July 4 (Friday) McEver Field (South Street), 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. – This annual fun-filled evening will begin with a small town parade at 5:30 p.m. from the Town Hall and end at McEver Field. We encourage everyone to come out and march in the parade dressed in your best Independence Day attire. At McEver Field, festivities will include a children’s amusement area, stage entertainment, concessions, and the most spectacular fireworks show in the Lake Norman area. The Summerdaze Band performs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. This is a family event, so come early and bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
Free parking is available at parking lots along Main Street, Davidson United Methodist Church, the old Cotton Mill, and Davidson College’s Baker Sports Complex. The town will provide free shuttle service from each site. (Please note that parking for this event is NOT permitted at Davidson Elementary School, Calvary Presbyterian Church, McEver Field, or along South Street. The Greenway at Avinger Lane will also be closed to traffic.) For more information, please call Davidson Parks and Recreation at 704.892.3349 (ext. 261).
Important Note: Due to the expected large crowds this year, a wristband will be required to gain admission to the event. For residents, these wristbands are free and may be picked up at Town Hall or the Recreation Department through Wednesday, July 3. Non-residents will have to wait until the night of the event to get a wristband at a cost of $5 each. (Children under 3 are free.) Wristbands will be available at main checkpoints into the site: Walnut Street at Spring Street and South and Spring Streets. The Town of Davidson will operate two lines at the ticket booths – one for residents and one for non-residents.
Village Green – Concerts are held on Sundays from 6 – 8 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Families and friends are welcome to bring picnics and relax to the music. Downtown Davidson is celebrating 10 years of its popular Concert on the Green Series this year. In celebration of the anniversary, each concert will feature a picnic contest with prizes to be awarded to the winners. For more information about the Concert-on-the-Green Series, please contact Sandy Kragh at 704.892.2118 or visit www.downtowndavidson.org.
Concerts in July & August (including the picnic “theme”) are as follows:
July 13 (Sunday) – Lake Norman Orchestra [Patriotic]
Picnic Theme: “Most Elegant”
August 3 (Sunday) – Stardusters [Swing]
Picnic Theme: “Swing”
August 24 (Sunday) – Bad Daddies [Pop
Copy Band]
Picnic Theme: “Funkiest”
Now is the time to begin sign-ups for summer camp programs. All programs are held at the Town of Davidson Parks and Recreation office, located at 416 Armour Street, unless otherwise specified. Camps will provide a variety of opportunities to enhance each child’s growth and skill level. Outcomes will include the ability to establish positive relationships, sportsmanship and self-esteem through an organized plan of instruction and fun. All instructors have professional training and experience in their area of expertise.
Opportunities exist for pre-school children, elementary school kids, and teens. Camps include a wide range of sports (including fencing and bowling), arts & crafts, Audio Engineering, photography, film making for teens, Forensic Science: CSI, and much more. For information and registration, visit www.d-recs.org or call 704.892.3349. These programs have limited openings and tend to fill up fast.
Don’t Forget! The Davidson Farmer’s Market will be open every Saturday (8 a.m. until noon) May through October, delivering produce and other goods from a collection of area farmers, nurseries, and vendors (including fresh flowers and soap). The market site is next to Town Hall, between Main and Jackson Streets. For information and special entertainment listings , visit www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. |
Call the Town of Davidson at 704.892.7591 or visit the website at www.ci.davidson.nc.us. For Parks & Recreation information, visit www.d-Recs.org. The Davidson Parks & Recreation Department offers a broad range of art classes, adult trips, creative workshops, and newly added Wellness Workshops.