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2010 Happenings in Downtown Mebane *events sponsored by Destination Downtown
Mebane
February 25 ~ Shop for A Cause
This is a great opportunity to visit and shop in Downtown Mebane and
also help a worthy local cause. (5-8 pm)
MARCH 27 ~ Spring Shoppers Stroll *
Downtown Mebane will be blooming at the 4th annual Spring Shoppers Stroll. Bring
your family and friends and explore Downtown Mebane! Rain or shine. (10 am - 6 pm).
APRIL 23-24 ~ Dogwood Festival
The Festival
starts Friday, April 23rd with a golf tournament & then continues Downtown from 6-10 pm with carnival rides & The
Mason Lovette Band. On Saturday, April 24th, from 10 am - 5 pm, enjoy a 5K run, car show, arts & crafts, rides, food,
entertainment, and an evening street dance with the Hip Pocket Band (7-10 pm). Plenty of free parking. Rain Date April 25th.
For more info, visit www.themebanedogwoodfestival.com. The Festival is sponsored by The Mebane Business Association.
MAY - October ~ Clay Street After Work
3rd Friday Night ~ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Bring your family,
friends, and lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of music at Clay Street After Work. Each month features a different band
playing on Clay Street, starting at 7 p.m. Clay Street (from Third to Fourth Street) is closed to traffic after 6 p.m.
Lots of extra parking on Ruffin Street and side streets. Come early and enjoy a little shopping or dinner at one
of our unique restaurants! Clay Street After Work is sponsored by The Alamance County Arts Council, City of Mebane and
The Mebane Business Association. Partial funding provided by a Grassroots Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council.
June 11-12 ~ 26th Annual Occaneechi Pow-Wow
Experience traditional Native music, dance, food and more! The Pow-Wow is
held at the Occaneechi Tribal Cener, 4902 Daily Store Road -- about 8.5 miles from Downtown Mebane via
Hwy. 119 North. No alcohol, drugs or pets allowed. If you haven't attended a pow-wow, you are in for a real
treat! For more info, call the Tribal Office at (919) 304-3723 or visit www.occaneechi-saponi.org.
June - August
~ Farmers' Market
Located at the corner of Clay and Third Streets
every Saturday from 7-11 a.m. Enjoy fresh produce and other goodies from local farmers! Coordinated by Destination
Downtown Mebane.
Aug. 7 ~ Sunfest "Hometown Family Fun
Day" *
An old-fashioned family fun day
on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with traditional games and activities for kids of all ages! Rain or Shine.
August 26 ~ Ladies
Shop Hop
A special shopping event in downtown Mebane
from 5-9 pm.
October 2 ~ Autumn Fest *
Celebrate Fall with family
& friends at Downtown's Autumn Fest! Listen to a little bluegrass music, take a hayride through the historic
district, visit with local crafters, browse antique and specialty shops, and shop at the pumpkin & mums market.
You can also enjoy pit cooked barbecue, authentic Italian gelato, ice cream and other yummy treats. Rain or shine * Saturday
(10 am - 6 pm).
November 4 ~ Holiday Extravaganza
A kick-off event for holiday shopping! Downtown shops will be
brimming with all kinds of treasures. Thursday evening from 5-9 pm.
Nov. 19-20
~ 5th Annual "Hometown Holiday Celebration" * A two-day holiday open house with festive decorations, carriage rides, tree lighting
ceremony, strolling carolers, Santa, holiday treats & door prizes, music & art events, marshmallow roast, Kids Zone
activities, and shopping and dining specials. Come home to Downtown Mebane and enjoy some old-fashioned holiday spirit
with family and friends! Friday (10 am - 9 pm) and Saturday (10 am - 6 pm).
December 3 ~ Mebane Christmas Parade
Bundle up and enjoy the area's only nighttime Christmas Parade in Downtown Mebane, complete with
a visit from Santa! Festivities begin at 7 p.m. on Friday night. Sponsored by The City of Mebane.
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