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Johnny Leroy Dawkins Jr. Scholarship Fund to host "Where are they now" gala
Join us for an evening you won't forget! This will be an evening where we celebrate our scholarship award recipients as they share their success stories, engage in a silent auction and hear from our keynote speaker, Ronnie Beverly. The event will be hosted by emcee, Donnie Holt.
Restaurant Week competition heats up! Vote before Oct. 30th.
It’s election week for a number of reasons. Eat. Drink. Restaurant Week! 2022 officially launched on Monday, Oct. 24 on the heels of the 38th annual Lexington Barbecue Festival. For Davidson County restaurants, and local foodies, the third annual celebration helps solidify Lexington as a fierce foodie scene that extends beyond pulled pork barbecue.
Childhood friends set to host Halloween Bash at Breeden Ampitheater
If you’re looking for a family-friendly event to celebrate and showcase your love for Halloween this weekend, you’re in luck. On Sunday, October 30, Hibachi-Me will host its first Halloween Bash at Breeden Amphitheater.
Visit Uptown for Annual Boo Bash Celebration
Uptown Lexington, Inc., is excited to present Boo Bash on October 29th from 5 – 8 PM. There will be over 50 stations set up to enjoy.
Restaurant Week Features: JJ Mama’s seasoned with tough love and sweet soul
Davidson Local will feature local restaurants during Eat. Drink. Restaurant! Week. Our team will share their stories that highlight our dedicated restaurant workers. This week, we pay homage to staff and owners who work long hours to support and serve our culinary cravings.
Smoke and Oak takes home Small Business of the Year Award
In a relatively short period of time, they have grown to the point that they have almost 2500 members. Courtney and April had a vision that could see past the size of the city, and the already existing entertainment venues, and take a leap of faith that Lexington was ready for and would embrace this type of establishment.
Here is what you need to know about Eat.Drink.Restaurant Week
(The sampler and food are FREE to restaurant workers and anyone who goes to a participating local restaurant on Wednesday, October 26 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.)
Wilkerson sweeps Gold at Special Olympics
The groundbreaking Davidson County resident holds several statewide positions: Special Olympics Davidson County (SODC) Board Athlete Representative, Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Global Messenger, Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete Ambassador, North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run (NC LETR) Athlete Ambassador and a Unified Leadership Trainer for Special Olympic of NC. She wants to see as many athletes experience the sense of pride she has through the competition. “It makes me happy. I feel like I accomplished something.”
The Lexington Barbecue Festival sand sculpture makes a mammoth return
There are numerous ways to entertain your entire family while attending The Lexington Barbecue Festival. From countless Artisans displaying their unique wares to headlining stage performances and of course the main lure, the legendary Lexington barbecue. One of my favorite attractions at The Lexington Barbecue Festival for over the past twenty years has been the custom sand sculpture which is always created on the lawn of the historic former Post Office at the corner of South Main Street and West Third Avenue.
Anything For Our Youth Group to host Halloween Party
The annual Halloween Safe Alternative Youth Party festivities is hosted by Anything For Our Youth Group & American Legion Post #255 (Lexington, NC). This event is intended to provide a safe environment for youth, as well as parents who want their kids to dress up and enjoy Halloween, trick or treating, with safety in mind.
Creative Writer’s Group Kicking Off First Gathering in Lexington Oct. 16
The first Writer’s Gathering is Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 pm at Pig City Books in Lexington. This event is for anyone looking to expand their writing skills and engage with a community of local writers in a low pressure environment. The only requirement for group participation is a willingness to grow as a writer.
Lexington residents hosting free block party
I am hosting the block party and it’s called Holiday Drive Block Party because it’s on Holiday Drive not because it’s a holiday.
Uncorked provides tours of local wineries and more
When visiting local wineries, leave the driving to Uncorked.
Two Davidson County homes featured in Triad Fall Parade of Homes
The Homebuilders Association of Winston-Salem will host the Triad Fall Parade of Homes sponsored by Truist and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Carolinas Realty starting Saturday, October 8 and running for two consecutive weekends until Sunday, October 16. The free tours feature the latest styles, products and innovations in residential construction.
Honoring local food and local workers: Davidson Local introduces Foodie Passports, Food and Beverage Concert
This weeklong culinary extravaganza, presented by Eat Drink Triad in collaboration with the Winston-Salem Journal and Greensboro News and Record, aims to drive traffic to local restaurants through dine-in and carry-out orders, all while showcasing local culinary talent.
Davidson Local has been tapped as the official media sponsor and will host Local Foodie Passport & Passport. Concert featuring Simmerson Hill (acoustic) on Wednesday, October 26 from 6 to10 p.m. at Arts Davidson on 202 N Main St, Suite C.
Davidson Local Presents Free Foodie Passport + Concerts
Local restaurants need your support! In collaboration with the bi-annual Eat Drink Restaurant Week returns with a mouth-watering line up from Oct. 24-Oct.30, 2022. Davidson Local has been tapped as the official media sponsor and will host Local Foodie Passports & Passport Concert. LOCAL RESTAURANT WORKERS WILL GET IN FREE!
Farm Fest organizers: Come rain or shine
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.
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.