Recreation Events

Check here to find out information about upcoming special events sponsored by the Morganton Parks and Recreation Department such as the Red, White and Bluegrass Festival and the Morganton Comi-Con comic book convention.

Check out our "City Calendar" online to view more events and add our events to your calendar!

 


 

2013 Baseball Events at Catawba Meadows Park

These events run from April through November 2013. Find out more about Catawba Meadows Park here.

April 6-7

  • SYSA GIRLS FP SOFTBALL AND BOYS BASEBALL

April 13-14

  • NATIONS BOYS BASEBALL (9 FIELDS)

April 20-21

  • TOPGUN SPORTS GIRLS FP SOFTBALL (4 FIELDS)
  • SYSA BOYS BASEBALL (5 FIELDS)

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Burke County World Series Tournament 2013

June 17 - 21, 2013 | Catawba Meadows Park

pr-BCWorldSeriesOnly Open to all Burke County Baseball Teams (County & City Teams / Regular Season Rosters Only). 

3 Game Guarantee

Gold & Silver Divisions

  • Machine Pitch
  • 9-10 yr. olds
  • 11-12 yr olds

When: June 17 - 21, 2013

Where: Catawba Meadows Park

Cost

  • $50 per team
  • $35 per team if paid by May 31
  • Deadline: June 10th

For more info, contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Co Sponsored by The Men's Club of Morganton & City of Morganton Parks & Recreation

 

10th Annual Red, White and Bluegrass Festival

Sunday June 30 - Thursday July 4

Bluegrass Music, Tent Sales etc.

When:

  • Sunday June 30 – Wednesday July 3 from 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm
  • Thursday July 4 is Bluegrass Appreciation Night with FREE admission and fireworks show!
  • Bluegrass Camp for Kids- July 1-3 at Collett Street Recreation Center

Where: Catawba Meadows Park

For more information visit www.redwhiteandbluegrassfestival.com or call 828-438-5350.

 

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday Sept. 13 - Saturday Sept. 14

When

  • Friday Sept. 13 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm
  • Saturday Sept. 14 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm

Where: Collett St. Recreation (Social Hall)

Contact Dot Williams at (828) 438-0909 for more information.

 

Fall Plow Day and Antique Power Show

Friday Oct. 4 - Saturday Oct. 5

Antique tractors, hit & miss engines, steam engines, restored trucks, vendors, crafts, food & entertainment

When:

Friday Oct. 4 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday Oct.. 5 from 10:00 am. to 1:00 pm

Where: Catawba Meadows Park

Cost: Free admission

Contact Morganton Parks & Recreation at 828-438-5350 for more information.

 

Doll Show

Friday Oct. 4 -Saturday Oct. 5

When:

  • Friday Oct. 4, 2013
  • Saturday Oct. 5, 2013

Where: Collett Street Recreation (Social Hall)

 

HOP Race

Saturday Oct. 5

HOP ---> Help Our Parks!

When: Saturday Oct. 5

Where: Martha's Park

 

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Gary Leonhardt
Director • 438-5351

Robert Bolick
Athletic Supervisor
438-5371

Mike Foust
Aquatics Supervisor
438-5380 

Jennifer Nicholson
Administrative Manager
438-5241

 

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The Parks and Recreation offices are located in the Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.

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