Friday May 24 , 2013

2013 Events and Activities in Uptown Lexington

	Events Sponsored by Uptown Lexington, Inc. appear in bold and italics. Contact Uptown Lexington at 336-249-0383 for more information on these events.
February 2 7:30 am	Uptown Lexington's Annual GroundHawg’s Day Come uptown to the Conrad & Hinkle Square and see if Lexington’s GroundHawg, Miss Charlottet, predicts if Spring is on the way. Click for more information.
April 26-27	*3rd Annual BBQ Capital Cook-off* presented by Bank of the Carolinas In a town known world-wide for it's heritage of slow cooking meat over hickory wood, it is no wonder that we would have a KCBS santioned cook-off. If you love great barbecue, wine, and music, you’ll want to be in Lexington for our 3rd Annual BBQ cook-off. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), the 2011 and 2012 event brought over 50 teams and judges from across the United States. Barbecue vendors will enable you to taste a wide variety of types of barbecue. Other activities include the Southern Gateway Wine Festival, four bands, kids activities and much more! No admission! Check back for all the details...and check the BBQ Cook-off page!
May 24 6-8:30 pm	*Summer Stroll & Cruise In* Come "Meet Us on Main Street" for the first stroll of the season. Activities on the square include classic cars on display in all four quadrants. In the monument square you’ll find Miss Charlotte, uptown's mascot; art activities with Arts United for Davidson County, and Cruise In registration. In the Conrad & Hinkle square, come enjoy the top 40 and beach sounds of Lexington's Greg and the BBQ Band. Many merchants will be open until 8 pm. Outdoor activities may be impacted by rain or storms; however, merchants will be open!
June 14 6-8:30 pm	*Summer Stroll* "Meet Us on Main Street" for the second stroll of the season. Activities on the square include Miss Charlotte, uptown's mascot and art activities with Arts United for Davidson County. In the Conrad & Hinkle square Chloe Everhart and the Sulkes Band will be playing. Many merchants will be open until 8 pm. Outdoor activities may be impacted by rain or storms; however, merchants will be open!
July 12 6-8:30 pm	*Summer Stroll* "Meet Us on Main Street" for the third stroll of the season. In the Conrad & Hinkle square the bluesy sound of Big Daddy MoJo await you. Voted the Best Cover Band by Yes! Weekly in 2011 and 2012, this group hails from the Greensboro area. In the monument square you’ll find Miss Charlotte, uptown's mascot and art activities with Arts United for Davidson County. Many merchants will be open until 8 pm. Outdoor activities may be impacted by rain or storms; however, merchants will be open!
August 2 6-8:30 pm	*Summer Stroll* & Cruise In It’s a Sales Tax Free Weekend! "Meet Us on Main Street" for the last stroll of the season. In the Conrad & Hinkle Square, Denton's own Oak Tree Boys will share the county & blue grass sounds that attendees at the Denton Square Dance enjoy each month. Activities on the square include classic cars on display in all four quadrants. In the monument square you’ll find Miss Charlotte, uptown's mascot; art activities with Arts United for Davidson County, and Cruise In registration. Many merchants will be open until 8 pm. Outdoor activities may be impacted by rain or storms; however, merchants will be open!
August 9 6-8:30 pm	*Summer Stroll & Cruise In - Rain Date* Just in case a stroll is cancelled due to a summer storm, August 9th is our Rain Date. Check back for details.Outdoor activities may be impacted by rain or storms; however, merchants will be open!
November 23 6:30 pm	6th Annual Light That Tree Spectacular On Saturday evening, join us for the Annual Lighting of the uptown Lexington Trees. Watch as uptown is illuminated with over 20,000 lights! Click here for all the details
November 24 1 – 5 pm	20th Annual Uptown Lexington Christmas Open House Com uptown to experience a Christmas tradition in Lexington. Join us for horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus, activities for children, specials throughout in participating stores. FREE musical entertainment on two stages. Click here for all the details.
December 6 6 - 8 pm	Uptown Lexington Christmas Friday Nights Save time and energy, and still get your remaining shopping done right here in uptown Lexington. Visit our local merchants for unique gifts and great values
December 13 6-8 pm	.Uptown Lexington Christmas Friday Nights Join our uptown merchants for a late evening of holiday shopping. Watch for in-store specials and holiday activities.
December 20 6-8 pm	Uptown Lexington Christmas Friday Nights Do your last minute Christmas shopping with our local merchants while enjoying special holiday activities.

	Other Events which occur in uptown Lexington. Please contact the event sponsors for more information.
July 12 6-10 pm July 13 3-9 pm	NC Criterium Championships Cycling returns to the streets of uptown Lexington! Coordinated by Piedmont Charity Sports Promotions, cyclists from across the southeast will converge on uptown to compete for the title of North Carolina Criterium Champion. Come watch racers of all abilities and ages fly through uptown!
August 6 6 – 9 pm	National Night Out Coordinated by the Lexington Police Department there are exhibits by police, fire and safety units throughout Davidson County live performances by area musicians, games for kids, information booths set up by community organizations and even free hotdogs and drinks while supplies last. Contact the Lexington Police Department at 336-243-3303 for more information.
October 26 8:30 am	30th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival Held in Uptown Lexington, an eight block stretch of Main Street is closed to traffic. Come enjoy Barbecue, Entertainment, Exhibitors, Children activities and so much more. Contact The Barbecue Festival at 336-956-1880 or visit www.barbecuefestival.com for more information.
November 11 Time TBA	Veteran's Day Parade. Coordinated by DC Veteran's Council.
December 3 6 pm	Lexington Christmas Parade.

	While every effort is made to ensure accuracy for events coordinated by other groups, please call before making plans to attend.