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Z-Rock Area Events and Happenings
Want to get out and kick about? Here's a listing of some upcoming local events, concerts, festival, and activities where you can hang and have some fun.
Border Bash on State Street
May 21, 2010 thru September 3, 2010 from 6pm til 9pm
Boarder Bash is an after hours meet and greet event held May through September 3, Border Bash is on State Street from 6pm til 9pm. The Bash consists of live music, food, beverages and fun for all ages. Border Bash is a free to the public event.
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Car Cruise-in at Tri Summit Bank
June 25, 2010 6pm till 9pm
The Downtown Celebrate Bristol Car Cruise-in at Tri Summit Bank will be held every Friday from 6-9 PM weather permitting. Fun, trophies & prizes every week Sponsored by the Downtown Merchants in conjunction with Antique Automobile Club of America Appalachian Region. For more information, please call John Rice at 423-360-2767
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Fas Mart Street Fights at Bristol Dragway
June 26, 2010 thru September 16, 2010
Fas Mart Street Fights brings a lot more than just head-to-head street legal racing to the table most Thursdays beginning at 5pm and Saturdays beginning at 1pm. Yes, you can race your buddy, or try to top your last run down Thunder Valley's quarter-mile, but there's much more. Each event night serves up fun and exciting promotions. Come out and join the fun! For more info about Bristol Dragway events, call (423) 764-DRAG.
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State Street Farmers Market
July 1, 2010 Saturday mornings Until October
State Street Farmers Market in the Downtown Center on State Street is open. The Farmers Market is open from May till October on Saturdays from 7am till 11:00am. This is the 11th year that the market has been in operation. Come enjoy fresh produce, local farmers selling locally grown fruits and vegetables.
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Winged Deer Lakeside Concert Series
July 15, 2010 thru September 23, 2010
The 2010 Winged Deer Lakeside Concert Series is getting geared up again for another year of great music and lots of fun. Come out and join us for a memorable musical experience featuring a dynamic mixture of the areas top talent. This years line up is: July 15th 6pm-9pm Spirit of Soul Dance Band; July 22nd 6pm-9pm Tennessee Green; July 29th 6pm-9pm Trey Hensley; August 5th 6pm-9pm Jazz The Ripper; August 12th 6pm-9pm Spoonful of Blues; September 12th 6pm-8pm Johnson City Symphony and September 23rd 7pm-9pm Drum Line Bands.
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Virginia Highlands Festival
July 24, 2010 thru August 8, 2010
Multi-faceted activities and performances await you at the Virginia Highlands Festival held in Historic Abingdon and the surrounding area. A Photograghy competition called 'Intake' is set for Saturday, July 10th from 10am-3pm at the Abingdon Va Senior Center, open to all photographers. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for youth. Reception for the competition is July 22nd at 7pm at The William King Museum. Also, the festival offers fine art and crafts, antiques, performing and literary arts, local history, the great outdoors, home and garden events, and fun for kids of all ages!
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Festival Luncheon at St. Thomas Episcopal Church
July 28, 2010 and August 4, 2010
St. Thomas Episcopal Church Women are hosting a "Festival Luncheon" on (2) Wednesdays during the Virginia Highlands Festival. Proceeds benefit local community programs and ministries. The Luncheons will be on July 29th and August 5th from 11:00am till 1:00pm. The church is located at 124 East Main St. Abingdon, VA., 2 blocks east of the Martha Washington Inn. Adult meals are $7 and you can choose from quiche or 2 ham rolls, salad, dessert and a drink. Childrens meals are $5 and include a peanut butter sandwich, salad, dessert and a drink.
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Framing Hanley at Capone's
July 30, 2010 9:00am
Framing Hanley with Transmit Now and Star City Meltdown are coming to Capone's located at 227 East Main Street in Johnson City on Friday, July 30th at 9:00pm. The tickets for the show are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Must be 18 years or older to enter.
