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It's o-fish-ial: The grand prize for the Spring Kids Fishing Tournament at Lake Julian is a Move Angler kayak. So get your rods and reels ready. Fishing crosses all gender, cultural, and economic lines. For some, it’s about catching the biggest fish, for others it’s the quantity. The adrenaline rush and pride when a line is pulled in is the same either way.
Buncombe County Recreation Services hosts its next kids fishing tournament at Lake Julian Park (37 Lake Julian Road in Arden) on Saturday, May 21.
The tournament, named one of the Best Kids Fishing Tournaments in the U.S., is open to anyone 15 years old or younger. Competitors are divided into age groups with prizes in each for Biggest Fish, Smallest Fish, and Most Fish Caught. The grand prize regardless of age is a Move Angler kayak from Jonathan Wicks with Waterways and Feelfree Kayaks. The second-place prize is a guided kayak fishing trip with Found 'Em Kayak Fishing Guides' Craig Gorton
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| Event Date | 05-21-2022 |
| Event End Date | 05-21-2022 |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Individual Price | $10.00 |
Cold Mountain Music Festival features top-notch musical talent, amazing local food & drink vendors
family-friendly activities, and more all in one of the most pristine settings imaginable. The centerpiece of the almost 300-acre property is a mile-long lake surrounded by the Shining Rock Wilderness Area of Pisgah National Forest. Funds raised from Cold Mountain Music Festival support the ministries of Lake Logan – the Retreat Center, Camp Henry, and the Outdoor School in the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina.
| Event Date | 06-04-2022 |
| Event End Date | 06-04-2022 |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Individual Price | $60.00 |
Please join us for our 3nd annual WNC JeepFest: hosted by WNC Jeepers, benefiting Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc.
We’ll see you June 10 & 11, 2022
Gates open at 9a and close at 6p both days!
All Jeep models welcome! We will have vendors available and a Show & Shine competition. All proceeds go to Sarge’s!
We will have food vendors and many other vendors with Jeep-related items!
Tickets are also available for the Show & Shine on Saturday and our guided rides on Sunday!
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| Event Date | 06-10-2022 |
| Event End Date | 06-11-2022 |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Individual Price | check pricing |
Get into the spirit of the era and step back in time to that unforgettable summer in the Catskills and join us where it all began in the breathtaking mountains of Western North Carolina.
Filled with excitement and nostalgia, fans can experience the the moves, music and memories from our all time favorite movie and fancy the chance to channel their inner "Baby & Johnny."
Filled with excitement and nostalgia, fans can experience the the moves, music and memories from our all time favorite movie and fancy the chance to channel their inner "Baby & Johnny."
This year's one-day festival showcases film-inspired entertainment and activities for all ages that will be treasured with friends and family for a lifetime. You'll go crazy for Swayze, enjoy some great entertainment, and weep with joy attempting the famous lake lift scene all while keeping the awareness on the fight against Pancreatic Cancer strong.
It's time to dress up as your favorite character, dust off your Keds, and really shake it down
where Johnny & Baby once did the Mambo!
where Johnny & Baby once did the Mambo!
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| Event Date | 09-10-2022 |
| Event End Date | 09-10-2022 |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Individual Price | check pricing |