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Casting Crowns - The Healer Tour - Knoxville, TN
2023-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37914, United States
Casting Crowns is coming to Knoxville for The Healer Tour with We Are Messengers and Ben Fuller on Thursday, April 20th!

Chonda Pierce - Franklin, NC
2023-04-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC, 28734, United States
Enjoy a night of laughter with Chonda Pierce live! The Emmy-nominated and best-selling comedian channels her life experiences into positive, hilarious stories that are sure to leave you laughing and inspired. It will be a unique evening blended of music and comedy – grab your best girlfriends and join us for the fun!

Bounce - A Night of Hope, Healing and Encouragement - Candler, NC
2023-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Biltmore Church – West Asheville, 509 Smokey Park Highway, Candler, NC, 28715, United States
You’re invited to a night of refreshing and resilience as we announce the launch go AACC Publishing and celebrate the first book release, “Bounce: A 60 Day Devotional to Jump Start Your Resilience,” written by Western North Carolina Christian Counselor and Author, Donna Gibbs.
This is a free dessert reception sponsored by AdventHealth.
You can register for this free event here.

3rd Annual Youth Jesus Jam - Forest City, NC
2023-04-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Riverside Baptist Church, 1178 Hogan Rd, Forest City, NC, 280043
Guest Speakers: Pro Wrestling Legend Nikita Koloff, TNA and WWE Star Chad “Gunner” Lail
Reality TV Stars: Ron & Amy Shirly from Lizard LICK towing
Live Concert by Christian Rapper: Rare of Breed
Food , Drinks, etc are all 100% free to everyone.
Bring a lawn chair as this is a outside event, and everyone is welcome!

CEF Spectacular at Oak Grove Baptist Church
2023-04-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Oak Grove Baptist Church – Fletcher, 1552 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher, NC, 28733, United States
Free Event! Bouncy games, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, and lots of fun. In the event of high winds or rain, this event will be cancelled.

Joyful Sound - Barnardsville, NC
2023-04-29 16:00 - 20:00 | Barnardsville Fire Department, Dillingham Road, Barnardsville, NC, 28709, United States
Pastor Jon Coffey and Faith Baptist Fellowship are hosting a Benefit Singing/Hamburger Dinner for Derek Ponder. Saturday, April 29th 4-8 pm at the Barnardsville Fire Department. Joyful Sound Trio will be singing. Derek is a former Buncombe County firefighter/EMT (6 years) , and Buncombe County Sheriff’s Deputy (17 years). Due to kidney failure he is now unable to work. 100% of all donations will go directly to Derek for dialysis and a future kidney transplant.

Fostering Together
2023-05-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Historic Courthouse Square, 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
A time of community prayer for our foster care community, happening Downtown Hendersonville at the Historic Courthouse. National Foster Care Day is observed on the first Tuesday of May each year and takes place on May 2nd this year. This important day is part of National Foster Care Month, which was implemented to recognize the efforts made by foster parents.
This is an amazing opportunity for us to come together as one to support our local foster care community!

Downtown Worship - Spruce Pine, NC
2023-05-03 17:30 - 20:45 | Downtown Spruce Pine, Upper Street, Spruce Pine, 28777, United States
2nd Annual Downtown Worship featuring live music and local guest speakers. Free activities for the kids including:

Obstacle Course
Wrecking Ball
Face Painting
Inflatable slide

Numerous food trucks and drink vendors will be on site. Don’t forget your lawn chair!

It’s Time Tour: Natalie Grant, Taya and Friends - Charlotte, NC
2023-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
This Spring, the powerhouse women of Gospel and Christian music are coming together for a must-see worship experience. GRAMMY-winning artists Naomi Raine and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, 9x GRAMMY-nominee Natalie Grant and globally renowned vocalist TAYA will join together for It’s Time Tour 2023.

National Day of Prayer Service at Lake Junaluska, NC
2023-05-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, 91 N. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC, 28745
A service to be held in connection with the National Day of Prayer will take place at the outdoor amphitheater below the Cross at Lake Junaluska on Thursday, May 4. The event will be an opportunity to come together to pray for the nation, and representatives from the community will lead all gathered in prayers for family, church, workplace, education, military, government, and arts and media. The service will be one of thousands of local National Day of Prayer events across the country.

