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Hometown Popup Shop - Hudson, NC
2023-06-24 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | LC Coffee Shack, 104A Fairway Shopping Center, Hudson, NC, 28638, United States
In collaboration with LC Coffee Shack, we’re proud to present our Hometown Pop-Up Shop!
Discover 10+ local vendors and food trucks, all coming together to support one another and promote our amazing community.
Let’s show our love for local businesses and strengthen our community bonds.

Answering the Call Stampede and Rodeo - Fletcher, NC
2023-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | WNC Ag Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC, 28732
Stampede and Rodeo celebrating our everyday heroes.
The crisis that plagues our first responders is a great burden to Ridin’ on Faith. This is a time for the community to come together to PRAY, LOVE, SUPPORT and ENCOURAGE all first responders.
This will be a great evening of faith, family, fun, food and fellowship.
An action-packed evening of Rodeo Fun with Ridin’ on Faith flare.
All proceeds will go to benefit WNC peer support network.
It’s time for us to STEP UP and ANSWER THE CALL!

Townsend Tunes Summer Concerts at JAARS - Waxhaw, NC
2023-07-07 17:00 - 21:30, 2023-07-14 17:00 - 21:30, 2023-07-21 17:00 - 21:30, 2023-07-28 17:00 - 21:30, 2023-08-04 17:00 - 21:30, 2023-08-11 17:00 - 21:30, 2023-08-18 17:00 - 21:30 | JAARS, 7405 Jaars Rd, Waxhaw, NC, United States
Free Admission
Friday Nights
Bring your friends for fun-filled evenings of live music, refreshments and exciting stories about how God is at work here at JAARS and around the world! Doors open at 5:00. Come early for concessions and conversations. A bouncy house,food and coffee trucks are available along with concessions in the JAARS cafe.

Grounded Youth Conference - Charlotte, NC
2023-07-10 09:00 - 2023-07-14 14:30 | Charlotte Christian School, 7301 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Do you want to be grounded in the truth of the Christian faith? Do you have questions about truth, identity, God, and the Bible? The Grounded Youth Conference is for 13-19 yr olds who want to understand the foundations of their faith, and their identity in Jesus Christ. This conference includes sessions that will answer your biggest questions, discussion time to really dig deep, and fellowship/game time to grow closer to your friends.

Michael Card - Asheville, NC
2023-07-16 15:00 - 21:00 | Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove, 1 Porters Cove Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, United States
Come for a wonderful evening of music and fellowship. Enjoy friendly conversation over a fine dinner prepared by our chefs, followed by an uplifting concert with Michael Card. Adults and youth ages 9 and up may participate. Overnight lodging is available at applicable rates and includes breakfast the following morning.

Sidewalk Prophets - Sevierville, TN
2023-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Pathways Church, 1126 Wagner Dr, Sevierville, TN, 37862, United States
Sidewalk Prophets is excited to announce their “Songs & Stories Tour,” an intimate acoustic trio experience where fans will hear the group’s hits and stories behind the songs, and well as brand new music, are coming to Sevierville, TN on July 16th, 2023!

Christmas in July - Boiling Springs, NC
2023-07-22 10:00 - 15:00 | View Baptist Church, 5555 Paris Bridge Road, Boiling Springs, NC, 29316, United States
Craft vendors and food vendors, a silent auction, and door prizes with all proceeds going to a Christian non-profit organization, First Contact Addiction Ministries.

6th Annual End Of Summer Bash - Marion, NC
2023-07-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Camping World of Marion, 348 Resistflex road, Marion, NC, 28752, United States
This event is open to the public free of charge. We offer school supplies while supplies last. Lots of activities for kids such as water slide, fairy hair, facepaint and outdoor games. DJ Mitizy will be joining us for this Luau themed event along with over 50 Vendors. We will have BBQ plates, Hotdogs, and Hamburgers for sale, the proceeds help the Bear Closet purchase new carseats.

