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Cold Mountain Music Festival - Canton, NC
2023-08-12 10:00 - 2023-08-13 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Townsend Tunes Summer Concerts at JAARS - Waxhaw, NC
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.

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.

Eastern Burke County Outreach Day - Longview, NC
2023-08-26 08:00 - 13:00 | Food Lion – Hildebran, 511 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hildebran, NC, 28637, United States
The Light FM is partnering with Freshfire Church to shine the Light On Eastern Burke County with a community outreach day on Saturday, August 26th. This free event is open to the community with 300 chicken lunches from “Grilling 4 God” and copies of “God’s Promises” while supplies last. Back to school supplies, clothing and shoes will be available as well!

4th ANNUAL FOUNDERS DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT - Spruce Pine, NC
2023-08-26 09:30 - 13:30 | Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club, 2360 Swiss Pine Lake Dr, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, United States
August 26. 2023 – 9:30 AM, Shotgun start. Fundraiser for Billy Graham Evangelistic Association & Samaritan’s Purse at the Grassy Creek Golf Course. 2360 Swiss Pine Lake Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Lunch will be provided – Chick-fil-a.

$85 for each player. Tournament Sponsors – Gold $1500, Silver $1000, Bronze $750. Team Format 4 Players Captains Choice.

Aaron Shust - Asheville, NC
2023-08-27 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 Aaron Shust. Adults and youth ages 9 and up may participate. Overnight lodging is available at applicable rates and includes breakfast the following morning.

Labor Day Singles and Leaders Retreat - Flat Rock, NC
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-04 | Bonclarken Conference Center, 500 Pine Drive, Flat Rock, NC, 28731
Annual singles & leadership retreat at Bonclarken Conference Center in Flat Rock, NC. This retreat is in its 44th year. Last year we had over 300 register from around the country of all ages. The retreat includes teaching by Kris Swiatocho and Pastor Freddy Johnson, worship with RK Praise, excursions, dance, concert, bonfire, testimonies, prayer experience, breakfast/lunch and learns, devotions and more. Our charity for 2023 is Crossfire Ministries. Our Theme is: Super Heroes of the Bible.

4th Annual Classic Car Show + More! - Greer, SC
2023-09-09 11:00 - 14:00 | People’s Baptist Church, 310 Victor Avenue Ext, Greer, SC, 29651
Classic cars, trucks, motorcycles
Food to purchase
Raffle items
Bake & Craft Sale
Live Music
Great family fun!

Finish Line Revival at Tri-County Speedway - Hickory, NC
2023-09-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Tri-County Speedway, 4405 HICKORY NUT RIDGE ROAD, Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Lance Johnson of Ranger, GA, will speak on Saturday, September 9th. Heath Adams of IHT Ministries in Hickory, NC, will speak on Sunday, September 10th. We will have race cars and drivers for a meet and greet each day at 6pm. The track concession stand will also be open. People are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and sit on the track. The grand stands are also available for seating.

Country Western Roundup - Waynesville, NC
2023-09-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Life Church of Waynesville, 601 Westwood Circle, Waynesville, NC, 28786, United States
Round up your old Cowboy hats and boots, lasso your kids and come on down to Life Church of Waynesville at 601 Westwood Circle, Waynesville NC for some boot scootin fun, grub, singing and good old fashion feller-ship with new and old friends. Water your horse and drive your car, giddy up!

828 Revival - Arden, NC
2023-09-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-09-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-09-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Radiant Church, 3839 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden, NC, 28704, United States
828 Revival
3 Amazing Days of Encouraging, Equipping and Inspiring the 828 Community.
September 13-15, 6-730pm.
828 Revival – 828 Revival
Speakers
9/13 Greater Faith: Keynote Speaker Kirk Bowman – Rock Church
9/14 Great Hope: Keynote Speaker Jimmy Dykes – Brookstone Church
9/15 Great Love: Keynote Speakers Matthew Coleman – Revol Church & Nick Honerkamp – Haywood
County

Disciple - Ridgecrest, NC
2023-09-13 18:00 - 21:30 | Ridgecrest Conference Center, 1 Ridgecrest Drive, 28770
Free Concert by the Christian band, “Disciple.” Bring your youth group and the young at heart. Help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music and have a great time. Help us spread the word about this free concert. This is a Ryan B and Lori Gasperson sponsored and produced event.

Volunteer Fair for Billy Graham Library - Charlotte, NC
2023-09-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Billy Graham Library, 4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
If you have a passion for ministering to others, join us at our next Volunteer Fair on Sept. 14. Come see how God can use your time and talents to share the hope of Christ during Christmas at the Library or as a year-round volunteer.

For Such a Time as This Christian Women's Retreat - Sherrill's Ford, NC
2023-09-15 13:00 - 2023-09-17 11:00 | Dogwood on Lake Norman, 7050 Camp Dogwood Dr, Sherrill's Ford, NC, 28673, United States
The “For Such a Time as This Christian Women’s Retreat” is a time of worship, learning about who we are in Christ and what our role is in the world in which we live. We will discuss how we can biblically fight for our families, and know we are not alone: there are an incredible number of women in the Bible who fought for themselves, their husbands, children, and their country. This retreat is a time away from the busyness and grind of life to focus on the Bible with other Christian women.

Andrew Ripp: Big Feelings Tour feat. Rachel Lampa & Blessing Offor - Greenville, SC
2023-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church Greenville, 200 W Washington Street, 29601
ANDREW RIPP’S BIG FEELINGS TOUR will be hitting the road this fall. The GRAMMY® nominated artist is joined by special guests BLESSING OFFOR and RACHAEL LAMPA, marking Ripp’s first headlining tour in 10 years.
“I’ve personally been dreaming about this tour for years and now it’s finally here. An opportunity for folks to step into a room filled with all sorts of different stories of victory, pain, loss, and love and feel zero judgement,” said Andrew Ripp. “The Big Feelings Tour is meant to be a filling station… a place that you can come and fill your hearts with belonging and acceptance before heading back out into the world. Bring all your friends and all of your feelings. See you soon.”

Fall Vendor Fair & Craft Show Fundraiser - Easley, SC
2023-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | United Wesleyan Church – Easley SC, 738 Rice Road, Easley, SC, 29640, United States
United Wesleyan, in Easley, SC will be having a Fall Vendor Fair & Craft Show Fundraiser on Saturday, September 16th from 9:00am-3:00pm. This event is to help raise money for our Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry. We will have local vendors, free admission, food concessions available to purchase, bake sales, silent auctions and door prizes.

FaithFest 2023 - Wilkesboro, NC
2023-09-16 12:00 - 21:00 | FaithFest Events Complex, 1600 Industrial Dr., Wilkesboro, NC, 28697, United States
New for 2023! A new venue, a HUGE cross, camping experience, a great lineup, and God’s presence. You don’t want to miss it! Worship, music and the word of God will unite believers, save the lost, bring everyone together, and spark a revival that will change our area and beyond!
This year’s line-up includes:

Chris Tomlin
CeCe Winans
CAIN
Katy Nichole
Austin French
Jason Crabb
