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)
Burke County World Series Tournament 2013
June 17 - 21, 2013 | Catawba Meadows Park
Only 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
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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)

Parks & Recreation
Facilities
Programs
• Recreation Events
Check out the Parks and Recreation Centers on Google Maps.
Contracts
Facility Use Contract
Facility Use Policies
Gary Leonhardt
Director • 438-5351
Robert Bolick
Athletic Supervisor
438-5371
Mike Foust
Aquatics Supervisor
438-5380
Jennifer Nicholson
Administrative Manager
438-5241
E-mail Parks & Rec
The Parks and Recreation offices are located in the Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.







City of Morganton • 305 E. Union St. Suite A100, Morganton, NC 28655 • (828) 437-8863