1 and prizes include a 47″ LCD television, golf play for 4 at Lake Louise and Oak Valley, food gift cards from Restaurant 101, KFC and LaCarreta, car wash tokens and photo sessions.  If you would like to donate for the raffle please contact Daphne Frye at 336-998-2341. Stop by Friday […]
July 24, 2012

Taste Award Winning Wines From Three Davie County Vineyards!

Davie County is home to three wonderful vineyards with a variety of award winning wines available to suit any taste.  Spring and summer are a great time to experience the scenic beauty, enjoy tastings and take part in a variety of scheduled events.  Event schedules for each vineyard are available on the vineyard web sites.  A map of locations with driving directions are also included below. RayLen Vineyards & Winery 3577 Highway 158 Mocksville, NC 27028 (336) 998-3100 http://www.raylenvineyards.com Monday-Saturday 11:00AM-6:00PM The first vines for RayLen Vineyards & Winery were planted in 1999 when Joe and Joyce Neely purchased the […]
July 19, 2012

RiverPark Festival This Saturday!

2012 RiverPark Festival ~ Family Fun Tube Race, Duck Race & More Don’t miss the RiverPark Festival this Saturday!   New for the festival this year is the South Yadkin River Tube Race.  The tube race will begin at 10:00 am at the Cooleemee Junction Wildlife Access area and end near the Dam at RiverPark. It is about a mile and a half course. Without any extra effort, the float in a tube takes about two and a half hours. Who knows what the winning time will be if the contestant uses a paddle.  Registration for the tube race is […]
July 15, 2012

Mocksville-Davie American Legion Playoffs

Post-Game update:  It was a great season for Mocksville-Davie American Legion baseball as they won the regular season going away, beat Concord three straight in the first round of the playoffs. The final score tonight was Rowan County 3, Mocksville Davie 2. Congratulations to Rowan County who advances to the quarter-finals beginning tomorrow night.  Thanks for a great season of Mocksville-Davie American Legion Baseball! Pre-Game Article Follows On Sunday night, 7/15/2012, the Mocksville Davie American Legion baseball team is scheduled to play Rowan County for the final game of the Southern Division Area III quarter-final playoff series.  This is a […]