Recreation Events

Great Outdoor Expo

Saturday March 3 & Sunday March 4, 2012

The Expo will showcase products and services for landscaping, lawn care, outdoor recreation, decks, patios, pools, ponds, lawn furniture, and much, more!

When:

• Saturday March 3 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday March 4 from Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Collett Street Recreation Center

Cost: FREE Admission

Sponsored by Morganton Parks & Recreation, and the Men's Club of Morganton.

Smoky Mountain Bird Fair

Come browse and buy and all types of birds, cages, food, toys, and more.

When:

• March 17 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• March 28 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where: Collett Street Rec. Center

Call Mike Jarrett for more information at 439-8477.

37th Annual Gem & Mineral Show

Gem / Rock / Mineral / Jewelry Displays & Dealer Sales / Door Prizes / Gem Mining

When:

• Friday March 23 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday March 24 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sunday March 25 from Noon - 5:00 pm

Where: Collett Street Recreation Center

Sponsored by Morganton Parks & Recreation. For more information call (828) 438-5350.

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday March 31, 2012
at Catawba Meadows Park

More than 20,000 candy and plastic toy eggs will be scattered in four respective age groups. Three grand prize eggs will be hidden in each age division. Don't be late!

The hunt will start promptly at 10:00 am.

When: March 31, 2012 at 10:00 am
Where: Catawba Meadows Park Festival Area
Age Categories: 2 yrs and under ● 3~4 yrs ● 5~7 yrs ● 8~10 yrs

Co-sponsored by Morganton Parks & Recreation Department and Burke County Recreation Department. For more information  call Burke County Parks & Recreation at 439-4370, or Morganton Parks & Recreation at 438-5350.

Earth Day

Saturday April 21, 2012 - Food • Fun • Entertainment

When: Saturday April 21

• Free breakfast from 8:00 am - 10:00 am sponsored by the Marine Corps League
• Music and events from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where: Catawba Meadows Park

Cost: FREE!

Come enjoy Earth Day at Catawba Meadows Park and enjoy the wonderful nature here in Morganton! Admission is free and you can browse exhibits, green living, green building, and greening our environment.

Valley Hills Antique Plow Day & Swap Meet

Saturday May 5, 2012

Swap Meet, Food, Fun & Entertainment

When: May 5, 2012 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where: Catawba Meadows Park 

Cost: FREE Admission

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

2nd Annual Dog Agility Contest

Handler will direct a dog through an obstacle course in a race for time and accuracy. Prizes and ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and Best in Show.

When: Saturday June 25 at 9:00 am.

Where: Catawba Meadows Park Festival Area

Cost: $10.00 per per dog. Registration starts at 8:30 am.  Registration Form

• FREE Public Admission!

For more information contact Daniel Stines at 438-5241, or by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2nd Annual Art in the Park

Saturday May 19, 2012

Fine Arts, Sculpture, Pottery, Jewelry & Metal Work. Live music and entertainment by local performers.

When: Saturday May 19 from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.

Where: Catawba Meadows Park

Cost: FREE Admission

 Art in the Park Artist & Vendor Application

For more information, contact Daniel Stines at (828) 438-5241.

9th Annual Red, White and Bluegrass Festival

July 1 - 4, 2012

Bluegrass Music, Tent Sales, Camp for Kids

The Red, White and Bluegrass Festival is back for the ninth year! Come down to Catawba Meadows Park and hear great Bluegrass music, browse vendor tents, and hang out family and friends.

 2012 Red, White and Bluegrass Festival Flyer

When:

• Saturday June 30, 2012 Bluegrass Appreciation Night (FREE admission!)
• Sunday July 1 – Wednesday July 4 from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Where: Catawba Meadows Park

Cost: Check out ticket information.

Visit www.redwhiteandbluegrassfestival.com or Call the Morganton Parks & Recreation Department at (828) 438-5350 for more information.

Smoky Mountain Bird fair

Come browse and buy and all types of birds, cages, food, toys, and more.

When:

• Oct. 20 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Oct. 21 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where: Collett Street Rec. Center

Call Mike Jarrett for more information at 439-8477.

Fall Plow Day & Antique Power Show

Antique tractors, hit-and-miss engines, steam engines, restored trucks, vendors, crafts, food and entertainment!

When:

• Friday Nov. 2 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Saturday Nov. 3 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.

8th Annual Holiday Gem & Mineral Show

Gem, Rock, Minerals, Jewelry Displays, Dealer Sales, Door Prizes

When:

• Friday Nov. 9 and Saturday Nov. 10 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Sunday Nov. 11 from 12 noon – 5:00 pm

Where: Collett Street Rec. Center

Cost: FREE Admission

For more information contact Morganton Parks & Recreation at (828) 438-5350.