Back 2 School Bash - Crouse, NC
2023-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Unity Baptist Church, 3017 W Old NC-150, Crouse, NC, 28033, United States
Unity Baptist Church (Crouse, NC) is having a Back 2 School Bash on Saturday, July 29th from 6 to 8 pm. There will be fun, food, and games from 6 to 7 pm. At 7 there will be a concert by Christian Rap artist Jonah Green. This is a free event and school supplies will be given to all children and teens.

Newsong - Hickory, NC
2023-07-29 18:00 - 22:00 | L.P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28761
The Crawdads are excited for NewSong to perform on Saturday, July 29th after the game!

Light Up The Night 5K - Asheville, NC
2023-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road, Asheville, NC
Join Western Carolina Rescue Mission’s 5th Annual Light Up The Night 5k! This special event takes place in Asheville, North Carolina’s Carrier Park on August 4th, 2023. This event helps support Abba’s House Recovery Program for mothers to recover from addiction with their children.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact Amanda Putnam for more information at amandap@westerncarolinarescue.org

Ohana Mud Run - Morganton, NC
2023-08-12 09:00 - 14:00 | The Bennick Compound, 5372 Roy McGalliard Ave, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
The Ohana Mud Run is a 1 mile team based obstacle run designed to bring families together. The event takes place in Morganton NC on a private Motocross track amid giant sprinklers and giant mud hills. The event raises close to $40,000 annually that goes back to foster care programs, families in need, and ministries that glorify God.

Cold Mountain Music Festival - Canton, NC
2023-08-12 10:00 - 2023-08-13 21:00 | Lake Logan, 25 Wormy Chestnut Lane, Canton, NC, 28716, United States
A music festival supporting the ministry of Lake Logan. The event includes family friendly activities, camping, regional vendors, outdoor adventures like boating and kayaking, and of course, live music from local and regional artists.

Backpack Giveaway - Asheville, NC
2023-08-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road, Asheville, NC
John McClung Roofing will be giving out over 200 backpacks on 8/12 to families in need. Those interested will need to submit an application for interest/reservation as we have a limited number of supplies. Recipients may pick up their backpacks and “shop” for their supplies on Saturday, August 12th, from 11am-1pm at the Carrier Park Picnic Shelter. Any bags not picked up during this timeframe will be donated to another student. Some supplies included in every bag are notebooks, colored pencils, glue sticks, rule.

Back to School Bash - Lenoir, NC
2023-08-12 14:00 - 17:00 | First Baptist Church of Whitnel, 1201 Connelly Springs Road, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
First Baptist Church of Whitnel- We will be hosting a Back to School Bash for our community. We will be hosting a free lunch and book bag filled with school supplies.This is a mission project for our youth that we have been doing for 3 years now. Our youth enjoy going out and helping families out. Especially now that the economy is struggling.

Medical Patient Modesty's "Rubber Duck Race" - Canton, NC
2023-08-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Champion Credit Union Aquatic Center, 3 Academy St, Canton, 28716, United States
A rubber duck race to benefit Medical Patient Modesty. The first duck that goes to the end of the pool will win a grand prize of $2,500 if 5,000 ducks are sold. There will be other prizes such as hotel gift certificates for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th place ducks. All ducks are numbered & assigned to people who have adopted them to determine the winners. Winners do not have to be present. Rubber duck entries can be purchased online at: http://patientmodesty.org/duckadoptionsignup.asp

Gospel Rhythmic Nites - Mooresville, NC
2023-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Friendship Baptist Church, 177 Cornelius Road, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Free Concert,” Gospel Rhythmic Nites” open to the public. Including a Special Prayer by Pastor Mike Henson asking for the LORD’S Blessing of protection and safety to cover all the children during this school year! Hosted by Jim from Ted’s Boys, they’ve played the Grand Ole Opry, Country USA and The Earnest Tubb Midnight Jamboree. Also Pianist Extraordinaire Joseph Stewart and others.
Friendship Baptist Church, 177 Cornelius Rd. Mooresville, NC. AUGUST 18th Friday 7:00PM.

New Bethel Community Christian Church Family and Friends Day - Wendell, NC
2023-08-19 12:00 - 17:00 | New Bethel Community Christian Church, 6637 Applewhite Road, Wendell, NC, 27591, United States
New Bethel Community Christian Church Family and Friends Day is a day of fun, food, games for all ages and a bounce house for kids. This is open to the public!

