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Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission

Downtown Events 2012

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Event Date:
3/17/2012
Location:
Breckenridge Street
Information:
Celebrate St. Patrick's day with a great bowl of Chilii

Click to Download: Chili Cook Entry Form
Click to Download: Chili Cook Rules & Regs
Event Date:
6/11/2012
Location:
Ballet Arts & Oxford City Hall Auditorium
Information:
This is a day camp opportunity for children rising 2nd through 7th grade and Teen works for ages 13 - 17 (must have completed 7th – 11th grade). The camp will provide instruction and creative experiences in acting, singing, dancing, and all the technical aspects of theater including costume design, sound, set construction and lighting.

Enrollment is limited to 30 campers

Registration Fee: $200 ($175 if postmarked by May 2). Second family member $175 ($150 if postmarked by May 2). Checks are payable to Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission (HVDDC). Website: www.hendersondowntown.us

Week 1: Sunday June 10 through Friday June 15, 2011

Week 2: Sunday June 17 through Friday June 22, 2011

Teenworks: Sunday June 24 through Thursday June 28)

Click to Download: Registration-Teenworks
Click to Download: Registration-Theatre Camp
Event Date:
6/16/2012 11:00:00 AM
Location:
Downtown Henderson
Information:
The Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission is staging Henderson’s International Summerfest Crafts & Beer Festival with performances by the Little German Band and Dancers on Saturday, June 16th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. downtown.

The DDC is also inviting food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and businesses to participate in the festival. Children’s games, including a moonwalk, an obstacle course and a slide, will be featured, too. Information on how to become a vendor and/or a sponsor for the event can be obtained by contacting Phil Lakernick at the DDC office at City Hall on Rose Avenue. The DDC can be reached by telephone at (252) 430-5734 and by e-mail at plakernick@ci.henderson.nc.us.

Click to Download: Booth Policies
Click to Download: Vendor Application Form
Event Date:
10/31/2012 4:00:00 PM
Location:
Downtown
Information:
Merchants turn the sidewalks of downtown into an old time neighborhood where the kids can go door to door for trick-or-treat fun in a safe environment. For children 12 and under. 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Wednesday October 31, 2012

Event Date:
11/27/2012 6:00:00 PM
Location:
Downtown Henderson
Information:
A ceremony welcoming in of the “Holiday Season” held in front of the 1st Methodist Church on North Garnett Street. A gathering of area citizens who will light the large tree on the veteran square and sing Christmas Carols

Event Date:
12/2/2012 2:30:00 PM
Location:
Downtown Henderson
Information:
Combining efforts of area bands, businesses and civic /religious groups, the Downtown Henderson Christmas Parade displays a large variety of music and colorful floats – plus a visit from the “Jolly old Elf” himself. Parade starts at 2:30 p.m. Sunday December 2, 2012

The parade route goes from the Dabney Drive Extension to Garnett Street and will end at Rose Avenue.

Click to Download: Parade Rules
Click to Download: Parade Entry Form