There is a lot going on this weekend across Randolph County. Check out these events.
Friday, Sept 29th
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Drive Electric Event at the North Carolina Zoo
Celebrate National Drive Electric Week at the North Carolina Zoo from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This free public event, hosted in the North America parking lot directly across from the Stedman building in the North America Parking lot, will showcase the clean-air and cost-saving benefits of driving all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid automobiles. See first-hand a variety of electric vehicles (EV) used at the Zoo and learn how the Zoo is reducing its carbon footprint. The NC Zoo Society and its partners will be on hand to highlight commercially available EV’s for guests to check out!
Registration required to attend. Register here and learn more at Drive Electric Week.
Rock’n The Park -Natural Wonder
The last of the Downtown Asheboro Rock’n The Park Friday Night Concerts will take place this weekend featuring Natural Wonder, a Stevie Wonder Tribute Band, with opening band SoulJam. The concert is free and open to the public and starts at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and cash for the food trucks!
Liberty Antiques Festival
Held just twice a year, 400 dealers from more than 25 states migrate to this 100-acre farm near downtown Liberty, North Carolina. Dig through the past to find today’s treasures amongst 18th to 20th-century furniture, accessories, pottery, glass, clocks, dolls, toys, military items, advertising memorabilia, decoys, jewelry, quilts, folk art, and “in the rough” country Americana! It’s the way it used to be – no crafts or reproductions – just truckloads of antiques and collectibles.
Friday and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm
Admission: Adults, $10; Children under 12, free
Parking: FREE
Saturday, Sept 30th
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
NC Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame Annual Fly-In
A casual family-friendly event filled with unique airplanes, aviation history, and home builds. The event starts at 9 a.m. and food vendors will be onsite. Entry to the museum is included with your admission to the event.
Admission: $10, per person; ages 10 & under, FREE
NASCAR Day Festival
Thousands will converge on downtown Randleman for the Annual NASCAR Day Festival this Saturday from 9am to 6 pm. Main Street and Commerce Square will be filled with anything you could desire from delicious food including BBQ, handmade crafts, home products, racing memorabilia, cars, kids’ rides, simulators, Corn Hole Championship and three stages of entertainment. Autograph sessions will vary with most being in the afternoon. Richard Petty will sign from 2pm to 3:30pm with a limit of two items. Returning again this year is the dinosaurs, they will take over the civic center. Rain or Shine!
Liberty Downtown Festival
The town of Liberty will be hosting their Downtown Festival starting at 11 a.m. this Saturday on Fayetteville Street. The event is free and open to the public and will feature music, food trucks, and more.
Rumble In the Park
Come out to Riverside Park in Franklinville to see all of the cool cars, and trucks! This free event is from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Early Start on Halloween
If you’re interested in getting an early start on Halloween, check out these events that have already started this weekend.
Kersey Valley Spookywoods
September 30 @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | $25
Step into the 39th chapter of the Kersey Valley Spookywoods saga, where an extraordinary Halloween escapade awaits – an immersive experience promising spine-tingling thrills and chilling excitement like never before! Celebrated as one of the most enduring haunted attractions in the nation, this event has consistently ranked on numerous Top Haunt lists. As of 2023, it proudly wears the crown of being crowned the Top Scream Park in America by the esteemed Haunt World Magazine.
Ticket prices range from $25 to $45, depending on the chosen date. On average, the wait time is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, and groups of 20 or more individuals receive a $5 discount per ticket, excluding Saturdays, when purchased online only.
Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail
September 29-30 / Oct 1 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM | $25
Experience Backwoods Horror Like Never Before! – Step right up and get ready to scream your lungs out at the most spine-chilling haunted attraction around. Our backwoods themed haunted attraction is 100% original and will leave you with an unforgettable experience that you’ll be talking about for days.
With nearly 1 mile of cabins, houses, Mine Shafts, Swamps, Villages, and some of the most haunting woods you’ve ever encountered, our backwoods horror attraction will test your limits and leave you begging for more. Our haunt is forever adding to and changing our features to keep you coming back for more and experiencing something new every time you visit.
But that’s not all! For just $10 extra, you can battle it out against Zombies with our all-new UV Gellyball Attraction (similar to paintball) and test your survival skills against these undead creatures. And when you’re done, indulge in some of the most awesome food and sweet treats around.
Ready to join us on this terrifying adventure? We’re located at 6059 Union Grove Church Road, Seagrove N.C 27341 and only charge $5 for parking. Don’t miss out on this ultimate backwoods horror adventure!!!
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