April 3rd, 2011 thru January 31, 2013:
“As a Shadow Passes” Exhibit
Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm
and the first Sunday of each month, 2pm-4pm
Davidson County Historical Museum
2 South Main Street, Lexington.  A major exhibit
“As a Shadow Passes:  Native American Peoples of the Yadkin Valley, 10,000 BC-1700 AD.”   The exhibit sheds light on the nearly 12,000-year presence of the Native American people who once lived North Carolina’s Yadkin River Valley.  For more information call 336-242-2035 or visit www.Co.Davidson.NC.US/HistoricalMuseum.

October 13, 2012:
Barbecue Festival 21st Tour de Pig
Davidson County Community College
297 DCCC Road, Lexington
Cycling Event  Categories:  20K, 35K, 50K and 100K.  Hosted by Mental Health Association in Davidson County and sponsored Carolina Cardiology Associates, PA.  For more information call 336-956-1880 or visit barbecuefestival.com.

October 13 & 14, 2012:  Randy’s
County-Wide Antique & Yard Sale  8am-4pm
Davidson County Fairgrounds
400 Greensboro Street Ext., Lexington
Bi-Annual event with over 225 booths consisting of fine antiques, collectibles, crafts, homemade items, small businesses to yard sale items.  Come to Buy ● Come to Sell ● Come to Eat ● Come to just have Fun!  For more information call Randy Raper 704-425-9838.

October 13, 2012:  Boogie Nights Concert Series
7pm-10pm, Native Vines Winery
1336 North Highway 150, Lexington
Free concert:  DJ Mark Tuttle brings his show out for an evening of line dancing & shagging.  Bring your own chair/blanket and picnics are welcome.  This is a family environment, coolers are welcome, but no outside alcohol allowed.  For more information call 336-787-3688 or visit www.NativeVinesWinery.com.

October 20, 2012:  The Old-Time Square Dance 7pm,  Denton Civic Center
459 W. Salisbury Street, Denton
The dance features Traditional Appalachian style square dance with old-time and bluegrass bands, refreshments available.  Admission fee, children under 12 free.  For more information call
336-859-2542 or visit www.DentonDance.net.

October 20, 2012:
Barbecue Festival Hawg Run
1 mile Fun Run/Walk 8am and 5K 8:30
Main Street, Lexington
Annual running and walking event…fun for the entire family!  The 5K will proceed south to the 2.5 K turn around and return to the start/finish line.  The course is USATF certified. Cash prizes in 5K for 12 age division.  Sponsored by:  Carolina Cardiology Associates, PA.  For more information call 336-956-1880 or visit barbecuefestival.com.

October 25-27, 2012:
Dempsey’s Place Fall Open House
Thurs & Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Dempsey’s Place, 5968 Old US Hwy 52, Lexington.  Fall Open House at Dempsey’s Place in Downtown Welcome, NC offers the best prices of the year.  It’s also the official time to “sneak a peek” at the new Christmas ornament, thumbnail print, desk calendar and even Dempsey Essick’s latest print release. Discount coupons are given at the door during the three day event and Dempsey is on hand each day to greet and personalize gift items. Enjoy refreshments while you see what’s new in the Hummingbird Gift Line.  For more information call 336-731-3499 or visit www.DempseyEessick.com.

October 27, 2012:  29th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival 8:30am-6pm, Throughout the Historic Uptown Lexington.  You’ll find over 400 craft and food vendors, rides, activities for families, and of course, lots of famous Lexington Barbecue. Featured entertainment happens on six music stages from, country music, beach music, blues and gospel, something for everyone!   Shuttle services will be available from Davidson County Governmental Center on Main Street, WalMart Super Center and Childress Vineyards.  The Festival is FREE. For more information call 336-956-1880 or visit www.BarbecueFestival.com.

October 27, 2012:  The Bob Timberlake Fall Open House, 9am-5pm, The Bob Timberlake Gallery, 1714 East Center Street Extension, Lexington.  Come visit the world renowned gallery of artist Bob Timberlake during his Fall Open House.  Bob will be present from 1-4pm to personalize artwork and items purchased at the Gallery. Showcasing a variety of local artisans, live music, and much more.  Come early and enjoy coffee at the Riverwood Coffee Shop.  For more information call 800-224-0095 or visit www.BobTimberlake.com.