| August
2008
July 30 - August 3
2008 U.S. KIDS GOLF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AND WORLD CUP. The world's
largest golf tournament for kids 4 to 12 years of age.
To be played on Pinehurst courses No. 3, No. 5 and No. 8, as well
as nearby Longleaf Country Club, Mid Pines, Talamore, Midland Country Club and Little River. For
more information call (888)387-5437 or visit www.uskidsgolf.com.
July 31 - August 2
ANNUAL ROBBINS FARMERS DAY FESTIVAL. Thursday 6-9pm, Friday
6pm-midnight, Saturday 9am-midnight. Free festival, small fee
for Rodeo, carnival rides and games. One of the largest horse
parades on the East Coast. Enjoy country, bluegrass, gospel and
beach music. Entertainment also includes Rodeo, fireworks, mule
show, arts & crafts, and antique tractor show. Food vendors on
site. Middleton Street, downtown Robbins. For more information
call (910)464-1290 or visit www.robbinsfarmersday.com.
August 1
28th ANNUAL FINE ARTS FESTIVAL & OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm.
Exhibit is displayed for the entire month, call for schedule.
Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines.
(910)692-4356.
August 1
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music,
hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $5/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards &
Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
August 1
SUMMERFEST. 3-8pm. FREE. Bands, DJ, Food, Bungee Trampoline,
Giant Slide, Tain Rides, Magician, Balloon Artist & More! We welcome
the public and our Guests of Honor, U.S. Kids Golf! Downtown Southern
Pines, Broad Street. Call (910)639-1730 for more information.
August 2-3
29th ANNUAL REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLE REENACTMENT. Saturday 4pm,
Sunday 2pm. Reenactment of the 1781 skirmish at the house between Loyalist
(Tory) and Rebel (Whig) militias. Encampment of soldiers and families,
artillery and small arms demonstrations, craft demonstrations. House in the Horseshoe, 324 Alston Road, Sanford. For
more information call (910)947-2051.
August 3
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. The Mad Tea Party opens for
Willie Painter Band. Gates open at 5:30pm. Opening acts take the stage
at 6:15pm and headliners at 7pm.Tickets are $9/adult, children under
12 are admitted free. Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen.
Visit
www.theroosterswife.org for more information.
August 3-5
CAPEL GOLF CLASSIC. Sponsored by the Fayetteville
State University Foundation. $185 per person, Team of Four
$800. Country Club of Whispering Pines, #2 Clubhouse Blvd., Whispering
Pines. Visit www.capelgolfclassic.org for more information or call
(910)672-1349.
August 4
PIT CHICKS CLINC. Mondays from 5-7pm, June through August. Includes
on course instruction and club fitting. Beginners Welcome! The Pit
Golf Links, 410 Pit Link Lane, Hwy 5, Aberdeen. Contact Janie at
(910)944-1600 for details.
August 8
PINEHURST RESORT'S TOUR AND TEA. 10am-noon.
Discover the stories of Pinehurst's history and enjoy
the traditions of classic high tea at one of America's
Historic Landmarks. $25/person. Space is limited, please
call for reservations. (910)235-8415.
August 8-10
JIMMY V CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC. This popular charity tournament
which raises millions of dollars for cancer research and honoring the
late NCSU basketball coach, Jim Valvano, will be played
on Pinehurst No. 1, 2, 4. For more information please call Pinehurst
Resort at (800)487-4653 or visit
www.golfclassic.org.
August 10
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. Featuring Laura Reed and Deep
Pocket, Jubal Creech to open.
Gates open at 5:30pm. Opening acts take the stage at 6:15pm and headliners
at 7pm.Tickets are $9/adult, children under 12 are admitted free.
Postmaster's House, South Street, Aberdeen. Visit
www.theroosterswife.org for more information.
August 11
SCC JAZZ BAND OUTDOOR CONCERT. Concerts are free and open
to the public. The concert starts at 6:30pm.
In the event of rain, concert moves to Owens Auditorium. Sandhills
Community College, 3395 Airport Rd., Pinehurst. (910)695-3829.
August 15
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music,
hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $5/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards &
Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
August 18-24
2008 U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. Played
on Pinehurst No. 2 and No. 4. For tickets, please contact the 2008
U.S. Amateur Championship office at (910)235-8151. For more information
on the Championship itself, please visit www.pinehurst.com/amateur-2008.asp.
August 22-24
FAST TRACK HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING SCHOOL. At Rockingham
Raceway Park, 2152 North US Highway 1, Rockingham, NC. Please
call (910)205-8800 or visit
www.rockinghamracewaypark.com for more information.
August 24
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. Featuring Boulder Acoustic Society.
Gates open at 5:30pm. Opening acts take the stage at 6:15pm and headliners
at 7pm.Tickets are $9/adult, children under 12 are admitted free.
Postmaster's House, South Street, Aberdeen. Visit
www.theroosterswife.org for more information.
August 28 - September 1
20th ANNUAL LABOR DAY WINE FESTIVAL. A celebration of fine
wine, gourmet food and pure southern hospitality. Please
call (800)487-4653 for schedule of activities and reservations.
Pinehurst Resort, One Carolina Vista, Pinehurst.
August 29
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music,
hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $5/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards &
Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
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