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2011 Happenings in Downtown Mebane *events sponsored by Destination
Downtown Mebane
February 24 ~ Shop for A Cause *
This is a great opportunity to visit and shop in Downtown
Mebane and also help a worthy local cause. (5-9 pm)
MARCH 26 ~ 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 29-30 ~
Dogwood Festival
The Festival starts Friday, April
29rd with an afternoon golf tournament at Quaker Creek Golf Course & then continues Downtown from 6-10 pm with carnival
rides, live entertainment and a 5k run. The Mason Lovett Band will perform from 7-10 pm. On Saturday, from 10 am
- 5 pm, enjoy a car show, arts & crafts, rides, food, entertainment, and an evening street dance with The Timeless Band (7-10
pm). Plenty of free parking. Rain Date Sunday, May 1. For more info, visit www.themebanedogwoodfestival.com. The Festival is sponsored by The Mebane Business Association. MAY - September ~ 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 10-11
~ 27th 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. 6 ~ 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 25 ~ Ladies Shop Hop *
A special shopping event in downtown Mebane from 5-9 pm.
October 1
~ 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. Saturday (10 am - 6 pm). Rain or Shine.
November 3 ~ 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. 18-19 ~ 6th 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 2 ~ 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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