National Day of Prayer - Mitchell County
2023-05-04 12:00 - 19:30 | Riverside Park- Spruce Pine, 503 E. Tappan Street, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777
Come & join us for a time of prayer, a time of music which points us to prayer & GOD, plus local speakers, guests, & a local Christian School to share in music & The Word!
Riverside Park in Spruce Pine, NC.
2 times: 12:00 noon and/or 6:30 p.m

Unity in the Community - Hickory, NC
2023-05-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Brookford Community Building, 1700 South Center Street, Hickory, NC, 28602

Hickory Crawdads Faith Night with Social Club Misfits - Hickory, NC
2023-05-06 17:00 - 22:00 | L.P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28761
The Crawdads are excited to reveal the post-game Christian Concert lineup for 2023. Social Club Misfits will take the stage for the first post-game concert, presented by The Light FM, on Saturday, May 6th. The Crawdads will take on the Jersey Shore BlueClaws with a 5pm first pitch and the concert beginning immediately following the conclusion of the game.
Social Club Misfits is a Christian hip hop duo that has been performing since 2011. Members FERN and Marty Mar, both from Miami, have released eight studio albums, with Misfits 2 and US both charting. The duo is known for their range of influences which include Latin music, R&B, and EDM.

Spring In The Park - Hudson, NC
2023-05-13 15:00 - 21:00 | Baird Park, Baird Dr, Hudson, NC, 28638
Spring In The Park is presented by In The Park Events and the Town of Sawmills. The 2nd annual Spring In The Park is May 13th, 3-9pm with an amazing firework show at the end. This event is to bring the community together with free admission to come and enjoy the afternoon at the park with family and friends. There will be 40+ local vendors to shop from, amazing local food trucks, a free inflatable for the kids, and petting zoo, a jeep show, and more.

Samson Dinner Theatre - Fort Mill, SC
2023-05-19 17:30 - 2023-09-23 21:00 | NarroWay Productions, 3327 Highway 51 N, Fort Mill, SC, 29715
Captivating, Patriotic and filled with Hope! Before the Kings and after all the Deliverers were at rest, there was a time of Judges – When every man did what was right in his own eyes. The Story of Samson. The Story of America. Tragic, Heroic and Unnervingly Relevant!
Showing May 6th- September 23rd, 2023
Call our Box office for Tickets including Group Sales 803-802-2300 or visit our website for more information and/or ticket ordering & seat selection.

Faith for Fathers 10 Year Celebration - Spartanburg, SC
2023-05-19 18:30 - 21:00 | First Baptist North Spartanburg, 8740 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC, 29316, United States
This family friendly event will feature a rocking live band, some unexpected surprises, and nationally known comedian Michael Jr. Michael has appeared on The Tonight show on NBC, Jimmy Kimmel live, Comedy Central, and his Ted Talk has been viewed over 4 million times. He will be bringing his message of laughter and encouragement to the upstate for a night that your family will not want to miss.

12th Annual High Country Warrior Ride - Boone, NC
2023-05-20 08:30 - 13:00 | Samaritan’s Purse, 801 Bamboo Rd, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Join Samaritan’s Purse and Operation heal Our Patriots for an unforgettable ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway, all to support wounded veterans. The ride will begin and end at Samaritan’s Purse International Headquarters in Boone, North Carolina. Our ride will take us on a scenic trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway towards Asheville, North Carolina over the breathtaking Linn Cove Viaduct.
Lunch and a commemorative t-shirt are included, but you must register by May 12th to guarantee a t-shirt.
Register here

Color Run 5k for LCStudents Mission Trip - Waynesville, NC
2023-05-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 175 Old Clyde Road, 28785
Join us for a 5k Color Run at Long’s Chapel. Our course features six loops around the LC campus, where participants will be doused in color at each 1k mark. The event benefits the student ministry at Long’s Chapel and their Summer Mission Trip. A non-refundable $30 entry fee covers the cost of color supplies, a t-shirt, and extra proceeds for the Mission Trip.

Waterlife Weekend with Chad Robichaux - Lenoir, NC
2023-05-20 19:00 - 2023-05-21 11:30 | Waterlife Church, 1007 nMorganton Blvd, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Guest speaker Chad Robichaux. Sat, May 20th at 7:00 pm (Men’s event) & Sun, May 21st at both Waterlife services (9 & 10:45 am). Chad is a USMC Force Recon Veteran with 8 deployments to Afghanistan. He is an author, pro MMA champion, and founder of Mighty Oaks that has served 400,000 warriors battling PTSD. His best selling book “Saving Aziz” documents his heroic efforts to save his Afghan translator which then led to thousands being saved from the Taliban after the US withdrawal in 2021.

