Yadkin River Greenway Turtle Regatta
Starts - 5/17/2008
Ends - 5/17/2008
When - 1:00 p.m.
Where - Yadkin River Greenway, D Street Bridge
Begins at D Street Bridge and goes down the Reddies River to the Greenway pedestrian bridge at mouth of Reddies.

BURN 24 Challenge Mountain Bike Endurance Race
Starts - 5/31/2008
Ends - 5/31/2008
When - See website
Where - Dark Mountain Trail, W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, Wilkesboro
Annual Memorial Day Weekend Mountain Biking Event. Cycling on the Dark Mountain Trails of W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir. For more information contact Brushy Mtn Cyclists Club (336)667-7125 or visit web link below.

RAW (Ride Around Wilkes)
Starts - 6/7/2008
Ends - 6/7/2008
When - See website
Where - Begins at Wellness Center of Wilkes Regional Medical Center, North Wilkesboro
9am. Grueling climbs, thrilling descents and beautiful back roads - 25, 40, and 70 mile routes through the Brushy Mountains of Wilkes, Alexander, and Iredell Counties. To register contact BMCC President Brian Pierce (336)667-7125 or visit web link below.

Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Starts - 6/13/2008
Ends - 6/13/2008
When - 8:00 p.m.
Where - Walker Center, Wilkesboro
Friday, 8:00pm at the Walker Center. Tickets are now on sale at the Walker Center. Inductees are: Doc Watson & Earl Scruggs, The Carter Family, Tommy Jarrell, David Johnson, Dolly Parton, Ralph Rinzler, Ralph Epperson, Wayne Henderson. and Sam Love

Candle Light Ghost Tours
Starts - 6/14/2008
Ends - 6/14/2008
When - 7:30 - 9:30p
Where - Wilkes Heritage Museum, 100 East Main St, Wilkesboro
7:30 – 9:30p. Experience a historical tour of Old Wilkes by candlelight with an excellent storyteller in period costume describing tales of ghostly happenings. Tours begin at the Old Wilkes Jail. Admission fee charged. For more information contact (336)667-3171.

Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend
Starts - 6/20/2008
Ends - 7/5/2008
When - Varies
Where - Varies
6/20 - 7/5. The intriguing true story of Tom Dula (aka Dooley), of love + murder & the hanging of a man many believed innocent. 'Hang Down Your Head Tom Dooley'....'Pardon Tom Dooley'...Seem familiar? Admission TBA. Contact Wilkes Playmakers Box Office online or (336)838-PLAY for tickets and details of show times and dates.

Gathering of Resonateurs - ResoGat 2008
Starts - 7/9/2008
Ends - 7/12/2008
When - Varies
Where - Holiday Inn, Wilkesboro
Attention All RESO Enthusiasts! Enjoy DOBRO MECCA a mulit-day reso jam! Learn more, see memorabilia, and jam with fellow RESONATEURS! We have been invited to perform on the Hometown Opry again this year! For more information on how to participate visit the website link below and contact us.

King of the Lake Series Mountain Bike Races
Starts - 7/12/2008
Ends - 7/13/2008
When - See website
Where - W. Kerr Scott Lake, Wilkesboro
BMCC is proud to present the Tifosi Optics King of the Lake USAC-MTB State Championship Series. Race disciplines: Time Trial (favors XC riders), Saturday mornings Dual Slalom (favors gravity riders), Saturday afternoons Super D (a blend of gravity and XC), Sunday afternoons Race classes: Expert Men 19+ Sport Men 19+ Beginner Men 19+ Expert Women 19+ Sport/Beginner Women 19+ Junior 15-18 Junior 11-14 Big Bike (37 lbs.+) 19+ Pee Wee 10-Under "This series should be a blast, with a laid-back atmosphere geared toward having fun," said KOL Series director Matt Adams. Course Information The King of the Lake series takes place along the shores of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in the scenic foothills of Northwest North Carolina. Time Trials: The first time trial race will take place on the Overmountain Victory Trail, racing from the W. Kerr Scott Visitor Center to Bandits Roost Campground. The second time trial will take place at Dark Mountain, utilizing the BURN 24-Hour Challenge loop. Time trial competition returns to the Overmountain Victory Trail for the third and final race of the series, with racing beginning at Bandits Roost and ending at the Visitor Center. The Dual Slalom races will take place on the new course located at Marley's Ford Recreation Area. The Super D races will take place on the Super D course at Dark Mountain.

Candle Light Ghost Tours
Starts - 7/12/2008
Ends - 7/12/2008
When - 7:30 - 9:30p
Where - Wilkes Heritage Museum, 100 East Main St, Wilkesboro
7:30 – 9:30p. Experience a historical tour of Old Wilkes by candlelight with an excellent storyteller in period costume describing tales of ghostly happenings. Tours begin at the Old Wilkes Jail. Admission fee charged. For more information contact (336)667-3171.