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Sullivan East Patriot Regiment Car Show
July 31, 2010 5pm - 8pm
The Sullivan East Band Boosters is hostng the Sullivan East Patriot Regiment Car Show at the school located at 4180 Weaver Pike Bluff City from 5pm till 8pm on Saturday, July 31st. Bring any car of any make or model and join the fun. $20 per car that enters the show.
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Bark In The Park
August 5, 2010 6:30pm
Bark In The Park is coming to Cumberland Square Park in Downtown Bristol on Thursday, August 5th beginning at 6:30pm. Bring your 4 legged friends and come for an evening of fun and games. Their will be several contest and prizes awarded. For more information call 276-645-7370. Registration begins at 6:00pm.
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Jerrod Niemann at Steele Creek Park
August 5, 2010 7:00pm
Jerrod Niemann is set to perform at Steele Creek Park on Thursday, August 5th at 7:00pm. This concert is free to the public. Get the family together and bring some chairs or a blanket and come out for a evening of great music and fun for the entire family.
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Miracle Treat Day
August 5, 2010 All Day
Participating Dairy Queen locations on Thursday, August 5th for Miracle Treat Day to benefit Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for 170 children's hospitals. On that day, Dairy Queen will donate $1 or more from every Blizzard treat sold to the Children's Miracle Network Hospital in local communities. For more information, visit www.miracletreatday.com .
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Carnival of Madness Tour 2010
August 9, 2010
Carnival of Madness Tour 2010 featuring Shinedown with Special guests Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, Sevendust & 10 Years are set to perform at the East Kentucky Expo Center; Pikeville, Ky on Monday, August 9,2010. All tickets are $39.75 and are available at the East Kentucky Expo Center Box Office.
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1st Annual Bristol Virginia Relay for Life
August 14, 2010 9am till 9pm
The 1st Annual Relay for Life of Bristol, Virginia is set to take place at the Bristol Mall on Saturday, August 14th from 9am till 9pm. This event will be all day, so bring the family and come to the Bristol Mall and help support and participate in this wonderful event. All proceeds go the Realy for Life.
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2010 Baby to Family EXPO
August 14, 2010 10am till 2pm
The YWCA and La Leche League of Bristol are joining together to present the 2010 Baby to Family EXPO; Healthy Beginnings, in conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week. We invite you to exhibit your services and products on August 14, from 10 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the YWCA. This is a great opportunity to share businesses and services that meet the needs of babies, young children, and families of the Tri-Cities and Southwest Virginia. Early Bird rates are available until July 1st. If you would like to participate with a table, goody bag item, or silent auction item, please contact Melinda Wilcox or Tammy Henkel at the YWCA 423-968-9444.
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OReilly 200 Truck Series/UNOH 150 Modified Series
August 18, 2010 6:00pm
This mid-week classic features some of the best racin' you'll ever see not just at Bristol, but anywhere, period. The door-bangin' NASCAR Camping World Truck Series rolls into Bristol for the O'Reilly 200. And while the truck race promises plenty of action, fans get treated 150 laps of pure open-wheel speed with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Series UNOH Perfect Storm 150. These two events combine to get your August race weekend off with a bang. Call 423-989-6900 or 1-866-415-4158 for tickets. All seating for the O'Reilly 200/UNOH 150 is general admission.
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United Way Regional Campaign kickoff featuring The Blind Side
August 20, 2010 1pm
The United Way is hosting a campaign kickoff featuring The Blind Side and Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy. This event is scheduled for Friday, August 20th at 1pm at Viking Hall. See the movie and hear two of the top motivational speakers in the country, the inspiring couple portrayed in The Blind Side. The event is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at local United Way offices and the Viking Hall ticket office. Call 423-968-4912 for more information.
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Race Weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway
August 20, 2010 thru August 21, 2010
It's the most popular NASCAR Nationwide Series race on the circuit. It's the Food City 250 under the lights at Bristol Motor Speedway. Plus your ticket includes Qualifying, featuring practice and the battle for the front row in the Food City 250 and the Sprint Cup Series IRWIN TOOLS Night Race. Punch your ticket for NASCAR fans' most popular race, the IRWIN Tools Night Race. This event is on the bucket list of hardcore race fans all over this great nation of ours. This August, mark it off yours and be in Bristol for 500 laps of Sprint Cup Series action on The World's Fastest Half-Mile.
