Weekends in Wake Forest - July 30 - August 1, 2010

Weekends in Wake Forest NC - July 30 - August 1, 2010

There's a fantastic weekend of events in Wake Forest NC and you won't want to miss ANY of them!  Check out the fun coming up this weekend and schedule them in YOUR calendar!  Don't miss the crazy firemen in their full-length gowns as it should be an absolute riot!  The Wake Forest Farmer's Market is having a "Meet Your Farmer" day on Saturday and then the weekend winds down with an awesome FREE Concert in the Park at E. Carroll Joyner Park.  Get out and enjoy it all!

1st Annual Womanless Beauty Pageant
Friday, July 30; 6 pm
Crossroads Entertainment, 413 S. Brooks St.
The firemen of Wake Forest and Youngsville have gallantly agreed to wear full-length gowns in a fundraising beauty pageant for local teachers. All proceeds will go to “The Teacher Supply Closet,” a project sponsored by the civic clubs of Wake Forest. Come join the fun—raffle drawngs, silent auction, food and lots of surprises! Contact Michele Zelvis mzelvis@primelending.com or (919) 554-8883

Wake Forest Farmers Market: Meet Your Farmer Day
Saturday, July 31; 8 am - noon
Downtown Parking Lot, 110 S. White St.
Come meet and talk with your farmers, find out how and where your food is grown. The market offers fresh produce, pasture raised meats, free range eggs, fresh and dried herbs, goat cheese, honey, jams and preserves. Blueberries, blackberries, blackberry plants and peaches. Artisan breads, cookies, regular and gluten free.  Pies, cakes and granola. Hand-made soaps & lotions. Beautiful art and crafts. For more information call 556-2284 or visit www.wakeforestmarket.org.

Concert in the Park
Sunday, Aug 1; 5 pm – 7 pm
E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Rd.
"Chuck & The Waggin' Ears" will perform a blend of bluegrass, Irish, fok, and good humor. This popular event is offered by PineCone. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the free two-hour concert. Co-sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County. (919) 435-9560