Hurt, Pain, & Agony Metric Century
Starts - 7/26/2008
Ends - 7/26/2008
When - 8 a.m. - ?
Where - Begins in Traphill, Wilkes County, NC
Get ready to suffer...64 miles of pure hill! Ride opens with a six-mile climb from Traphill to Roaring Gap atop the Blue Ridge. With about 1,700 feet of elevation gain, a 5% average grade and several stretches of leg busting double-digit grades, it's the equivalent of a Category 2 climb in the Tour de France! Plenty of shorter hills follow as the ride winds through the highlands of Alleghany County, NC and Grayson County, VA. Mahogany Rock Road is the ride's steepest climb. Ride to benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life. For more information contact Brushy Mtn Cyclists Club (336)667-7125 or visit web link below.

Candle Light Ghost Tours
Starts - 8/9/2008
Ends - 8/9/2008
When - 7:30 - 9:30p
Where - Wilkes Heritage Museum, 100 East Main St, Wilkesboro
7:30 – 9:30p. Experience a historical tour of Old Wilkes by candlelight with an excellent storyteller in period costume describing tales of ghostly happenings. Tours begin at the Old Wilkes Jail. Admission fee charged. For more information contact (336)667-3171.

Bandits Challenge Triathlon
Starts - 8/9/2008
Ends - 8/9/2008
When - 7:00 a.m.
Where - W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
This international distance race begins at 7am at the W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir. The legs of the race are as follows: 1.5K swim, 45K bike, & 10K run. This challenging event is one of 15 races that comprise the North Carolina Triathlon Series. For more information including registration, fees, course maps, etc.,

Candle Light Ghost Tours
Starts - 9/13/2008
Ends - 9/13/2008
When - 7:30 - 9:30p
Where - Wilkes Heritage Museum, 100 East Main St, Wilkesboro
7:30 – 9:30p. Experience a historical tour of Old Wilkes by candlelight with an excellent storyteller in period costume describing tales of ghostly happenings. Tours begin at the Old Wilkes Jail. Admission fee charged. For more information contact (336)667-3171.

King of the Lake Series Mountain Bike Races
Starts - 9/13/2008
Ends - 9/14/2008
When - See website
Where - W. Kerr Scott Lake, Wilkesboro
BMCC is proud to present the Tifosi Optics King of the Lake USAC-MTB State Championship Series. Race disciplines: Time Trial (favors XC riders), Saturday mornings Dual Slalom (favors gravity riders), Saturday afternoons Super D (a blend of gravity and XC), Sunday afternoons Race classes: Expert Men 19+ Sport Men 19+ Beginner Men 19+ Expert Women 19+ Sport/Beginner Women 19+ Junior 15-18 Junior 11-14 Big Bike (37 lbs.+) 19+ Pee Wee 10-Under "This series should be a blast, with a laid-back atmosphere geared toward having fun," said KOL Series director Matt Adams. Course Information The King of the Lake series takes place along the shores of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in the scenic foothills of Northwest North Carolina. Time Trials: The first time trial race will take place on the Overmountain Victory Trail, racing from the W. Kerr Scott Visitor Center to Bandits Roost Campground. The second time trial will take place at Dark Mountain, utilizing the BURN 24-Hour Challenge loop. Time trial competition returns to the Overmountain Victory Trail for the third and final race of the series, with racing beginning at Bandits Roost and ending at the Visitor Center. The Dual Slalom races will take place on the new course located at Marley's Ford Recreation Area. The Super D races will take place on the Super D course at Dark Mountain.

Battle of the Bands
Starts - 9/27/2008
Ends - 9/27/2008
When - 4 - 11 p.m.
Where - Parking Decks, Downtown North Wilkesboro
4 - 11p. Amateur & Professional Rock Bands compete for a $1000 grand prize. Listen as these regional rock bands play back-to-back, performing all original songs! You will hear the most sought-after bands in the state! $10/person. All ages welcome. No coolers. No alcohol. For more information or to purchase tickets contact (336)667-4875 visit website link below.

Rollin' Round the River Ride
Starts - 9/27/2008
Ends - 9/27/2008
When - 8 a.m.
Where - Begins at Wilkes Family YMCA, Wilkesboro
8am – Magical History Tour along the Yadkin River on the NC Scenic By-way 268 West which is part of the federally-designated Overmountain Victory Natl. Historic Trail. Rest stops are located at Whippoorwill Village and Fort Defiance, two living history sites with plenty to see and do. Ride benefit for Wilkes County Special Olympics. For more information contact Brushy Mtn Cyclists Club (336)667-7125 or visit web link below.