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Appalachian Fair
August 23, 2010 thru August 28, 2010
The Appalachian Fair in Gray, Tennessee is set this year for August 23rd thru August 28th and is always fun for the whole family with games, rides, livestock, and lots of great food. Admission to the Fairgrounds is as follows: Adults $8,Children 6-11 $3, Children 5 & under free with an Adult. Taking the mainstage on Monday, August 23rd is Danny Gokey; Tuesday,August 24th is Jaron & The Long Road To Love; Wednesday, August 25th, Colt Ford; Thursday, August 26th is David Nail; Friday, August 27th is The Band Perry and Saturday, August 28th is Troy Olsen. All mainstage shows start at 8pm. Main Stage Reserved tickets go on sale Saturday, July 31st and you can purchuse by phone at 423-477-1420.
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Soggy Bottom Bike Rally
August 27, 2010 thru August 29, 2010
The guys at Soggy Bottom Bike Rally in Englewood , TN. are at it again, they are having a benefit bike rally for Ms. Jody Shadden, a 24 yr old woman who was recently shot and is now quadriplegic with no insurance. The entrance fee is $30 per person and you MUST be 21 or older to enter. There is advanced tickets for $20 per person on the website, and they are offering $15 one-day passes. There will be free camping, free hot showers, free parking and no support vehicle fee. For more information you may contact Allen at (423) 519-6916 or you may visit our website at www.soggybottombikerally.com . There will be live music,field events, bike show and lots of merchandise and food vendors. They’ve got 55 acres of fun waiting for you, so let’s have a great time for a great cause.
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Washington County Fair - Abingdon
September 13, 2010 thru September 18, 2010
The annual Washington County Fair and Burley Festival in Abingdon, Virginia, will run September 13th through 18th. Activities include educational exhibits, concerts, talent shows, beauty pageants, and a parade. Daily exhibits will include farm equipment, crops, tobacco, livestock, foods, and flowers. There will be nightly concerts at 8:00 pm on the entertainment stage. Performers will include Monday night;Mystery Guest Tuesday night, Jamey Johnson, Wednesday night, Chris Young, Thursday night, Hotel California-The Original Tribute to the Eagles, Friday night,1964-The Tribute, The #1 Beatle Tribute Band and Saturday night,Luke Bryan. Reserve Seating tickets are available beginning Monday, July 26th.Click here to visit the Washington County Fairground.
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Rhythm & Roots Reunion - Downtown Bristol
September 17, 2010 thru September 19, 2010
The annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival will be held on the weekend of September 17th-19th on State Street in Downtown Bristol. There will be three major outdoor stages, eight indoor venues, and five acoustic tents all on State Street in Downtown Bristol. Entertainers will include Wayne Henderson, The Boxcars & Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder and many more. For more information and ticket prices click here to log onto the Rhythm & Roots official website.
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The Diary of Anne Frank at the Barter Theatre
October 3, 2010 2:30pm
The Barter Theatre will be bringing the dramatic story of Anne Frank's incredible life in 'The Diary of Anne Frank'. Caught in a world of hate she couldn't comprehend, this young Jewish girl has become an icon of light for all who dare to dream. This presentation will be on October 3rd at 2:30pm.
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Sharky 500
October 16, 2010
On October 16th Speedway Children's Charities & Bristol Motor Speedway will drop thousands of rubber sharks into Beaver Creek racing 500 yards to see which one takes the checkered flag in the Sharky 500. The winning shark will earn its owner the BMS pace car, valued at more than $32,000. The first several across the finish line scoring some amazing prizes, including a second-place prize of $5,000 in merchandise from Grand Home Furnishings. The sharks are $10.00 and all proceeds go to the Bristol chapter of Speedway Children's Charities.
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