Lexington Farmers Market organizers are set to host the first annual Farm Fest benefiting local farmers. Rain or shine, admission is free for this family-friendly event on Saturday, October 1st from 4 to 10 p.m. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington.
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NC State Fair: Local farms featured during Farm Family Days
The N.C. State Fair is honoring farm families again this year through the Farm Family of the Day program. The program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, saw great success last year.
Welcome Meet & Greet is also open to life-long residents of Lexington
The Welcome Meet & Greet is also open to life-long residents of Lexington, Thomasville, Welcome and throughout Davidson County who would like to welcome new residents and share their stories of the area.
Garden Window Farm to host farm to table event on Sat, Oct 16
Garden Window Farm, located in Denton, is hosting an outdoor farm-to-table dinner with Mano Bella Artisan Foods and Piccione Vineyards on Oct 16, starting at 5 p.m. at 1128 Surratt Rd. Tickets are on sale for $120 per person.
Clean Sweep Sept 17th, Davidson County Creek Week Reception Sept 21st
Celebrate Davidson County Creek Week and the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act with Bob Timberlake and the Yadkin Riverkeeper!
Everybody's Night and Day filled with festivities
Friday Night, September 23rd in Downtown, Thomasville Tourism will get the weekend started with an outdoor concert. Saturday, September 24th, Thomasville Chamber of Commerce keeps the fun going with Everybody's Day; the longest-running street festival in North Carolina.
Comedian returning to hometown to headline comedy show
Eugenio Perez, Jr. is coming home. And he’s bringing with him real life experiences, stories, anecdotes and laughter in the form of a comedy show.
Eat. Drink. Restaurant Week: Coming soon
In collaboration with our friends at the Winston-Salem Journal, Davidson Local is a proud Local Media Sponsor of the delicious week!
Grace Episcopal Church open registration for youth chorus
Registration fees are $180 (which includes a t-shirt) for the 12-week fall semester and parents can register their children online through the Arts Academy at Grace website. Scholarships are available. Applications are included on the website. For more information, go to https://gracelexingtonnc.org/arts-academy
Labor Day event postponed, look for activities in the future
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the #lovelocalworkers event was postponed to Spring 2023! Please stay tuned for exciting announcements for free events in the upcoming months.
Sights from Davidson Local's FIRST Press Pass Dinner!
Davidson Local held its very first Press Pass Dinner on Saturday, August 28th 2022! Thanks to all who supported or gave a contribution to FREE Local News!
Local Workers Appreciation event postponed
An event celebrating local workers on September 5th is being postponed to Spring 2023!
Get free library replacements card at DCPL during the month of September
Davidson County Public Library, along with public libraries across the United States, will celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month throughout September.
Press Pass Dinner Ticketholders: We look forward to seeing you tonight!
We look forward to seeing everyone tonight! We’re excited to introduce our first, foodie and hyperlocal evening of culture, food and conversation with chef Michael Morefield @ Rustic Roots on Main in Lexington. This mouthwatering event begins at 6 pm on Saturday, August 27th.
Seniors’ Day at the County Agricultural Fair: Senator Jarvis
Davidson County Senior Services, in partnership with the Lexington Kiwanis Club, is hosting the Annual Seniors’ Day at the County Agricultural Fair. The date will be September 22 at the Davidson County Fairgrounds, 400 Greensboro St. Ext. The gates will open at 9:00 a.m., and admission is free for all seniors 55 and older.
Ann's Column: Women's Equality Day
Since its first year (1973), I have remembered August 26, Women’s Equality Day. This special day is meant to celebrate women and their contributions to our country, to look back, present, and forward, and especially to commemorate Voting Rights won by women after years of struggling just to be able to vote.
DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF WINE: Davidson Davie Community College
This 6-week class, beginning on Sept. 13, will cover the basics of viticulture and enology.
DDAC hosts signing ceremony for the class of 2026
Laura Brown, EGGER Wood Products, Christopher Maynard, EGGER Wood Products, Audrey Skeen, EGGER Wood Products, Austin Fulk, EGGER Wood Products. Second row: Aydin Campbell, Mohawk, Rene Slaughter, EGGER Wood Products, Noah Myers, EGGER Wood Products, Luke Fisher, EGGER Wood Products, Daniel Overcash, EGGER Wood Product, Gavin Clement, EGGER Wood Products, Davis Temple, EGGER Wood Products, and Kelby Leonard, CPM Wolverine Proctor.
Know your Farmers: Leonard Farm offers naturally grown food
Tracy Leonard is a carpenter by trade but a farmer at heart. You could say it’s in his blood since he can trace back his family of Davidson County farmers to 1729.