Moonshine and Thunder: The Junior Johnson Story
Starts - 10/2/2008
Ends - 10/12/2008
When - See description
Where - Forest Edge Amphitheater at Fort Hamby, Wilkesboro
7:30 nightly. OUTDOORS at the Forest Edge Amphitheatre at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir. $15 – Adults, $12 Students/Seniors. $10.00 Groups of 10 or more. “Moonshine and Thunder” tells the story of the early years of running ‘shine and racing in the mountains of NC and its evolution to NASCAR. It is a story steeped in Scotch-Irish culture and tradition and doused with moonshine! Set in Wilkes County- once known as the moonshine capitol of the world—the play focuses primarily on one man and his family – a man that went on to be a NASCAR legend – Junior Johnson. The play focuses on Junior Johnson through his early years as a moonshiner to his early years in NASCAR – documenting the beginnings of a living legend. It will be a historical fiction and chronicles the early life and times of Junior Johnson from running shine to his first big win on a “super speedway” at the Daytona 500 in 1960. “Moonshine and Thunder – The Junior Johnson Story” is a celebration of the people living in the foothills of North Carolina. It will be told with respect for the people who shaped this area and put Wilkes County on the map.

Brushy Mountain Apple Jam & Festival
Starts - 10/3/2008
Ends - 10/4/2008
When - Varies
Where - Downtown Streets of North Wilkesboro
FRIDAY 6–9p. APPLE JAM – Live entertainment at the corner of 10th and Main Streets. Come jam with us! SATURDAY 9a–5p. FESTIVAL - Sponsored annually by the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club on the 1st Saturday of October since 1978. Shuttles available. Visit website to learn more.

Wilkes Agricultural Fair
Starts - 10/7/2008
Ends - 10/11/2008
When - Varies
Where - Worth Tomlinson Rotary Fairgrounds, D Street, North Wilkesboro
5 – 11p Tues – Fri and 12noon – 11p Sat 10/13. Students get in FREE Tuesday. Special features include petting zoo, agricultural exhibits, plus music & entertainment on different nights. Fair sponsored annually by the North Wilkesboro Rotary Club, begins Tuesday and ends on Saturday. For more information contact (336)667-0134.

Carolina in the Fall
Starts - 10/17/2008
Ends - 10/18/2008
When - Varies
Where - Shepherd Family Farm, 579 Armory Road, North Wilkesboro
Fri. & Sat. Musical hosts – The Kruger Brothers from Switzerland, comprised of banjo player - Jens Kruger, guitarist - Uwe Kruger, and bassist - Joel Landsberg, are musical hosts inviting their talented musician friends to join them onstage for Americana, Traditional Bluegrass, and Appalachian Mountain Music. Enjoy workshops, children's area ''Petey's Place,'' music, craft & food vendors in an outdoor setting and family atmosphere. Visit our website to learn about the musicians, workshops, tickets and such! Or call us at (336)667-5344.

Trail of Treats on the Greenway
Starts - 10/25/2008
Ends - 10/25/2008
When - 4 - 8 p.m.
Where - Yadkin River Greenway, West Park Trailhead, North Wilkesboro
4 - 8p. Happy Halloween!!! Get your costume on and Trick or Treat safely with family and friends on the Yadkin River Greenway beginning at the West Park trail head. Local churches and businesses will be set up to give away candy galore! Sponsored by the NWPD.

Candle Light Ghost Tours
Starts - 10/25/2008
Ends - 10/25/2008
When - 7:30 - 9:30p
Where - Wilkes Heritage Museum, 100 East Main St, Wilkesboro
7:30 – 9:30p. Experience a historical tour of Old Wilkes by candlelight with an excellent storyteller in period costume describing tales of ghostly happenings. Tours begin at the Old Wilkes Jail. Admission fee charged. For more information contact (336)667-3171.

Light-Up Downtown North Wilkesboro
Starts - 11/21/2008
Ends - 11/21/2008
When - 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Where - Main Street, North Wilkesboro
5:30 - 9p. Annually, Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro kicks off the Holiday Season with the lighting ceremony soon after dusk. Main Street is filled with the Lights, Joys, Smells, and Sounds of Christmas. Santa can be found in the lobby of Wilkes Towers ready for photos with the little ones. Local community groups take part in in providing hay rides, live entertainment, food, crafts, kids activities and such. For more information please visit website link below.

Christmas Parade
Starts - 12/6/2008
Ends - 12/6/2008
When - 1 p.m.
Where - Begins Melody Square, North Wilkesboro and ends BB&T, Wilkesboro
It's a parade through the downtown streets of North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro with all the local trimmings and of course Santa will be there riding the Fire Truck! Coordinated by Wilkes County Jaycees.

Whippoorwill Christmas Open House
Starts - 12/7/2008
Ends - 12/7/2008
When - 2:30 - 5 p.m.
Where - Whippoorwill Village, NC Hwy 268 West, Ferguson
2:30 - 5:00pm. Presenting the Schoolhouse, the Tom Dooley Museum, the Smokehouse Art Museum, a blacksmith shop, a weaver's shop, a country store, & a Chapel of Peace in remarkable Christmas decor. For more information contact (336)973-3237.