Men's Lunch with Frank Harrison - Charlotte, NC
2023-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Billy Graham Library, 4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
Come be encouraged and receive Biblical insight on effective leadership from Frank Harrison, chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Consolidated, the nation’s largest Coca-Cola bottler. Enjoy a delicious lunch and learn principles from his book, The Transformation Factor, that will help you pursue excellence, motivate others, and glorify God in the workplace.

Singing on the Farm - Claremont, NC
2023-06-02 16:00 - 2023-06-04 21:00 | Singing on the Farm, 1400 Balls Creek Rd, Claremont, NC, 28610, United States

Kings Mountain Farmers' Market Opening Day - Kings Mountain, NC
2023-06-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Wells Fargo – King’s Mountain, 125 Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain, NC, 28086, United States
King’s Mountain Farmers’ Market is opening Saturday June 3rd from 8am-12pm at 125 S Battleground Ave! Come out for local goods and family fun! Every Saturday from June through August!

Run for Life 5K - Flat Rock, NC
2023-06-03 08:30 - 10:30 | The Park at Flat Rock, 55 Highland Golf Dr, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, United States
Join us on June 3rd 2023, for a 5K fundraiser. This will be a fun run/walk timed event that will be held at Flat Rock Park in Flat Rock, NC. There will be our 5K starting at 8:30am and also our kids fun run, which will start 5 minutes after the 5K. We are so excited to see you there! You will be supporting a Christian crisis pregnancy center located in Hendersonville, NC. Open Arms Pregnancy Center’s ministry is love; The aim is to support and guide; The purpose is to serve God and preserve life.

8th Annual Baptist Men's Golf Tournament Fundraiser - Spruce Pine, NC
2023-06-03 08:30 - 13:00 | Spruce Pine Golf Course and Country Club, 2360 Swiss Pine Lake Dr, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, United States
8th Annual Baptist Men’s Golf Tournament Fundraiser
June 3, 2023
8:30 AM – SHOT GUN START – 4 Flights, Front 9 Captains Choice,
(Back Alternating Shots Each team plays 2 man team from Tee to Green and take best Score) 3&11 Closest to Pin
$75 each person, Mulligans 2 for $10, Red Tee $5,

Rising Hope Farms Spring Fling - Claremont, NC
2023-06-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Rising Hope Farms, 3775 Bethany Church Road, Claremont, 28610
Come and experience Rising Hope Farms at our Spring Fling Event! Rising Hope provides theapeutic horseback riding for special needs kids in our community. It is totally volunteer run. This year’s Spring Fling will have arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, horses and fun. It will be held rain or shine in our covered arena, so no worries if it rains! It’s a fun way to see Rising Hope Farms and see what it does for our community! All proceeds will benefit Rising Hope Farms! Admission is free!

Make A Difference Training with Don Sunshine - Brevard, NC
2023-06-03 09:00 - 14:30
Join Don Sunshine for Make A Difference Evangelism Training on Saturday, June 3 in Brevard, NC!

Biker Blessing - Hendersonville, NC
2023-06-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Salvation Army, 239 3rd Avenue East, hendersonville, North Carolina, 28792, United States
This is a free event. It is a Biker Blessing with a two hour motorcycle ride and a cookout after the ride. This event is hosted by
Sons of The Savior MM and Blue Ridge Biker Church.

Summer in the Park - Kingsport, TN
2023-06-12 08:00 - 2023-06-18 17:00 | Warriors’ Path State Park, 490 Hemlock Road, Kingsport, Tennessee, 37663, United States
All week long!
During the week of June 12, you and your family can enjoy days and nights of outdoor fun and discovery in nearby nature. Come and explore from the ground to the sky, meet native wildlife and plants, discover & create natural beauty, and much more.
Summer in the Park Schedule

Ruth Bell Graham: A Day Celebrating a Legacy of Faith - Charlotte, NC
2023-06-16 09:30 - 17:00 | Billy Graham Library, 4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
Come be inspired by the wit, wisdom, and faith of Ruth Bell Graham. For this day only, the first 200 visitors to the Library will receive a voucher for a free custard, Mrs. Graham’s favorite dessert. All guests are also invited to a free showing of two special film features that take a behind-the-scenes look at Ruth Graham’s life. Ruth’s Attic bookstore will offer 20% off all books by Mrs. Graham for this day only. No preregistration required.