Rock The Smokies - Dollywood
2023-08-19 13:00 - 21:00 | Dollywood, 2700 Dollywood Theme Park, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863, United States
Get ready to ROCK THE SMOKIES with your favorite artists at the most fun venue you’ll ever go to!
Showtimes are 1pm, 4pm and 7pm on Saturday, August 19th in Pigeon Forge, TN at Dollywood! Hear for KING & COUNTRY, Anne Wilson, Luke Bower and more – but get your rickets early.
Artists at Rock the Smokies 2023:
for KING & COUNTRY, Anne Wilson, Luke Bower, Brennley Brown, Emerson Day & Megan Woods

Knox for Liberty Freedom Fest - Knoxville, TN
2023-08-19 17:00 - 22:00 | Creekside, 6729 Malone Creek Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37931, United States
Join us August 19th from 5pm-10pm at Creekside – Good Food – Good Vibes for a fun-filled evening with fellow patriots at Knox for Liberty’s first annual Freedom Fest. There will an incredible line-up of inspiring speakers, conservative sponsor vendor booths, entertaining music, and great food.

Anderson County TN Community Resource Fair - Clinton, TN
2023-08-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Family Life Center Gymnasium of First Baptist Church of Clinton, 230 N. Charles G. Seivers Blvd, Clinton, TN, 37716, United States
Please join us for the Anderson County Community Resource Fair, Sunday, Aug. 20, 12-2:30 in the Family Life Center Gymnasium of First Baptist Church of Clinton (230 N. Charles G. Seivers Blvd, Clinton, TN 37716). Helping agencies will set up tables to educate the public about what resources exist in Anderson County to help people in need of services. Free food, door prizes, activities for children & adults, and agency freebies! www.acresourcefair.com

Bold & Courageous Tour - Gastonia, NC
2023-08-20 19:00 - 21:30 | City Church, 3100 City Church St, Gastonia, NC, 28056, United States
The NC Faith & Freedom BOLD & COURAGEOUS TOUR will visit Gaston County for a special Sunday evening family-friendly program on August 20th at 7pm the beautiful new City Church outdoor Amphitheater in Gastonia. Dove Award Winning and Grammy nominated Sanctus Real will be in Concert with former NFL tight end and SEC College Football Analyst Benjamin Watson as a guest speaker. The evening will be topped off by a fireworks show. Event will proceed rain or shine.
Waston’s message will align with his new book: The New Fight for Life. For more than half a century the pro-life community fought to protect the sanctity of human life. Now that the Supreme Court has handed down the decision we waited and prayed for has finally become reality, the question becomes Now What? Benjamin Watson believes a bigger fight for life lies ahead. Together we can create a culture where abortion is unthinkable.

Journey to Joy Women's Weekend Retreat - Lake Junaluska, NC
2023-08-25 08:00 - 2023-08-27 17:00 | Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, 91 N. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC, 28745
Enjoy a weekend of laughter, sharing, worship and fellowship at a Journey to Joy Women’s Retreat at Lake Junaluska. These retreats offer an opportunity to come together for spiritual renewal and are led by Leigh Young, an author, speaker and entrepreneur with a passion for helping women find joy through the Word of God and the God of the Word. The theme of our August retreat is “Lessons from the Letters: A Journey to the Abundant Life.”

Overcoming Addiction: Suffering Well - Knoxville, TN
2023-08-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Faith Promise Church, 5830 Haynes-Sterchi Rd, knoxville, TN, 37912, United States
Join Renew Clinic Knoxville for a powerful evening of overcoming addiction and learning to “suffer well”. Hear from Brian “Head” Welch, lead guitarist of the American Rock Band “KoRn”, about how he came into to a relationship with Jesus and overcame a life of drug use. Brian will share what it means to “suffer well” through the process of breaking addiction, and how God showed up for him in those hard moments. The event will also feature Author, Pastor, and Psychologist, Dr. Jim Coffield. Tickets are available. Free tickets are offered to those who are currently enrolled in addiction/treatment programs.
